North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

222 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 - $1Ms

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 - $700Ks

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

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

5 rating (1 reviews)

Carolina Overlook

$300Ks - $400Ks

Carolina Overlook, Clayton, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - 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...

$700Ks - $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 - $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

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

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

Hidden Valley

$400Ks - $400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

Carriage Park

$500Ks - $2Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

Imagery

$400Ks - $600Ks

Imagery, Mount Holly, NC

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

Del Webb at Traditions

$500Ks - $800Ks

Del Webb at Traditions, Wake Forest, NC

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

Meadowlands Golf Club

$200Ks - $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 - $1Ms

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

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

Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

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

Altis at Serenity

$400Ks - $700Ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

The Farm at Ingleside

$400Ks - $400Ks

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

3236 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

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Del Webb Wilmington

3213 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$554,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,798 sq ft

House

3213 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Carriage Park

305 E HIGH POINT LN, HENDERSONVILLE, NC,..., Hendersonville, NC 28791

$575,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,889 sq ft

Townhouse

305 E HIGH POINT LN, HENDERSONVILLE, NC,...

Community: Carriage Park

Brunswick Forest

5884 PARK WEST CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$539,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,081 sq ft

House

5884 PARK WEST CIR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

St. James Plantation

3143 WILD AZALEA WAY SE, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461

$697,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,600 sq ft

House

3143 WILD AZALEA WAY SE, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

5083 CRESWELL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$1,150,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,786 sq ft

House

5083 CRESWELL DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

The Glen at Mackintosh

1314 LAEL FOREST TRL, BURLINGTON, NC, 27..., Burlington, NC 27215

$475,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,245 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

Community: Brunswick Forest

Fendol Farms

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

$510,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

House

1241 WHITE FLINT CIR, DURHAM, NC, 27703

Community: Fendol Farms

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Polo Club at Matthews

3065 POLO VIEW LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105

$394,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,640 sq ft

Townhouse

3065 POLO VIEW LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105

Community: Polo Club at Matthews

St. James Plantation

4277 KINGSTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$645,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,408 sq ft

House

4277 KINGSTON CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Fearrington Village

94 MEADOW RUN, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$474,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,878 sq ft

House

94 MEADOW RUN, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Fearrington Village

3 Cherry Way

2369 STARDUST CT, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037

$419,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,274 sq ft

Townhouse

2369 STARDUST CT, DENVER, NC, 28037

Community: 3 Cherry Way

Beacon Townes

246 PILOTHOUSE PL, CAROLINA SHORES, NC, ..., Carolina Shores, NC 28467

$310,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,901 sq ft

Condo

246 PILOTHOUSE PL, CAROLINA SHORES, NC, ...

Community: Beacon Townes

New Compass Pointe

9036 ISLAND RIDER CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$579,900

4 beds

4 baths

2,197 sq ft

House

9036 ISLAND RIDER CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Bailey's Glen

17721 MOREHAMPTON AVE, CORNELIUS, NC, 28..., Cornelius, NC 28031

$820,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,028 sq ft

House

17721 MOREHAMPTON AVE, CORNELIUS, NC, 28...

Community: Bailey's Glen

The Farm at Ingleside

2085 SADDLEBRED DR, IRON STATION, NC, 28..., Iron Station, NC 28080

$450,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,254 sq ft

House

2085 SADDLEBRED DR, IRON STATION, NC, 28...

Community: The Farm at Ingleside

Polo Club at Matthews

2905 POLO VIEW LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105, Matthews, NC 28105

$384,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,579 sq ft

Condo

2905 POLO VIEW LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28105

Community: Polo Club at Matthews

Highcliff at Palisades - The Gardens

15633 AVIARY ORCHARD WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC,..., Charlotte, NC 28278

$593,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,960 sq ft

House

15633 AVIARY ORCHARD WAY, CHARLOTTE, NC,...

Community: Highcliff at Palisades - The Gardens

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Biltmore Lake

$1,795,000

6 beds

6 baths

4,858 sq ft

House

663 WICKHAMS FANCY DR, BILTMORE LAKE, NC...

Community: Biltmore Lake

The Cottages at The Village of Carolina Place

10011 BISHOPS GATE BLVD, PINEVILLE, NC, ..., Pineville, NC 28134

$399,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,628 sq ft

House

10011 BISHOPS GATE BLVD, PINEVILLE, NC, ...

Community: The Cottages at The Village of Carolina Place

The Courtyards on Poplar Tent

695 POPLAR VIEW DR NW, CONCORD, NC, 2802..., Concord, NC 28027

$534,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,679 sq ft

House

695 POPLAR VIEW DR NW, CONCORD, NC, 2802...

Community: The Courtyards on Poplar Tent

New Falls Village

1153 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 172, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$660,135

3 beds

3 baths

2,659 sq ft

House

1153 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 172, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

New Falls Village

1143 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 169, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$625,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,659 sq ft

House

1143 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 169, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

New Falls Village

1163 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 177, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$635,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,615 sq ft

House

1163 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 177, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

New Falls Village

1151 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 171, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$658,985

3 beds

3 baths

2,535 sq ft

House

1151 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 171, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

New Falls Village

1155 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 173, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$550,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,300 sq ft

House

1155 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 173, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation

580 WARM WIND DR, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$455,000

2 beds

2 baths

2,468 sq ft

House

580 WARM WIND DR, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation

Fearrington Village

28 W MADISON, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$725,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,749 sq ft

House

28 W MADISON, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Fearrington Village

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Regency at Brier Creek

11213 EMERALD CREEK DR, RALEIGH, NC, 276..., Raleigh, NC 27617

$900,000

4 beds

4 baths

4,592 sq ft

House

11213 EMERALD CREEK DR, RALEIGH, NC, 276...

Community: Regency at Brier Creek

Riverlights

4751 WAVES POINTE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$628,800

4 beds

3 baths

2,718 sq ft

House

4751 WAVES POINTE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Bee Tree Village

4 NECTAR WAY, SWANNANOA, NC, 28778, Swannanoa, NC 28778

$521,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,728 sq ft

House

4 NECTAR WAY, SWANNANOA, NC, 28778

Community: Bee Tree Village

New Imagery

1328 DALI BLVD, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120, Mount Holly, NC 28120

$610,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,014 sq ft

House

1328 DALI BLVD, MOUNT HOLLY, NC, 28120

Community: Imagery

Riverlights

5927 MOONSHELL LOOP # 1226, WILMINGTON, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$489,990

3 beds

3 baths

1,979 sq ft

House

5927 MOONSHELL LOOP # 1226, WILMINGTON, ...

Community: Riverlights

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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

222 communities near North Carolina

1,863 homes near North Carolina

4 beds

3 baths

3,004 sq ft

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3 baths

2,344 sq ft

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3 beds

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2,100 sq ft

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2,400 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

2,301 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,798 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,889 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,081 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,600 sq ft

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4 beds

4 baths

3,786 sq ft

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4 beds

4 baths

3,245 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

2 beds

2 baths

2,070 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,721 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

2 baths

1,767 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

1,993 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,640 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,408 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,878 sq ft

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3 baths

2,274 sq ft

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