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Leland, NC 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes

Leland, NC, is a rapidly growing town located just minutes from Wilmington, offering a perfect blend of coastal living and modern amenities. Known for its friendly community and convenient access to both beaches and city life, Leland is an ideal destination for the active 55+ lifestyle. The town features beautifully planned neighborhoods, golf courses, and a variety of recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with easy access to the Cape Fear River, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions in nearby Wilmington. Leland's mix of natural beauty and contemporary conveniences makes it a popular choice for retirees seeking a vibrant yet laid-back coastal community.

55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.

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Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

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8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451

29 homes $399,999 - $1,400,000

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

Waterford of the Carolinas

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

Magnolia Greens

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

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Sandpiper Bay

Community Entrance

Sandpiper Bay

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7199-5 Beach Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

10 homes $174,750 - $559,900

Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Located just 5 minutes to pristine Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Sandpiper Bay offers residents a myriad of resort-like amenities, including championship golf, pools, fitness, tennis and convenient access to restaurants and shopping.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

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Riverlights

Riverlights

Riverlights

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4410 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412

55 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

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

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1186 Turnata Dr SE
Bolivia, NC 28422

29 homes $279,900 - $659,000

Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas, Bolivia, NC - Palmetto Creek 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, Kayak Launch, Outdoor Kitchen, pool, Tennis Courts, Putting Green and nature pathways. Lovely brick custom homes, patio homes, and town homes define the community.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

St. James Plantation

Located in southeastern NC -- near the seatown of Southport & 30 minutes south of Wilmington, NC

St. James Plantation

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St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461

73 homes $189,000 - $3,900,000

Southport, NC - Ideally located along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington, Southport, and Myrtle Beach.

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

Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

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43 Dewberry Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443

2 homes $149,995 - $229,995

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

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

River's Edge Golf Course

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

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2000 Arnold Palmer Drive
Shallotte, NC 28470

9 homes $145,500 - $1,495,000

Wilmington, NC - Located between historic Wilmington and the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, SC, Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation™ boasts a coastal lifestyle that is not to be rushed, but savored. With over 500 acres of lush landscape nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Shallotte River and its tributaries, this master-planned community sets the example for perfection in coastal living.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

Sunset Ridge

Attractive Community Entrance

Sunset Ridge

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7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

7 homes $199,000 - $579,900 / 7 models

Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Sunset Beach offers a quiet, family-oriented beach atmosphere this pristine beach has been considered the top barrier island beach in North Carolina and after a few moments on its white, sugar sand you will agree.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

The Farm at Brunswick

The Farm at Brunswick

The Farm at Brunswick

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61 Carolina Farms Blvd
Carolina Shores, NC 28467

18 homes $175,000 - $482,000

The Farm at Brunswick is located in the quaint seaside Calabash area but just minutes away from all the energy Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Calabash Lakes

Amenity Center

Calabash Lakes

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24 Calabash Lakes Blvd
Calabash, NC 28467

4 homes $195,000 - $439,900

Calabash, NC - One of the newest developments in the Calabash/Carolina Shores area is from DR Horton. This pristine development is sure to attract a lot of attention with its well priced homes and townhouses starting at under 160K for a complete home land package and the included lawn care and landscaping that is part of the Calabash Lakes LOW HOA's.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Meadowlands

Community Clubhouse

Meadowlands

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1000 Meadowlands Trail
Calabash, NC 28467

1 homes $264,000 - $582,500

Calabash, NC - Meadowlands is located just minutes from the white sugar sands of Ocean Isle Beach. This new community offers residents a tranquil and natural setting just minutes to area beaches and the excitement of Myrtle Beach.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Crow Creek

Crow Creek

Crow Creek

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470 South Crow Creek Drive
Calabash, NC 28467

1 homes $525,000 - $525,000

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

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Mason Landing Yacht Club

View of Yacht Club, Private Club House

Mason Landing Yacht Club

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7439 Nautica Yacht Club Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Cambridge Village of Wilmington

Cambridge Village of Wilmington

Cambridge Village of Wilmington

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75 Cavalier Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Wilmingtoninfo

Wilmingtoninfo

Wilmingtoninfo

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1121 Military Cutoff Road, Suite C-322
Wilmington, NC 28405

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Plantation Village - Wilmington NC

Plantation Village - Wilmington NC

Plantation Village - Wilmington NC

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1200 Porters Neck Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405-7622

At Plantation Village, an Independent Living Community, we use numbers the way they are supposed to be used … to count golf scores, the number of activities we have, the number of new residents we welcome each year, and much more. We are about independenc

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

TidalWalk

TidalWalk

TidalWalk

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P.O. Box 12113
Wilmington, NC 28405

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

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5020 J. Swain Boulevard
Southport,, NC 28461

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Seawatch at Sunset Harbor™

Seawatch at Sunset Harbor™

Seawatch at Sunset Harbor™

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NC 211
Southport, NC 28461

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Oyster Harbour

Oyster Harbour

Oyster Harbour

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1856 Healing Water Lane www.carolinaoceanliving.com
Holden Beach, NC 28462

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Boca Bay

Boca Bay

Boca Bay

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404A Roland Avenue
Surf City, NC 28445

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Seaside Village

Seaside Village

Seaside Village

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790 Sunset Blvd. North
Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Welcome to today’s “Main Street USA”--at the Beach! The Seaside Village at Sunset Beach, North Carolina is an exciting new “Lifestyle Center” community which offers its residents a place to play, work, entertain, or just plain relax. The concept

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Savanna Lakes at Meadowlands Golf Club

Savanna Lakes at Meadowlands Golf Club

Savanna Lakes at Meadowlands Golf Club

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711 Pipit Place
Calabash, NC 28467

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Mimosa Bay

Mimosa Bay

Mimosa Bay

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133 Marina Wynd Way
Sneads Ferry,, NC 28460

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Leland, NC, is a rapidly growing town located just minutes from Wilmington, offering a perfect blend of coastal living and modern amenities. Known for its friendly community and convenient access to both beaches and city life, Leland is an ideal destination for the active 55+ lifestyle. The town features beautifully planned neighborhoods, golf courses, and a variety of recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life with easy access to the Cape Fear River, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions in nearby Wilmington. Leland's mix of natural beauty and contemporary conveniences makes it a popular choice for retirees seeking a vibrant yet laid-back coastal community.

55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.

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