Side by side
| Del Webb Nexton | Horizons at Summers Corner | |
|---|---|---|
| Builder | Del Webb (PulteGroup) | Lennar |
| County | Berkeley (mostly unincorporated) | Dorchester |
| Sales, 12 months | 105 detached | 142 |
| Median sale | $610,000 | $400,000 |
| Most sold between | $436,360 and $887,326 | $321,035 and $468,355 |
| Median size | 1,969 sq ft | 2,007 sq ft |
| Median price per sq ft | $307 | $197 |
| HOA on MLS listings | $270 to $310 a month on 2026 listings (newer builder closings show $310) | About $369 a month on most 2026 listings ($274 on some) |
| Extra on the tax bill | Nexton Improvement District, about $1,005 a year (single-family, 2026-27) | Lennar lists an approximate $708-a-year special assessment |
| Gated | Yes | Yes |
| Signature amenity | 25,000 sq ft clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools | Horizons clubhouse and pool plus Summers Corner trails and lakes |
| Status | Builder still selling; opened 2018 | Builder still selling |
MLS: closed sales flagged "55+ Community", Oct. 28, 2025 to Oct. 28, 2026, matched as described on each community's page; fees from MLS listings pulled Nov. 8, 2026. Medians, not appraisals.
What the price gap buys
The gap holds up per square foot: about $307 at Del Webb Nexton versus about $197 at Horizons. Del Webb's homes are also a little smaller at the median (about 1,969 square feet versus 2,007), so you're paying for the location, the amenity package and finish level more than for space. Larger Del Webb plans and options push many closings past $700,000.
If your ceiling is $500,000, Horizons is the practical choice: nearly every Horizons sale closed under it, against 26 detached Del Webb sales.
Location and getting around
Nexton sits on I-26 at the Nexton Parkway interchange, with the Nexton town center and the MUSC medical campus under construction nearby. Summers Corner is in Dorchester County, which Lennar describes as minutes from downtown Summerville, and it's farther from I-26 than Nexton, so expect a longer drive to the interstate and the airport. Drive both at the hours you'd actually go. My commute calculator gives no-traffic times from each community.
Fees and taxes
Recent MLS listings show $270 to $310 a month at Del Webb Nexton and about $369 at Horizons. Both carry something extra on the tax bill: Nexton parcels pay the Nexton Improvement District assessment, and Lennar lists an approximate $708 special assessment at Horizons. Add both to the comparison before you decide which is cheaper to live in.
Either way, apply for the 4% owner-occupied rate after you close. My 4% vs 6% guide shows why it matters.
Where I land
If you want the larger clubhouse, an active club calendar and the shortest run to I-26 and Nexton's shops, and the budget is there, I'd look at Del Webb Nexton first. If you want a new single-level home for well under $500,000 and don't mind the longer drive, Horizons is the better value. I'd tour both on the same day.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Del Webb Nexton or Horizons at Summers Corner?
Horizons, by about $200,000 at the median sale in the 12 months to Oct. 28, 2026. Monthly HOA fees on recent listings were higher at Horizons, though, so compare the full monthly cost.
Are both communities gated?
Yes. Del Webb lists Nexton as a gated community, and Lennar describes Horizons as a gated 55+ community inside Summers Corner.
Are Del Webb Nexton and Horizons in the Town of Summerville?
Mostly no. Nexton is largely unincorporated Berkeley County and Summers Corner is in Dorchester County, both with Summerville mailing addresses. Check the tax district for the exact parcel.
Keep reading
- Del Webb Nexton
- Horizons at Summers Corner
- 55+ communities under $500,000
- Nexton community guide and tax estimator
- Summers Corner neighborhood guide
Sources
- Del Webb: Del Webb Charleston at Nexton
- Lennar: Horizons at Summers Corner plan pages
- Berkeley County: Nexton Improvement District
- Post and Courier: Second local Del Webb active adult neighborhood to open at Nexton
- Live 5 News: MUSC breaks ground on Nexton medical center (Sept. 4, 2025)
Published November 8, 2026, last checked November 8, 2026. Fees, prices and road projects change, so confirm the current numbers for any specific home before you buy. More answers