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Living in Bolivia
Active adult retirees retire to Bolivia to enjoy easy access to North Carolina beaches, beautiful natural recreational areas and abundant opportunities for golfing. Bolivia area…
Active adult retirees retire to Bolivia to enjoy easy access to North Carolina beaches, beautiful natural recreational areas and abundant opportunities for golfing. Bolivia area retirement communities offer luxurious in home amenities, as well as common areas with both indoor and outdoor recreational options. North Carolina taxes are favorable for retirees and while summers are hot winters are mild and comfortable.
Climate & Geography
Bolivia is a small town in the southeast part of North Carolina, it lies 18 miles southeast of Wilmington and 53 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach. The town takes up less than one square mile and as of the 2020 census has a population of 149 people. The area sees about 44 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Average winter temperatures range from 43° to 55°. Summer in Bolivia is hot with summer temperatures averaging between 77° and 87° with 77% humidity.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Bolivia area, including:
Art & performances
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- Odell Williamson Auditorium
Historical sites and museums
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- Orton Plantation
- Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson state historic site
Outdoor activities
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- Brunswick County Botanical Gardens
- Carolina National Golf Club
- Green Swamp Nature Preserve
- Lakes Country Club
Cost of Living & Taxes
North Carolina has a slightly lower than average tax burden on its residents. The state income tax has recently changed from a graduated income based tax to a flat tax rate of 4.99%. Social Security is not taxed and if you are over 65 up to $35,000 of your retirement income is tax exempt.
State sales and property taxes vary by area. There are no sales tax exemptions for groceries, but prescription drugs are tax free. The average property tax for Bolivia homeowners is 0.49% of home value. Sales tax in Bolivia is 6.75% of which 2% is Brunswick County sales tax. Cost of living in Bolivia is 21% lower than the national average, mostly due to housing being significantly lower than average.
Health Care
The two closest hospitals to Bolivia are Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia which is rated as high performing in hip fracture treatment. Dosher Memorial Hospital is in Southport and is also rated high performing in hip fracture treatment. The other hospital in the larger area is Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a Level II trauma center which is over 20 miles away in Wilmington, NC.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bolivia, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Bolivia has 160 homes, the largest has 1134 homes, and the average communities consists of 647 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Bolivia. The most recent communities started in Bolivia include Avalon, Winding River Plantation. There is also 1 communities in Bolivia that offers new construction homes, including Avalon.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Bolivia. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Winding River Plantation is a gated communities with 1134 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Bolivia stay on the market for around 340 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $502,133, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Winding River Plantation average around $635,605, while homes in Avalon average around $368,661.
56 communities near Bolivia
1,281 homes near Bolivia
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,504 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,372 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,062 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,027 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,982 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,437 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,235 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,277 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,562 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,495 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,580 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,627 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,699 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,831 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|5 baths
|3,805 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,697 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,747 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,187 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|4 baths
|4,080 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|4,094 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,026 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,918 sq ft
|Townhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bolivia, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Bolivia has 160 homes, the largest has 1134 homes, and the average communities consists of 647 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Bolivia. The most recent communities started in Bolivia include Avalon, Winding River Plantation. There is also 1 communities in Bolivia that offers new construction homes, including Avalon.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Bolivia. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Winding River Plantation is a gated communities with 1134 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Bolivia stay on the market for around 340 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $502,133, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Winding River Plantation average around $635,605, while homes in Avalon average around $368,661.
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