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

$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

$500Ks - $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

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

Biltmore Lake

$300Ks - $2Ms

Biltmore Lake, Asheville, NC

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1995 - present | 750 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

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

Hidden Valley

$400Ks - $400Ks

Hidden Valley, Fuquay-Varina, NC

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

Fendol Farms

$300Ks - $600Ks

Fendol Farms, Durham, NC

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

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Deer Track

33 RESADA DR, BREVARD, NC, 28712, Brevard, NC 28712

$415,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,127 sq ft

House

33 RESADA DR, BREVARD, NC, 28712

742 WHARTON AVE, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

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2314 RED BIRCH TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

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Altis at Serenity

24 SHADY CREEK WAY, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 2..., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

$594,990

3 beds

2 baths

1,867 sq ft

House

24 SHADY CREEK WAY, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 2...

Community: Altis at Serenity

Pinehurst Trace

$369,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,663 sq ft

House

145 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2...

Community: Pinehurst Trace

Knollwood Village

642 REDWOOD DR, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 2838..., Southern Pines, NC 28387

$379,500

2 beds

2 baths

2,100 sq ft

Townhouse

642 REDWOOD DR, SOUTHERN PINES, NC, 2838...

Community: Knollwood Village

Encore at Chatham Park

64 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$464,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,467 sq ft

Townhouse

64 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Encore at Chatham Park

Pinehurst Trace

$349,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,595 sq ft

House

125 PINEHURST TRACE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 2...

Community: Pinehurst Trace

Encore at Chatham Park

80 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312, Pittsboro, NC 27312

$459,940

2 beds

2 baths

1,467 sq ft

Townhouse

80 TANTARA BND, PITTSBORO, NC, 27312

Community: Encore at Chatham Park

St. James Plantation

4144 AMBLESTONE WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846..., Southport, NC 28461

$464,500

3 beds

2 baths

1,744 sq ft

House

4144 AMBLESTONE WAY, SOUTHPORT, NC, 2846...

Community: St. James Plantation

Enclave at Holcomb Woods

10253 BLACK LOCUST LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28..., Charlotte, NC 28215

$380,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,487 sq ft

House

10253 BLACK LOCUST LN, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28...

Community: Enclave at Holcomb Woods

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

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

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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

Riverwind

$279,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,876 sq ft

House

308 RIVERWIND DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28...

Community: Riverwind

New St. James Plantation

4223 W TANAGER CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$674,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,169 sq ft

House

4223 W TANAGER CT, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

505 EASY WIND LN, GARNER, NC, 27529

Community: The Village at Aversboro

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Villas of Wake Forest

936 BLUE BIRD LN, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$525,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,468 sq ft

Condo

936 BLUE BIRD LN, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587

Community: Villas of Wake Forest

The Courtyards of Huntersville

8032 PARKNOLL DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 2807..., Huntersville, NC 28078

$749,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,913 sq ft

House

8032 PARKNOLL DR, HUNTERSVILLE, NC, 2807...

Community: The Courtyards of Huntersville

Encore at Streamside

1334 IDYLLIC LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$524,376

3 beds

2 baths

1,860 sq ft

House

1334 IDYLLIC LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

Community: Encore at Streamside

Encore at Streamside

1111 MEANDER LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173, Waxhaw, NC 28173

$639,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,420 sq ft

House

1111 MEANDER LN, WAXHAW, NC, 28173

Community: Encore at Streamside

The Courtyards at Mint Hill

16020 CLEAR CREEK FARM RD, MATTHEWS, NC,..., Matthews, NC 28105

$575,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,798 sq ft

House

16020 CLEAR CREEK FARM RD, MATTHEWS, NC,...

Community: The Courtyards at Mint Hill

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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

1,851 homes near North Carolina

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