Last updated October 7, 2026

Dorset Ridge — Irmo, South Carolina.

Dorset Ridge is a coming-soon 55+ age-restricted community in Irmo, SC 29063, on Kennerly Road. D.R. Horton describes it as a new active-adult neighborhood with thoughtfully designed homes for buyers 55 and better.

The builder lists the community in the Tradition Series and publishes a sales / information address at 1833 Kennerly Rd, Irmo, SC 29063. Sales timing can change — join the interest conversation with us early.

Compare nearby live guides such as Ascot, Saluda River Club, and Lexington Villas.

The Patrick O'Connor Team keeps this guide current and is always happy to answer questions about Dorset Ridge.

About Dorset Ridge

Dorset Ridge is D.R. Horton's next Midlands 55+ community after Cross Creek.

Age restriction: 55+ age-restricted (stated on the D.R. Horton Dorset Ridge page)
Builder / product: D.R. Horton Tradition Series
Status: coming soon / pre-selling interest (builder)
Address published by builder: 1833 Kennerly Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Home focus: mainly single-story floor plans for today's 55+ buyer (builder description)
Planned scale (developer materials): about 91 single-family homes by D.R. Horton

Cross Creek's sold-out D.R. Horton page specifically invites shoppers to explore Dorset Ridge next. Ask us if you want to compare a Lexington resale at Cross Creek with a new Irmo 55+ build.

Homes for Sale in Dorset Ridge

Dorset Ridge is still in the coming soon stage on D.R. Horton's site. Floor plans and release timing can change before sales open broadly.

Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 or use the button below to get on our alert list for Dorset Ridge releases, model-home news, and any early inventory.

If you need something sooner, we can also search current 55+ and empty-nester options elsewhere in Lexington and Irmo — including Cross Creek resales when available.

Market Data as of October 2026

This guide does not publish Dorset Ridge list prices, lot premiums, HOA dues, or a sales average — the builder has not published a stable public price sheet for this page to cite.

When sales open, we'll pull builder pricing and early MLS activity for you and compare it with similar Midlands 55+ and main-level homes.

Community description and amenities are from the D.R. Horton Dorset Ridge page (retrieved October 7, 2026). Planned home count soft-cited from Deep River South Development public materials. Ask us for current release timing.

Types of Homes

D.R. Horton describes Dorset Ridge homes as a variety of floor plans that are mainly single-story, designed for 55+ buyers who want comfort and easier living.

Builder marketing for the community notes features such as durable Hardie Plank siding, RevWood floors, quartz countertops, and open concepts — confirm the package on the specific plan you tour.

Neighborhood Amenities

Amenities published on the D.R. Horton Dorset Ridge page include:

A clubhouse
A community pond
A pond walking trail

Amenity delivery follows construction phasing. Ask us what is open versus planned when you visit, and request draft or recorded HOA documents as soon as they are available.

Shopping, Dining, and Recreation

Dorset Ridge sits on the Kennerly Road corridor in Irmo 29063 — the same general Irmo side of the Midlands as Ascot and other established neighborhoods.

Tell us what you want nearby (shopping, dining, medical offices, or Lake Murray recreation) and we'll map practical options from Kennerly Road.

Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team

Patrick O'Connor
The Patrick O'Connor Team
Coldwell Banker Realty
607 Columbia Avenue
Lexington, SC 29072
803-243-0224
patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com

Home Prices

No public builder price range is republished on this page.

Call 803-243-0224 when you want current release pricing, incentives (if any), and a side-by-side with Cross Creek resales or other Midlands 55+ options.

Quick Facts

Location: Dorset Ridge, Kennerly Road, Irmo, SC 29063
Age restriction: 55+ age-restricted (D.R. Horton)
Builder: D.R. Horton Tradition Series
Status: coming soon
Builder address: 1833 Kennerly Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Amenities noted by builder: clubhouse, pond, pond walking trail
Planned scale (developer materials): about 91 single-family homes
More Midlands guides: our Neighborhoods page

School assignments are set by address and can change. Please confirm the schools for any specific home directly with the school district, and we're happy to help you check.

Waterfront Homes

Dorset Ridge is not marketed as a Lake Murray waterfront subdivision. The builder highlights a community pond and walking trail rather than lakefront lots.

We'll confirm shoreline or water claims at the address level if a listing ever suggests otherwise.

Lake Murray Access

Expect regional Lake Murray access from the Irmo / Kennerly corridor rather than a private community marina inside Dorset Ridge.

If boating or lake days are part of your plan, we'll show practical public and club options from this side of town.

Location and Commute

Dorset Ridge has an Irmo mailing address (ZIP 29063) on Kennerly Road. It sits near other Irmo guides such as Ascot.

Browse more communities on our Neighborhoods page. For Lexington 55+ resale context, ask about Cross Creek on Forest Edge Trail.

Commute times vary by route and time of day — we're happy to map yours from any address you have in mind.

Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare

Compare these live neighborhood guides while you wait on Dorset Ridge releases:

Also ask us about Cross Creek in Lexington — the sold-out D.R. Horton Freedom Series 55+ community that points shoppers to Dorset Ridge.

Browse more guides on our Neighborhoods page.

Buying a Home in Dorset Ridge

A few things we help every Dorset Ridge buyer check:

Confirm 55+ age-restriction rules and how they apply to your household before you reserve a lot or home
Ask what is still planned versus already built (clubhouse, pond trail, streets) at the time you tour
Request the latest builder pricing sheet, incentives, and HOA draft documents — do not rely on third-party estimates
If you need a home sooner, compare Cross Creek resales and other live Midlands guides while Dorset Ridge ramps up
Ask for the HOA or covenant documents and the current dues, if any, before you write an offer
Confirm school assignment for the specific address with the school district
Compare recent sales of truly similar homes rather than a neighborhood average

Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for a current home search and a tour.

Selling a Home in Dorset Ridge

When early Dorset Ridge homes resell, buyers will ask about 55+ rules, HOA status, and which amenities were delivered. Keep builder specs and association documents organized.

We price Dorset Ridge homes from the most similar recent sales, prepare the documents buyers will ask for, and build a launch plan around what makes your home stand out.

Thinking of selling? Call 803-243-0224 or use the contact button below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dorset Ridge?

Dorset Ridge is on Kennerly Road in Irmo, SC 29063. D.R. Horton publishes 1833 Kennerly Rd as the community information address.

Is Dorset Ridge a 55+ community?

Yes. D.R. Horton describes Dorset Ridge as a 55+ age-restricted community.

Is Dorset Ridge open for sales yet?

The builder lists it as coming soon. Call us for the latest interest-list and release timing.

What series is Dorset Ridge?

D.R. Horton lists Dorset Ridge in the Tradition Series, with mainly single-story plans.

What amenities are planned?

The builder page lists a clubhouse, a pond, and a pond walking trail. Confirm what is open when you visit.

How does Dorset Ridge relate to Cross Creek?

Cross Creek in Lexington is the sold-out D.R. Horton Freedom Series 55+ community; its builder page invites shoppers to Dorset Ridge next.

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