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

13 communities near Wilmington

Sort by:

Relevance

5 rating (1 reviews)

St. James Plantation

$300ks - $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

Want to learn more about 55+ communities in Wilmington? 55places can help!

Questions? Call us: (910) 408-5731

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)

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 at Ma...

$300ks - $600ks

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

Download the Ultimate 55+ Homebuying Guide Whether you’re searching for a 55+ community, downsizing, or exploring other housing options, our free-to-download guide will assist you in finding the ideal home for your needs.

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

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

New St. James Plantation

3808 WORTHINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,115,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,581 sq ft

House

3808 WORTHINGTON PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

4348 DEVONSWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$664,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,072 sq ft

House

4348 DEVONSWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Porters Neck Plantation

1111 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$815,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,419 sq ft

House

1111 CONGRESSIONAL LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR A-39, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28..., Southport, NC 28461

$78,000

Dry Stack

2571 ST JAMES DR A-39, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3733 WINSTEAD CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$625,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,325 sq ft

House

3733 WINSTEAD CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Want to learn more about 55+ communities in Wilmington? 55places can help!

Questions? Call us: (910) 408-5731

New St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR C28 WET, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$115,000

Wet

2571 ST JAMES DR C28 WET, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

4221 SKEFFINGTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$1,199,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,887 sq ft

House

4221 SKEFFINGTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

3785 BANCROFT PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$1,149,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,341 sq ft

House

3785 BANCROFT PL, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Riverlights

5943 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$492,860

2 beds

2 baths

1,403 sq ft

House

5943 MOONSHELL LOOP, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

227 TRAWLERS WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$640,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,185 sq ft

House

227 TRAWLERS WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

3334 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$895,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,323 sq ft

House

3334 OYSTER TABBY DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...

Community: Riverlights

New Riverlights

321 LONGHILL DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$649,900

4 beds

4 baths

2,295 sq ft

House

321 LONGHILL DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Brunswick Forest

8619 BLUE HAW WAY 126, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$480,240

5 beds

4 baths

2,583 sq ft

House

8619 BLUE HAW WAY 126, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New St. James Plantation

3589 SANDERLING DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$506,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,103 sq ft

House

3589 SANDERLING DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

232 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$599,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,205 sq ft

House

232 TRISAIL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

2690 MORNINGDALE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$805,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,596 sq ft

House

2690 MORNINGDALE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Want to learn more about 55+ communities in Wilmington? 55places can help!

Questions? Call us: (910) 408-5731

Brunswick Forest

5202 BARCROFT LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$819,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,560 sq ft

House

5202 BARCROFT LAKE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Compass Pointe

8241 EGRET POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$535,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,295 sq ft

Townhouse

8241 EGRET POINTE, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

9395 BAR HARBOUR WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$915,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,568 sq ft

House

9395 BAR HARBOUR WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Brunswick Forest

2144 VILLAMAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$814,900

4 beds

4 baths

3,630 sq ft

House

2144 VILLAMAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Riverlights

360 BARNACLE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$559,585

3 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

360 BARNACLE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

3475 HASKELL LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$900,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,090 sq ft

House

3475 HASKELL LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Bellaport

$499,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,227 sq ft

House

123 BELLA PORT LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Bellaport

Riverlights

364 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$539,460

4 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft

Townhouse

364 BARNACLE RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

The Village at Motts Landing

5825 WHITE HERON RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$829,500

3 beds

3 baths

3,334 sq ft

House

5825 WHITE HERON RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

Riverlights

824 EDGERTON DR 509, WILMINGTON, NC, 284..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$445,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,616 sq ft

House

824 EDGERTON DR 509, WILMINGTON, NC, 284...

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR 105, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284..., Southport, NC 28461

$480,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,781 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR 105, SOUTHPORT, NC, 284...

Community: St. James Plantation

Want to learn more about 55+ communities in Wilmington? 55places can help!

Questions? Call us: (910) 408-5731

St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 1706, SOUTHPORT, NC,..., Southport, NC 28461

$299,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 1706, SOUTHPORT, NC,...

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

2937 PULLEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$749,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,329 sq ft

House

2937 PULLEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1709 S STILLWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$799,999

5 beds

3 baths

3,737 sq ft

House

1709 S STILLWOOD DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

3069 SMEADES DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$755,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,923 sq ft

House

3069 SMEADES DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

3682 W MEDINAH AVE, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$649,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,512 sq ft

House

3682 W MEDINAH AVE, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

2712 SHADY PINE CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$875,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,996 sq ft

House

2712 SHADY PINE CIR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Riverlights

721 CAISSON RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$695,000

5 beds

3 baths

2,795 sq ft

House

721 CAISSON RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

2920 LEGENDS DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$875,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,373 sq ft

House

2920 LEGENDS DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

6036 GREATER BURDOCK CT, LELAND, NC, 284..., Leland, NC 28479

$644,147

3 beds

4 baths

2,712 sq ft

House

6036 GREATER BURDOCK CT, LELAND, NC, 284...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

4157 YELLOW FLAG IRIS ST, LELAND, NC, 28..., Leland, NC 28479

$439,960

2 beds

2 baths

1,492 sq ft

House

4157 YELLOW FLAG IRIS ST, LELAND, NC, 28...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

Compass Pointe

8266 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$515,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,400 sq ft

Townhouse

8266 STENTON DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Want to learn more about 55+ communities in Wilmington? 55places can help!

Questions? Call us: (910) 408-5731

St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 205, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461

$314,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,128 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLAS DR 205, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3178 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$2,100,000

6 beds

5 baths

5,987 sq ft

House

3178 MOSS HAMMOCK WYND, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

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 Riverlights, 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 202 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $644,188, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Porters Neck Plantation average around $935,121, while homes in Riverlights average around $580,790.

Want more information about active adult communities around Wilmington?

Global - Lead Form - Buyer or Renter

First Name

Last Name

Phone/Mobile

Text

I'm looking to:

Rent

Buy

*55places does not provide or maintain community HOA information.

Yes, I want to subscribe to email updates from 55places.com, including newsletters, community announcements, and more.

I agree to receive SMS messages to connect me with a local expert.

By requesting more information, you agree that 55places may call, text, or email you about your inquiry, which may be made with automated means (including recorded voice messages, SMS, or text messages). You understand that your consent is not a prerequisite for buying, selling or renting a property. You may revoke your consent at any time by contacting [email protected]. Message/data rates may apply. You also agree to 55places.com’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Want to learn more about 55+ communities in Wilmington?

Call us: (910) 408-5731

13 communities

Remove Boundaries ×

Map Satellite

The listings data displayed on this medium comes in part from the Real Estate Information Network Inc. (REIN) and has been authorized by participating listing Broker Members of REIN for display. REIN's listings are based upon Data submitted by its Broker Members, and REIN therefore makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy of the Data. All users of REIN's listings database should confirm the accuracy of the listing information directly with the listing agent.
© 2026 REIN. REIN's listings Data and information is protected under federal copyright laws. Federal law prohibits, among other acts, the unauthorized copying or alteration of, or preparation of derivative works from, all or any part of copyrighted materials, including certain compilations of Data and information. COPYRIGHT VIOLATORS MAY BE SUBJECT TO SEVERE FINES AND PENALTIES UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
REIN updates its listings on a daily basis. Data last updated: May 23, 2026.
This application does not include information on all of the properties available for sale at this time.

Call Us Call Us

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

13 communities near Wilmington

482 homes near Wilmington

3 beds

4 baths

3,581 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,072 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,419 sq ft

House

Dry Stack

4 beds

3 baths

2,325 sq ft

House

Wet

3 beds

4 baths

3,887 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,341 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,403 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,185 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,323 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

2,295 sq ft

House

5 beds

4 baths

2,583 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,103 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,205 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,596 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,560 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,295 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

4 baths

3,568 sq ft

House

4 beds

4 baths

3,630 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,126 sq ft