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

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St. James Plantation

$200ks - $1Ms

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

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

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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

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5 rating (1 reviews)

The Home Place

$500ks

The Home Place, Southport, NC

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

Bellaport

$300ks - $400ks

Bellaport, Wilmington, NC

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

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8474 N SHORESIDE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR D-42, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28..., Southport, NC 28461

$79,000

Dry Stack

2571 ST JAMES DR D-42, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 1105, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$395,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,078 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 1105, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

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New St. James Plantation

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 802, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$299,999

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 802, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3632 HOLLY HARBOR DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,299,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,168 sq ft

House

3632 HOLLY HARBOR DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR D14, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$125,000

Wet

2571 ST JAMES DR D14, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Compass Pointe

6016 PAINTED TURTLE PL, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$565,600

5 beds

4 baths

2,695 sq ft

House

6016 PAINTED TURTLE PL, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Compass Pointe

New The Village at Motts Landing

309 JACOB MOTT DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$850,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,770 sq ft

House

309 JACOB MOTT DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

New Brunswick Forest

8643 BLUE HAW WAY 132, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$511,040

4 beds

3 baths

2,671 sq ft

House

8643 BLUE HAW WAY 132, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Del Webb Wilmington

4100 PASSERINE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$629,900

2 beds

2 baths

2,192 sq ft

House

4100 PASSERINE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

St. James Plantation

4135 PRESTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$439,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,925 sq ft

House

4135 PRESTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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Riverlights

5313 SUNFISH LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$549,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,782 sq ft

House

5313 SUNFISH LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

4518 ABBERLEY WAY 109, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$493,420

3 beds

3 baths

1,725 sq ft

House

4518 ABBERLEY WAY 109, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

6027 GREATER BURDOCK CT, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28479

$634,825

3 beds

4 baths

2,712 sq ft

House

6027 GREATER BURDOCK CT, LELAND, NC, 284...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

St. James Plantation

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 905, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$275,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,174 sq ft

Condo

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 905, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

4305 SHELTER CV, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$635,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,847 sq ft

House

4305 SHELTER CV, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

4120 LARK BUNTING CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$499,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,124 sq ft

House

4120 LARK BUNTING CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

631 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$605,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,458 sq ft

House

631 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Compass Pointe

8586 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$879,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,387 sq ft

House

8586 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

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St. James Plantation

3687 WINGFOOT DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$545,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,907 sq ft

House

3687 WINGFOOT DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

River Bluffs

3610 HANSA DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,274,000

5 beds

4 baths

3,748 sq ft

House

3610 HANSA DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

River Bluffs

3623 HAUGHTON LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2842..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$859,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,759 sq ft

House

3623 HAUGHTON LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2842...

Community: River Bluffs

St. James Plantation

4296 SKEFFINGTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$659,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,050 sq ft

House

4296 SKEFFINGTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

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Brunswick Forest

5301 BARCROFT LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$868,900

4 beds

4 baths

2,811 sq ft

House

5301 BARCROFT LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Riverlights

278 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$615,000

5 beds

3 baths

2,763 sq ft

House

278 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

3252 GARDENWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$450,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,606 sq ft

Townhouse

3252 GARDENWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

2157 SIMMERMAN WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$569,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,279 sq ft

Townhouse

2157 SIMMERMAN WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Del Webb Wilmington

1155 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$570,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,026 sq ft

House

1155 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

House

725 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

House

2271 CURLY MAPLE WYND CT, LELAND, NC, 28...

Community: Compass Pointe

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St. James Plantation

3510 WELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,260,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,179 sq ft

House

3510 WELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

The Village at Motts Landing

315 MOTTS FOREST RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$535,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,074 sq ft

Townhouse

315 MOTTS FOREST RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, there are no large communities, 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 834 homes, and the average communities consists of 458 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, The Village at Motts Landing. There are also 4 communities in Wilmington that offer new construction homes, including Bellaport, The Village at Motts Landing, Porters Neck Plantation.

Are there gated 55+ communities in Wilmington?

Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Wilmington. Approximately 25.0% 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 165 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $681,787, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Porters Neck Plantation average around $870,766, while homes in The Village at Motts Landing average around $636,581.

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

13 communities near Wilmington

455 homes near Wilmington

3 beds

4 baths

3,100 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,217 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,762 sq ft

House

Dry Stack

2 beds

2 baths

1,078 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

4 baths

3,168 sq ft

House

Wet

5 beds

4 baths

2,695 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,770 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,671 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

2,192 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,925 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,782 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,725 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,712 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,174 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

1,847 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,124 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,458 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

3,387 sq ft