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

13 communities near Wilmington

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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 - $500ks

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

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

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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

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

3653 EXCELSIOR LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 284...

Community: River Bluffs

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New Riverlights

384 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$472,950

3 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

384 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New St. James Plantation

3898 FAIRHAVEN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$910,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,210 sq ft

House

3898 FAIRHAVEN DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Riverlights

713 CECIL PT, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$875,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,552 sq ft

House

713 CECIL PT, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Compass Pointe

8812 MAPLE ASH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$949,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,747 sq ft

House

8812 MAPLE ASH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR B-44, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28..., Southport, NC 28461

$119,000

Dry Stack

2571 ST JAMES DR B-44, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28...

1168 INDIGO BUNTING DR 66, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

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New Brunswick Forest

8652 BLUE HAW WAY 141, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$500,790

4 beds

3 baths

3,129 sq ft

House

8652 BLUE HAW WAY 141, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

8644 BLUE HAW WAY 143, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$454,440

4 beds

2 baths

1,983 sq ft

House

8644 BLUE HAW WAY 143, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

1167 INDIGO BUNTING DR 158, LELAND, NC, ..., Leland, NC 28451

$442,540

4 beds

2 baths

2,032 sq ft

House

1167 INDIGO BUNTING DR 158, LELAND, NC, ...

Community: Brunswick Forest

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

9385 FALLEN PEAR LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$750,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,611 sq ft

House

9385 FALLEN PEAR LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

New Brunswick Forest

8647 BLUE HAW WAY 133, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$490,290

4 beds

3 baths

2,644 sq ft

House

8647 BLUE HAW WAY 133, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

4054 DRUIDS GLEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$559,990

3 beds

3 baths

2,274 sq ft

House

4054 DRUIDS GLEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Riverlights

408 SEASALT WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$675,540

4 beds

3 baths

2,748 sq ft

House

408 SEASALT WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

388 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$508,940

4 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

388 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Brunswick Forest

3021 LOCHGREEN CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$495,000

4 beds

2 baths

2,445 sq ft

House

3021 LOCHGREEN CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Compass Pointe

8469 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$581,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,285 sq ft

Townhouse

8469 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New St. James Plantation

2571 SAINT JAMES DR A11, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461

$79,900

Dry Stack

2571 SAINT JAMES DR A11, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...

Community: St. James Plantation

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New Brunswick Forest

2684 EMPIE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$659,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,434 sq ft

House

2684 EMPIE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

6053 SHORE PARK DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$764,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,211 sq ft

House

6053 SHORE PARK DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

4176 SKEFFINGTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$605,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,452 sq ft

House

4176 SKEFFINGTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3826 GRAND WILLOW CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28..., Southport, NC 28461

$895,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,900 sq ft

House

3826 GRAND WILLOW CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3226 OCEANIC BAY DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$979,900

4 beds

4 baths

2,863 sq ft

House

3226 OCEANIC BAY DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

2145 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$475,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,938 sq ft

House

2145 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Porters Neck Plantation

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

$989,500

4 beds

4 baths

3,389 sq ft

House

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

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

St. James Plantation

2886 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$930,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,559 sq ft

House

2886 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

River Bluffs

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

$915,900

3 beds

4 baths

2,649 sq ft

House

321 JENOA DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

Porters Neck Plantation

8414 VENTANA DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411, Wilmington, NC 28411

$1,099,999

3 beds

3 baths

2,857 sq ft

House

8414 VENTANA DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28411

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

St. James Plantation

3260 OCEANIC BAY DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,075,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,672 sq ft

House

3260 OCEANIC BAY DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

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Brunswick Forest

2857 HATCHERS RUN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$575,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,010 sq ft

House

2857 HATCHERS RUN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Riverlights

3350 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$750,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,440 sq ft

House

3350 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...

Community: Riverlights

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

500 homes near Wilmington

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2 baths

1,905 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,040 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,146 sq ft

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4 beds

4 baths

3,032 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

2,271 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

4 baths

3,210 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,552 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

3,747 sq ft

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Dry Stack

2 beds

2 baths

1,536 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,320 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,397 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

2 baths

1,397 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

2 baths

1,397 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

3 baths

3,129 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

3,129 sq ft

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1,983 sq ft

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2 baths

2,032 sq ft

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3 baths

2,611 sq ft

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