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 - $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 - $500Ks

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...

$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

$500Ks - $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

$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 - $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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Crowfields

$475,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,851 sq ft

Condo

470 CROWFIELDS DR # 6, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28...

Community: Crowfields

Del Webb Wilmington

821 BROOMSEDGE TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$715,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,248 sq ft

House

821 BROOMSEDGE TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Riverlights

613 COBALT LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$614,500

4 beds

3 baths

2,422 sq ft

House

613 COBALT LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Camden Villas at Mid South Club

123 W CHELSEA CT, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 28..., Southern Pines, NC 28387

$618,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,214 sq ft

Condo

123 W CHELSEA CT, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 28...

Community: Camden Villas at Mid South Club

Riverlights

357 KEEPSAKE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$582,415

2 beds

2 baths

1,858 sq ft

House

357 KEEPSAKE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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Riverlights

1320 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$594,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,287 sq ft

House

1320 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLA DR SE UNIT 1206, SOUTHPO..., Southport, NC 28461

$329,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,158 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLA DR SE UNIT 1206, SOUTHPO...

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

745 CAISSON RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$599,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,439 sq ft

House

745 CAISSON RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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

River Bluffs

3623 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,500,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,203 sq ft

House

3623 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ...

Community: River Bluffs

Compass Pointe

2314 HICKORY BOTTOM CT, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$649,900

4 beds

3 baths

3,172 sq ft

House

2314 HICKORY BOTTOM CT, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Compass Pointe

Bellaport

$579,500

3 beds

3 baths

2,610 sq ft

House

128 BELLA PORT LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Bellaport

The Walk at East Village

124 SWAIN ST, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$459,990

3 beds

2 baths

1,946 sq ft

House

124 SWAIN ST, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: The Walk at East Village

Carolina Riverside

1111 CALM COVE LN # 128, BELMONT, NC, 28..., Belmont, NC 28012

$651,154

3 beds

2 baths

2,181 sq ft

House

1111 CALM COVE LN # 128, BELMONT, NC, 28...

Community: Carolina Riverside

The Walk at East Village

147 SWAIN ST, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$402,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,029 sq ft

House

147 SWAIN ST, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: The Walk at East Village

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Carolina Riverside

2714 PEAK CT # 234, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012

$685,641

2 beds

2 baths

1,809 sq ft

House

2714 PEAK CT # 234, BELMONT, NC, 28012

Community: Carolina Riverside

Sunset Ridge

7195 BONAVENTURE ST SW APT 403, OCEAN IS..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$240,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,151 sq ft

Townhouse

7195 BONAVENTURE ST SW APT 403, OCEAN IS...

Community: Sunset Ridge

Meadowfield Terrace

904 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$369,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

904 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

The Farm at Brunswick

504 SLIPPERY ROCK WAY, CAROLINA SHORES, ..., Carolina Shores, NC 28467

$321,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,672 sq ft

House

504 SLIPPERY ROCK WAY, CAROLINA SHORES, ...

Community: The Farm at Brunswick

Brunswick Forest

6017 CALVADA CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$587,545

3 beds

3 baths

1,797 sq ft

House

6017 CALVADA CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Crow Creek

9393 OLD SALEM WAY, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$855,500

4 beds

4 baths

2,974 sq ft

House

9393 OLD SALEM WAY, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Crow Creek

Crow Creek

$325,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,465 sq ft

Condo

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

Community: Crow Creek

Meadowfield Terrace

902 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$389,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,966 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

902 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

The Walk at East Village

50 CARTERET CT, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$383,243

2 beds

2 baths

1,507 sq ft

House

50 CARTERET CT, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: The Walk at East Village

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR NW UNIT 901, CALABASH..., Calabash, NC 28467

$253,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,027 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR NW UNIT 901, CALABASH...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

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3 Cherry Way

2369 STARDUST CT, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037

$419,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,274 sq ft

Townhouse

2369 STARDUST CT, DENVER, NC, 28037

Community: 3 Cherry Way

Cresswind Wesley Chapel

1010 CARLYLE LN, MONROE, NC, 28110, Monroe, NC 28110

$840,000

3 beds

5 baths

2,999 sq ft

House

1010 CARLYLE LN, MONROE, NC, 28110

Community: Cresswind Wesley Chapel

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8768 ROSALIE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$398,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,613 sq ft

House

8768 ROSALIE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Carriage Park

131 DAWN MIST CT, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28..., Hendersonville, NC 28791

$1,195,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,038 sq ft

House

131 DAWN MIST CT, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28...

Community: Carriage Park

St. James Plantation

2919 TRAILWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$629,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,939 sq ft

House

2919 TRAILWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Ocean Ridge Plantation

537 GLADSTONE CIR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$1,225,000

4 beds

4 baths

4,962 sq ft

House

537 GLADSTONE CIR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

Courtyards by Carrell

1040 NORTHBRIDGE CT NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$749,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,930 sq ft

House

1040 NORTHBRIDGE CT NW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH...

Community: Courtyards by Carrell

Cresswind Charlotte

8218 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215

$519,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,739 sq ft

House

8218 FESTIVAL WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215

Community: Cresswind Charlotte

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8845 LANSDOWNE DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$449,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,752 sq ft

House

8845 LANSDOWNE DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

St. James Plantation

4103 KITTIWAKE CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$659,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,361 sq ft

House

4103 KITTIWAKE CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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Brunswick Forest

1272 CLENDON CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$405,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,618 sq ft

House

1272 CLENDON CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

2276 LOW COUNTRY BLVD, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$435,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,160 sq ft

Townhouse

2276 LOW COUNTRY BLVD, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Winding River Plantation

1179 WOODBRIDGE LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$574,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,063 sq ft

House

1179 WOODBRIDGE LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

389 BLOSSOM TREE LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$574,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,063 sq ft

House

389 BLOSSOM TREE LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

River Bluffs

157 KERR LANDING DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,275,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,330 sq ft

House

157 KERR LANDING DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2...

Community: River Bluffs

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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

1,892 homes near North Carolina

3 beds

2 baths

1,851 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

4 baths

3,248 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,422 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,214 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,858 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,287 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,158 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

2,439 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,562 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

3,203 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

3,172 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,610 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,946 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

2,181 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,029 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,809 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,151 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

3 beds

2 baths

1,672 sq ft

House

3 beds