Swansgate

Independent Assessment

The most important finding is a disambiguation, not a restriction. Searches for 'Swansgate' also surface a set of senior-living directory listings (a place for mom, Mirador Living, Care Changes, Assisted Living Center) describing a 'Swansgate Retirement Community' with independent-living or senior-apartment framing at the same 400 Swansgate Place address. Based on the weight of the real estate evidence — active MLS listings, individually owned condominiums and patio homes bought and sold through standard residential channels, a homeowners' association (not facility staff) managing common areas, and no entrance fee or bundled care-services model — Swansgate is treated as fundamentally a for-sale, deed-restricted subdivision, not a rental or continuing-care facility; the senior-living-directory listings likely reflect those aggregators broadly cataloging any age-restricted community regardless of ownership structure. One independent secondary source also describes a small, separate two-story apartment building with elevator access within the broader Swansgate footprint, which has not been independently verified as either part of the same for-sale HOA or a distinct rental structure — buyers focused on the for-sale patio homes and condos documented here should confirm which specific building and HOA a listing belongs to. Swansgate's recorded protective covenants (hosted as a PDF by a local property-management company) could not be directly accessed to quote the exact age-restriction language, so multiple independent secondary sources that consistently describe a 55-and-older restriction with an 80%-occupancy rule are relied on instead.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, gated, low-maintenance patio-home or condominium community close to downtown Greenville, with a comprehensive clubhouse amenity package and confirmed age-restriction status, and who are comfortable with an older housing stock (built 1978-2001) in exchange for a mature, walkable Augusta Road location, are the best fit for Swansgate.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Swansgate was built out in phases between roughly 1978 and 2001 in Greenville's Augusta Road corridor, adjacent to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. The community is reported to include roughly 189 total units — about 165 single-family patio homes and 24 condominium units — spanning efficient one-bedroom condos to spacious three-bedroom patio homes, many featuring sunrooms, vaulted ceilings, and covered outdoor living space. The original developer has not been independently confirmed from accessible public sources.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Homes are reported to average roughly $456,290 in recent sales, reflecting a mix of condominiums and larger patio homes within the same gated community. As a fully built-out, resale-only community, current pricing should be based on recent comparable sales for the specific unit type (condo vs. patio home) rather than a single averaged figure.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Swansgate is a fully built-out, resale-only community with no active new-construction phase, having been developed between roughly 1978 and 2001. Buyers should request the HOA's fee history, reserve study, and any pending special assessments from the seller or a local agent, particularly given the age of the housing stock.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Greenville County property tax. South Carolina assesses an owner-occupied primary residence ('legal residence') at a 4% assessment ratio versus 6% for a second home or investment property; the 4% rate requires filing an application with the Greenville County Assessor after closing. Given the community includes condominium units, buyers should also confirm the association's master insurance policy coverage and request a copy of the current reserve study.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Swansgate offers an established, clubhouse-centered lifestyle across 42 acres of gated, landscaped grounds, with a full recreational program including a pool, tennis courts, a demonstration kitchen, and card/billiards rooms, supplemented by a reported activities calendar (bridge, exercise classes, book club, potluck suppers, and shopping trips). Its Augusta Road location gives residents easy access to downtown Greenville while remaining within a self-contained, walkable gated community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Swansgate sits in Greenville's Augusta Road corridor, adjacent to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and just minutes from downtown Greenville, with convenient access to Augusta Road's shops and restaurants.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Multiple independent real estate sources consistently describe Swansgate as a gated, age-restricted community for adults 55 and older, with an 80%-occupancy rule requiring at least one resident age 55 or older per home — the standard HOPA-compliant structure used by many age-restricted communities. The community's recorded protective covenants (hosted as a PDF by a local property-management company) could not be directly accessed to quote the exact restriction language, but the consistency of this specific, detailed restriction description across multiple independent sources supports reasonable confidence in classifying Swansgate as legally age-restricted. Buyers should confirm current occupancy and age-verification procedures directly with the Swansgate HOA or its property manager.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The exact age-restriction language in Swansgate's recorded protective covenants remains unconfirmed, with convergent secondary-source reporting relied on instead. Buyers should also be aware that 'Swansgate' surfaces alongside separate senior-living directory listings that use independent-living or senior-apartment framing; the sources reviewed indicate the for-sale patio homes and condos documented here are a distinct, individually owned product from any rental or care-oriented component, but buyers should confirm which building and HOA a specific listing belongs to. As an older community (built 1978-2001), buyers should budget for potential deferred maintenance and request the HOA's reserve study.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Greenville active-adult market, Swansgate is most comparable to The Ravines at Creekside in Simpsonville — another established, resale-only condominium community — though Swansgate's age restriction is more consistently documented across sources and its amenity package (gated entry, tennis, demonstration kitchen) is more extensive. Buyers who want new construction and a confirmed legal age restriction should also consider Del Webb Greenville or Blaize Ridge in Greer.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and the current HOA fee for a specific unit within Swansgate.

Is Swansgate age-restricted to 55 and older?

Multiple independent real estate sources describe Swansgate as a gated, age-restricted community for adults 55 and older with an 80%-occupancy rule. The recorded covenant document could not be directly accessed to quote the exact language, but the consistency of this description across sources supports classifying it as legally age-restricted. Confirm current occupancy rules directly with the HOA.

Is Swansgate a rental or assisted-living facility?

The patio homes and condominiums documented here are individually owned and sold through standard real estate channels with an HOA managing common areas — not a rental or continuing-care facility. Swansgate's name does also surface on senior-living directories describing a separate independent-living or apartment component; buyers should confirm which specific building and HOA a listing belongs to.

How many homes are in Swansgate?

Reported at roughly 189 total units — about 165 single-family/patio homes and 24 condominiums — though exact unit-mix figures vary somewhat across sources.

What is the HOA fee at Swansgate?

Reported at roughly $320/month, covering gated security, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and clubhouse/amenity access. Confirm the current fee directly with the HOA.