North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

222 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 - $1Ms

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 - $700Ks

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

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

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)

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...

$700Ks - $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

$400Ks - $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

Hidden Valley

$400Ks - $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 - $2Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

Imagery

$400Ks - $600Ks

Imagery, Mount Holly, NC

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

Del Webb at Traditions

$500Ks - $800Ks

Del Webb at Traditions, Wake Forest, NC

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

Meadowlands Golf Club

$200Ks - $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 - $1Ms

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 - $400Ks

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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Porters Neck Plantation

527 WINDSTAR LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411, Wilmington, NC 28411

$900,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,065 sq ft

House

527 WINDSTAR LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

Brunswick Forest

1105 CHARLTON WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$615,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,916 sq ft

House

1105 CHARLTON WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Crow Creek

280 HICKMAN RD, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$775,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,120 sq ft

House

280 HICKMAN RD, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Crow Creek

St. James Plantation

3828 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$897,500

4 beds

4 baths

2,767 sq ft

House

3828 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

3781 ANSLOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$419,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,826 sq ft

Townhouse

3781 ANSLOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8840 RADCLIFF DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$324,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,799 sq ft

Townhouse

8840 RADCLIFF DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Riverlights

5404 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$414,885

3 beds

3 baths

1,753 sq ft

House

5404 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Riverlights

742 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$594,999

3 beds

4 baths

2,190 sq ft

House

742 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

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

$399,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,417 sq ft

House

4138 CHURCHILL CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3706 FRIENDLY ORANGE CT, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28451

$890,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,279 sq ft

House

3706 FRIENDLY ORANGE CT, LELAND, NC, 284...

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 806, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$359,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,085 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 806, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

Ocean Ridge Plantation

554 LIZMORE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$634,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,238 sq ft

House

554 LIZMORE PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC, 28...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

Brunswick Forest

2917 HATCHERS RUN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$539,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,706 sq ft

House

2917 HATCHERS RUN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1715 S STILLWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$725,500

3 beds

3 baths

3,230 sq ft

House

1715 S STILLWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Winding River Plantation

613 RIVERWOOD DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$1,099,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,180 sq ft

House

613 RIVERWOOD DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

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9169 OLDFIELD RD NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467

501 WALTZ CIR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470

Community: Rourk Woods

Biltmore Lake

$935,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,080 sq ft

House

257 FENNEL DUN CIR, BILTMORE LAKE, NC, 2...

Community: Biltmore Lake

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Fendol Farms

1241 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703, Durham, NC 27703

$510,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

House

1241 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703

Community: Fendol Farms

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

5004 EL MOLINO DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214, Charlotte, NC 28214

$574,900

5 beds

3 baths

2,633 sq ft

House

5004 EL MOLINO DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214

Community: The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

Johnson Manor

$518,888

4 beds

3 baths

2,804 sq ft

House

129 JOHNSON MANOR ST, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2...

Community: Johnson Manor

Imagery

128 VAN GOGH TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120

$599,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,205 sq ft

House

128 VAN GOGH TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120

Community: Imagery

Imagery

120 VAN GOGH TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120

$569,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,063 sq ft

House

120 VAN GOGH TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120

Community: Imagery

New Del Webb Wilmington

1032 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$679,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,702 sq ft

House

1032 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Imagery

3053 ROSSEAU LN, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120

$527,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,857 sq ft

House

3053 ROSSEAU LN, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120

Community: Imagery

The Courtyards of Marvin

1301 HAYWOOD PARK DR, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$700,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,878 sq ft

House

1301 HAYWOOD PARK DR, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

Community: The Courtyards of Marvin

St. James Plantation

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

$699,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,950 sq ft

House

3239 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8855 RADCLIFF DR 10B, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467

$240,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,335 sq ft

Condo

8855 RADCLIFF DR 10B, CALABASH, NC, 2846...

Townhouse

1114 PALISADE BLUFF LN LOT 7, APEX, NC, ...

Community: Brookside

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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

222 communities near North Carolina

1,873 homes near North Carolina

4 beds

3 baths

3,065 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,916 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

3,120 sq ft

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4 beds

4 baths

2,767 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,826 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,799 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,753 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

2,190 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,417 sq ft

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3,279 sq ft

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1,085 sq ft

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3 baths

2,238 sq ft

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2,706 sq ft

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3,230 sq ft

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