Wilmington, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

13 communities near Wilmington

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St. James Plantation

$600ks - $2Ms

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1991 - present | 5,000 homes

3.8 rating (17 reviews)

Brunswick Forest

$300ks - $1Ms

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 8,000 homes

Riverlights

$1Ms - $300ks

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 3,000 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Compass Pointe

$400ks - $900ks

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 2,000 homes

River Bluffs

$400ks - $2Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2018 - present | 650 homes

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5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Wilmington

$400ks - $800ks

Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 547 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...

$400ks - $700ks

The Bluffs on the Cape Fe..., Leland, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - present | 750 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Wilmington at Ma...

$300ks - $600ks

Del Webb Wilmington at Ma..., Leland, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 761 homes

Porters Neck Plantation

$500ks - $700ks

Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1993 - present | 834 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

The Home Place

$500ks

The Home Place, Southport, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2021 - present | 52 homes

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4.5 rating (6 reviews)

The Village at Motts Land...

$300ks - $600ks

The Village at Motts Land..., Wilmington, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2010 - present | 415 homes

The Courtyards at Mallory...

$300ks - $400ks

The Courtyards at Mallory..., Winnabow, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 87 homes

Bellaport

$300ks - $400ks

Bellaport, Wilmington, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 38 homes

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3794 OLD CRABAPPLE CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$715,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,375 sq ft

House

3794 OLD CRABAPPLE CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

New St. James Plantation

2906 MOORINGS WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$639,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,326 sq ft

House

2906 MOORINGS WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Del Webb Wilmington

665 FOLSOM AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$535,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,664 sq ft

House

665 FOLSOM AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

New Brunswick Forest

3729 ANSLOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$410,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,865 sq ft

Townhouse

3729 ANSLOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Porters Neck Plantation

1109 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$815,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,323 sq ft

House

1109 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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New Compass Pointe

2259 COMPASS POINTE S WYND NE, LELAND, N..., Leland, NC 28451

$1,095,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,988 sq ft

House

2259 COMPASS POINTE S WYND NE, LELAND, N...

Community: Compass Pointe

New St. James Plantation

2776 MARSH POINT LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,149,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,438 sq ft

House

2776 MARSH POINT LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Riverlights

5202 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$579,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,300 sq ft

House

5202 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New River Bluffs

237 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$750,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,764 sq ft

Townhouse

237 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...

Community: River Bluffs

New Brunswick Forest

5110 STONEY POINT DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$769,999

3 beds

4 baths

2,875 sq ft

House

5110 STONEY POINT DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

3769 ANSLOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$440,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,086 sq ft

Townhouse

3769 ANSLOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New St. James Plantation

2571 SAINT JAMES DR C - 73, SOUTHPORT, N..., Southport, NC 28461

$59,000

Dry Stack

2571 SAINT JAMES DR C - 73, SOUTHPORT, N...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

4291 COBLESKILL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$1,151,150

4 beds

3 baths

3,089 sq ft

House

4291 COBLESKILL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR F-8, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$89,000

Wet

2571 ST JAMES DR F-8, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

4115 WYNDMERE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,250,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,908 sq ft

House

4115 WYNDMERE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

380 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$520,965

4 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

380 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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St. James Plantation

3864 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,132,500

4 beds

4 baths

2,767 sq ft

House

3864 RESERVE CLUB DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

823 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$509,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,927 sq ft

House

823 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Riverlights

1104 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$595,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,273 sq ft

House

1104 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

4507 ABBERLEY WAY 64, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$489,330

4 beds

3 baths

2,324 sq ft

House

4507 ABBERLEY WAY 64, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

River Bluffs

709 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$585,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,356 sq ft

Townhouse

709 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

Brunswick Forest

2032 BRISCO WAY 56, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$464,280

3 beds

2 baths

1,725 sq ft

House

2032 BRISCO WAY 56, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Compass Pointe

8251 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$540,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,337 sq ft

Townhouse

8251 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Brunswick Forest

1369 CLENDON CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$399,000

4 beds

2 baths

1,794 sq ft

House

1369 CLENDON CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

2170 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$635,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,486 sq ft

House

2170 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

3228 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 156, LELAND, NC..., Leland, NC 28451

$454,290

4 beds

2 baths

1,983 sq ft

House

3228 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 156, LELAND, NC...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

8656 BLUE HAW WAY 140, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$424,999

3 beds

2 baths

1,674 sq ft

House

8656 BLUE HAW WAY 140, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Brunswick Forest

9486 CROWDED GULES DR 209, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$449,999

3 beds

2 baths

1,881 sq ft

House

9486 CROWDED GULES DR 209, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Del Webb Wilmington

1110 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$420,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,551 sq ft

House

1110 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

St. James Plantation

3226 BEAVER CREEK DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$624,900

4 beds

3 baths

3,243 sq ft

House

3226 BEAVER CREEK DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

3406 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$825,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,942 sq ft

House

3406 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

3238 SEAGRASS CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$619,900

3 beds

2 baths

2,089 sq ft

House

3238 SEAGRASS CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

3221 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 74, LELAND, NC,..., Leland, NC 28451

$507,840

4 beds

3 baths

3,129 sq ft

House

3221 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 74, LELAND, NC,...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Riverlights

839 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$499,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,870 sq ft

House

839 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

3197 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 80, LELAND, NC,..., Leland, NC 28451

$478,540

5 beds

4 baths

2,583 sq ft

House

3197 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 80, LELAND, NC,...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

8648 BLUE HAW WAY 142, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$477,890

4 beds

3 baths

2,644 sq ft

House

8648 BLUE HAW WAY 142, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1176 INDIGO BUNTING DR 68, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$475,790

4 beds

3 baths

2,644 sq ft

House

1176 INDIGO BUNTING DR 68, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

2013 SIMMERMAN WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$599,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,540 sq ft

House

2013 SIMMERMAN WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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St. James Plantation

2927 TRAILWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$499,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,968 sq ft

House

2927 TRAILWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Del Webb Wilmington

3241 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$550,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,782 sq ft

House

3241 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.

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

The smallest 55+ communities in Wilmington has 38 homes, the largest has 3000 homes, and the average communities consists of 966 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in Wilmington?

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Wilmington. The most recent communities started in Wilmington include Bellaport, Del Webb Wilmington, Riverlights. There are also 5 communities in Wilmington that offer new construction homes, including Bellaport, Porters Neck Plantation, The Village at Motts Landing.

Are there gated 55+ communities in Wilmington?

Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Wilmington. Approximately 20.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Porters Neck Plantation is a gated communities with 834 homes.

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

On average, listings in 55+ communities in Wilmington stay on the market for around 290 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $658,408, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Porters Neck Plantation average around $972,871, while homes in The Village at Motts Landing average around $589,000.

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Wilmington, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

13 communities near Wilmington

440 homes near Wilmington

4 beds

3 baths

2,375 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,326 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,664 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,865 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,323 sq ft

House

4 beds

5 baths

3,988 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,438 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,300 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,764 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

4 baths

2,875 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

2,086 sq ft

Townhouse

Dry Stack

4 beds

3 baths

3,089 sq ft

House

Wet

4 beds

5 baths

3,908 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

4 baths

2,767 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,927 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,273 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,324 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,356 sq ft