North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

223 communities near North Carolina

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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

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

Carolina Riverside

$500Ks - $900Ks

Carolina Riverside, Belmont, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - 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

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

Biltmore Lake

$300Ks - $2Ms

Biltmore Lake, Asheville, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1995 - 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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3.6 rating (9 reviews)

Creekside at Bethpage

$500Ks

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, NC

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

River Bluffs

$500Ks - $1Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $500Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

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

Hidden Valley

$400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

Carriage Park

$500Ks - $1Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

Imagery

$500Ks - $700Ks

Imagery, Mount Holly, NC

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

Del Webb at Traditions

$500Ks

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

Altis at Serenity

$400Ks - $700Ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - 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

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Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 508, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$224,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,275 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 508, CALABASH, NC, 28...

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 St. James Plantation

3836 BERKELEY CT 45A, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$650,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,403 sq ft

Townhouse

3836 BERKELEY CT 45A, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

New River Bluffs

424 BURGEE CT, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$650,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,600 sq ft

House

424 BURGEE CT, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

New St. James Plantation

3565 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$550,000

3 beds

5 baths

3,099 sq ft

House

3565 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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New St. James Plantation

3132 INLAND COVE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$629,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,348 sq ft

House

3132 INLAND COVE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

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 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

401 SEA TRAIL DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$515,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,906 sq ft

House

401 SEA TRAIL DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846...

Community: Sea Trail

Brunswick Forest

2152 COKESBURY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$835,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,612 sq ft

House

2152 COKESBURY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1009, CALABASH, NC, 2..., Calabash, NC 28467

$199,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,131 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1009, CALABASH, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 804, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$270,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 804, CALABASH, NC, 28...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 303, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$469,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,842 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 303, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Del Webb at Mallory Creek

6035 GREATER BURDOCK WAY # 194G, LELAND,..., Leland, NC 28479

$499,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,179 sq ft

House

6035 GREATER BURDOCK WAY # 194G, LELAND,...

Community: Del Webb at Mallory Creek

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

598 LATHROP CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$512,950

3 beds

2 baths

2,020 sq ft

House

598 LATHROP CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

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New Ocean Ridge Plantation

290 BROOKSHIRE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$509,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,044 sq ft

House

290 BROOKSHIRE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3223 BAY WINDS DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$672,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,778 sq ft

House

3223 BAY WINDS DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Ocean Ridge Plantation

134 WINDSOR CIR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 2..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$649,900

3 beds

2 baths

3,043 sq ft

House

134 WINDSOR CIR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 2...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2744 CEDAR CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,149,000

3 beds

3 baths

4,200 sq ft

House

2744 CEDAR CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

5140 CRESWELL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$1,145,000

5 beds

5 baths

3,323 sq ft

House

5140 CRESWELL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New The Courtyards at Mallory Retreat

2329 JASPER FOREST TRL, WINNABOW, NC, 28..., Winnabow, NC 28479

$569,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,966 sq ft

House

2329 JASPER FOREST TRL, WINNABOW, NC, 28...

Community: The Courtyards at Mallory Retreat

New St. James Plantation

4034 PERCHA PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$759,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,614 sq ft

House

4034 PERCHA PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Ocean Ridge Plantation

155 ABBINGTON PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, ..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$694,999

3 beds

3 baths

3,067 sq ft

House

155 ABBINGTON PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, ...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

New Compass Pointe

2408 RED BIRCH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$899,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,364 sq ft

House

2408 RED BIRCH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New Sea Trail

205 BROOKWOOD PARK CT, SUNSET BEACH, NC,..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$595,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,120 sq ft

House

205 BROOKWOOD PARK CT, SUNSET BEACH, NC,...

Community: Sea Trail

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New Porters Neck Plantation

8701 LINCOLNSHIRE LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$695,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,074 sq ft

House

8701 LINCOLNSHIRE LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

New Porters Neck Plantation

8336 VINTAGE CLUB CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$814,875

3 beds

3 baths

2,425 sq ft

House

8336 VINTAGE CLUB CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3844 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$892,500

4 beds

4 baths

2,767 sq ft

House

3844 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

4155 WINDHAM LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$535,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,458 sq ft

House

4155 WINDHAM LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New River Bluffs

157 BETTIES PL, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$639,500

3 beds

4 baths

2,505 sq ft

Townhouse

157 BETTIES PL, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

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 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

Rourk Woods

4887 SCARLET SAGE WAY, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28..., Shallotte, NC 28470

$389,900

4 beds

3 baths

1,872 sq ft

House

4887 SCARLET SAGE WAY, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28...

Community: Rourk Woods

New Sea Trail

190 RICEMILL CIR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$719,500

4 beds

3 baths

2,150 sq ft

House

190 RICEMILL CIR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846...

Townhouse

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

Community: Village Green

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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

1,885 homes near North Carolina

2 beds

2 baths

1,275 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,292 sq ft

Condo

4 beds

3 baths

2,403 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

3 baths

2,600 sq ft

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3 beds

5 baths

3,099 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,348 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,192 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,562 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,906 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

2,612 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,131 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

1,842 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

2,179 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

2,020 sq ft

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2,044 sq ft

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2,778 sq ft

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3,043 sq ft

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4,200 sq ft

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