North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

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5 rating (1 reviews)

St. James Plantation

$200ks - $1Ms

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC

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

5 rating (4 reviews)

Carolina Preserve

$400ks - $700ks

Carolina Preserve, Cary, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2013 | 1,360 homes

4 rating (2 reviews)

Trilogy® Lake Norman

$400ks - $1Ms

Trilogy® Lake Norman, Denver, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 1,100 homes

2 rating (2 reviews)

Cresswind Charlotte

$300ks - $600ks

Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 850 homes

5 rating (2 reviews)

Carolina Arbors

$400ks - $700ks

Carolina Arbors, Durham, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2013 - 2019 | 1,256 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)

Compass Pointe

$400ks - $900ks

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

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

4 rating (1 reviews)

Regency at Palisades

$400ks - $800ks

Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 413 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

1 rating (1 reviews)

Ocean Ridge Plantation

$400ks - $1Ms

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2002 - present | 3,000 homes

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5 rating (12 reviews)

Savannah Lakes Village

$200ks - $1Ms

Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1989 - present | 4,800 homes

4.3 rating (16 reviews)

Sun City Carolina Lakes

$300ks - $700ks

Sun City Carolina Lakes, Indian Land, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2016 | 3,160 homes

Brunswick Plantation &...

$300ks - $800ks

Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1994 - present | 814 homes

Riverlights

$1Ms - $300ks

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

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

Sea Trail

$200ks - $600ks

Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1986 - present | 812 homes

Crow Creek

$100ks - $1Ms

Crow Creek, Calabash, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2003 - 2020 | 400 homes

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5 rating (1 reviews)

Kenmure

$500ks - $2Ms

Kenmure, Flat Rock, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1987 - present | 900 homes

Berkshire Forest

$100ks - $500ks

Berkshire Forest, Myrtle Beach, SC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2004 - 2024 | 1,500 homes

Bridgewater

$200ks - $700ks

Bridgewater, Little River, SC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - present | 1,550 homes

River Bluffs

$400ks - $2Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

Roselyn

$300ks - $500ks

Roselyn, Lancaster, SC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 1,860 homes

Winding River Plantation

$300ks - $1Ms

Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 1998 - present | 1,134 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb at Grande Dunes ...

$300ks - $1Ms

Del Webb at Grande Dunes ..., Myrtle Beach, SC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 524 homes

Carriage Park

$400ks - $900ks

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1988 - present | 485 homes

Encore at Streamside

$500ks - $600ks

Encore at Streamside, Waxhaw, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 322 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)

Heather Glen

$200ks - $300ks

Heather Glen, Little River, SC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 1,000 homes

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Essence at Laurelbrook

$300ks

Essence at Laurelbrook, Sherrills Ford, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 108 homes

Porters Neck Plantation

$500ks - $700ks

Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1993 - present | 834 homes

Ovation at Sweetbrier

$400ks - $500ks

Ovation at Sweetbrier, Durham, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 662 homes

5 rating (6 reviews)

The Walk at East Village

$400ks - $500ks

The Walk at East Village, Clayton, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 265 homes

4.2 rating (12 reviews)

Lakeside Crossing

$100ks

Lakeside Crossing, Conway, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2024 | 692 homes

Biltmore Lake

$500ks - $2Ms

Biltmore Lake, Asheville, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1995 - present | 750 homes

Altis at Serenity

$400ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 425 homes

Falls Village

$400ks - $700ks

Falls Village, Durham, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | 1,050 homes

Carolina Orchards

$400ks - $700ks

Carolina Orchards, Fort Mill, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2021 | 722 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Myrtle Trace

$200ks

Myrtle Trace, Conway, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1980 - 2005 | 518 homes

Del Webb North Myrtle Bea...

$400ks - $800ks

Del Webb North Myrtle Bea..., North Myrtle Beach, SC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 535 homes

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5 rating (2 reviews)

Bailey's Glen

$400ks - $1Ms

Bailey's Glen, Cornelius, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - present | 688 homes

Covenant Towers

<$100k

Covenant Towers, Myrtle Beach, SC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1985 - 1987 | 159 homes

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New Pinehurst Trace

420 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2..., Pinehurst, NC 28374

$429,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,805 sq ft

House

420 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2...

Community: Pinehurst Trace

New Bailey's Glen

17836 COULTER PKWY, CORNELIUS, NC, 28031, Cornelius, NC 28031

$440,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,303 sq ft

House

17836 COULTER PKWY, CORNELIUS, NC, 28031

Community: Bailey's Glen

New Encore at Streamside

1306 ENCORE LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$539,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,860 sq ft

House

1306 ENCORE LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

Community: Encore at Streamside

New Winding River Plantation

1631 GOLFERS RIDGE DR T1-36, BOLIVIA, NC..., Bolivia, NC 28422

$620,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,706 sq ft

House

1631 GOLFERS RIDGE DR T1-36, BOLIVIA, NC...

Community: Winding River Plantation

New Sun City Carolina Lakes

15164 LEGEND OAKS CT, FORT MILL, SC, 297..., Fort Mill, SC 29707

$499,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,777 sq ft

House

15164 LEGEND OAKS CT, FORT MILL, SC, 297...

Community: Sun City Carolina Lakes

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New Sun City Carolina Lakes

36130 WATSONIA ST, FORT MILL, SC, 29707, Fort Mill, SC 29707

$685,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,443 sq ft

House

36130 WATSONIA ST, FORT MILL, SC, 29707

Community: Sun City Carolina Lakes

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8887 LANSDOWNE DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$368,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,086 sq ft

House

8887 LANSDOWNE DR, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New The Walk at East Village

368 VILLAGE WALK DR, CLAYTON, NC, 27520, Clayton, NC 27520

$435,185

3 beds

2 baths

1,822 sq ft

House

368 VILLAGE WALK DR, CLAYTON, NC, 27520

Community: The Walk at East Village

New Encore at Streamside

1202 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$837,816

3 beds

3 baths

2,329 sq ft

House

1202 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

Community: Encore at Streamside

New Sun City Carolina Lakes

3628 GOLDEN CASCADE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC,..., Indian Land, SC 29707

$679,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,507 sq ft

House

3628 GOLDEN CASCADE LN, INDIAN LAND, SC,...

Community: Sun City Carolina Lakes

New Encore at Streamside

1153 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$818,885

3 beds

4 baths

2,630 sq ft

House

1153 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

Community: Encore at Streamside

New Sea Trail

141 AVIAN DR 3813, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$317,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,296 sq ft

Condo

141 AVIAN DR 3813, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284...

Community: Sea Trail

New Brunswick Forest

7871 HARRIER CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$525,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,905 sq ft

House

7871 HARRIER CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

1326 STAR GRASS WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$595,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,040 sq ft

House

1326 STAR GRASS WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 804, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$229,987

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 804, CALABASH, NC, 28...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Sea Trail

125 CLUBHOUSE RD, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$696,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,192 sq ft

House

125 CLUBHOUSE RD, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846...

Community: Sea Trail

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New Imagery

213 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120

$520,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,830 sq ft

House

213 PICASSO TRL, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120

Community: Imagery

New Riverlights

749 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$565,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,146 sq ft

House

749 EDGERTON DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New Riverwind

143 BEECHNUT DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 287..., Hendersonville, NC 28739

$428,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,665 sq ft

House

143 BEECHNUT DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 287...

Community: Riverwind

New River Bluffs

3706 BARNESMORE DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,195,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,032 sq ft

House

3706 BARNESMORE DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...

Community: River Bluffs

New Sunset Ridge

7104 SEVILLEEN ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$425,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,619 sq ft

House

7104 SEVILLEEN ST, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...

Community: Sunset Ridge

New River Bluffs

3653 EXCELSIOR LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 284..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$670,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,271 sq ft

House

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

Community: River Bluffs

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8855 RADCLIFF DR 47A, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467

$257,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,338 sq ft

Condo

8855 RADCLIFF DR 47A, CALABASH, NC, 2846...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

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 Beacon Townes

116 FREEBOARD LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$274,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,704 sq ft

Townhouse

116 FREEBOARD LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Beacon Townes

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New Fendol Farms

1241 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703, Durham, NC 27703

$499,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

House

1241 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703

Community: Fendol Farms

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 Creekside at Bethpage

1325 PULITZER LN, DURHAM, NC, 27703, Durham, NC 27703

$810,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,098 sq ft

House

1325 PULITZER LN, DURHAM, NC, 27703

Community: Creekside at Bethpage

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...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Carolina Arbors

1120 GASTON MANOR DR, DURHAM, NC, 27703, Durham, NC 27703

$950,000

4 beds

3 baths

4,655 sq ft

House

1120 GASTON MANOR DR, DURHAM, NC, 27703

Community: Carolina Arbors

New Kenmure

329 KENMURE DR, FLAT ROCK, NC, 28731, Flat Rock, NC 28731

$1,000,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,548 sq ft

House

329 KENMURE DR, FLAT ROCK, NC, 28731

Community: Kenmure

New Blakeley

2605 HAYES HILL PL, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$555,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,958 sq ft

House

2605 HAYES HILL PL, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Blakeley

New Kenmure

320 DAWNBROOK DR 17, FLAT ROCK, NC, 2873..., Flat Rock, NC 28731

$585,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,825 sq ft

Condo

320 DAWNBROOK DR 17, FLAT ROCK, NC, 2873...

Community: Kenmure

New Courtyards at Blume Point

117 MERCYVIEW LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117, Mooresville, NC 28117

$750,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,775 sq ft

House

117 MERCYVIEW LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 28117

Community: Courtyards at Blume Point

New Myrtle Trace

242 COTTONWOOD LN, CONWAY, SC, 29526, Conway, SC 29526

$324,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,680 sq ft

Detached

242 COTTONWOOD LN, CONWAY, SC, 29526

Community: Myrtle Trace

New Trilogy® Lake Norman

432 GRANITE LAKE CT, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037

$938,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,743 sq ft

House

432 GRANITE LAKE CT, DENVER, NC, 28037

Community: Trilogy® Lake Norman

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New Carolina Preserve

605 ALLFORTH PL, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$820,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,655 sq ft

Ranch

605 ALLFORTH PL, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Carolina Preserve

New Del Webb Wilmington

1159 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$470,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,536 sq ft

House

1159 SNOWDEN RD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, there are 10 large communities with over 1000 homes, 18 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 158 small communities with less than 500 homes.

How many homes are there in the smallest, largest, and average 55+ communities in North Carolina?

The smallest 55+ communities in North Carolina has 19 homes, the largest has 8000 homes, and the average communities consists of 322 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in North Carolina?

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in North Carolina. The most recent communities started in North Carolina include Chorus Asheville, Altis at Serenity, Courtyards by Carrell. There are also 97 communities in North Carolina that offer new construction homes, including The Farm at Brunswick, Corbinton at Kildaire Farm, Carriage Park.

Are there gated 55+ communities in North Carolina?

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in North Carolina. Approximately 19.8% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Carriage Park is a gated communities with 485 homes, and Compass Pointe is another gated communities with 2000 homes.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in North Carolina typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

On average, listings in 55+ communities in North Carolina stay on the market for around 233 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $537,541, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Biltmore Lake average around $995,113, while homes in Johnson Manor average around $529,372.

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North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

238 communities near North Carolina

1,999 homes near North Carolina

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