Tree Tops

Tree Tops is a gated 55+ active adult community tucked into 613 acres of wooded rolling countryside in Lancaster County, South Carolina, roughly 20 miles south of Uptown Charlotte. Developed by Lennar between 2016 and 2021 and now built out with 799 single-family ranch-style homes, Tree Tops has a distinctly nature-forward identity — the centerpiece is a 10-acre private lake framed by miles of wooded walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, a rookery for bird watching, and paddle-sport launches for kayaking and canoeing. The community's most distinctive feature is the Village Center — a cluster of ten rustic cabins, most of them renovated structures from a former summer camp that once occupied the property. Rather than cramming every activity into a single clubhouse, Tree Tops distributes them across dedicated cabins: a billiards cabin, arts & crafts cabin, sewing studio, library, card room, business center, exercise/yoga studio, post office, and the Celebration Cabin with a lakeside deck and outdoor fireplace for gatherings. The main Tree House clubhouse, at 2198 Acadia Falls Lane, anchors the amenity footprint with a state-of-the-art fitness center, game rooms, multipurpose space, zero-entry resort-style lap pool, whirlpool spa, patio, and fire pit overlooking the lake. Outdoor amenities include lighted tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts, dog parks, fire pits, picnic areas, and 24/7 gated security. A full-time lifestyle/activities director programs a steady calendar of clubs, classes, and events including arts & crafts, bocce, canoeing and kayaking groups, cards, fitness classes, nature groups, pickleball leagues, sewing, wine tastings, hiking outings, and live music nights. Lennar offered nearly 40 ranch floor plans across three collections — Grove, Meadows, and Summit — with homes ranging from roughly 1,400 to over 3,600 square feet (Summit plans reaching up to 5,588 sq ft), 2–4 bedrooms, 2–3.5 baths, and 2–3 car garages. Every home includes Lennar's Everything's Included® package: granite or quartz counters, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, tankless water heaters, and voice-activated home automation. The community is fully sold out of new construction; inventory today is resale-only, and the HOA (managed by CAMS) covers lawn care, trash, and common grounds for a true low-maintenance lifestyle. Location is a major draw. Tree Tops sits off Van Wyck Road just minutes from Highway 521, putting Ballantyne, Indian Land, and Fort Mill within an easy drive, Uptown Charlotte under an hour, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport about 40 minutes away. Residents benefit from South Carolina's low property taxes while enjoying full access to the Charlotte metro's dining, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment.