Jacksonville, NC Active Adult Retirement Communities and Retirement Homes
Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.
The 300 miles of barrier islands, broad sounds, and deeply indented coastline of this region remain a tranquil and still largely undeveloped area of America's Atlantic shore.
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Coastal North Carolina Retirement Living
Coastal North Carolina Retirement Living
Thinking about retiring on the coast of North Carolina? We at Retirenet.com are excited about this next big step in your life and hope that we can help find your forever home. There are many things that draw one to the cost of North Carolina: the beautiful white-sand beaches, boating, fishing, great weather year round, and of course, the southern food. With all of this and more surrounding you, we know what entices you to live here, finding the right home is the hard part. Retirenet.com wants to take the difficulty of finding a home away and help you every step of the way in your search for the perfect 55+ community. Below is a list of several of our active adult communities for the coastal North Carolina area. This list is just an aerial view of the 55+ costal North Carolina communities on Retirenet.com – click here to see all of our coastal communities in North Carolina. We can’t wait to help you find your North Carolina home!
Brunswick Forest stands apart as the perfect place for your new home. It begins with its prime location, just 10 minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, NC, and within 30 minutes of pristine beaches—yet set apart on 4,500 heavily wooded acres containing parks, nature trails and creeks. It includes a wealth of amenities in place for residents to enjoy today, such as a top-rated golf course and some of the most diverse real estate offerings in eastern North Carolina. From upscale links-side estates to low-maintenance patio homes, this coastal North Carolina community has something for everyone - whether you’re looking to get in on the action or get away from it all.
Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, NC and the recreational allure of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge's exquisitely designed homes, award-winning golf courses and world-class amenities have made this enchanting community a place many find easy to call home. Within the gates you'll discover inviting residential neighborhoods featuring lush landscapes, serene lakes, protected woodlands and manicured fairways.
If you ever dreamed about living on a golf course (with stunning water views too) and enjoying the country club lifestyle, there has never been a better time to let our Winding River Plantation real estate pros show you just how amazing a value this premier gated, golf course community is! Located just minutes to Oak Island and the historic charm of Southport, North Carolina, Winding River Plantation offers the best in what Coastal North Carolina communities have to offer. Whether you are looking to build your dream home or want an amazing deal on a resale home, we are here to help.
Right in the heart of historic Wilmington, NC is this lovely, new Del Webb Community of Riverlights. This active adult community features a large selection of custom single family homes and stunning town homes with sweeping waterway views! In addition to Del Webb homes, there are 8 additional approved builders in Riverlights offering a wide selection of floor plans from Craftsman to Cottage style homes and single level homes from 1100sf up to over 3000sf.
Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas is a beautifully planned, gated community only 30 minutes from famous Carolina beaches and historic landmarks like Cape Fear Lighthouse and Southport’s Bald Head Island Ferry. The residential community includes a clubhouse, fitness center, Kayal Launch, Outdoor Kitchen, pool, Tennis Courts, Putting Green and nature pathways. Lovely brick custom homes, patio homes, and town homes define the community. A winding creek borders a preserved Palmetto Palm Grove with a nature boardwalk. The attractions of the popular Brunswick beaches, Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC are convenient for short day trips.
Wilmington's most unique waterfront community just across the Cape Fear River from Historic Downtown Wilmington and the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring creeks and waterways with almost every homesite on the water. Often referred to as the “Cape Fear Coast,” few places can match the Wilmington area's wide range of recreational features, cultural offerings, and historical ambience. With an average annual temperature of 63.7 degrees, Wilmington has become one of the top relocation areas in the United States.
Being just a few minutes drive from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the warm and sandy beaches of Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach NC, you can see why residents here think that they have discovered paradise. Anchoring this lovely community is the beautiful, well designed and challenging Crow Creek golf course, complete with 18 holes, driving range and putting green. The new 14,000’ clubhouse was recently opened and is setting the standard by which golf course clubhouses will be judged for many years to come.
Things To Do in Coastal NC
Whether you have chosen to retire on the coast of North Carolina, or are still looking around, there are many sights that make it a desirable retirement spot. Retirenet.com is offering you not only the top 55+ retirement communities in the nation but a co Read more...
Brunswick Forest
Brunswick Forest
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1007 Evangeline Drive
Leland, NC 28451
61 homes $315,000 - $1,425,000
Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina - Located in a setting of unmatched beauty in a lush landscape of pristine forest, Brunswick Forest is an approximately 4,500-acre retreat just minutes from historic Wilmington, North Carolina.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Coastal Estates - Sun Communities
Coastal Estates - Sun Communities
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43 Dewberry Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443
4 homes $152,995 - $159,995
Choose our beautiful Coastal Plantation community in Hampstead, North Carolina and live near historic Wilmington and the region's famous Atlantic beaches.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Community Center, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Golf
Riverlights
Riverlights
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4410 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
56 homes $299,000 - $1,819,750
Wilmington, NC - Riverlights is a lovely, new Del Webb Community featuring a large selection of custom single family homes and stunning town homes with sweeping waterway views! Single family homes in Riverlights start at an affordable $230K and go up to over 700K. All the Del Webb homes come with many standard features and are quality built to give years of carefree living. In addition to Del Webb homes, there are 8 additional approved builders in Riverlights offering a wide selection of floor plans from Craftsman to Cottage style homes and single level homes from 1100sf up to over 3,000sf.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Magnolia Greens
Magnolia Greens
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1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr
Leland, NC 28451
8 homes $234,900 - $799,900
Magnolia Greens, Leland, NC - With an abundance of resort-like amenities and picturesque views, Magnolia Greens offers residents a relaxed and active atmosphere with daily conveniences within walking distance. Magnolia Greens’ well maintained streets, common areas and resident yards reflect the pride that the owners take in their community as well as their homes. The tree lined streets explode with blooming Azaleas, Bradford Pear trees, and white pillowy Dog Wood trees, creating a setting that many have found alluring as demonstrated by the more than 400 residents.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Waterford of the Carolinas
Waterford of the Carolinas
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1000 Olde Waterford Way
Leland, NC 28451
9 homes $315,000 - $1,155,000
Leland, NC - Wilmington's most unique waterfront community just across the Cape Fear River from Historic Downtown Wilmington and the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring creeks and waterways with almost every homesite on the water. Often referred to as the “Cape Fear Coast,” few places can match the Wilmington area's wide range of recreational features, cultural offerings, and historical ambience. With an average annual temperature of 63.7 degrees, Wilmington has become one of the top relocation areas in the United States. Discovery Package available!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Compass Pointe
Compass Pointe
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8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451
22 homes $424,500 - $1,299,000
Leland, NC - Come Live Your Dream. Compass Pointe is a gated, resort style community located just minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Last Best American Beach Towns”. Here you’ll find quality homes and a relaxed lifestyle with a wide variety of amenities and activities to chose from. Homesites from the $100's Homes (including homesites) from the $400's
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Onslow Pines Rest Home
Onslow Pines Rest Home
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1241 Onslow Pines Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540-4366
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Country Sunshine Rest Home
Country Sunshine Rest Home
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148 Cox Ave
Richlands, NC 28574-6163
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Waterway Resort is located on 28 sprawling acres of land in picturesque Swansboro, North Carolina. The resort is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway between Swansboro and Cape Carteret. Open year round, and feature over 300 sites with full hook-ups.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land, Rental Homes
Brook Stone Living Center
Brook Stone Living Center
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8990 Hwy 17 South
Pollocksville, NC 28573
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Woodbury Wellness Center Inc
Woodbury Wellness Center Inc
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2778 Country Club Drive
Hampstead, NC 28443
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Taberna/Coldwell Banker
Taberna/Coldwell Banker
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2875 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
From the moment of Taberna's creation, this private country club community has beautifully blended the ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Discover New Bern
Discover New Bern
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2117 S. Glenburnie Rd. Suite #14
New Bern, NC 28562
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Morris Housing Center & Rl Est
Morris Housing Center & Rl Est
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18055 US Highway 17 N
Hampstead, NC 28443-7322
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
McCarthy Court senior living is New Bern's premier luxury Senior Apartments retirement community. Minutes from the charm and shops of historic downtown New Bern, North Carolina, McCarthy Court Independent Living community offers the freedom a...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Charles Mc Daniel Rest Home
Charles Mc Daniel Rest Home
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2915 Brunswick Ave
New Bern, NC 28562-2601
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Coastal Plantation
Coastal Plantation
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27 Loblolly Trl
Hampstead, NC 28443-8201
Enjoy expertly landscaped grounds - and the privacy of your own home site. Use the clubhouse, the swimming ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Home Place of New Bern
Home Place of New Bern
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1309 McCarthy Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
Homeplace of New Bern is a beautiful assisted living and Alzheimer's/memory care retirement community in New Bern, North Carolina. Among the mossy oak trees and gentle river breeze of historic New Bern, Homeplace welcomes you with southern hospit...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Goose Creek Resort - MyMH
Goose Creek Resort - MyMH
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350 Red Barn Road
Newport, NC 28570
Goose Creek Resort located on tranquil Bogue Sound, along North Carolina'a Crystal Coast, provides the perfect surroundings for your seasonal escape! Immerse yourself in nature's wonders at Goose Creek, from deep sea fishing to jet skiing and boating you
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Good Shepherd Home For The Aged
Good Shepherd Home For The Aged
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603 West St
New Bern, NC 28560-4849
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
SkySail Condominiums
SkySail Condominiums
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100 SkySail Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land, RV Communities
Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.
The 300 miles of barrier islands, broad sounds, and deeply indented coastline of this region remain a tranquil and still largely undeveloped area of America's Atlantic shore.
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