North Carolina 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

220 communities near North Carolina

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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 - $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 - $900Ks

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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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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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

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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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Winding River Plantation

1806 URCHIN LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422, Bolivia, NC 28422

$560,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,405 sq ft

House

1806 URCHIN LN, BOLIVIA, NC, 28422

Community: Winding River Plantation

Wildbrook

4168 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037, Denver, NC 28037

$665,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,875 sq ft

House

4168 MILLSTREAM RD, DENVER, NC, 28037

6654 ANNESBROOK PL SW, OCEAN ISLE BEACH,...

Community: Ocean Ridge Plantation

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Winding River Plantation

79 PLANTATION PASSAGE DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 2..., Bolivia, NC 28422

$889,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,889 sq ft

House

79 PLANTATION PASSAGE DR, BOLIVIA, NC, 2...

Community: Winding River Plantation

Riverlights

5116 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$854,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,943 sq ft

House

5116 FOLKLORE WAY, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Riverlights

Falls Village

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

$525,000

3 beds

3 baths

1,795 sq ft

Ranch

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

Community: Falls Village

Falls Village

1161 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 176, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$565,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,535 sq ft

Ranch

1161 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 176, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

Del Webb Wilmington

4009 DAUNTLESS LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$989,900

3 beds

4 baths

2,717 sq ft

House

4009 DAUNTLESS LN, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: Del Webb Wilmington

Falls Village

1159 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 175, DURHAM, NC..., Durham, NC 27703

$600,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,615 sq ft

Ranch

1159 MASTERS PLACE WAY # 175, DURHAM, NC...

Community: Falls Village

Sunset Ridge

1134 ENDEAVOUR WAY, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$450,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,066 sq ft

House

1134 ENDEAVOUR WAY, OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC...

Community: Sunset Ridge

Crow Creek

235 WOODLANDS WAY 9, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$219,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,176 sq ft

Condo

235 WOODLANDS WAY 9, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Crow Creek

Sea Trail

$515,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,906 sq ft

House

401 SEA TRAIL DR, SUNSET BEACH, NC, 2846...

Community: Sea Trail

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

567 FAIRBURN CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$645,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,112 sq ft

House

567 FAIRBURN CT, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

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Sun City Carolina Lakes

20142 DOVEKIE LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29707, Fort Mill, SC 29707

$590,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,251 sq ft

House

20142 DOVEKIE LN, FORT MILL, SC, 29707

Community: Sun City Carolina Lakes

The Villas at Robinson Oaks

1402 SOMERSBY CIR, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054

$510,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,425 sq ft

Townhouse

1402 SOMERSBY CIR, GASTONIA, NC, 28054

Community: The Villas at Robinson Oaks

St. James Plantation

3399 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461, Southport, NC 28461

$579,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,372 sq ft

House

3399 ST JAMES DR, SOUTHPORT, NC, 28461

Community: St. James Plantation

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

3829 BAY COLONY LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$885,000

5 beds

4 baths

3,503 sq ft

House

3829 BAY COLONY LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Winding River Plantation

1722 MERRIWETHER LN SE # 65, BOLIVIA, NC..., Bolivia, NC 28422

$589,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,511 sq ft

House

1722 MERRIWETHER LN SE # 65, BOLIVIA, NC...

Community: Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

1722 MERRIWETHER LN SE, BOLIVIA, NC, 284..., Bolivia, NC 28422

$589,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,511 sq ft

House

1722 MERRIWETHER LN SE, BOLIVIA, NC, 284...

Community: Winding River Plantation

Compass Pointe

2453 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$999,900

4 beds

4 baths

3,608 sq ft

House

2453 SUGARGROVE TRL, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

8861 NOTTOWAY AVE, CALABASH, NC, 28467, Calabash, NC 28467

$549,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,424 sq ft

House

8861 NOTTOWAY AVE, CALABASH, NC, 28467

Community: Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Brunswick Forest

3012 COBDEN CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$875,000

4 beds

4 baths

3,604 sq ft

House

3012 COBDEN CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Sunset Ridge

7195 BONAVENTURE ST 404, OCEAN ISLE BEAC..., Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

$239,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,230 sq ft

Townhouse

7195 BONAVENTURE ST 404, OCEAN ISLE BEAC...

Community: Sunset Ridge

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River Bluffs

3604 HAUGHTON LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2842..., Castle Hayne, NC 28429

$975,000

4 beds

3 baths

3,004 sq ft

House

3604 HAUGHTON LN, CASTLE HAYNE, NC, 2842...

Community: River Bluffs

Brunswick Forest

2225 UMSTEAD LN, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$569,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,344 sq ft

House

2225 UMSTEAD LN, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Brunswick Forest

Compass Pointe

9006 MANGO BAY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451, Leland, NC 28451

$550,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,100 sq ft

House

9006 MANGO BAY CT, LELAND, NC, 28451

Community: Compass Pointe

The Village at Motts Landing

310 WHITE SWAN CT, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412, Wilmington, NC 28412

$725,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,250 sq ft

House

310 WHITE SWAN CT, WILMINGTON, NC, 28412

Community: The Village at Motts Landing

Porters Neck Plantation

424 BLACK DIAMOND DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28..., Wilmington, NC 28411

$799,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,400 sq ft

House

424 BLACK DIAMOND DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28...

Community: Porters Neck Plantation

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

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

Blakeley

817 MCGINN LN, CARY, NC, 27519, Cary, NC 27519

$585,000

2 beds

3 baths

2,095 sq ft

Townhouse

817 MCGINN LN, CARY, NC, 27519

Community: Blakeley

Fearrington Village

595 WEATHERSFIELD A, PITTSBORO, NC, 2731..., Pittsboro, NC 27312

$420,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,269 sq ft

Townhouse

595 WEATHERSFIELD A, PITTSBORO, NC, 2731...

Community: Fearrington Village

Del Webb Wilmington

3308 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ..., Wilmington, NC 28412

$459,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,355 sq ft

House

3308 LAUGHING GULL TER, WILMINGTON, NC, ...

House

3193 BURNELLO CT, IRON STATION, NC, 2808...

Community: The Farm at Ingleside

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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

1,834 homes near North Carolina

3 beds

4 baths

2,405 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,875 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

2,202 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,394 sq ft

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4 beds

4 baths

4,520 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

2,889 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,943 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

1,795 sq ft

Ranch

3 beds

3 baths

2,535 sq ft

Ranch

3 beds

4 baths

2,717 sq ft

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3 beds

4 baths

2,615 sq ft

Ranch

3 beds

2 baths

2,066 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,176 sq ft

Condo

4 beds

3 baths

2,906 sq ft

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4 beds

3 baths

3,112 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,251 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,425 sq ft

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3 beds

3 baths

2,372 sq ft

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5 beds

4 baths

3,503 sq ft

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