A few days ago, I received a request for help in finding a golf home for a couple from Michigan. They filled out our Golf Home Questionnaire and indicated the following criteria for their search: Inland location, 4 BRs, 3 BAs, public golf course okay, pool and fitness center, $200,000 ceiling. As I did the initial research for them, I was surprised to find just how many high-quality golf communities feature homes for around $200,000, although as I wrote the couple, they may have to modify their requirement from four bedrooms to three in order to find the widest selection.
Here’s a brief summary of a few golf communities where we found single-family homes of at least three bedrooms listed at $200,000 and lower.
Cedar Creek, Aiken, SC
This is an established community with a public golf course designed by Arthur Hills, one of my favorite golf architects. Aiken is a charming southern town favored by equestrians and, more and more, retired golf enthusiasts. The $200,000 price tag is at the very bottom of the price range in the community, but we noticed one listing for $199,900 with pretty much everything but a fourth bedroom. Contact me if you would like more information or a referral to our trusted real estate associate at Cedar Creek.
The two 18 hole layouts at Savannah Lakes Village offer a contrast in design. The Monticello course -- the approach to the 2nd hole shown here -- features gentle contours and a challenge to shotmakers. The Tara course is much hillier.
Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC
Because it is fairly remote – Augusta, GA, is the nearest town of consequence, and it is almost an hour away -- Savannah Lakes real estate prices are as sharp as anywhere, especially given its location on the large man-made Lake Thurmond and its two excellent golf courses, as well as an interesting municipal park golf course across the street at Hickory Knob State Park. Savannah Lakes is big enough to provide virtually everything you need in the way of social activities, but you will have to use your car for things like groceries, doctors' appointments and restaurants. I saw a few listings for 4 BR homes here, but the real "value" appears to be in the plentiful selection of 3 BR properties under $200,000. I’d be happy to share more information. (Contact me.)
