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

2 communities near Wilmington Area

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River Rock at Shingletree

$1,956.78 - $2,476.78 / mo

Base rent from $1,799

River Rock at Shingletree, Carolina Shores, NC

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

Inspire Brunswick Forest

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

Inspire Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

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

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New St. James Plantation

2829 ELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,325,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,156 sq ft

House

2829 ELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2686 MEDINA CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$995,000

5 beds

3 baths

3,350 sq ft

House

2686 MEDINA CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

5090 STONEY POINT DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$774,500

4 beds

4 baths

3,238 sq ft

House

5090 STONEY POINT DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New St. James Plantation

3352 SANDY BAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$695,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,966 sq ft

House

3352 SANDY BAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 102, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$277,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 102, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

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New Brunswick Forest

1108 CRESTHILL CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$415,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,975 sq ft

Townhouse

1108 CRESTHILL CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Crow Creek

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1624, CALABA..., Calabash, NC 28467

$286,999

2 beds

4 baths

1,149 sq ft

Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1624, CALABA...

Community: Crow Creek

New Riverlights

947 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$455,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,645 sq ft

House

947 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

5928 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$449,535

2 beds

2 baths

1,403 sq ft

House

5928 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New River Bluffs

3605 ROSEWOOD LANDING DR, CASTLE HAYNE, ..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$765,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,758 sq ft

House

3605 ROSEWOOD LANDING DR, CASTLE HAYNE, ...

Community: River Bluffs

New St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1007, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461

$490,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,038 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1007, SOUTHPORT, NC...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Porters Neck Plantation

627 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$599,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,059 sq ft

House

627 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

New Riverlights

740 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$650,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,590 sq ft

House

740 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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New Brunswick Forest

6440 SAXON MEADOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$699,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,391 sq ft

House

6440 SAXON MEADOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

1205 EARNLEY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$575,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,121 sq ft

House

1205 EARNLEY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Porters Neck Plantation

1100 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$815,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,403 sq ft

House

1100 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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New Del Webb Wilmington

3609 OLD SAND MINE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$535,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,783 sq ft

House

3609 OLD SAND MINE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

New Crow Creek

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

$629,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,835 sq ft

House

168 FIRST LIGHT LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Crow Creek

New Riverlights

5932 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$504,390

2 beds

2 baths

1,581 sq ft

House

5932 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

5608 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$559,990

3 beds

2 baths

1,969 sq ft

House

5608 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New Compass Pointe

8257 EGRET POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$425,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,622 sq ft

Townhouse

8257 EGRET POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

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New Riverlights

5637 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$529,815

3 beds

2 baths

1,969 sq ft

House

5637 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New Compass Pointe

8313 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$884,900

3 beds

4 baths

3,144 sq ft

House

8313 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New Riverlights

5339 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$524,822

3 beds

3 baths

2,229 sq ft

House

5339 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New St. James Plantation

3220 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$900,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,255 sq ft

House

3220 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Riverlights

5331 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$529,965

3 beds

3 baths

2,229 sq ft

House

5331 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

5327 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$554,240

3 beds

3 baths

2,354 sq ft

House

5327 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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New Heather Glen

1404 JARDINE LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295..., Little River, SC 29566

$309,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,422 sq ft

Semi Detached

1404 JARDINE LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295...

Community: Heather Glen

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 103, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$169,000

1 beds

1 baths

751 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 103, CALABASH, NC, 28...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

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New Compass Pointe

2355 AMOROSA LOOP, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$749,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,618 sq ft

House

2355 AMOROSA LOOP, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New Winding River Plantation

597 RIVERWOOD DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$545,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,762 sq ft

House

597 RIVERWOOD DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

Ocean Ridge Plantation

754 HIGHGATE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 2..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$929,999

3 beds

3 baths

2,961 sq ft

House

754 HIGHGATE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 2...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

Sea Trail

620 EASTWOOD PARK RD 2B, SUNSET BEACH, N..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$665,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,437 sq ft

Townhouse

620 EASTWOOD PARK RD 2B, SUNSET BEACH, N...

Community: Sea Trail

St. James Plantation

3464 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,189,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,869 sq ft

House

3464 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Compass Pointe

8262 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$490,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,309 sq ft

Townhouse

8262 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Del Webb Wilmington

3166 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$419,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,263 sq ft

House

3166 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Brunswick Forest

1186 EVANGELINE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$409,900

2 beds

3 baths

1,956 sq ft

Townhouse

1186 EVANGELINE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Sea Trail

1280 PIPER GLEN DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$627,940

4 beds

3 baths

2,739 sq ft

Detached

1280 PIPER GLEN DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28...

Community: Sea Trail

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Brunswick Forest

7374 FOXBRIAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$788,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,435 sq ft

House

7374 FOXBRIAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Ocean Ridge Plantation

523 CANDLEWICK LN, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$760,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,086 sq ft

House

523 CANDLEWICK LN, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

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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

675 homes near Wilmington Area

4 beds

4 baths

3,156 sq ft

House

5 beds

3 baths

3,350 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,238 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,966 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

1,975 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

4 baths

1,149 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

1,645 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,403 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,758 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,038 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

2,059 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,590 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,391 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,121 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,403 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,783 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,835 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,581 sq ft

House

3 beds