Charlotte and its suburbs are home to a vast selection of 55+ communities that will suit just about any budget or lifestyle. And, for those active adults looking specifically for a gated community—you’re in luck. There are several gated communities in the greater Charlotte area that provide the privacy and peace of mind that comes with having a gate as well as the perk of having a lot less traffic driving through the neighborhood on a daily basis.
Here are five of the most popular gated communities near Charlotte.
Trilogy Lake Norman – Denver, NC
High $300s – High $700s
Trilogy Lake Norman is one of Shea Homes’ newest communities in the Charlotte area, located only minutes from popular Lake Norman. The gated community is spread over 600 acres and will feature 1,100 single-family residences upon completion.
There are three home collections to choose from, each with various floor plans. Sizes range from approximately 1,364 to 2,550 square feet and homes have two or three bedrooms. Current homes for sale are priced in the low $400s.
Amenities within the gates include an expansive 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, a lounge, an art studio, a fitness center, an indoor lap pool, and an on-site restaurant. Outdoors, residents will find a resort-style pool and patio, several athletic courts, an amphitheater, and walking and biking trails.
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Bella Sera Villas – Matthews, NC
Low $200s – Mid $300s
Bella Sera Villas is a small, gated community that features 166 single-level, attached homes that are available on a resale-only basis. Floor plans span 1,522 to 1,990 square feet, and they have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Current homes for sale are priced in the low $300s.
Notable amenities include a clubhouse, a multipurpose room, a catering kitchen, an outdoor pool, and a putting green. Additionally, residents will find walking and biking trails plus scenic ponds that are spread throughout the property. Beyond the amenities, Bella Sera Villas is conveniently located near several shopping and dining options and is only 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
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The Polo Club at Mountain Island Lake – Charlotte, NC
Mid $200s – High $300s
The Polo Club at Mountain Island Lake is another small, gated community that’s conveniently located close to Charlotte. The 55+ neighborhood features a combination of 98 single-family and attached homes that are available on a resale basis.
Homeowners have access to a variety of amenities that include a clubhouse, a lounge with a fireplace, an exercise room, and a catering kitchen. The neighborhood’s outdoor amenities range from a pool and patio to walking and biking trails that are ideal for daily strolls along the property and past its scenic ponds.
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The Courtyards at Kinnamon Park – Huntersville, NC
Mid $300s – High $300s
The Courtyards at Kinnamon Park is a gated and age-restricted community located just north of Charlotte. The development will feature 94 single-family homes upon completion. Epcon Communities offers residents three floor plans that range from 1,519 to 1,995 square feet. Plans can have up to three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an attached two-and-a-half-car garage.
A monthly homeowners’ association (HOA) fee covers tedious tasks like landscaping and yard work, giving residents plenty of time to socialize and take advantage of The Courtyard at Kinnamon Park’s planned amenities, which include a clubhouse, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and patio, two pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts, and community gardens.
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