Wilmington Area, NC 55+ rental communities & homes for rent

2 communities near Wilmington Area

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Inspire Brunswick Forest

$1,900s - $4,800s / mo

Inspire Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | 174 rental homes

River Rock at Shingletree

$1,956.12 - - $2,391.12 / mo

Base rent from $1,799

River Rock at Shingletree, Carolina Shores, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - 2024 | 136 rental homes

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New Del Webb Wilmington

1155 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$570,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,026 sq ft

House

1155 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

1215 N MIDDLETON DR 2704, CALABASH, NC, ..., Calabash, NC 28467

$254,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,092 sq ft

Condo

1215 N MIDDLETON DR 2704, CALABASH, NC, ...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Riverlights

5305 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$591,765

3 beds

3 baths

2,354 sq ft

House

5305 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Sea Trail

142 AVIAN DR 3915, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$315,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,405 sq ft

Condo

142 AVIAN DR 3915, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284...

Community: Sea Trail

New St. James Plantation

4138 CHURCHILL CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$399,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,495 sq ft

House

4138 CHURCHILL CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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New St. James Plantation

2712 SHADY PINE CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$929,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,862 sq ft

House

2712 SHADY PINE CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Rourk Woods

4752 TALLOW TRCE 1, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470, Shallotte, NC 28470

$299,990

3 beds

4 baths

2,304 sq ft

House

4752 TALLOW TRCE 1, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470

Community: Rourk Woods

New River Bluffs

754 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$780,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,483 sq ft

House

754 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 505, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$199,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,275 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 505, CALABASH, NC, 28...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Riverlights

5210 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$579,995

3 beds

3 baths

2,385 sq ft

House

5210 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

725 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$550,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,685 sq ft

House

725 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

371 LONGHILL DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$668,955

3 beds

3 baths

2,176 sq ft

House

371 LONGHILL DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Winding River Plantation

487 BROOMSEDGE CT, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$549,900

3 beds

2 baths

2,450 sq ft

House

487 BROOMSEDGE CT, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

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New Brunswick Forest

2212 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$775,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,493 sq ft

House

2212 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Compass Pointe

2271 CURLY MAPLE WYND CT, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28451

$470,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,611 sq ft

House

2271 CURLY MAPLE WYND CT, LELAND, NC, 28...

Community: Compass Pointe

New Bridgewater

215 GOLDENROD CIR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295..., Little River, SC 29566

$579,500

3 beds

3 baths

2,313 sq ft

Detached

215 GOLDENROD CIR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295...

Community: Bridgewater

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New St. James Plantation

3510 WELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,260,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,179 sq ft

House

3510 WELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Meadowlands Golf Club

665 MEADOWBROOK LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$349,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,921 sq ft

House

665 MEADOWBROOK LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Meadowlands Golf Club

New Sea Trail

1429 WHISTLING STRAITS WAY, SUNSET BEACH..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$574,990

4 beds

4 baths

2,739 sq ft

House

1429 WHISTLING STRAITS WAY, SUNSET BEACH...

Community: Sea Trail

New Sea Trail

1304 PIPER GLEN DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$499,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,294 sq ft

House

1304 PIPER GLEN DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28...

Community: Sea Trail

New Sea Trail

1282 BLACK WOLF RUN, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$469,990

3 beds

2 baths

1,601 sq ft

Detached

1282 BLACK WOLF RUN, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2...

Community: Sea Trail

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New The Village at Motts Landing

315 MOTTS FOREST RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$535,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,074 sq ft

Townhouse

315 MOTTS FOREST RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

New Del Webb Wilmington

631 LYREBIRD AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$650,000

2 beds

3 baths

2,602 sq ft

House

631 LYREBIRD AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

New Crow Creek

152 FIRST LIGHT LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$617,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,792 sq ft

House

152 FIRST LIGHT LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Crow Creek

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8855 RADCLIFF DR 9D, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$245,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,402 sq ft

Condo

8855 RADCLIFF DR 9D, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Del Webb Wilmington

3708 OLD SAND MINE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$425,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,098 sq ft

House

3708 OLD SAND MINE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Bridgewater

2048 WOODRUSH LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29..., Little River, SC 29566

$657,757

4 beds

3 baths

2,863 sq ft

Detached

2048 WOODRUSH LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29...

Community: Bridgewater

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Riverlights

3410 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$825,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,064 sq ft

House

3410 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

3005 PINE BAY CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,149,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,988 sq ft

House

3005 PINE BAY CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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Riverlights

320 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$548,710

3 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

320 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Beacon Townes

144 FREEBOARD LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$235,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,623 sq ft

Condo

144 FREEBOARD LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Beacon Townes

Meadowlands Golf Club

693 PRIVIT CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$358,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,836 sq ft

House

693 PRIVIT CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Meadowlands Golf Club

Compass Pointe

2165 PALM POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$699,999

3 beds

4 baths

2,418 sq ft

House

2165 PALM POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Ocean Ridge Plantation

565 WESTCHESTER PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$1,050,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,537 sq ft

House

565 WESTCHESTER PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

Compass Pointe

2903 W TIMBER CREST DR, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$967,554

4 beds

4 baths

2,773 sq ft

House

2903 W TIMBER CREST DR, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Compass Pointe

River Bluffs

3612 EXCELSIOR LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 284..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$748,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,443 sq ft

House

3612 EXCELSIOR LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 284...

Community: River Bluffs

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

1220 N MIDDLETON DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$749,900

4 beds

4 baths

2,650 sq ft

House

1220 N MIDDLETON DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

River Bluffs

637 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$545,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,961 sq ft

Townhouse

637 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

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The Farm at Brunswick

1331 SUNNY SLOPE CIR, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467

$384,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,258 sq ft

House

1331 SUNNY SLOPE CIR, CALABASH, NC, 2846...

Community: The Farm at Brunswick

Brunswick Forest

1244 N SLEEPY OAK LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$639,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,700 sq ft

House

1244 N SLEEPY OAK LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in the Wilmington Area?

In the Wilmington Area, there are 5 large communities with over 1000 homes, 7 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 14 small communities with less than 500 homes.

How many homes are there in the smallest, largest, and average 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area?

The smallest 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area has 38 homes, the largest has 8000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1042 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in the Wilmington Area?

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in the Wilmington Area. The most recent communities started in the Wilmington Area include Courtyards by Carrell, Del Webb at Mallory Creek, River Rock at Shingletree. There are also 24 communities in the Wilmington Area that offer new construction homes, including The Farm at Brunswick, Compass Pointe, The Courtyards at Mallory Retreat.

Are there gated 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area?

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area. Approximately 26.9% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Compass Pointe is a gated communities with 2000 homes, and River Bluffs is another gated communities with 650 homes.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

On average, listings in 55+ communities in the Wilmington Area stay on the market for around 196 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $554,398, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Ocean Ridge Plantation average around $895,476, while homes in Sea Trail average around $529,774.

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Wilmington Area, NC 55+ rental communities & homes for rent

2 communities near Wilmington Area

782 homes near Wilmington Area

3 beds

3 baths

2,026 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,092 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

2,354 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,405 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

1,495 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,862 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,304 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,483 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,275 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

2,385 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,685 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,176 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

2,450 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

3,493 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,611 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,313 sq ft

Detached

4 beds

5 baths

3,179 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,921 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

2,739 sq ft

House

3 beds