Where is Nexton?
Nexton sits along I-26 at the Nexton Parkway interchange in Berkeley County, on the Summerville side of the region. The main roads are I-26, Nexton Parkway, US-17A (Main Street), US-176, Sheep Island Road and Brighton Park Boulevard. It covers about 5,000 acres, so “Nexton” is really a collection of neighborhoods: Bradford Pointe, Brighton Park, Del Webb, Hammock Walk, Midtown and North Creek among them.
Is Nexton in Summerville or Berkeley County?
This is the first thing I check. Nexton homes have Summerville mailing addresses, but the community is largely unincorporated Berkeley County. Nexton’s property owners association puts it plainly: residents don’t pay city property tax. That’s why the tax math below uses Berkeley County’s unincorporated millage.
That could change at the edges. In late 2025 the Town of Summerville took up annexing about 738 undeveloped acres of Nexton (the Creekside tract near Wildgame Road, Sheep Island Road and Nexton Parkway). After residents pushed back over density, council postponed the final vote in January 2026. Existing homes are unincorporated. For any parcel, confirm the tax district on the Berkeley County tax record.
What’s in Nexton?
- Miles of trails and more than 50 parks
- Pools and fitness studios, with separate amenities in the gated Del Webb Nexton 55+ section
- More than 120 shops, restaurants, a grocery store and offices inside the community, mostly around Brighton Park and Nexton Parkway
- Public recreation improvements paid for through the Nexton Improvement District
Health care is the big change coming. MUSC broke ground in September 2025 on a Nexton medical center and a Hollings Cancer Center building; the cancer center is expected in summer 2027 and the hospital in summer 2028. MUSC added a specialty-care pavilion groundbreaking in April 2026. Novant Health has also filed state permit documents for a hospital near the I-26 interchange, though news reports say construction isn’t imminent.
Who builds in Nexton, and what do new homes cost?
Nexton is still actively selling. These are the lowest advertised “from” prices on Nexton’s home finder on October 21, 2026. They change often and usually don’t include lot premiums, options or incentives.
| Builder | From | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Woods (55+) | $289,990 | Palmetto |
| Brookfield Residential | $334,990 | The Sage |
| Stanley Martin Homes | $349,990 | Jenkins, townhome |
| Centex | $356,765 | Dunlin |
| David Weekley Homes | $365,990 | Halston |
| Del Webb Nexton (55+, gated) | $375,990 | Contour |
| Saussy Burbank | $394,400 | Grace, Cottage Series |
| Pulte Homes | $399,990 | Sweetgrass |
| DRB Homes | $434,990 | Beaufain |
| Ashton Woods | $441,990 | Witherbee |
| New Leaf Builders | $449,900 | Lincoln |
| Homes by Dickerson | $583,000 | Bluffton |
You’ll find single-family homes, townhomes, villas, condos, custom homes and two 55+ options (Del Webb Nexton and Ashton Woods 55+). Bring your own agent to the first model visit; the sales rep works for the builder. See all the communities I track on the new construction page.
What are the HOA and other fees in Nexton?
POA dues vary by neighborhood, so get the fee schedule for the exact section you’re looking at. Two Nexton costs catch people off guard:
- Nexton Improvement District assessment. About $1,005 for 2026-27 on a single-family home with no prepayment, billed on the county tax bill. Townhomes pay 0.6 of that. It rises about 2% a year.
- Community Enhancement Fund fee. 0.25% of the resale price, charged when a resale home closes.
What are property taxes in Nexton?
Here’s a worked example at $450,000, near the middle of the builders’ current starting prices. As your owner-occupied legal residence (4%), the county tax after the school operating and sales tax credits is about $1,436. Add the improvement district assessment and county fees ($1,232) and the bill is about $2,668 a year. The same house as a second home or rental (6%) pays about $7,887 a year, or $5,220 more.
The improvement district assessment is a big share of an owner-occupant’s bill here: about 38% of it in this example. Online tax estimates that leave it out run low.
Nexton property tax estimator
Nexton, unincorporated Berkeley County · 2026 millage · estimate only
For a purchase, use the price. A sale resets the county’s value to market.
At $450,000, a second home or rental pays about $5,220 more a year ($435 a month) than the same house as your owner-occupied legal residence.
| Line | Owner-occupied4% legal residence | Second home or rental6% |
|---|---|---|
| Assessed value | $18,000 | $27,000 |
| Tax at 246.5 mills | $4,437 | $6,656 |
| School operating credit146.9 mills, 4% only | −$2,644 | — |
| Berkeley County sales tax creditvalue × 0.000793 | −$357 | — |
| Property tax after credits | $1,436 | $6,656 |
| Assessments and fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Estimated yearly bill | $2,668 | $7,887 |
| Per month | $222 | $657 |
The 4% rate isn’t automatic. You have to apply for the legal residence ratio with the Berkeley County Assessor after you close, with proof the home is your primary residence. Until it’s approved, the house is taxed at 6%.
Estimate only, not tax advice. Berkeley County unincorporated ("Other Districts"). Confirm the district code on the parcel's tax record. Uses the 2026 millage published by the county auditor (checked October 21, 2026) and follows Berkeley County’s published 4% computation. Sales tax credits are applied to 4% property only. Fees vary by parcel, so the bill can differ. Exact figures: Berkeley County tax record for the parcel.
Getting around
I-26 is the spine. The Nexton Parkway interchange opened in 2018, and the parkway was extended to US-176 in May 2020, so you can get to I-26, Summerville’s Main Street and US-176 without leaving the community. Most commutes toward North Charleston and downtown run down I-26, so drive it at rush hour before you commit.
Does Nexton flood?
Nexton is inland, so there’s no tidal surge, but low areas and drainage near creeks and wetlands still matter lot by lot. Run any address or lot through the flood zone lookup and get an insurance quote during your inspection period.
Schools
Nexton is served by the Berkeley County School District. Attendance lines change, so check the exact address on the district’s 2026-27 attendance-zone map.
Common questions about Nexton
Is Nexton in the Town of Summerville?
Mostly no. Nexton’s property owners association says the community is in unincorporated Berkeley County and residents don’t pay city property tax. Summerville considered annexing about 738 undeveloped Nexton acres but postponed the final vote in January 2026. Check the tax district on the county record for any specific parcel.
What is the Nexton Improvement District assessment?
It’s a special assessment billed on the Berkeley County tax bill that pays for Nexton’s public improvements. For 2026-27 it’s about $1,005 for a single-family home with no prepayment, and townhomes pay 0.6 of that. It’s the same whether the home is taxed at 4% or 6%.
How much are property taxes on a Nexton home?
At $450,000, my estimate is about $2,668 a year as your owner-occupied legal residence and about $7,887 a year as a second home or rental, including the improvement district assessment and county fees. Run your own price in the estimator on this page.
Is there a transfer fee when you buy a resale home in Nexton?
Yes. Nexton’s POA lists a Community Enhancement Fund fee of 0.25% of the resale price. On a $450,000 resale that’s $1,125. Ask for the POA resale documents to confirm who pays it in your contract.
Which school district serves Nexton?
Berkeley County School District. Attendance zones change, so check the exact address on the district’s 2026-27 attendance-zone map before you buy.
Sources
- Nexton official site
- Nexton home finder (builder “from” prices, checked Oct 21, 2026)
- Nexton POA: unincorporated status, enhancement fee, improvement district
- Berkeley County: Nexton Improvement District
- Berkeley County Auditor: Millage 2026/2027
- Berkeley County Auditor: 4% tax computation 2026/2027
- Post and Courier: 5,000-acre Nexton developer sale
- Post and Courier: Summerville delays Nexton annexation vote (Jan 15, 2026)
- Live 5 News: MUSC breaks ground on Nexton medical center (Sept 4, 2025)
- Live 5 News: MUSC Nexton medical pavilion (Apr 21, 2026)
- ABC News 4: Novant hospital plans near Nexton (July 2026)
- Berkeley County: US-176 / Nexton Parkway opening (May 2020)
- Berkeley County School District attendance zones, 2026-27
Checked October 21, 2026. Builder prices are advertised starting prices, not appraisals, and no MLS listing data is used. Tax figures use Berkeley County’s 2026 millage and are estimates, not tax advice. School information is limited to the district and its official lookup. Related: Summerville guide · Carolina Park · Daniel Island