North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

220 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 - $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

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 - $1Ms

Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC

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

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Winding River Plantation

$500Ks - $2Ms

Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC

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

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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

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Brunswick Plantation &...

$100Ks - $700Ks

Brunswick Plantation &..., Calabash, NC

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

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Sea Trail

$200Ks - $900Ks

Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC

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

3 rating (1 reviews)

Del Webb Carolina Gardens

$400Ks - $700Ks

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

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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

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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

$400Ks - $500Ks

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, NC

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

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River Bluffs

$500Ks - $1Ms

River Bluffs, Castle Hayne, NC

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

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Cresswind Wesley Chapel

$600Ks - $900Ks

Cresswind Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel, NC

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

No reviews yet

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

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

No reviews yet

Hidden Valley

$400Ks - $400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

No reviews yet

Carriage Park

$500Ks - $2Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

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Imagery

$500Ks - $600Ks

Imagery, Mount Holly, NC

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

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Del Webb at Traditions

$500Ks - $800Ks

Del Webb at Traditions, Wake Forest, NC

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

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Meadowlands Golf Club

$200Ks - $600Ks

Meadowlands Golf Club, Calabash, NC

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

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

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Altis at Serenity

$400Ks - $700Ks

Altis at Serenity, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

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Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $600Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

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

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The Farm at Ingleside

$400Ks - $500Ks

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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Crow Creek

$200Ks - $900Ks

Crow Creek, Calabash, NC

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

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Meadowlands Golf Club

675 MEADOWBROOK LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$365,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,817 sq ft

House

675 MEADOWBROOK LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Meadowlands Golf Club

Sea Trail

90 CLUBHOUSE RD APT 4B, SUNSET BEACH, NC..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$349,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,366 sq ft

Townhouse

90 CLUBHOUSE RD APT 4B, SUNSET BEACH, NC...

Community: Sea Trail

Brunswick Forest

2123 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$525,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,974 sq ft

House

2123 TALMAGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

2089 SIMMERMAN WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$499,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,044 sq ft

Townhouse

2089 SIMMERMAN WAY, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

4209 ALLSBROOK LN 1064, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$314,999

3 beds

4 baths

1,895 sq ft

Townhouse

4209 ALLSBROOK LN 1064, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Brunswick Forest

4250 ALLSBROOK LN 1012, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$304,999

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

4250 ALLSBROOK LN 1012, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1177 LILLIBRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$339,900

3 beds

2 baths

1,730 sq ft

Townhouse

1177 LILLIBRIDGE DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

4238 ALLSBROOK LN 1009, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$299,999

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

4238 ALLSBROOK LN 1009, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

4230 ALLSBROOK LN 1007, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$289,999

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

4230 ALLSBROOK LN 1007, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Brunswick Forest

New St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$75,000

Wet

2571 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Forest

4213 ALLSBROOK LN 1063, LELAND, NC, 2845..., Leland, NC 28451

$289,999

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

4213 ALLSBROOK LN 1063, LELAND, NC, 2845...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Compass Pointe

2328 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$715,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,531 sq ft

House

2328 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

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

$1,194,500

3 beds

4 baths

3,043 sq ft

House

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

Community: Compass Pointe

St. James Plantation

2571 ST JAMES DR # D42, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2..., Southport, NC 28461

$75,000

Dry Stack

2571 ST JAMES DR # D42, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2...

Community: St. James Plantation

Porters Neck Plantation

604 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$775,000

3 beds

3 baths

3,144 sq ft

House

604 WILD DUNES CIR, WILMINGTON, NC, 2841...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

1215 N MIDDLETON DR 2504, CALABASH, NC, ..., Calabash, NC 28467

$229,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

1215 N MIDDLETON DR 2504, CALABASH, NC, ...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Bee Tree Village

8 BEEKEEPER TRL, SWANNANOA, NC, 28778, Swannanoa, NC 28778

$379,000

2 beds

3 baths

1,585 sq ft

Townhouse

8 BEEKEEPER TRL, SWANNANOA, NC, 28778

Community: Bee Tree Village

The Courtyards on Lawyers Road

1377 MILLVIEW LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104, Matthews, NC 28104

$583,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,167 sq ft

House

1377 MILLVIEW LN, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104

Community: The Courtyards on Lawyers Road

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

1096 RUTLEDGE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$514,990

4 beds

3 baths

2,201 sq ft

House

1096 RUTLEDGE CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

St. James Plantation

4438 GLENSCAPE LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$819,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,426 sq ft

House

4438 GLENSCAPE LN, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 1905, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461

$289,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 1905, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...

Community: St. James Plantation

St. James Plantation

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 1501, SOUTHPORT, NC, ..., Southport, NC 28461

$389,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,085 sq ft

Condo

3350 CLUB VILLA DR 1501, SOUTHPORT, NC, ...

Community: St. James Plantation

Encore at Chatham Park

91 IMAGINE WAY, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$629,500

3 beds

3 baths

2,220 sq ft

House

91 IMAGINE WAY, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Encore at Chatham Park

Brunswick Forest

1109 FOXBOW CV, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$499,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,165 sq ft

House

1109 FOXBOW CV, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

9425 CROWDED GULES DR, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$475,190

3 beds

3 baths

1,941 sq ft

House

9425 CROWDED GULES DR, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

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River Bluffs

3726 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,120,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,225 sq ft

House

3726 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ...

Community: River Bluffs

The Walk at East Village

196 VILLAGE WALK DR, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$485,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,946 sq ft

House

196 VILLAGE WALK DR, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: The Walk at East Village

River Bluffs

3722 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$1,095,000

4 beds

4 baths

2,857 sq ft

House

3722 WHITE CLIFFS DR, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, ...

Community: River Bluffs

Lake Walk Freedom Homes

180 CANOE POLE LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811..., Mooresville, NC 28117

$945,000

5 beds

6 baths

6,123 sq ft

House

180 CANOE POLE LN, MOORESVILLE, NC, 2811...

Community: Lake Walk Freedom Homes

St. James Plantation

3185 WEXFORD WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$549,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,604 sq ft

House

3185 WEXFORD WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Kenmure

301 WINDING MEADOWS DR, FLAT ROCK, NC, 2..., Flat Rock, NC 28731

$1,495,000

3 beds

4 baths

5,437 sq ft

House

301 WINDING MEADOWS DR, FLAT ROCK, NC, 2...

Community: Kenmure

The Courtyards on Chestnut Lane

2011 TRAILWOOD DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104, Matthews, NC 28104

$647,280

3 beds

2 baths

2,088 sq ft

House

2011 TRAILWOOD DR, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104

Community: The Courtyards on Chestnut Lane

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1709, CALABASH, NC, 2..., Calabash, NC 28467

$250,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,052 sq ft

Condo

330 S MIDDLETON DR 1709, CALABASH, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Crowfields

$450,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,460 sq ft

Condo

514 CROWFIELDS LN, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803

Community: Crowfields

Brunswick Forest

9425 CROWDED GULES DR 193, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$475,190

3 beds

3 baths

1,941 sq ft

House

9425 CROWDED GULES DR 193, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

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Sea Trail

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

$319,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,262 sq ft

Condo

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

Community: Sea Trail

Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation

73 LIGHTHAVEN LN, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$435,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,630 sq ft

House

73 LIGHTHAVEN LN, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation

Rourk Woods

4774 YELLOWOOD DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470, Shallotte, NC 28470

$399,900

4 beds

3 baths

1,872 sq ft

House

4774 YELLOWOOD DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470

Community: Rourk Woods

Rourk Woods

4772 YELLOWOOD DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470, Shallotte, NC 28470

$399,900

4 beds

3 baths

1,872 sq ft

House

4772 YELLOWOOD DR, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28470

Community: Rourk Woods

Rourk Woods

4885 SCARLET SAGE WAY, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28..., Shallotte, NC 28470

$379,900

4 beds

3 baths

2,154 sq ft

House

4885 SCARLET SAGE WAY, SHALLOTTE, NC, 28...

Community: Rourk Woods

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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

220 communities near North Carolina

1,843 homes near North Carolina

3 beds

2 baths

1,817 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,366 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

2 baths

1,974 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,044 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

4 baths

1,895 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

2 baths

1,730 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

Wet

3 beds

3 baths

1,533 sq ft

Townhouse

4 beds

3 baths

2,531 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

3,043 sq ft

House

Dry Stack

3 beds

3 baths

3,144 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,178 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

3 baths

1,585 sq ft

Townhouse

3 beds

3 baths

2,167 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,201 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,426 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,180 sq ft