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

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

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

Hidden Valley

$400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

Carriage Park

$500Ks - $1Ms

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 - $700Ks

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

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 - $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

2856 TRAILWOOD DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

522 GLENBURNIE ST, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$495,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,493 sq ft

House

522 GLENBURNIE ST, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

9385 FALLEN PEAR LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$747,400

4 beds

3 baths

2,611 sq ft

House

9385 FALLEN PEAR LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

New Compass Pointe

2314 RED BIRCH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$859,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,933 sq ft

House

2314 RED BIRCH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

New Del Webb Wilmington

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

$639,900

3 beds

2 baths

2,301 sq ft

House

3236 PENZANCE ROW, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

New Compass Pointe

2556 E TIMBER CREST DR NE, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$1,094,500

3 beds

4 baths

3,043 sq ft

House

2556 E TIMBER CREST DR NE, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Compass Pointe

New River Bluffs

243 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$795,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,683 sq ft

Townhouse

243 SABAL POND WAY, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28...

Community: River Bluffs

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

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

$890,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,279 sq ft

House

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

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

New Pinehurst Trace

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

$413,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,890 sq ft

House

560 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2...

Community: Pinehurst Trace

New Brunswick Forest

2182 SWEETSPIRE ST UNIT 2020, LELAND, NC..., Leland, NC 28451

$324,840

3 beds

2 baths

1,397 sq ft

Townhouse

2182 SWEETSPIRE ST UNIT 2020, LELAND, NC...

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Sea Trail

140 AVIAN DR 3709, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$309,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,262 sq ft

Condo

140 AVIAN DR 3709, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284...

Community: Sea Trail

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New Riverlights

742 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$594,999

3 beds

4 baths

2,190 sq ft

House

742 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New 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

New Sunset Ridge

7195 BONAVENTURE ST SW APT 403, OCEAN IS..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$240,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,151 sq ft

Townhouse

7195 BONAVENTURE ST SW APT 403, OCEAN IS...

Community: Sunset Ridge

New 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

New Ocean Ridge Plantation

558 WESTCHESTER PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$1,174,999

4 beds

5 baths

3,405 sq ft

House

558 WESTCHESTER PL, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

New Sea Trail

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

$684,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,186 sq ft

House

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

Community: Sea Trail

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8855 RADCLIFF DR 50B, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467

$262,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,341 sq ft

Condo

8855 RADCLIFF DR 50B, CALABASH, NC, 2846...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New Riverlights

601 CAISSON RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$836,500

4 beds

3 baths

3,049 sq ft

House

601 CAISSON RUN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

New St. James Plantation

3807 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$984,999

3 beds

3 baths

3,370 sq ft

House

3807 RIDGE CREST DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

New St. James Plantation

2945 MOORINGS WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$599,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,604 sq ft

House

2945 MOORINGS WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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New Brunswick Forest

1413 W GANTRY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$775,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,881 sq ft

House

1413 W GANTRY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Ocean Ridge Plantation

545 GLADSTONE CIR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$999,900

3 beds

4 baths

4,207 sq ft

House

545 GLADSTONE CIR, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC,...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

New Porters Neck Plantation

8335 VINTAGE CLUB CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$735,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,188 sq ft

House

8335 VINTAGE CLUB CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

New River Bluffs

644 CHAIR RD, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429, Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$589,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,328 sq ft

House

644 CHAIR RD, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 28429

Community: River Bluffs

New Beacon Townes

146 FREEBOARD LN, CAROLINA SHORES, NC, 2..., Carolina Shores, NC 28467

$265,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,624 sq ft

Condo

146 FREEBOARD LN, CAROLINA SHORES, NC, 2...

Community: Beacon Townes

New St. James Plantation

3212 WEXFORD WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$550,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,445 sq ft

House

3212 WEXFORD WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Brunswick Forest

2115 VILLAMAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$560,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,343 sq ft

House

2115 VILLAMAR DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

New St. James Plantation

4111 WYNDMERE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$995,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,473 sq ft

House

4111 WYNDMERE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

New Riverlights

3605 WATERCRAFT FERRY AVE, WILMINGTON, N..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$540,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,632 sq ft

Townhouse

3605 WATERCRAFT FERRY AVE, WILMINGTON, N...

Community: Riverlights

New The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3616 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$949,000

5 beds

5 baths

3,138 sq ft

House

3616 RIVERGATE WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

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New Sea Trail

162 BELLWOOD CIR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$425,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,540 sq ft

House

162 BELLWOOD CIR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846...

Community: Sea Trail

New Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8838 RADCLIFF DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$349,900

4 beds

4 baths

1,967 sq ft

Townhouse

8838 RADCLIFF DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

New 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

New St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 105, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$312,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,065 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 105, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

New Savannah Lakes Village

256 CANDLEWICK LOOP, MC CORMICK, SC, 298..., Mc Cormick, SC 29835

$379,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,602 sq ft

House

256 CANDLEWICK LOOP, MC CORMICK, SC, 298...

Community: Savannah Lakes Village

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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

1,898 homes near North Carolina

4 beds

3 baths

2,606 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,780 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,158 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,419 sq ft

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3 baths

2,790 sq ft

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2,493 sq ft

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2,611 sq ft

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2,301 sq ft

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3,043 sq ft

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2,683 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

3,279 sq ft

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3 beds

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1,890 sq ft

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3 beds

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1,397 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,262 sq ft

Condo

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2,190 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,622 sq ft

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1,151 sq ft

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2,408 sq ft

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