North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

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5 rating (1 reviews)

St. James Plantation

<$100k - $2Ms

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

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

5 rating (4 reviews)

Carolina Preserve

$400Ks - $500Ks

Carolina Preserve, Cary, NC

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

4 rating (2 reviews)

Trilogy® Lake Norman

$400Ks - $900Ks

Trilogy® Lake Norman, Denver, NC

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

2 rating (2 reviews)

Cresswind Charlotte

$400Ks - $900Ks

Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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

5 rating (2 reviews)

Carolina Arbors

$400Ks - $600Ks

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 - $900Ks

Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Compass Pointe

$400Ks - $1Ms

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

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

4 rating (1 reviews)

Regency at Palisades

$600Ks - $800Ks

Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC

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

3.8 rating (17 reviews)

Brunswick Forest

$200Ks - $1Ms

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

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

1 rating (1 reviews)

Ocean Ridge Plantation

$500Ks - $1Ms

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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

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Riverlights

$400Ks - $900Ks

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Fearrington Village

$300Ks - $900Ks

Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1975 - present | 1,400 homes

Winding River Plantation

$400Ks - $2Ms

Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC

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

Falls Village

$400Ks - $600Ks

Falls Village, Durham, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Kenmure

$500Ks - $1Ms

Kenmure, Flat Rock, NC

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

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Porters Neck Plantation

$600Ks - $1Ms

Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC

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

Brunswick Plantation &...

$100Ks - $800Ks

Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC

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

Sea Trail

$200Ks - $1Ms

Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC

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

Carolina Riverside

$500Ks - $900Ks

Carolina Riverside, Belmont, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 800 homes

3 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Carolina Gardens

$400Ks - $600Ks

Del Webb Carolina Gardens, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 800 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Carolina Overlook

$300Ks - $400Ks

Carolina Overlook, Clayton, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 800 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb at Mallory Creek

$400Ks - $800Ks

Del Webb at Mallory Creek, Leland, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 761 homes

Biltmore Lake

$300Ks - $2Ms

Biltmore Lake, Asheville, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...

$600Ks - $1Ms

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

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

5 rating (2 reviews)

Bailey's Glen

$600Ks - $800Ks

Bailey's Glen, Cornelius, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - present | 688 homes

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River Bluffs

$500Ks - $1Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

3.6 rating (9 reviews)

Creekside at Bethpage

$500Ks

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2022 | 650 homes

Cresswind Wesley Chapel

$600Ks - $900Ks

Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 606 homes

Regency at Olde Towne

$400Ks - $700Ks

Regency at Olde Towne, Raleigh, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 592 homes

Hidden Valley

$400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 500 homes

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2023 | 500 homes

Carriage Park

$500Ks - $1Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

Imagery

$400Ks - $700Ks

Imagery, Mount Holly, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes

Del Webb at Traditions

$500Ks - $700Ks

Del Webb at Traditions, Wake Forest, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2022 | 452 homes

Meadowlands Golf Club

$300Ks - $600Ks

Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC

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

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3 rating (2 reviews)

The Vineyards on Lake Wyl...

$400Ks - $600Ks

The Vineyards on Lake Wyl..., Charlotte, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - 2017 | 430 homes

Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 425 homes

Altis at Serenity

$400Ks - $700Ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

The Farm at Ingleside

$400Ks - $600Ks

The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes

4.5 rating (6 reviews)

The Village at Motts Land...

$500Ks - $700Ks

The Village at Motts Land..., Wilmington, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2010 - present | 415 homes

157 BETTIES PL, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

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New Del Webb at Mallory Creek

5047 MEADOW BUTTERCUP CT 212G, LELAND, N..., Leland, NC 28479

$371,990

2 beds

2 baths

1,223 sq ft

House

5047 MEADOW BUTTERCUP CT 212G, LELAND, N...

Community: Del Webb at Mallory Creek

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 104, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$191,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 104, CALABASH, NC, 28...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New St. James Plantation

3239 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$699,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,916 sq ft

House

3239 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3556 HOLLY OAK CHASE, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$650,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,329 sq ft

House

3556 HOLLY OAK CHASE, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

2021 COLONY PINES DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$700,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,464 sq ft

House

2021 COLONY PINES DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Knollwood Village

201 BENTWOOD LN, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 283..., Southern Pines, NC 28387

$310,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,678 sq ft

Townhouse

201 BENTWOOD LN, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 283...

Community: Knollwood Village

New River Bluffs

3705 DEERVIEW LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2842..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$998,900

3 beds

4 baths

3,085 sq ft

House

3705 DEERVIEW LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2842...

Community: River Bluffs

New Compass Pointe

8652 COMPASS POINTE WEST WYND, LELAND, N..., Leland, NC 28451

$859,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,250 sq ft

House

8652 COMPASS POINTE WEST WYND, LELAND, N...

Community: Compass Pointe

New St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1102, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461

$549,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,846 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1102, SOUTHPORT, NC...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR # 905, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$549,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,846 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR # 905, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

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New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1301, CALABASH, NC, 2..., Calabash, NC 28467

$238,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,052 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1301, CALABASH, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1003, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461

$489,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,842 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1003, SOUTHPORT, NC...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1209, CALABASH, NC, 2..., Calabash, NC 28467

$189,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,052 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1209, CALABASH, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

1215 N MIDDLETON DR 2505, CALABASH, NC, ..., Calabash, NC 28467

$226,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,270 sq ft

Condo

1215 N MIDDLETON DR 2505, CALABASH, NC, ...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Sea Trail

215 KINGS TRL 1105, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$260,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,292 sq ft

Condo

215 KINGS TRL 1105, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28...

Community: Sea Trail

New Crow Creek

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1615, CALABA..., Calabash, NC 28467

$274,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,302 sq ft

Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1615, CALABA...

Community: Crow Creek

New Village Green

33 VILLAGE GREEN CIR, SOUTHERN PINES, NC..., Southern Pines, NC 28387

$342,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,331 sq ft

Townhouse

33 VILLAGE GREEN CIR, SOUTHERN PINES, NC...

Community: Village Green

New Crow Creek

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1713, CALABA..., Calabash, NC 28467

$325,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,465 sq ft

Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1713, CALABA...

Community: Crow Creek

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8940 SMITHFIELD DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 284..., Calabash, NC 28467

$399,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,832 sq ft

House

8940 SMITHFIELD DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 284...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New St. James Plantation

4140 CHURCHILL CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$449,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,793 sq ft

House

4140 CHURCHILL CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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New Brunswick Forest

1325 CLENDON CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$375,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,645 sq ft

House

1325 CLENDON CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Rourk Woods

501 WALTZ CIR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470, Shallotte, NC 28470

$440,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,404 sq ft

House

501 WALTZ CIR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470

Community: Rourk Woods

New Sea Trail

296 CAMELLIA CT, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$1,100,000

4 beds

5 baths

4,889 sq ft

House

296 CAMELLIA CT, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468

Community: Sea Trail

New St. James Plantation

3609 GLENEAGLE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$920,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,589 sq ft

House

3609 GLENEAGLE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New The Village at Motts Landing

6433 MOTTS VILLAGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$550,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,167 sq ft

House

6433 MOTTS VILLAGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

New St. James Plantation

3143 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,250,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,927 sq ft

House

3143 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Winding River Plantation

1449 TURNING LEAF LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$655,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,737 sq ft

House

1449 TURNING LEAF LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

5119 CRESWELL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$800,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,562 sq ft

House

5119 CRESWELL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Sea Trail

125 CLUBHOUSE RD, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$698,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,192 sq ft

House

125 CLUBHOUSE RD, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846...

Community: Sea Trail

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3586 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$780,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,682 sq ft

House

3586 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

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Bella Sera Villas

10875 CASETTA DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105

$476,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,715 sq ft

Townhouse

10875 CASETTA DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105

Community: Bella Sera Villas

New St. James Plantation

2860 HARBORSIDE WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,425,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,025 sq ft

House

2860 HARBORSIDE WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3235 OCEANIC BAY DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$749,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,296 sq ft

House

3235 OCEANIC BAY DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

The Walk at East Village

43 DAVIDSON ST, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$419,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,960 sq ft

Ranch

43 DAVIDSON ST, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: The Walk at East Village

Biltmore Lake

$1,795,000

6 beds

6 baths

4,858 sq ft

House

663 WICKHAMS FANCY DR, BILTMORE LAKE, NC...

Community: Biltmore Lake

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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

223 communities near North Carolina

1,902 homes near North Carolina

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4 baths

4,258 sq ft

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3 baths

2,229 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,872 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,458 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

2,505 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

2 baths

1,223 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

2,916 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,329 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

3,464 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,678 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

4 baths

3,085 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

3,250 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

1,846 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

1,846 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,052 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

1,842 sq ft

Condo

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2 baths

1,052 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,270 sq ft

Condo

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