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

14 communities near Wilmington

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3.8 rating (17 reviews)

Brunswick Forest

$300ks - $1Ms

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

St. James Plantation

$600ks - $2Ms

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

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

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

$400ks - $800ks

Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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

Del Webb Wilmington at Ma...

$300ks - $600ks

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

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 761 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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The Courtyards at Mallory...

$300ks - $400ks

The Courtyards at Mallory..., Winnabow, NC

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

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

East Lake

$300ks - $500ks

East Lake, Leland, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 3,000 homes

Bellaport

$300ks - $400ks

Bellaport, Wilmington, NC

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

New River Bluffs

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

$574,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,406 sq ft

Townhouse

653 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

New St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 802, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461

$349,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 802, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

1069 LEESBURG DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$654,900

3 beds

3 baths

3,275 sq ft

House

1069 LEESBURG DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New

Cindy Certified

5404 BLACK OAK CT 33, WINNABOW, NC, 2847..., Winnabow, NC 28479

$344,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,475 sq ft

House

5404 BLACK OAK CT 33, WINNABOW, NC, 2847...

New Compass Pointe

8631 SAFFLOWER WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$900,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,930 sq ft

House

8631 SAFFLOWER WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

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New St. James Plantation

3409 GREENLEAF CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$775,000

3 beds

3 beds

2 baths

1,758 sq ft

House

2780 SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA DR, WINNABOW, NC,...

New Brunswick Forest

823 MEADOWSWEET LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$392,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft

House

823 MEADOWSWEET LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

7956 HARRIER CIR 127, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$545,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,800 sq ft

House

7956 HARRIER CIR 127, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New

Cindy Certified

237 LEATHERBACK WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$769,500

3 beds

3 baths

2,700 sq ft

House

237 LEATHERBACK WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

New Brunswick Forest

807 MEADOWSWEET LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$400,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

House

807 MEADOWSWEET LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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New St. James Plantation

3624 GLENEAGLE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$950,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,403 sq ft

House

3624 GLENEAGLE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Porters Neck Plantation

551 WINDSTAR LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411, Wilmington, NC 28411

$849,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,634 sq ft

House

551 WINDSTAR LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2764 CEDAR CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$869,900

3 beds

4 baths

3,899 sq ft

House

2764 CEDAR CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

3225 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 73, LELAND, NC,..., Leland, NC 28451

$478,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,325 sq ft

House

3225 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 73, LELAND, NC,...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

3224 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 155, LELAND, NC..., Leland, NC 28451

$432,249

3 beds

2 baths

2,092 sq ft

House

3224 BUTTERFLY GINGER ST 155, LELAND, NC...

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

3167 LAKESIDE COMMONS DR 1, SOUTHPORT, N..., Southport, NC 28461

$479,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,185 sq ft

Townhouse

3167 LAKESIDE COMMONS DR 1, SOUTHPORT, N...

Community: St. James Plantation

River Bluffs

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

$587,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,390 sq ft

Townhouse

669 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

Compass Pointe

2364 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$875,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,407 sq ft

House

2364 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

St. James Plantation

2888 IRWIN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$899,999

3 beds

4 baths

3,223 sq ft

House

2888 IRWIN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Porters Neck Plantation

913 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$975,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,921 sq ft

House

913 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

Riverlights

967 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$733,500

4 beds

3 baths

2,586 sq ft

House

967 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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Riverlights

963 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$787,500

4 beds

4 baths

2,950 sq ft

House

963 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Del Webb Wilmington

550 LYREBIRD AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$585,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,423 sq ft

House

550 LYREBIRD AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Brunswick Forest

1541 LOW COUNTRY BLVD, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$489,900

3 beds

2 baths

2,034 sq ft

House

1541 LOW COUNTRY BLVD, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

2565 SHELL BARK CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$839,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,610 sq ft

House

2565 SHELL BARK CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3930 MARSHFIELD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$925,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,629 sq ft

House

3930 MARSHFIELD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Compass Pointe

$825,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,938 sq ft

House

8244 COMPASS POINTE E WYND WYND NE, LELA...

Community: Compass Pointe

St. James Plantation

2624 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$975,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,634 sq ft

House

2624 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Compass Pointe

$950,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,028 sq ft

House

2393 COMPASS POINTE S WYND, LELAND, NC, ...

Community: Compass Pointe

River Bluffs

153 BETTIES PL, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$744,900

3 beds

4 baths

2,806 sq ft

Townhouse

153 BETTIES PL, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

Compass Pointe

$1,385,000

4 beds

5 baths

4,371 sq ft

House

2236 COMPASS POINTE N WYND NE, LELAND, N...

Community: Compass Pointe

St. James Plantation

2787 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$849,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,344 sq ft

House

2787 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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St. James Plantation

3830 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,015,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,405 sq ft

House

3830 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Cindy Certified

1087 FRYAR AVE 94, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$309,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,243 sq ft

House

1087 FRYAR AVE 94, LELAND, NC, 28451

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

14 communities near Wilmington

529 homes near Wilmington

3 beds

3 baths

2,406 sq ft

Townhouse

2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

3,275 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,475 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,930 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,375 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,511 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

2,850 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,500 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,675 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,500 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,758 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,800 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,700 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

3,403 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,634 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

3,899 sq ft

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3 beds