North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

221 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

$500Ks - $700Ks

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 - $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 - $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 - $700Ks

Del Webb Carolina Gardens, Fuquay-Varina, NC

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - 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

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Regency at Olde Towne

$400Ks - $700Ks

Regency at Olde Towne, Raleigh, NC

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

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Hidden Valley

$400Ks - $400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

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Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

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

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Carriage Park

$500Ks - $2Ms

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, NC

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

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Imagery

$400Ks - $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

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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

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Encore at Chatham Park

$400Ks - $500Ks

Encore at Chatham Park, Pittsboro, NC

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

3346 SHELL ISLE DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

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Crow Creek

172 FIRST LIGHT LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$729,500

4 beds

3 baths

3,456 sq ft

House

172 FIRST LIGHT LN, CALABASH, NC, 28467

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

Community: St. James Plantation

Carolina Arbors

1204 E ROSEDALE CREEK DR, DURHAM, NC, 27..., Durham, NC 27703

$500,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,942 sq ft

House

1204 E ROSEDALE CREEK DR, DURHAM, NC, 27...

Community: Carolina Arbors

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

Altis at Serenity

160 SERENE XING, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 2752..., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$499,990

2 beds

2 baths

1,674 sq ft

House

160 SERENE XING, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 2752...

Community: Altis at Serenity

Crow Creek

9169 OLDFIELD RD NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$598,300

3 beds

3 baths

2,780 sq ft

House

9169 OLDFIELD RD NW, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Crow Creek

St. James Plantation

3239 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$699,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,950 sq ft

House

3239 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8855 RADCLIFF DR 10B, CALABASH, NC, 2846..., Calabash, NC 28467

$240,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,335 sq ft

Condo

8855 RADCLIFF DR 10B, CALABASH, NC, 2846...

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

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Imagery

5000 CHEGALL CROSSING WAY, MOUNT HOLLY, ..., Mount Holly, NC 28120

$619,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,041 sq ft

House

5000 CHEGALL CROSSING WAY, MOUNT HOLLY, ...

Community: Imagery

Sea Trail

289 HEATHER DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$520,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,557 sq ft

House

289 HEATHER DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 28468

Community: Sea Trail

Winding River Plantation

504 NIGHT HERON CT, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$595,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,934 sq ft

House

504 NIGHT HERON CT, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

Sea Trail

1179 KINGSMILL CT, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284..., Sunset Beach, NC 28468

$613,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,103 sq ft

House

1179 KINGSMILL CT, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 284...

Community: Sea Trail

Evergreen at Flowers Plantation

80 BRAMBLE LN, CLAYTON, NC, 27527, Clayton, NC 27527

$514,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,680 sq ft

House

80 BRAMBLE LN, CLAYTON, NC, 27527

Community: Evergreen at Flowers Plantation

Encore at Wendell Falls

660 STILL WILLOW LN, WENDELL, NC, 27591, Wendell, NC 27591

$465,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,765 sq ft

House

660 STILL WILLOW LN, WENDELL, NC, 27591

Community: Encore at Wendell Falls

Hidden Valley

2626 NASSAU TRCE, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 275..., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$455,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,551 sq ft

House

2626 NASSAU TRCE, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 275...

Community: Hidden Valley

HighRidge

1319 RICHFIELD OAKS DR, FUQUAY VARINA, N..., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$504,880

2 beds

2 baths

2,054 sq ft

House

1319 RICHFIELD OAKS DR, FUQUAY VARINA, N...

Community: HighRidge

Fearrington Village

309 FEARRINGTON POST, PITTSBORO, NC, 273..., Pittsboro, NC 27312

$385,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,091 sq ft

Townhouse

309 FEARRINGTON POST, PITTSBORO, NC, 273...

Community: Fearrington Village

New Brunswick Forest

9245 CROWDED GULES DR 194, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$479,999

4 beds

3 baths

2,644 sq ft

House

9245 CROWDED GULES DR 194, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

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New Brunswick Forest

1156 INDIGO BUNTING DR 63, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$488,640

4 beds

3 baths

2,644 sq ft

House

1156 INDIGO BUNTING DR 63, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

New Brunswick Forest

3338 SUMMER TANAGER LN 46, LELAND, NC, 2..., Leland, NC 28451

$389,940

4 beds

3 baths

1,928 sq ft

House

3338 SUMMER TANAGER LN 46, LELAND, NC, 2...

Community: Brunswick Forest

Cresswind Charlotte

7332 JOLLY BROOK DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821..., Charlotte, NC 28215

$654,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,515 sq ft

House

7332 JOLLY BROOK DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 2821...

Community: Cresswind Charlotte

The Farm at Ingleside

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

$465,000

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

Falls Village

3108 KIAWA POINTE LN # 213, DURHAM, NC, ..., Durham, NC 27703

$525,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,076 sq ft

Ranch

3108 KIAWA POINTE LN # 213, DURHAM, NC, ...

301 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012

Community: Meadowfield Terrace

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Meadowfield Terrace

902 BEESON CT, CLEMMONS, NC, 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012

$389,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,966 sq ft

Manufactured On Land

902 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

Heritage

2015 MANTLE RIDGE DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, ..., Indian Trail, NC 28079

$526,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,480 sq ft

House

2015 MANTLE RIDGE DR, INDIAN TRAIL, NC, ...

Community: Heritage

New 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

Fearrington Village

480 BEECHMAST, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$497,600

3 beds

3 baths

2,463 sq ft

Townhouse

480 BEECHMAST, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Fearrington 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

221 communities near North Carolina

1,832 homes near North Carolina

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