GVLResolveWhat It Is Like to Live in Chanticleer
Chanticleer is really three sections under one name: an established estate area, a gated amenity section and a newer cottage enclave, each with its own price point, HOA and home style.
Matthew Farrahar
GVLResolve advisor with The Art Of Real Estate, exp
General area shown, not a surveyed property boundary.
Chanticleer at a glance
All three sections share the same rolling, wooded setting near Augusta Road, Prisma Health and downtown Greenville, the same school pattern shown in area listings (Augusta Circle Elementary, Hughes Middle, Greenville High), and proximity to the private Greenville Country Club's Chanticleer Course. Where they differ is price, home size, lot size, home style and HOA structure:
| Community | Price range | Home size | Lot size | Home styles | HOA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chanticleer | $950K – $3.39M | 3,000 – 7,000+ sq. ft. | 0.4 – 1 acre | Traditional brick estates, custom-built colonials, renovated luxury homes, gated and private-road pockets | Mixed: some homes carry none; where present, roughly $100–$1,500 annually |
| Chanticleer Towns | $775K – $2M | 2,600 – 4,600 sq. ft. | 0.07 – 0.25 acre | Charleston-style architecture, brick exteriors, high ceilings, updated kitchens | Mandatory; most commonly around $522 annually (range $500–$2,136) |
| Cottages at Chanticleer | $1.05M – $1.5M | 2,600 – 3,600 sq. ft. | 0.15 – 0.20 acre | New-construction luxury cottages, open-concept layouts, chef-style kitchens | Mandatory; a consistent $1,500 annually |
What waking up here feels like
A morning in Chanticleer begins under a canopy that took decades to grow. The streets rise and fall with the terrain, homes sit within mature landscaping and the neighborhood feels distinct from newer, flatter development. Coffee at home can turn into a quick Augusta Road errand, an appointment at a nearby medical center or a downtown lunch without planning the day around a commute.
The community is not dependent on one large amenity campus. Its social life is more established-neighborhood than resort: food trucks, resident communication, gatherings, the Chanticleer Women's Club, the swim club and the repeated familiarity of people who use the same streets and neighborhood institutions.
For golfers and private-club households, the adjacent Chanticleer Course adds another possible layer. It is important to separate the experiences, though: living in the neighborhood does not automatically make someone a Greenville Country Club member.
Who tends to feel at home here
The in-town buyer who still wants space
Chanticleer suits buyers who want a substantial home and wooded lot without moving far from downtown Greenville. The Augusta Road area, city restaurants, shopping and major hospitals remain close.
The established-home buyer
This is not a uniform streetscape. Homes vary in age, architecture, renovation level and setting across the three sections below. Buyers who value character and mature landscaping tend toward Chanticleer proper; buyers seeking a more uniform, amenity-driven layout tend toward Chanticleer Towns or the Cottages.
The socially connected neighbor
The Chanticleer Community Association was formed in 1988 to support communication, quality of life, restrictive-covenant awareness, the Women's Club and social interaction. Dues-paying members receive website access and a printed directory in even-numbered years.
The club-oriented buyer
A resident may separately pursue Greenville Country Club membership or Chanticleer Swim Club membership. That flexibility is useful, but the costs and approval processes sit outside ordinary homeownership.
Chanticleer
Chanticleer proper is the larger, more established section, with the biggest homes, largest lots and highest price points of the three. Listings here describe wooded lots, golf-course views, gated and private-road pockets, mature landscaping, formal living and dining rooms, chef-style kitchens, finished basements, screened porches, pools and 3- to 5-car garages.
| Price range | $950K – $3.39M (typical list $1.7M – $1.9M; typical sold $1.5M – $1.65M) |
| Home size | 3,000 – 7,000+ sq. ft. (typical 4,300 – 5,000 sq. ft.) |
| Bedrooms / baths | Mostly 4–5 bedrooms, some 6; mostly 3–5 full baths plus 1–3 half baths |
| Lot size | 0.4 – 1 acre (typical about 0.7 acre) |
| Age | Mostly 1960s to early 2000s, with a range of original and renovated homes |
| HOA | Mixed. Smaller or older sections such as Club Forest show around $100 annually where an association exists; larger gated or private-road sections typically run $800–$1,500 annually. Some homes carry no HOA at all |
| Taxes observed in recent listings | Roughly $4,000–$12,000 typical, with rare outliers higher |
Chanticleer Towns
The gated Chanticleer Towns section, centered around Hidden Hills Drive, is the more compact, amenity-focused part of the area. Despite the name, most homes here are classified as single-family, with a couple listed as townhouses. Listings emphasize Charleston-style architecture, brick exteriors, high ceilings (often 9–10 feet), hardwood floors, plantation shutters, two-story foyers, updated kitchens with quartz counters and islands, main-level primary suites in several homes, screened porches, courtyards and attached or detached 2-car garages.
| Price range | $775K – $2M (typical list $975K – $1.15M; typical sold $950K – $1.1M) |
| Home size | 2,600 – 4,600 sq. ft. (typical 3,000 – 3,400 sq. ft.) |
| Bedrooms / baths | Mostly 3–4 bedrooms; mostly 2.5–4.5 baths |
| Lot size | 0.07 – 0.25 acre (typical about 0.20 – 0.23 acre) |
| Age | Mostly 1980s–1990s, with occasional newer construction |
| HOA | Mandatory on every listing. Most common entry is $522 annually; other entries observed include $500, $1,250 and $2,136 |
| Taxes observed in recent listings | Roughly $2,300–$6,500 |
Amenities here are the clearest of the three sections: a gated entrance, private roads, a community pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts and golf-course views, all tied to the Chanticleer Towns HOA rather than the neighborhood-wide swim club described below.
Cottages at Chanticleer
Cottages at Chanticleer is the newest and most uniform section: smaller lots, consistent HOA terms, and homes that are newly built, under construction or to-be-built rather than resale. Listings describe open-concept layouts, main-level primary suites, 10-foot ceilings, chef-style kitchens with large islands and quartz counters, custom cabinetry, beverage centers or wine fridges, dedicated home offices, first-floor laundry, covered front and rear porches and a detached 2-car garage.
| Price range | $1.05M – $1.5M (typical list $1.35M – $1.45M) |
| Home size | 2,600 – 3,600 sq. ft. (typical 3,200 – 3,500 sq. ft.) |
| Bedrooms / baths | Mostly 4 bedrooms, some 5; mostly 3.5–4.5 baths |
| Lot size | 0.15 – 0.20 acre |
| Age | New construction; recent completions and to-be-built homes |
| HOA | Mandatory, a consistent $1,500 annually across listings |
| Taxes observed in recent listings | $0 to about $5,290; many new-build rows show low or no current assessment |
Shared amenities
Chanticleer Swim Club
Beyond the section-specific HOAs above, the Chanticleer Swim Club is a separate, opt-in membership open to the wider Chanticleer community rather than a benefit tied to any one section's HOA. The bylaws state a $250 one-time initiation fee for new members, with annual dues set by the Board of Trustees.
Published 2026 seasonal rates are:
| Membership | 2026 annual dues |
|---|---|
| Single | $300 |
| Two adults, same household | $365 |
| Parent/child | $390 |
| Family | $419 |
Availability, membership classes and future rates should be confirmed directly with the club.
Greenville Country Club
The private Greenville Country Club operates the adjacent Chanticleer Course separately from the residential neighborhood. Club membership, initiation, sponsorship or application requirements and recurring dues are additional. Homeownership does not include club access.
The Chanticleer Community Association and special tax district
Two additional layers sit alongside the section-specific HOAs above, and apply across all three sections:
Chanticleer Community Association
The association supports communication, events, neighborhood interests, covenant awareness and the Chanticleer Women's Club. Its public site confirms that dues-paying members receive member benefits, but it did not publish a current Greenville dues amount on the page reviewed.
Chanticleer Community Special Tax District
Greenville County describes a five-member commission appointed by County Council. Its purpose includes security and property protection, litter and health-hazard control along public rights-of-way, and maintenance or promotion of entrance, exit and right-of-way improvements. The resulting charge is a property-tax item, separate from any section's HOA dues or the association's own dues.
Community contacts
Chanticleer Community Association
Email: Chanticleer29605@gmail.com
Website: chanticleer-online.com
Facebook: Chanticleer Community Association
Chanticleer townhome documents
chanticleer.weebly.com/association-documents.html
Chanticleer Swim Club
chanticleerswimclub.com
Chanticleer Community Commission
Five-member Greenville County special-tax-district commission
Commission details
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Sources
- Chanticleer Community Association - Official neighborhood history, association purpose and contact information.
- Chanticleer Swim Club rates - Published 2026 seasonal membership rates and initiation fee.
- Chanticleer Swim Club bylaws - Club initiation-fee and governance language.
- Chanticleer Community Commission - Greenville County description of the special tax district and its five-member commission.
- Greenville Country Club - Adjacent private-club information; membership is separate from homeownership.