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

13 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...

$400ks - $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

Bellaport

$300ks - $400ks

Bellaport, Wilmington, NC

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

New St. James Plantation

2571 SAINT JAMES DR DSC30, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461

$74,000

Dry Stack

2571 SAINT JAMES DR DSC30, SOUTHPORT, NC...

3736 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

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Brunswick Forest

2965 PULLEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$612,950

4 beds

3 baths

2,669 sq ft

House

2965 PULLEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1113 SPRINGFIELD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$384,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,689 sq ft

Townhouse

1113 SPRINGFIELD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

4285 LOBLOLLY CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$699,900

3 beds

3 baths

3,736 sq ft

House

4285 LOBLOLLY CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

4155 SHEFFIELD PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$510,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,865 sq ft

House

4155 SHEFFIELD PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3830 WORTHINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,375,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,600 sq ft

House

3830 WORTHINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3786 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$975,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,684 sq ft

House

3786 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Compass Pointe

8629 HAMMOCKS COVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$949,900

4 beds

4 baths

3,124 sq ft

House

8629 HAMMOCKS COVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Compass Pointe

Riverlights

5443 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$412,275

3 beds

3 baths

1,573 sq ft

House

5443 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

4418 POLLY GULLY CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,099,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,798 sq ft

House

4418 POLLY GULLY CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Porters Neck Plantation

8313 VINTAGE CLUB CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$775,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,636 sq ft

House

8313 VINTAGE CLUB CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

Porters Neck Plantation

8819 SAWMILL CREEK LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$839,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,047 sq ft

House

8819 SAWMILL CREEK LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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Riverlights

4015 ENDURANCE TRL, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$659,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,628 sq ft

House

4015 ENDURANCE TRL, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

1186 EVANGELINE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$399,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,938 sq ft

Townhouse

1186 EVANGELINE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1507 CAPE FEAR NATIONAL DR, LELAND, NC, ..., Leland, NC 28451

$975,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,336 sq ft

House

1507 CAPE FEAR NATIONAL DR, LELAND, NC, ...

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

3858 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,385,000

3 beds

4 baths

4,010 sq ft

House

3858 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Cindy Certified

4950 RED HEART DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$399,990

3 beds

2 baths

1,440 sq ft

3894 HEARNDON LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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St. James Plantation

3287 WILD AZALEA WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$629,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,427 sq ft

House

3287 WILD AZALEA WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

Compass Pointe

8700 HORSE NETTLE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$574,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,314 sq ft

Townhouse

8700 HORSE NETTLE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

River Bluffs

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

$809,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,534 sq ft

House

764 JENOA LOOP, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

St. James Plantation

2813 INVERNESS CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$699,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,600 sq ft

House

2813 INVERNESS CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

4150 BEDFORD WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$549,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,007 sq ft

House

4150 BEDFORD WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3655 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$765,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,923 sq ft

House

3655 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Riverlights

601 COBALT LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$849,000

6 beds

5 baths

3,023 sq ft

House

601 COBALT LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Riverlights

919 EVERLONG LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$409,500

2 beds

3 baths

1,518 sq ft

Townhouse

919 EVERLONG LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

River Bluffs

753 JENOA DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$552,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,941 sq ft

Townhouse

753 JENOA DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

Riverlights

220 TRAWLERS WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$725,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,850 sq ft

House

220 TRAWLERS WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

5089 SALTGRASS CV, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$725,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,548 sq ft

House

5089 SALTGRASS CV, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Brunswick Forest

7091 MUSKERRY WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$445,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,684 sq ft

House

7091 MUSKERRY WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR 202, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$560,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,254 sq ft

Condo

2571 ST JAMES DR 202, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

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

425 homes near Wilmington

Dry Stack

3 beds

2 baths

1,475 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,611 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,900 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

3 baths

3,282 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,669 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,689 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

3,736 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,865 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

3,600 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,684 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,124 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,573 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

3,798 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,636 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

3,047 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,628 sq ft

House

2 beds

3 baths

1,938 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

4 baths

3,336 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

4,010 sq ft

House