Chapel Hill, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

21 communities near Chapel Hill

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Encore at Briar Chapel

$500Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 185 homes

Chapelwood

$700Ks

Chapelwood, Chapel Hill, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2013 | 69 homes

The Villas at Culp Arbor

$400Ks - $500Ks

The Villas at Culp Arbor, Chapel Hill, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2013 | 64 homes

The Courtyards at Homeste...

$400Ks - $600Ks

The Courtyards at Homeste..., Chapel Hill, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 63 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Fearrington Village

$300Ks - $900Ks

Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1975 - present | 1,400 homes

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5 rating (4 reviews)

Carolina Preserve

$400Ks - $500Ks

Carolina Preserve, Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2013 | 1,360 homes

Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 425 homes

Heritage Pines

$500Ks

Heritage Pines, Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - 2006 | 298 homes

Buckhorn Preserve

$600Ks

Buckhorn Preserve, Apex, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - 2021 | 272 homes

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The Courtyards at Southpo...

$500Ks - $600Ks

The Courtyards at Southpo..., Durham, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2020 - present | 161 homes

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The Courtyards at O'Kelly...

$600Ks

The Courtyards at O'Kelly..., Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2020 | 149 homes

Woodhall

$600Ks - $800Ks

Woodhall, Cary, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 145 homes

Blakeley

$500Ks - $700Ks

Blakeley, Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2021 | 137 homes

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Ashbury Crossing

$300Ks - $400Ks

Ashbury Crossing, Mebane, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2020 | 127 homes

The Courtyards at West Ca...

$600Ks - $700Ks

The Courtyards at West Ca..., Cary, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 108 homes

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Retreat at Cedar Crossing

$600Ks

Retreat at Cedar Crossing, Apex, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 87 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

The Orchard Villas

$500Ks

The Orchard Villas, Apex, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2008 - 2015 | 86 homes

Brookside

$500Ks - $600Ks

Brookside, Apex, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 75 homes

Corbinton

$600Ks

Corbinton, Hillsborough, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2021 | 70 homes

Woodbury

$500Ks - $700Ks

Woodbury, Apex, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - 2021 | 65 homes

The Townes at West Cary

$500Ks - $600Ks

The Townes at West Cary, Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - 2023 | 34 homes

Carolina Preserve

307 ORBISON DR, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$520,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,415 sq ft

House

307 ORBISON DR, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Carolina Preserve

Encore at Chatham Park

338 ASPEN AVE, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$573,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,837 sq ft

House

338 ASPEN AVE, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

2113 BARRIER RIDGE WAY LOT 26, APEX, NC,...

Community: Brookside

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2119 BARRIER RIDGE WAY LOT 23, APEX, NC,...

Community: Brookside

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New Carolina Preserve

727 HORNCHURCH LOOP, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$465,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,370 sq ft

House

727 HORNCHURCH LOOP, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Carolina Preserve

New Brookside

2115 BARRIER RIDGE WAY LOT 25, APEX, NC,..., Apex, NC 27502

$525,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,221 sq ft

Townhouse

2115 BARRIER RIDGE WAY LOT 25, APEX, NC,...

Community: Brookside

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Encore at Chatham Park

64 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$464,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,467 sq ft

Townhouse

64 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Encore at Chatham Park

Encore at Chatham Park

76 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$464,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,469 sq ft

Townhouse

76 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Encore at Chatham Park

Carolina Preserve

542 TOMKINS LOOP, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$524,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,388 sq ft

House

542 TOMKINS LOOP, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Carolina Preserve

Encore at Briar Chapel

105 COVENTRY LN, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27516, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$679,000

2 beds

2 baths

2,047 sq ft

House

105 COVENTRY LN, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27516

Community: Encore at Briar Chapel

Encore at Briar Chapel

13 BOONE ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27516, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

$630,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,825 sq ft

House

13 BOONE ST, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27516

Community: Encore at Briar Chapel

Buckhorn Preserve

3112 MAVISBANK CIR, APEX, NC, 27502, Apex, NC 27502

$659,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,887 sq ft

House

3112 MAVISBANK CIR, APEX, NC, 27502

House

153 ABERCORN CIR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27516

Community: Encore at Briar Chapel

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Woodbury

2535 KYLEWYND PL, NEW HILL, NC, 27562, New Hill, NC 27562

$599,000

2 beds

3 baths

2,091 sq ft

House

2535 KYLEWYND PL, NEW HILL, NC, 27562

Community: Woodbury

The Townes at West Cary

832 MONEY ISLAND PL, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$639,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,154 sq ft

Townhouse

832 MONEY ISLAND PL, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: The Townes at West Cary

The Courtyards at West Cary

$639,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,154 sq ft

Townhouse

832 MONEY ISLAND PL, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: The Courtyards at West Cary

Fearrington Village

260 CLOVER THATCH, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$674,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,822 sq ft

House

260 CLOVER THATCH, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Fearrington Village

The Villas at Culp Arbor

5219 NIAGRA DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

$519,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,721 sq ft

Condo

5219 NIAGRA DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517

House

915 WOODHAM, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

House

101 CRYSTAL BROOK LN, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Heritage Pines

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The Courtyards at West Cary

609 CROOKED PINE DR, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$749,999

3 beds

3 baths

2,503 sq ft

House

609 CROOKED PINE DR, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: The Courtyards at West Cary

Fearrington Village

595 WEATHERSFIELD A, PITTSBORO, NC, 2731..., Pittsboro, NC 27312

$420,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,269 sq ft

Townhouse

595 WEATHERSFIELD A, PITTSBORO, NC, 2731...

Community: Fearrington Village

Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in Chapel Hill?

In Chapel Hill, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.

How many homes are there in the smallest, largest, and average 55+ communities in Chapel Hill?

The smallest 55+ communities in Chapel Hill has 63 homes, the largest has 188 homes, and the average communities consists of 113 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in Chapel Hill?

Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Chapel Hill. The most recent communities started in Chapel Hill include Overture Chapel Hill, Encore at Briar Chapel, The Courtyards at Homestead Road. There is also 1 communities in Chapel Hill that offers new construction homes, including Overture Chapel Hill.

Are there gated 55+ communities in Chapel Hill?

Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Chapel Hill. Approximately 20.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Encore at Briar Chapel is a gated communities with 185 homes.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in Chapel Hill typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

On average, listings in 55+ communities in Chapel Hill stay on the market for around 151 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $703,658, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at Homestead Road average around $750,000, while homes in The Villas at Culp Arbor average around $719,555.

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Chapel Hill, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

21 communities near Chapel Hill

41 homes near Chapel Hill

3 beds

2 baths

1,415 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,837 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,017 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

4 beds

3 baths

2,792 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,241 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,338 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,338 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,221 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,221 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,338 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,221 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,868 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,221 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

2 baths

1,370 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,221 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

2 baths

1,467 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

2 baths

1,469 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

2 baths

1,388 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

2,047 sq ft

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