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

13 communities near Wilmington

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3.8 rating (17 reviews)

Brunswick Forest

$200Ks - $1Ms

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

St. James Plantation

<$100k - $2Ms

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

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

Riverlights

$400Ks - $1Ms

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Compass Pointe

$400Ks - $1Ms

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

The Bluffs on the Cape Fe...

$600Ks - $1Ms

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

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

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5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Wilmington

$400Ks - $900Ks

Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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

River Bluffs

$500Ks - $1Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

Porters Neck Plantation

$500Ks - $1Ms

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 - $800Ks

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

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

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5 rating (1 reviews)

The Home Place

$400Ks - $500Ks

The Home Place, Southport, NC

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

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The Courtyards at Mallory...

$400Ks - $500Ks

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...

$400Ks - $800Ks

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

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

Bellaport

$500Ks

Bellaport, Wilmington, NC

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

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New Del Webb Wilmington

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

$590,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,782 sq ft

House

3241 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

New Brunswick Forest

4085 BATIK CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$749,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,857 sq ft

House

4085 BATIK CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3764 SILVER MELON RD, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$879,000

5 beds

4 baths

3,224 sq ft

House

3764 SILVER MELON RD, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3706 FRIENDLY ORANGE CT, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28451

$875,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,279 sq ft

House

3706 FRIENDLY ORANGE CT, LELAND, NC, 284...

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

New Brunswick Forest

2225 UMSTEAD LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$569,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,344 sq ft

House

2225 UMSTEAD LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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New St. James Plantation

3784 BANCROFT PL # L-8, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,259,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,440 sq ft

House

3784 BANCROFT PL # L-8, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2829 ELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,325,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,156 sq ft

House

2829 ELLINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2686 MEDINA CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$995,000

5 beds

3 baths

3,350 sq ft

House

2686 MEDINA CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3352 SANDY BAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$695,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,966 sq ft

House

3352 SANDY BAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

5090 STONEY POINT DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$774,500

4 beds

4 baths

3,238 sq ft

House

5090 STONEY POINT DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 102, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$277,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3030 MARSH WINDS CIR 102, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

1108 CRESTHILL CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$415,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,975 sq ft

Townhouse

1108 CRESTHILL CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Riverlights

947 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$455,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,645 sq ft

House

947 FRESNEL RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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Riverlights

5928 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$449,535

2 beds

2 baths

1,403 sq ft

House

5928 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

River Bluffs

3605 ROSEWOOD LANDING DR, CASTLE HAYNE, ..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$765,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,758 sq ft

House

3605 ROSEWOOD LANDING DR, CASTLE HAYNE, ...

Community: River Bluffs

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St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1007, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461

$490,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,038 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1007, SOUTHPORT, NC...

Community: St. James Plantation

Porters Neck Plantation

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

$599,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,059 sq ft

House

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

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

Riverlights

740 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$650,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,590 sq ft

House

740 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Brunswick Forest

6440 SAXON MEADOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$699,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,391 sq ft

House

6440 SAXON MEADOW DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1205 EARNLEY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$575,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,121 sq ft

House

1205 EARNLEY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Porters Neck Plantation

1100 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$815,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,403 sq ft

House

1100 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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Del Webb Wilmington

3609 OLD SAND MINE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$535,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,783 sq ft

House

3609 OLD SAND MINE DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Riverlights

5932 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$504,390

2 beds

2 baths

1,581 sq ft

House

5932 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

Riverlights

5608 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$559,990

3 beds

2 baths

1,969 sq ft

House

5608 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

Compass Pointe

8257 EGRET POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$425,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,622 sq ft

Townhouse

8257 EGRET POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

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Riverlights

5637 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$529,815

3 beds

2 baths

1,969 sq ft

House

5637 CORAL TIDE AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

Compass Pointe

8313 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$884,900

3 beds

4 baths

3,144 sq ft

House

8313 OAK ABBEY TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Riverlights

5339 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$524,822

3 beds

3 baths

2,229 sq ft

House

5339 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

3220 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$900,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,255 sq ft

House

3220 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

5331 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$529,965

3 beds

3 baths

2,229 sq ft

House

5331 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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Compass Pointe

2355 AMOROSA LOOP, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$749,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,618 sq ft

House

2355 AMOROSA LOOP, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

St. James Plantation

3464 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,189,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,869 sq ft

House

3464 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Compass Pointe

8262 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$490,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,309 sq ft

Townhouse

8262 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Del Webb Wilmington

3166 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$419,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,263 sq ft

House

3166 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Brunswick Forest

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

$409,900

2 beds

3 baths

1,956 sq ft

Townhouse

1186 EVANGELINE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Brunswick Forest

7374 FOXBRIAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$788,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,435 sq ft

House

7374 FOXBRIAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Riverlights

4422 OLD TOWNE ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$759,000

5 beds

4 baths

3,381 sq ft

House

4422 OLD TOWNE ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Del Webb Wilmington

357 BENTON RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$525,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,790 sq ft

House

357 BENTON RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

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Del Webb Wilmington

3236 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$610,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,301 sq ft

House

3236 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Riverlights

3622 SHELL QUARRY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$635,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,539 sq ft

House

3622 SHELL QUARRY 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

383 homes near Wilmington

2 beds

2 baths

1,782 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,857 sq ft

House

5 beds

4 baths

3,224 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

3,279 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,344 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,440 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,156 sq ft

House

5 beds

3 baths

3,350 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,966 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,238 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

1,975 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,645 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,403 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,758 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,038 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

2,059 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,590 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,391 sq ft

House

3 beds