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Calabash, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Calabash
Calabash is a small fishing town that is located in Coastal North Carolina, known as the "Seafood Capital of the World." Just an hour away from cities like Myrtle Beach and…
Calabash is a small fishing town that is located in Coastal North Carolina, known as the "Seafood Capital of the World." Just an hour away from cities like Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, Calabash offers active adults peaceful, relaxed living near the ocean.
Climate & Geography
The climate in Calabash is classified as humid subtropical, which means summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild with almost no snowfall. The town receives more sunny days and more rainfall than the national average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Calabash residents looking to explore the area will find that they have several entertainment options. The surrounding area hosts a number of free outdoor concerts during the summer months. The area is also home to a number of golf courses for active adults to enjoy. Calabash is minutes away from beachfront cities like Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach, making it easy to enjoy the sunshine during the warmer months.
Sunset River Marketplace is a local art studio and shop in Calabash. The shop sells artwork and jewelry exclusively crafted by artists from the Carolinas, and hosts a number of events throughout the year. There are several local dining options in Calabash, many of which are on the waterfront and feature the town's renowned Calabash-style seafood.
Calabash is just an hour drive from larger cities like Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, convenient for anyone that wants to experience the city life.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Calabash is lower than the state and national averages. The lower cost of housing in Calabash makes the biggest impact on decreasing the overall cost of living, although grocery and utility costs in Calabash are lower than the national average as well.
Income tax in North Carolina is 5.49 percent, and Social Security is not taxed. Property taxes in North Carolina are generally on the lower end of average.
Health Care
The Myrtle Beach area regularly scores very high on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Hospitals near Calabash include McLeod Seacoast Hospital and ER in Little River, South Carolina, and Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia, North Carolina. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is ranked as the No. 10 hospital in the state and is rated high performing in six procedures/conditions according to U.S. News.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Calabash, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Calabash has 194 homes, the largest has 814 homes, and the average communities consists of 464 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Calabash. The most recent communities started in Calabash include Kingfish Bay Development, Meadowlands Golf Club, Crow Creek. There are also 3 communities in Calabash that offer new construction homes, including Crow Creek, Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort, Kingfish Bay Development.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Calabash. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort is a gated communities with 814 homes, and Kingfish Bay Development is another gated communities with 194 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Calabash stay on the market for around 271 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $331,710, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Meadowlands Golf Club average around $426,597, while homes in Crow Creek average around $298,790.
9 communities near Calabash
316 homes near Calabash
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,690 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,059 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,684 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,556 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,126 sq ft
|Detached
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,372 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,027 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,728 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,187 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,983 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,052 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,178 sq ft
|Condo
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,116 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,493 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,201 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,735 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,894 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,547 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,326 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,231 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,734 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,850 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,115 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,089 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Calabash, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Calabash has 194 homes, the largest has 814 homes, and the average communities consists of 464 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Calabash. The most recent communities started in Calabash include Kingfish Bay Development, Meadowlands Golf Club, Crow Creek. There are also 3 communities in Calabash that offer new construction homes, including Crow Creek, Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort, Kingfish Bay Development.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Calabash. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort is a gated communities with 814 homes, and Kingfish Bay Development is another gated communities with 194 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Calabash stay on the market for around 271 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $331,710, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Meadowlands Golf Club average around $426,597, while homes in Crow Creek average around $298,790.
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