Banner Elk, NC 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes
One of the most popular retirement destinations in the United States is the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, which includes the breathtaking vistas of the Blue Ridge, Great Smokies, and Black Mountain ranges.
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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Mountain Air
Nearby Location Match
337 Clubhouse Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714
24 homes $2,200 - $1,775,000
Mountain Air is a family-friendly, private, gated community in the mountains of North Carolina with a year-round country club offering world-class amenities, stunning panoramic views and an easily accessible private runway.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Crowfields Condominiums
Crowfields Condominiums
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1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
2 homes $600,000 - $600,000
Set in the midst of 72 acres of woodlands, the property includes varied ecosystems. In the sweeping meadow deer graze and wild turkeys roost in towering pines. This is where Dingle Creek wends its way to the French Broad River.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
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3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704
12 homes $297,500 - $2,795,000
Asheville's only private, gated golf course community is a lush rolling meadow within a natural amphitheatre created by the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet only minutes from downtown.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Pinnacle at Arabella
Pinnacle at Arabella
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3 Pinnacle Crest Circle
Arden, NC 28704
5 homes $898,000 - $1,025,000
The Pinnacle at Arabella is a unique new-home community perched above the French Broad River with sprawling views stretching 270 degrees from hillside to hillside.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Village at Bradley Branch
Village at Bradley Branch
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22 Sunny Meadows Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
4 homes $337,500 - $352,990
This South Asheville location is near everything you want and need, including the area's major healthcare systems. The Village at Bradley Branch offers a quaint neighborhood of one- and two-story townhomes, featuring premium finishes, low-maintenance living, and Energy Star certified construction for ultimate energy efficiency and savings.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Headwaters at Banner Elk
Headwaters at Banner Elk
Exact Location Match
312 Shawneehaw Avenue
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Wilderness Trail is a modern community with luxury amenities and an outdoorsy spirit tucked into a National Park-like setting in the mountains of western North Carolina. Its Jim Fazio-Rick Robbins golf course heads a long list of upscale amenities. Simply
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Blue Ridge Mountain Club
Blue Ridge Mountain Club
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1155 Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Blue Ridge Mountain Club introduces Watson Gap Phase II - designed around the heart of the home. Located only a short stroll from the trailheads and activities of Watson Gap Park, this secluded enclave is ideal for families who want it all.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Coves Mountain River Club
The Coves Mountain River Club
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2002 Johns Ridge Parkway
Lenoir, NC 28645
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Mountain Aire Golf Club
Mountain Aire Golf Club
Nearby Location Match
1104 Golf Course Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Mountain Aire Golf Club and Fairway Ridge Development combines to bring you extraordinary real estate offerings. From new townhome development and homes for sale to scenic lots for sale, Mountain Aire offers beautiful golf real estate options. Mountain Ai
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Silver Creek Plantation
Silver Creek Plantation
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4241 Plantation Dr.
Morganton, NC 28655
Nestled in the rolling hills looking out over the beautiful South Mountains, Silver Creek Plantation ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Crescent Communities on Lake James
Crescent Communities on Lake James
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124 W. Union St.
Morganton, NC 28655
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel
Nearby Location Match
5860 Bald Mountain Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Realty
Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Realty
Nearby Location Match
11484 State Highway 80 South
Burnsville, NC 28714
The Mount Mitchell Golf Club offers a variety of challenges to the visiting golfer. The course received a four and one half star rating in Golf Digest's "Places to Play." North Carolina Magazine ranked Mount Mitchell in the top ten public courses in the s
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss
The Settings of Lake Rhodhiss
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118 Main Street West
Valdese, NC 28690
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Wynnshire Ridge is squarely situated in one of the most progressive, beautiful small towns in the United States-Hickory, North Carolina. Regarded as an area cultural arts center, Hickory is filled with places of worship, schools and a large Arts & Science
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Harbor Ridge, located on Lake Rhodhiss in Rutherford College, North Carolina area, is a secluded and gated lakefront community. The Harbor Ridge address is ideal: at the protected wilderness foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet centrally-located abo
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Wolf Laurel Community
Wolf Laurel Community
Nearby Location Match
2607 Wolf Laurel Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Wolf Laurel Resort is a gated community of over 5,000 acres located just north of Asheville, NC. The resort is mostly surrounded by The Pisgah National Forest and boasts 3 entrances to the Appalachian Trail. Also, recently added was a 750 acre nature land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Rock Barn Golf & Spa
Rock Barn Golf & Spa
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4036 Stadler Drive NE
Conover, NC 28613
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Settings of Black Mountain
The Settings of Black Mountain
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11 Terry Estate Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Catawba Falls Preserve
Catawba Falls Preserve
Nearby Location Match
201 Black Mountain Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Creston Community
Creston Community
Nearby Location Match
3000 Creston Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Scenic Resort is an age-qualified resort located in Asheville, North Carolina, near the breathtaking ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes, RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Welcome to Glen Oaks Golf Club. We are an 18-hole semi-private course located in Maiden, North Carolina. We offer a driving range, snack bar, picnic shelter, dining room and a private pool for our members. We host events from golf outings to wedding recep
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Keswick Hills is an exclusive private gated community located in south Asheville, North Carolina. This special place offers you the opportunity to live in a community that combines the grace and tranquility of a bygone era, with the best modern living ha
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Round Mountain Falls
Round Mountain Falls
Nearby Location Match
140 Airport Road, Suite Q
Arden, NC 28704
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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One of the most popular retirement destinations in the United States is the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, which includes the breathtaking vistas of the Blue Ridge, Great Smokies, and Black Mountain ranges.
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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