Wendell Woods
New Construction Living Minutes from Lake Wylie
Wendell Woods, filed as “Windell Woods” in Canopy MLS and on Shea Homes' own site, is one of the newest single-family communities in Tega Cay, South Carolina, breaking ground in 2024 on a quiet stretch of Gold Hill Road less than a mile from the shores of Lake Wylie. Two-story homes done in Contemporary, Americana, and Modern Farmhouse elevations, stone veneer, brick accents, and fiber cement siding, sit on gently sloping, tree-softened lots that still show the community's newer-construction edge, with floor plans running from efficient layouts around 1,900 square feet up to expansive homes topping 5,000 square feet.
The location keeps residents close to everyday life without losing the retreat feel Tega Cay is known for. Lake Wylie's public parks and boat access sit minutes away, Gold Hill Road and Highway 160 connect quickly to Fort Mill and I-77, and Tega Cay's own Stonecrest Boulevard corridor brings coffee, a deli, and a home-grown brewery within a short drive. Shea Homes is still actively releasing new sections as of mid-2026, so Wendell Woods is very much a neighborhood in progress, part finished streets, part active construction.
Details on the Area
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Shea Homes began building Wendell Woods in 2024 on Gold Hill Road, with Contemporary, Americana, and Modern Farmhouse elevations in stone veneer, brick accents, and fiber cement siding.
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The neighborhood's Gold Hill Road location puts Lake Wylie's shoreline, boating, and Windjammer Park's beach and swim area within easy reach.
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Homes range from efficient two-story layouts around 1,900 square feet to expansive plans topping 5,000 square feet, with open-concept main levels, flex rooms, and upgraded kitchens.
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Gold Hill Elementary and Gold Hill Middle both sit inside Tega Cay itself and both carry Niche's A+ grade, part of a district ranked #1 in South Carolina for 2026.
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Shea Homes continues to release new sections, and a related community, Lucere at Wendell Woods, is rising next door with its own all-electric, solar-equipped homes.
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Stonecrest Boulevard's Tega Cay Gourmet Deli, Tega Cay Coffee Co., and Model A Brewing Co., the city's first craft brewery, are all a short drive away.
HOMES FOR SALE IN WENDELL WOODS
Wendell Woods is brand new, which means its price story is still being written lot by lot as Shea Homes releases new sections. Here's where things stand right now.
The Housing Market
Price range
$460K–$1.21M
Single-family sales, past 12 months
Median days on market
41
Past 12 months
Typical home size
1,900–5,400 sq ft
Median approx. 3,100 sq ft
Typical lot size
0.09–0.3 acres
Median approx. 0.18 acres
Year built
2024–2026
Median approx. 2025; still under construction
HOA dues
~$110/mo
Plus a one-time $2,000 capital contribution; verify
Wendell Woods (listed as Windell Woods) single-family homes, Tega Cay SC 29708, Canopy MLS via Terra Vista Realty and Hendrix Properties/HousesInCharlotte.com neighborhood reports, updated July 2026. This is an active Shea Homes construction community, so inventory, pricing, and HOA terms shift fast as new phases release; verify current values and dues directly.
Schools In Wendell Woods
Tega Cay sits inside the Fort Mill School District, ranked the #1 school district in South Carolina by Niche for 2026. Here are the schools most commonly zoned for the neighborhood, factual and sourced, plus what to check before you buy.
Gold Hill Elementary
Gold Hill Middle
Fort Mill High
Gold Hill Elementary and Gold Hill Middle both sit inside Tega Cay, and most Wendell Woods addresses currently feed Fort Mill High. Fort Mill School District redrew elementary attendance lines for the 2025-26 school year and middle school lines change for 2026-27, and some Gold Hill-area addresses are shifting toward the newer Catawba Ridge High as it fills in. Confirm zoned schools for your exact address through the district's own school locator at fortmillschools.org before you buy.
HOA & Community Amenities
Wendell Woods carries a standard new-construction HOA. Builder marketing and recent MLS listings put dues at roughly $110 a month, plus a one-time $2,000 capital contribution due at closing. Amenities are modest for a community still filling in, mainly a playground and shared open space, in keeping with a neighborhood built lot by lot rather than around a resort-style clubhouse.
Shea Homes is also building a related, separate community next door, Lucere at Wendell Woods, an all-electric, solar-equipped section with its own HOA and dues running closer to $150 a month. Because the two communities sit side by side but carry different associations and assessments, confirm which HOA and dues apply to a specific address, and get current covenants from the builder or management company, before making decisions.
Location & Lifestyle
Wendell Woods sits on the west side of Tega Cay, South Carolina, in York County, along Gold Hill Road less than a mile from Lake Wylie's shoreline. Residents can pick up a City of Tega Cay lake pass for waterfront parks like Windjammer Park, with its beach and swim area, or head to Tega Cay Golf Club, a public course just minutes away on Molokai Drive. Everyday errands run through Tega Cay's Stonecrest Boulevard corridor, home to Tega Cay Gourmet Deli, Tega Cay Coffee Co., and Model A Brewing Co., the city's first craft brewery.
Commutes run about 20 to 25 minutes north to uptown Charlotte via Highway 160 and I-77, and Fort Mill's Baxter Village and downtown shops are roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 30 to 35 minutes north, and Rock Hill's retail and dining corridor is 15 to 20 minutes south.
Places to explore in Wendell Woods
Frequently Asked Questions
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On the west side of Tega Cay, South Carolina, in York County, along Gold Hill Road less than a mile from the shores of Lake Wylie, about 20 to 25 minutes south of uptown Charlotte via Highway 160 and I-77.
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It's one of Tega Cay's newest single-family communities, built by Shea Homes starting in 2024 with Contemporary, Americana, and Modern Farmhouse elevations in stone, brick, and fiber cement, on a quiet, gently wooded stretch of Gold Hill Road close to Lake Wylie.
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Wendell Woods is commonly zoned for Gold Hill Elementary, Gold Hill Middle, and Fort Mill High, all part of the Fort Mill School District, ranked the #1 school district in South Carolina by Niche for 2026. Attendance lines are actively being redrawn as the district grows, so verify assignments for your exact address through the district's school locator at fortmillschools.org.
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Over the past 12 months, single-family homes in Wendell Woods (listed as Windell Woods in Canopy MLS) sold for between about $460,000 and $1.21 million, with a median of 41 days on market. Homes run from roughly 1,900 to 5,400 square feet, and Shea Homes is still actively building new sections, so verify current pricing since this is a fast-moving new-construction market.
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Yes. Builder marketing and recent listings put dues at roughly $110 a month plus a one-time $2,000 capital contribution, covering a playground and shared open space. A related, separate Shea Homes community next door, Lucere at Wendell Woods, has its own HOA and dues, so confirm which association and assessment applies to a specific address before making decisions.
