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 - $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

3 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Carolina Gardens

$400Ks - $500Ks

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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River Bluffs

$500Ks - $1Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

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

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 - $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 - $800Ks

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 - $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

2347 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Tree Tops

8058 ASHER CHASE TRL, LANCASTER, SC, 297..., Lancaster, SC 29720

$450,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,853 sq ft

House

8058 ASHER CHASE TRL, LANCASTER, SC, 297...

House

4437 WILDRYE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

8807 SAWMILL CREEK LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 2...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8759 ROSALIE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$420,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,883 sq ft

House

8759 ROSALIE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

St. James Plantation

3132 INLAND COVE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$629,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,348 sq ft

House

3132 INLAND COVE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

2686 FOUR OAK RD, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$874,000

4 beds

5 baths

3,806 sq ft

House

2686 FOUR OAK RD, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Pinehurst Trace

$495,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,059 sq ft

House

275 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2...

Community: Pinehurst Trace

St. James Plantation

4405 BLUFFAN CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$575,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,250 sq ft

House

4405 BLUFFAN CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Courtyards by Carrell

1056 NORTHBRIDGE CT NW LOT 54, OCEAN ISL..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$549,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,925 sq ft

House

1056 NORTHBRIDGE CT NW LOT 54, OCEAN ISL...

Community: Courtyards by Carrell

Courtyards by Carrell

1056 NORTHBRIDGE CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$549,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,925 sq ft

House

1056 NORTHBRIDGE CT, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N...

Community: Courtyards by Carrell

Riverlights

5217 LITTLE KNOLLWOOD LN, WILMINGTON, NC..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$575,265

3 beds

3 baths

2,354 sq ft

House

5217 LITTLE KNOLLWOOD LN, WILMINGTON, NC...

Community: Riverlights

Riverlights

5308 SUNFISH LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$574,865

3 beds

3 baths

2,354 sq ft

House

5308 SUNFISH LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

St. James Plantation

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1008, SOUTHPORT, NC..., Southport, NC 28461

$480,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,042 sq ft

Condo

2537 ST JAMES DR APT 1008, SOUTHPORT, NC...

Community: St. James Plantation

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Crow Creek

$321,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,465 sq ft

Condo

395 S CROW CREEK DR NW UNIT 1621, CALABA...

Community: Crow Creek

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8816 RADCLIFF DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$320,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,719 sq ft

Townhouse

8816 RADCLIFF DR NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

The Farm at Brunswick

1357 SUNNY SLOPE CIR, CAROLINA SHORES, N..., Carolina Shores, NC 28467

$322,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,623 sq ft

House

1357 SUNNY SLOPE CIR, CAROLINA SHORES, N...

Community: The Farm at Brunswick

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 908, CALABASH, NC, 28..., Calabash, NC 28467

$215,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,256 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 908, CALABASH, NC, 28...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Brunswick Forest

1144 INDIGO BUNTING DR, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$466,890

4 beds

2 baths

2,032 sq ft

House

1144 INDIGO BUNTING DR, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Lakeside Crossing

627 WOODHOLME DR, CONWAY, SC, 29526, Conway, SC 29526

$274,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,862 sq ft

Detached

627 WOODHOLME DR, CONWAY, SC, 29526

Community: Lakeside Crossing

New Berkshire Forest

1047 BRENTFORD PL, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 295..., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

$599,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,839 sq ft

Detached

1047 BRENTFORD PL, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 295...

Community: Berkshire Forest

The Gentry at Handsmill on Lake Wylie

3022 TRACE MEADOW CT, YORK, SC, 29745, York, SC 29745

$525,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,800 sq ft

House

3022 TRACE MEADOW CT, YORK, SC, 29745

Community: The Gentry at Handsmill on Lake Wylie

Berkshire Forest

185 FULBOURN PL, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

$284,900

3 beds

3 baths

1,800 sq ft

Semi Detached

185 FULBOURN PL, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579

Community: Berkshire Forest

The Village at India Hook

248 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732, Rock Hill, SC 29732

$415,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,802 sq ft

Condo

248 LONE OAK CIR, ROCK HILL, SC, 29732

Community: The Village at India Hook

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Cypress Point

1718 SANTA CLARA TRCE, CLOVER, SC, 29710, Clover, SC 29710

$525,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,824 sq ft

House

1718 SANTA CLARA TRCE, CLOVER, SC, 29710

Community: Cypress Point

Heather Glen

1551 JARDINE LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295..., Little River, SC 29566

$308,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,397 sq ft

Semi Detached

1551 JARDINE LOOP, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 295...

Community: Heather Glen

The Gentry at Handsmill on Lake Wylie

3018 TRACE MEADOW CT # 125, YORK, SC, 29..., York, SC 29745

$695,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,559 sq ft

House

3018 TRACE MEADOW CT # 125, YORK, SC, 29...

Community: The Gentry at Handsmill on Lake Wylie

New Heritage Park at Longs

716 HACKBERRY WAY, LONGS, SC, 29568, Longs, SC 29568

$337,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,564 sq ft

Detached

716 HACKBERRY WAY, LONGS, SC, 29568

Community: Heritage Park at Longs

Berkshire Forest

3812 TYFORD CT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

$529,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,077 sq ft

Detached

3812 TYFORD CT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579

Community: Berkshire Forest

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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

1,896 homes near North Carolina

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