New Active Adult Communities Added to 55places.com

The active adult market keeps moving, and so does the 55places.com inventory. This month brings new communities from the Emerald Coast to the Sierra Nevada foothills, including estate homes inside a South Florida master-planned community (MPC), lakefront living on Lake Lanier, and single-level courtyard homes in the shadow of Southern Utah’s red rock country.

Below, new communities are organized by “for sale” and “for rent,” then broken down by state and area, so you can get to what’s relevant without sorting through the rest.

Let’s take a look at what’s new.

FOR SALE

Florida

Florida leads the month again, with nine new communities stretching from Parkland in Broward County to the Emerald Coast beaches of Panama City Beach. Taylor Morrison’s Esplanade brand accounts for four of them. Coastal shoppers can also browse the best beach retirement towns in Florida for even more options.

Saltgrass at Heron Bay – Parkland, FL

Mid $1Ms – High $1Ms

Saltgrass at Heron Bay is a gated active lifestyle community inside the larger Heron Bay MPC in Parkland, Florida. Toll Brothers began construction this year, with plans for 52 single-family homes ranging from 2,635 to more than 4,605 square feet.

Residents tap into Heron Bay’s full amenity campus, including a clubhouse with a fitness center and day spa, a restaurant, a water park, tennis and pickleball courts, and trails through parks and scenic lakes. Heron Bay Golf Club sits adjacent to the community, Fort Lauderdale is about 25 miles south, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is roughly 30 miles away.

Del Webb Lakehaven – Clermont, FL

Low $400ks – Low $800ks

Del Webb Lakehaven is a lakefront 55+ community in Clermont, Florida, in the heart of the Florida Lake District. Del Webb began construction this year, with 11 floor plans ranging from 1,405 to more than 3,453 square feet.

Two clubhouses anchor the amenity campus, joined by a pool, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, a fire pit gathering area, and walking and biking trails with lake views. A lifestyle director coordinates clubs and classes. Also, AdventHealth Clermont is minutes away, and Orlando is about 25 miles east.

Haven at Palm Valley – Ponte Vedra, FL

Mid $1Ms – Low $2Ms

With just 20 homes planned, Haven at Palm Valley will remain the most exclusive community on this month’s list. Toll Brothers began construction this year in Ponte Vedra, Florida, with five floor plans ranging from 3,257 to more than 4,073 square feet across two- and three-story layouts.

Every home includes a covered lanai and a gourmet kitchen with an island and walk-in pantry, and walking and biking trails wind through the community. TPC Sawgrass is a few miles away, Jacksonville is about 20 miles northwest, and Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 35 miles from home.

Esplanade at McKinnon Groves – Winter Garden, FL

High $300ks – Low $900ks

Esplanade at McKinnon Groves is an active adult community in Winter Garden, Florida. Taylor Morrison began construction in 2024, with plans for 658 twin villas and single-family homes across four collections and 16 floor plans ranging from 1,515 to 4,591 square feet.

The Venue, a dedicated social and wellness hub, holds a fitness center, a movement studio, a treatment room, and a terrace, while the outdoor campus adds an outdoor pool with cabanas; a Bahama Bar; pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts; a rose garden; and a bark park. A trailhead connects residents to miles of equestrian and walking trails. Also, Downtown Orlando is about 20 miles east.

Esplanade at Westview – Kissimmee, FL

Low $300ks – Low $700ks

Esplanade at Westview offers the most accessible entry pricing on this month’s list. Taylor Morrison began construction in 2025 in Kissimmee, Florida, with plans for 600 single-family homes inside the 2,500-acre master-planned Westview community. The three lot collections and 21 floor plans range from 1,483 to 4,591 square feet.

Residents enjoy an outdoor pool with poolside cabanas and a Bahama Bar; tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts; a fitness center with signature spa services; a bark park; and trails throughout the community. Poinciana Lakes Plaza is less than 5 miles away, and Orlando International Airport is approximately 35 miles north.

Salt Grass at Ward Creek – Panama City Beach, FL

Low $500ks – Low $700ks

Salt Grass at Ward Creek brings new construction to the Emerald Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida. Kolter Homes began construction this year, with plans for 300 single-family homes. Six floor plans range from 1,811 to 2,750 square feet, and four of the six are primarily single-story with an optional second-floor bonus room.

Homeowners can access a cabana, an outdoor pool with a patio, and pickleball courts. Pier Park and the Gulf are both a few miles away, and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is roughly 15 miles from home.

Esplanade at Coasterra – Palmetto, FL

High $300ks – High $700ks

Esplanade at Coasterra is a gated active adult community inside the larger Coasterra master-planned community in Palmetto, Florida, on the northern bank of the Manatee River. Taylor Morrison began construction in 2025, with plans for 960 single-family homes across 19 floor plans ranging from 1,483 to 4,591 square feet.

The Venue, the community’s primary amenity building, features a Technogym fitness center, an aerobics studio, a spa treatment room, a salon, and a virtual games suite. Also, the poolside Bahama Bar serves as a full-service restaurant. Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts; a community garden; and a monarch garden fill out the grounds. Anna Maria Island is about 15 miles west, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is roughly 15 miles south.

Arbor Oaks – North Port, FL

High $200ks – Low $600ks

Arbor Oaks is an active adult community set within The Woodlands, a 190-acre development with water and preserve views in North Port, Florida. Pulte Homes began construction in 2025, with plans for 341 single-family homes across 15 floor plans ranging from 1,405 to more than 3,452 square feet, all with impact glass as a standard feature.

The clubhouse holds a fitness center, a community room, a catering kitchen, and an outdoor veranda, while a resort-style pool with lap lanes, a barefoot bar, three pickleball courts, two bocce courts, and a tennis court anchor the outdoor amenities. Also, Myakka River State Park is nearby, and Gulf Coast beaches are within 30 minutes.

Esplanade at Starling – Punta Gorda, FL

Low $300ks – Mid $800ks

Esplanade at Starling is an active lifestyle community in Punta Gorda, Florida, between Fort Myers and Sarasota. Taylor Morrison began construction in 2025, with plans for 774 single-family homes and 17 floor plans ranging from 1,364 to 4,591 square feet.

This is a natural gas community with low Community Development District fees, a meaningful cost difference in this part of the state. Tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts are already open, joined by a resort-style pool with cabanas, a Bahama Bar, fireside seating, and a fitness center. Punta Gorda Airport is minutes away with direct Allegiant Air service, and Southwest Florida International Airport is about 40 miles south.

Georgia

Georgia’s lone addition this month is also one of its most distinctive, putting new construction and boat slips on the water north of Atlanta.

Lanier Landing – Gainesville, GA

High $400ks – Low $600ks

Lanier Landing is a gated 55+ community in Gainesville, Georgia, in the heart of the Lake Lanier region. David Weekley Homes began construction this year, with plans for 229 single-family homes across two collections and 21 floor plans. The Retreat Collection ranges from 1,528 to 3,033 square feet, while the Reserve Collection offers 2,175 to 3,180 square feet, with optional finished basements pushing some plans past 4,300 total square feet.

An amenity center with a fitness center, an aerobics and dance studio, an outdoor pool, and pickleball courts serves residents, and boat-accessible lake frontage means neighbors can get out on the water without a drive. Northeast Georgia Medical Center is close by, and Atlanta is roughly 50 miles southwest.

Illinois

Illinois makes a rare appearance with two Lennar master plans in the southwest Chicago suburbs, where single-story ranch homes start well below what comparable Sun Belt markets command.

Keller Farm – Plainfield, IL

High $400ks – Mid $500ks

Keller Farm is a master-planned community in Plainfield, Illinois, a half mile from a walkable downtown area. Lennar began construction in 2023, with plans for 400 homes across three collections. The single-story Andare Series ranges from 1,550 to 1,955 square feet, the two-story Medallion Series reaches 3,243 square feet, and the Townhome Series spans 1,764 to 2,221 square feet.

A nearly 30-acre park with a picnic area, a playground, and a scenic pond anchors the community, joined by a pickleball court and walking trails. Every home is built with Lennar’s Everything’s Included approach. Chicago is approximately 35 miles northeast, and Midway International Airport is about 30 miles away.

Lakewood Prairie – Joliet, IL

Low $300ks – Low $500ks

Lakewood Prairie is a master-planned community in Joliet, Illinois, about 2 miles from Interstate 55. Lennar began construction in 2024, with plans for 472 homes across three collections. The Single Family collection offers two-story plans from 1,866 to 2,607 square feet, the Andare collection covers single-story living from 1,428 to 1,880 square feet, and the Townhomes collection ranges from 1,539 to 1,760 square feet.

Multi-use trails and a tot lot serve the neighborhood, and the nearby Inwood Recreation Center adds an indoor pool, a walking track, and a 10,000-square-foot fitness floor. The historic Rialto Square Theatre is in Downtown Joliet, and Chicago is roughly 30 miles northeast with Metra service from the suburb.

Indiana

Indiana lands the month’s most ambitious wellness campus, though buyers will need patience: the community is not scheduled to open until early 2028.

Esplanade at Gatewood Lakes – Noblesville, IN

High $300ks – Low $1Ms

Esplanade at Gatewood Lakes is an active adult community coming to Noblesville, Indiana, near 146th Street and Olio Road. Taylor Morrison plans to open the community in early 2028, with one- and two-story single-family homes expected to range from 1,500 to 3,730 square feet.

The Wellness Center will anchor the amenity campus with a Technogym fitness center, an indoor pool, a longevity lounge, contrast therapy rooms, and spa services, while The Club adds a full-service restaurant and bar plus chef-led culinary demonstrations. Outside, plans call for a resort-style pool, pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts, a kayak launch, a monarch garden, and a bark park. Hamilton Town Center is minutes away, Morse Reservoir is close by, and Indianapolis is approximately 30 miles south via Interstate 69.

Maryland

Maryland’s additions bookend the Baltimore-Washington corridor, pairing elevator townhomes outside Baltimore with main-level villas within walking distance of a town center.

Gerst Farm – Perry Hall, MD

Low $500ks – Mid $700ks

Gerst Farm is a 55+ community in Perry Hall, Maryland. NV Homes began construction this year, with plans for 202 attached homes across two collections. The Villas offer main-level living in the Kensington at 2,110 or more square feet and the Lowell at 2,296 or more square feet, both with 12-foot great room ceilings and 10-foot kitchen islands. The Elevator Townhomes collection centers on the Manchester, a three-level plan from 2,690 square feet.

A clubhouse with an outdoor patio, pickleball and bocce courts, a fire pit, and a dog park serves residents. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center is nearby, Gunpowder Falls State Park sits just north, and Downtown Baltimore is about 15 miles away.

Cromwell 55+ – Ijamsville, MD

High $600ks – Mid $800ks

Cromwell 55+ sits within walking distance of Lake Linganore Town Center in Ijamsville, Maryland, close enough to handle daily errands on foot. Ryan Homes and NV Homes began construction in 2024, with plans for 488 homes including main-level living villas. The Caroline starts at 1,781 square feet, the Caroline Basement offers 2,603 or more square feet, and the Griffin Hall reaches 3,097 or more square feet, all with first-floor owner’s suites.

The clubhouse holds a fitness center with a yoga room, a golf simulator, and a billiards room, while the grounds add an outdoor pool, pickleball and sport courts, nature trails, fire pits, flower gardens, and a dog park. Downtown Frederick is about 10 minutes away, and Interstate 70 keeps the broader corridor within reach.

Nevada

Nevada contributes three communities this month, splitting between a luxury wellness campus against Red Rock Canyon and two established resale neighborhoods in the Reno area.

Esplanade at Red Rock – Las Vegas, NV

High $800ks – Low $1Ms

Esplanade at Red Rock brings the Esplanade brand to Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada, tucked against the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Taylor Morrison began construction this year, with plans for 398 homes. The Classics collection offers three single-story plans from 1,786 to 1,876 square feet, each with 10- to 12-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors.

The Club is the standout: a fitness center with group fitness rooms, an indoor pool, a spa therapy suite, a Longevity Lounge with hydrogen inhalation therapy, Regeneration Suites with a cold plunge and infrared sauna, a golf simulator, and the Barrel House Bistro. Outside, a resort-style pool, shaded cabanas, pickleball and bocce courts, and a bark park round things out. Downtown Summerlin is minutes away, and Harry Reid International Airport is about 25 miles from home.

Casitas de la Sierra – Reno, NV

Low $500ks – Low $600ks

Casitas de la Sierra is a gated 55+ community of 62 resale homes in south Reno, Nevada, built between 1990 and 1999. The single-family homes range from 1,229 to 1,727 square feet with two to three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the compact scale keeps the atmosphere close-knit.

A clubhouse with a fitness center and multi-purpose rooms gives neighbors a shared gathering space, and the homeowners’ association (HOA) handles common area and landscaping maintenance. Huffaker Hills Regional Park is minutes away, Renown Regional Medical Center serves the area, Lake Tahoe is within an hour’s drive, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport is approximately 10 miles from the community.

Quail Run – Carson City, NV

High $300ks – Low $600ks

Quail Run offers resale single-family homes in Carson City, Nevada, the state capital. Built between 1997 and 2009, the homes range from 1,116 to 2,074 square feet with two to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Also, mature landscaping gives the neighborhood a settled feel that new construction cannot match.

Parks and natural space serve residents on-site, and Mills Park is minutes away with picnic areas, sports fields, and walking paths. Carson City Medical Center is within a few miles, Washoe Lake State Park is about 15 miles north, Lake Tahoe is roughly 30 miles west, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport is approximately 35 miles north.

North Carolina

The Raleigh-Durham area accounts for all three North Carolina additions, with Toll Brothers building single-level homes in two towns and rooftop-terrace townhomes in a third.

Regency at Auburn Station – Raleigh, NC

Low $400ks – Low $800ks

Regency at Auburn Station is a 55+ community in Raleigh, North Carolina. Toll Brothers began construction in 2024, with plans for 174 homes across three collections, all with main-level owner’s suites. Plans start at 1,442 square feet in the Discovery Collection and reach roughly 2,015 square feet in the Journey and Excursion collections. Select designs offer an optional second floor with a loft and an additional bedroom.

A club room and fitness center handle indoor activity, while a pool with a cabana, pickleball courts, a patio, a fire pit, and walking trails cover the outdoors. WakeMed and UNC Health operate facilities throughout the area, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 25 miles from the community.

Regency at Holly Springs – Holly Springs, NC

Mid $500ks – Low $1Ms

Regency at Holly Springs is a 55+ community in Holly Springs, North Carolina, about 20 miles south of Downtown Raleigh. Toll Brothers built the community between 2023 and 2024, with 246 single-story homes across two collections ranging from 1,680 to 2,465 square feet, each with the option to add a second floor. Zero-threshold showers come standard in the primary baths.

A golf course sets this community apart from the others on this list, joined by a clubhouse with a fitness center, cabanas, tennis courts, a pool, pickleball and bocce courts, and an event lawn. A lifestyle director organizes events year-round, UNC Health Holly Springs is close by, and Bass Lake Park is just a few miles away.

Everstead – Cary, NC

High $700ks

Everstead is a low-maintenance townhome community under construction in Cary, North Carolina. Toll Brothers began construction in 2026 and plans 99 attached homes, with the first residents expected in the winter of 2027. Homes reach up to 3,295 square feet with four to five bedrooms and up to four-and-a-half bathrooms, and rooftop patios are the defining feature. Interiors include exposed wood beams, custom cabinetry, and gourmet kitchens with stone-topped islands, and buyers personalize their homes alongside the in-house team at the Raleigh Design Studio.

Tree-lined streets converge on a private landscaped courtyard and park. Downtown Cary is close by, Raleigh is a 19-mile drive, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is only 13 miles away.

South Carolina

South Carolina’s for-sale addition sits north of Columbia in the Midlands, where new construction still starts in the mid $300ks.

Muller Ridge – Blythewood, SC

Mid $300ks – Low $400ks

Muller Ridge is a new community in Blythewood, South Carolina, just north of Columbia off Interstate 77. Pulte Homes began construction this year, with seven floor plans spanning both single-story and two-story layouts. The single-story Mystique, Palmary, Mainstay, and Prestige range from 1,809 to 1,987 square feet, while the two-story Newberry, Stonebrook, and Continental reach 2,842 square feet.

An amenity center anchored by a resort-style pool and a covered pavilion serves residents, along with a pickleball court and a playground. The Village at Sandhill is a short drive south, Lake Murray is about 30 minutes west, and Congaree National Park is roughly 25 miles southeast.

Tennessee

Tennessee makes its first appearance in months with main-level living townhomes in one of Nashville’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Bradshaw Farms Reserve – Mount Juliet, TN

Mid $400ks – Mid $600ks

Bradshaw Farms Reserve is a 55+ community in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, roughly 20 miles east of Downtown Nashville. Pulte Homes began construction this year, with four main-level living townhome plans: the Calabar at 1,975 square feet, the Canberra at 2,013 square feet, the Avinger at 2,500 square feet, and the Brashear at 2,502 square feet. All four place the owner’s suite on the main level, so daily life stays on one floor even in a multi-story home.

A private clubhouse with a fitness center, pickleball courts, a fire pit, an outdoor pavilion, and a nature boardwalk through a garden area serves residents. Providence Marketplace covers shopping close to home, and Nashville International Airport is approximately 15 miles away.

Texas

Texas delivers the month’s best value outside Florida, set inside the Lost Pines forest southeast of Austin.

Del Webb Austin at Lost Pines – Bastrop, TX

Low $300ks – Low $600ks

Del Webb Austin at Lost Pines is a 55+ community in Bastrop, Texas, named for the unusual loblolly pine ecosystem that surrounds it. Del Webb began construction in 2025, with plans for 503 single-family homes across 10 floor plans ranging from 1,344 to 2,712 square feet.

The Retreat anchors the amenity campus with a resort-style pool, a fitness center, a golf simulator, a ballroom, an aerobics and dance studio, and a hobby and game room, while pickleball and bocce courts and miles of walking trails cover the outdoors. A lifestyle director coordinates clubs and classes. Bastrop State Park is a few miles away, Ascension Seton Bastrop handles local health care, Austin is about 30 miles northwest, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is roughly 20 miles from home.

Utah

Utah’s addition trades the St. George valley floor for high-desert elevation, with single-level courtyard homes and four national parks and monuments within a morning’s drive.

Courtyards at Shurtz Canyon – Cedar City, UT

Low $500ks – Low $1Ms

Courtyards at Shurtz Canyon is an active adult community in Cedar City, Utah, set at roughly 5,800 feet between the Markagunt Plateau and the Great Basin Desert. Epcon Communities began construction this year, with plans for 600 single-level homes across five floor plans ranging from 1,437 to 3,981 square feet with two- to four-car garages. Each plan is built around a private outdoor courtyard, and the community handles front yard maintenance.

A clubhouse, a fitness center, a pool, pickleball courts, and trails serve residents. The Utah Shakespeare Festival runs at Southern Utah University in town, Cedar Breaks National Monument is about 25 miles away, Brian Head Ski Resort is less than 35 miles out, and Zion National Park is approximately 60 miles southwest.

FOR RENT

Renting is an increasingly popular way to try the 55+ lifestyle without committing to a purchase. For a closer look at how it works, check out: Can I Rent a House in a 55+ Community?

South Carolina

Restore at Carolina Park – Mt. Pleasant, SC

$1,975 – $3,271 / mo

Restore at Carolina Park is a 55+ rental community in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, that opened in 2020. Greystar manages 233 apartment homes across three floor plans ranging from 855 to 1,278 square feet, each with a modern kitchen, 9-foot ceilings, and a washer and dryer.

The clubhouse holds a fitness center, a juice bar, a game room, a media room, and a demonstration kitchen, while the grounds add a resort-style pool with a patio, bocce and pickleball courts, a dog park, a fishing lake, and walking trails. A lifestyle coordinator schedules clubs and activities. East Cooper Medical Center is nearby, the Atlantic Coast is 20 minutes away, and Charleston and its international airport are both about 30 minutes from home.

Ready to Find Your Next Place?

Whether you are drawn to boat slips on Lake Lanier, a cold plunge and infrared sauna against the backdrop of Red Rock Canyon, or a private courtyard at 5,800 feet in Southern Utah, the right community is out there. And it may be closer to ready than you think.

The 55places.com team can help you compare options, connect with a local real estate expert, and find the place that fits the life you’re planning. Contact 55places.com to get started.