North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

233 communities near North Carolina

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5 rating (1 reviews)

St. James Plantation

$200ks - $1Ms

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1991 - present | 5,000 homes

5 rating (4 reviews)

Carolina Preserve

$400ks - $700ks

Carolina Preserve, Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2013 | 1,360 homes

4 rating (2 reviews)

Trilogy® Lake Norman

$400ks - $1Ms

Trilogy® Lake Norman, Denver, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 1,100 homes

2 rating (2 reviews)

Cresswind Charlotte

$300ks - $600ks

Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 850 homes

5 rating (2 reviews)

Carolina Arbors

$400ks - $700ks

Carolina Arbors, Durham, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2013 - 2019 | 1,256 homes

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5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Wilmington

$400ks - $800ks

Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 547 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Compass Pointe

$400ks - $900ks

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 2,000 homes

4 rating (1 reviews)

Regency at Palisades

$400ks - $800ks

Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 413 homes

3.8 rating (17 reviews)

Brunswick Forest

$300ks - $1Ms

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 8,000 homes

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1 rating (1 reviews)

Ocean Ridge Plantation

$400ks - $1Ms

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2002 - present | 3,000 homes

5 rating (12 reviews)

Savannah Lakes Village

$200ks - $1Ms

Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1989 - present | 4,800 homes

4.3 rating (16 reviews)

Sun City Carolina Lakes

$300ks - $700ks

Sun City Carolina Lakes, Indian Land, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2016 | 3,160 homes

Crow Creek

$100ks - $1Ms

Crow Creek, Calabash, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2003 - 2020 | 400 homes

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Brunswick Plantation &...

$300ks - $800ks

Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1994 - present | 814 homes

Riverlights

$1Ms - $300ks

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 3,000 homes

Sea Trail

$200ks - $600ks

Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1986 - present | 812 homes

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Berkshire Forest

$100ks - $500ks

Berkshire Forest, Myrtle Beach, SC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2004 - 2024 | 1,500 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Kenmure

$500ks - $2Ms

Kenmure, Flat Rock, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1987 - present | 900 homes

Winding River Plantation

$300ks - $1Ms

Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 1998 - present | 1,134 homes

Bridgewater

$200ks - $800ks

Bridgewater, Little River, SC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 1,550 homes

Ovation at Sweetbrier

$400ks - $500ks

Ovation at Sweetbrier, Durham, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 662 homes

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Essence at Laurelbrook

$300ks

Essence at Laurelbrook, Sherrills Ford, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 108 homes

Roselyn

$300ks - $500ks

Roselyn, Lancaster, SC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 1,860 homes

River Bluffs

$400ks - $2Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 650 homes

4.2 rating (12 reviews)

Lakeside Crossing

$100ks

Lakeside Crossing, Conway, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2024 | 692 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb at Grande Dunes ...

$300ks - $1Ms

Del Webb at Grande Dunes ..., Myrtle Beach, SC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 524 homes

Falls Village

$400ks - $600ks

Falls Village, Durham, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | 1,050 homes

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5 rating (6 reviews)

The Walk at East Village

$400ks - $500ks

The Walk at East Village, Clayton, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 265 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...

$400ks - $700ks

The Bluffs on the Cape Fe..., Leland, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - present | 750 homes

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5 rating (1 reviews)

Heather Glen

$200ks - $300ks

Heather Glen, Little River, SC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 1,000 homes

Porters Neck Plantation

$500ks - $700ks

Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1993 - present | 834 homes

Encore at Streamside

$500ks - $600ks

Encore at Streamside, Waxhaw, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 322 homes

Covenant Towers

<$100k

Covenant Towers, Myrtle Beach, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1985 - 1987 | 159 homes

Biltmore Lake

$500ks - $2Ms

Biltmore Lake, Asheville, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1995 - present | 750 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Myrtle Trace

$200ks

Myrtle Trace, Conway, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1980 - 2005 | 518 homes

Del Webb North Myrtle Bea...

$400ks - $700ks

Del Webb North Myrtle Bea..., North Myrtle Beach, SC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 535 homes

Altis at Serenity

$400ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 425 homes

Meadowlands Golf Club

$200ks - $400ks

Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2005 - 2021 | 450 homes

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Carriage Park

$400ks - $900ks

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1988 - present | 485 homes

Heritage

$400ks - $500ks

Heritage, Indian Trail, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - present | 340 homes

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New The Village at Motts Landing

6308 MOTTS VILLAGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$650,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,468 sq ft

House

6308 MOTTS VILLAGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

New Sun City Carolina Lakes

23051 KINGFISHER DR, FORT MILL, SC, 2970..., Fort Mill, SC 29707

$675,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,657 sq ft

House

23051 KINGFISHER DR, FORT MILL, SC, 2970...

Community: Sun City Carolina Lakes

New Brunswick Forest

1092 LEESBURG DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$819,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,476 sq ft

House

1092 LEESBURG DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Ovation at Sweetbrier

2056 BULL CITY BND 372, DURHAM, NC, 2770..., Durham, NC 27703

$456,855

3 beds

2 baths

1,690 sq ft

House

2056 BULL CITY BND 372, DURHAM, NC, 2770...

Community: Ovation at Sweetbrier

New The Courtyards at Lake Davidson

167 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281..., Mooresville, NC 28115

$705,900

2 beds

2 baths

2,054 sq ft

House

167 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281...

Community: The Courtyards at Lake Davidson

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New The Courtyards at Lake Davidson

245 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281..., Mooresville, NC 28115

$640,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,763 sq ft

House

245 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281...

Community: The Courtyards at Lake Davidson

New Canopy Creek

5293 TURTLE CREEK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037

$415,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,606 sq ft

House

5293 TURTLE CREEK DR, DENVER, NC, 28037

Community: Canopy Creek

New The Courtyards at Lake Davidson

169 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281..., Mooresville, NC 28115

$705,900

2 beds

2 baths

2,054 sq ft

House

169 ALENDA LUX CIR, MOORESVILLE, NC, 281...

Community: The Courtyards at Lake Davidson

New Roselyn

5480 REDBUD RD 60, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, Lancaster, SC 29720

$512,439

3 beds

3 baths

2,182 sq ft

House

5480 REDBUD RD 60, LANCASTER, SC, 29720

Community: Roselyn

New Ashbury Crossing

116 KESTREL CT, MEBANE, NC, 27302, Mebane, NC 27302

$359,900

2 beds

3 baths

1,850 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

116 KESTREL CT, MEBANE, NC, 27302

Community: Ashbury Crossing

New The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel

2106 EPWORTH CT, WESLEY CHAPEL, NC, 2817..., Wesley Chapel, NC 28173

$640,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,168 sq ft

House

2106 EPWORTH CT, WESLEY CHAPEL, NC, 2817...

Community: The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel

New Riverlights

249 PELICAN FLIGHT LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC,..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$482,160

4 beds

4 baths

2,114 sq ft

Townhouse

249 PELICAN FLIGHT LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC,...

Community: Riverlights

New Ashbury Crossing

402 MOCKINGBIRD LN, MEBANE, NC, 27302, Mebane, NC 27302

$383,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,914 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

402 MOCKINGBIRD LN, MEBANE, NC, 27302

Community: Ashbury Crossing

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New Carriage Park

247 COACHMAN DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 287..., Hendersonville, NC 28791

$1,850,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,812 sq ft

House

247 COACHMAN DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 287...

Community: Carriage Park

New River Bluffs

3726 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,100,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,037 sq ft

House

3726 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ...

Community: River Bluffs

New Bridgewater

2219 SEAGRAPE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 2956..., Little River, SC 29566

$728,006

4 beds

4 baths

3,487 sq ft

Detached

2219 SEAGRAPE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 2956...

House

7650 COTTON CREST LN 33, LANCASTER, SC, ...

Community: Roselyn

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New Del Webb North Myrtle Beach

1252 LADY BIRD WAY, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, ..., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

$499,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,581 sq ft

Detached

1252 LADY BIRD WAY, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, ...

Community: Del Webb North Myrtle Beach

New Riverlights

253 PELICAN FLIGHT LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC,..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$455,585

4 beds

4 baths

2,114 sq ft

Townhouse

253 PELICAN FLIGHT LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC,...

Community: Riverlights

New Sun City Carolina Lakes

20237 DOVEKIE LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29707, Fort Mill, SC 29707

$399,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,537 sq ft

House

20237 DOVEKIE LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29707

Community: Sun City Carolina Lakes

New Kenmure

330 DAWNBROOK DR, FLAT ROCK, NC, 28731, Flat Rock, NC 28731

$895,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,033 sq ft

Condo

330 DAWNBROOK DR, FLAT ROCK, NC, 28731

Community: Kenmure

New Swansgate

508 WREN WAY, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605, Greenville, SC 29605

$275,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,274 sq ft

Condo

508 WREN WAY, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605

Community: Swansgate

New Sea Trail

1355 PIPER GLEN DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$589,330

3 beds

2 baths

2,626 sq ft

Detached

1355 PIPER GLEN DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28...

Community: Sea Trail

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New Bridgewater

3134 WHITE JASMINE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC,..., Little River, SC 29566

$559,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,415 sq ft

Detached

3134 WHITE JASMINE DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC,...

Community: Bridgewater

New Sea Trail

606 CAMELLIA LN, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$409,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,425 sq ft

House

606 CAMELLIA LN, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468

Community: Sea Trail

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New Riverwind

403 SASSAFRAS DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28..., Hendersonville, NC 28739

$380,700

3 beds

2 baths

1,355 sq ft

House

403 SASSAFRAS DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28...

Community: Riverwind

New The Woodlands District at Saluda River Club

110 EMERALD VIEW CT, LEXINGTON, SC, 2907..., Lexington, SC 29072

$639,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,432 sq ft

House

110 EMERALD VIEW CT, LEXINGTON, SC, 2907...

Community: The Woodlands District at Saluda River Club

New Sunset Ridge

6930 ASCENSION DR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$480,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,913 sq ft

House

6930 ASCENSION DR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...

Community: Sunset Ridge

New Regency at Palisades

15133 HIGH BLUFF CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827..., Charlotte, NC 28278

$889,000

4 beds

4 baths

4,878 sq ft

House

15133 HIGH BLUFF CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2827...

Community: Regency at Palisades

New Sea Trail

508 LANTERN LIGHT WAY, CALABASH, NC, 284..., Calabash, NC 28467

$300,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,816 sq ft

House

508 LANTERN LIGHT WAY, CALABASH, NC, 284...

Community: Sea Trail

New Brunswick Forest

1153 LILLIBRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$379,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,738 sq ft

Townhouse

1153 LILLIBRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Savannah Lakes Village

209 APPLE LN, MCCORMICK, SC, 29835, Mccormick, SC 29835

$949,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,771 sq ft

House

209 APPLE LN, MCCORMICK, SC, 29835

Community: Savannah Lakes Village

New Heather Glen

2362 AINSLEY DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566, Little River, SC 29566

$335,000

4 beds

2 baths

1,774 sq ft

Detached

2362 AINSLEY DR, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566

Community: Heather Glen

New Pinehurst Trace

535 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2..., Pinehurst, NC 28374

$399,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,535 sq ft

House

535 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2...

Community: Pinehurst Trace

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New Imagery

525 CELLINI PL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120

$485,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,850 sq ft

House

525 CELLINI PL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120

Community: Imagery

New Kenmure

111 BLUFFVIEW LN, FLAT ROCK, NC, 28731, Flat Rock, NC 28731

$399,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,950 sq ft

Condo

111 BLUFFVIEW LN, FLAT ROCK, NC, 28731

Community: Kenmure

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, there are 10 large communities with over 1000 homes, 18 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 158 small communities with less than 500 homes.

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

The smallest 55+ communities in North Carolina has 19 homes, the largest has 8000 homes, and the average communities consists of 322 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in North Carolina?

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in North Carolina. The most recent communities started in North Carolina include Chorus Asheville, Altis at Serenity, Courtyards by Carrell. There are also 97 communities in North Carolina that offer new construction homes, including The Farm at Brunswick, Corbinton at Kildaire Farm, Carriage Park.

Are there gated 55+ communities in North Carolina?

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in North Carolina. Approximately 19.8% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Carriage Park is a gated communities with 485 homes, and Compass Pointe is another gated communities with 2000 homes.

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

On average, listings in 55+ communities in North Carolina stay on the market for around 233 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $537,541, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Biltmore Lake average around $995,113, while homes in Johnson Manor average around $529,372.

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North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

233 communities near North Carolina

1,827 homes near North Carolina

3 beds

3 baths

2,468 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

3,657 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,476 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,690 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

2,054 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,763 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,606 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

2,054 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,182 sq ft

House

2 beds

3 baths

1,850 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

3 beds

2 baths

2,168 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

2,114 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,914 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

4 beds

4 baths

3,812 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

3,037 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,487 sq ft

Detached

2 beds

2 baths

1,389 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,620 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,633 sq ft

House

2 beds