North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

223 communities near North Carolina

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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

5 rating (4 reviews)

Carolina Preserve

$400Ks - $500Ks

Carolina Preserve, Cary, NC

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

4 rating (2 reviews)

Trilogy® Lake Norman

$400Ks - $900Ks

Trilogy® Lake Norman, Denver, NC

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

2 rating (2 reviews)

Cresswind Charlotte

$400Ks - $900Ks

Cresswind Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

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

5 rating (2 reviews)

Carolina Arbors

$400Ks - $600Ks

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 - $900Ks

Del Webb Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Compass Pointe

$400Ks - $1Ms

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

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

4 rating (1 reviews)

Regency at Palisades

$600Ks - $800Ks

Regency at Palisades, Charlotte, NC

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

3.8 rating (17 reviews)

Brunswick Forest

$200Ks - $1Ms

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

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

1 rating (1 reviews)

Ocean Ridge Plantation

$500Ks - $1Ms

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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

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Riverlights

$400Ks - $900Ks

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Fearrington Village

$300Ks - $900Ks

Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1975 - present | 1,400 homes

Winding River Plantation

$400Ks - $2Ms

Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC

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

Falls Village

$400Ks - $600Ks

Falls Village, Durham, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Kenmure

$500Ks - $1Ms

Kenmure, Flat Rock, NC

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

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Porters Neck Plantation

$600Ks - $1Ms

Porters Neck Plantation, Wilmington, NC

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

Brunswick Plantation &...

$100Ks - $800Ks

Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC

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

Sea Trail

$200Ks - $1Ms

Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Carolina Overlook

$300Ks - $400Ks

Carolina Overlook, Clayton, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 800 homes

3 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Carolina Gardens

$400Ks - $600Ks

Del Webb Carolina Gardens, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 800 homes

Carolina Riverside

$500Ks - $900Ks

Carolina Riverside, Belmont, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 800 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb at Mallory Creek

$400Ks - $800Ks

Del Webb at Mallory Creek, Leland, NC

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

Biltmore Lake

$300Ks - $2Ms

Biltmore Lake, Asheville, NC

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

5 rating (2 reviews)

Bailey's Glen

$600Ks - $800Ks

Bailey's Glen, Cornelius, NC

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

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3.6 rating (9 reviews)

Creekside at Bethpage

$500Ks

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2022 | 650 homes

River Bluffs

$500Ks - $1Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

Cresswind Wesley Chapel

$600Ks - $900Ks

Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 606 homes

Regency at Olde Towne

$400Ks - $700Ks

Regency at Olde Towne, Raleigh, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 592 homes

Hidden Valley

$400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 500 homes

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - 2023 | 500 homes

Carriage Park

$500Ks - $1Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

Imagery

$400Ks - $700Ks

Imagery, Mount Holly, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 483 homes

Del Webb at Traditions

$500Ks

Del Webb at Traditions, Wake Forest, NC

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2022 | 452 homes

Meadowlands Golf Club

$300Ks - $600Ks

Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2005 - 2021 | 450 homes

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3 rating (2 reviews)

The Vineyards on Lake Wyl...

$400Ks - $600Ks

The Vineyards on Lake Wyl..., Charlotte, NC

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - 2017 | 430 homes

Altis at Serenity

$400Ks - $700Ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 425 homes

The Farm at Ingleside

$400Ks - $600Ks

The Farm at Ingleside, Iron Station, NC

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 422 homes

4.5 rating (6 reviews)

The Village at Motts Land...

$500Ks - $700Ks

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

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

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New St. James Plantation

3139 LAKESIDE COMMONS DR 1, SOUTHPORT, N..., Southport, NC 28461

$495,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,594 sq ft

Townhouse

3139 LAKESIDE COMMONS DR 1, SOUTHPORT, N...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

3008 BROADHAVEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$512,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,083 sq ft

House

3008 BROADHAVEN DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

4424 BRIGHT RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214

Community: The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

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New The Courtyards on Lake Norman

15012 COURTSIDE COVE LN, CORNELIUS, NC, ..., Cornelius, NC 28031

$845,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,866 sq ft

House

15012 COURTSIDE COVE LN, CORNELIUS, NC, ...

Community: The Courtyards on Lake Norman

Esplanade at Northgate

280 PORTRAIT WAY, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 2807..., Indian Trail, NC 28079

$475,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,780 sq ft

House

280 PORTRAIT WAY, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 2807...

Community: Esplanade at Northgate

Meadowfield Terrace

301 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$399,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,067 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

301 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

Meadowfield Terrace

201 CREEKSIDE TER, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$374,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

201 CREEKSIDE TER, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

Meadowfield Terrace

303 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$398,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,966 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

303 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

Meadowfield Terrace

904 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$369,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

904 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

Enclave at Holcomb Woods

5112 LAREWOOD DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215, Charlotte, NC 28215

$479,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,687 sq ft

House

5112 LAREWOOD DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215

Community: Enclave at Holcomb Woods

Heritage

3034 BENT WILLOW DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 2..., Indian Trail, NC 28079

$479,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,678 sq ft

House

3034 BENT WILLOW DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 2...

Community: Heritage

Fendol Farms

1247 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703, Durham, NC 27703

$520,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,003 sq ft

House

1247 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703

Community: Fendol Farms

Encore at Streamside

1110 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$699,407

3 beds

2 baths

2,213 sq ft

House

1110 PASTORAL PL, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

House

4009 GRACE POINTE DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, ...

Community: Heritage

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Esplanade at Northgate

305 BASIL DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28079, Indian Trail, NC 28079

$489,990

3 beds

3 baths

1,882 sq ft

House

305 BASIL DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, 28079

Community: Esplanade at Northgate

Bailey's Glen

17914 COULTER PKWY, CORNELIUS, NC, 28031, Cornelius, NC 28031

$499,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,531 sq ft

House

17914 COULTER PKWY, CORNELIUS, NC, 28031

Community: Bailey's Glen

Regency at Palisades

14503 CREST CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28278, Charlotte, NC 28278

$870,000

4 beds

4 baths

4,552 sq ft

House

14503 CREST CT, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28278

Community: Regency at Palisades

New Carolina Riverside

2622 HEADWIND CT # 263, BELMONT, NC, 280..., Belmont, NC 28012

$761,015

3 beds

3 baths

2,589 sq ft

House

2622 HEADWIND CT # 263, BELMONT, NC, 280...

Community: Carolina Riverside

Carolina Riverside

2650 HEADWIND CT # 249, BELMONT, NC, 280..., Belmont, NC 28012

$532,062

2 beds

2 baths

1,581 sq ft

House

2650 HEADWIND CT # 249, BELMONT, NC, 280...

Community: Carolina Riverside

Carolina Riverside

2714 PEAK CT # 234, BELMONT, NC, 28012, Belmont, NC 28012

$655,641

2 beds

2 baths

1,809 sq ft

House

2714 PEAK CT # 234, BELMONT, NC, 28012

Community: Carolina Riverside

Carolina Riverside

1116 CALM COVE LN # 24, BELMONT, NC, 280..., Belmont, NC 28012

$651,154

2 beds

2 baths

1,969 sq ft

House

1116 CALM COVE LN # 24, BELMONT, NC, 280...

Community: Carolina Riverside

Carolina Riverside

1800 WINDING MIST DR # 188, BELMONT, NC,..., Belmont, NC 28012

$638,388

2 beds

2 baths

1,858 sq ft

House

1800 WINDING MIST DR # 188, BELMONT, NC,...

Community: Carolina Riverside

Evergreen at Flowers Plantation

59 BLUE SPRUCE CIR, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$519,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,655 sq ft

House

59 BLUE SPRUCE CIR, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: Evergreen at Flowers Plantation

New St. James Plantation

4134 S LAGOON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$699,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,731 sq ft

House

4134 S LAGOON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Townhouse

3038 BELLASERA WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105

Community: Bella Sera Villas

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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

223 communities near North Carolina

1,899 homes near North Carolina

4 beds

4 baths

2,594 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

3 baths

2,083 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,375 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,579 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

1,674 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,866 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,780 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,067 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

2 beds

2 baths

1,966 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

2 beds

2 baths

1,726 sq ft

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3 baths

2,687 sq ft

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3 baths

2,678 sq ft

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2,003 sq ft

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2,213 sq ft

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