North Carolina 55+ Communities
North Carolina has quietly become one of the most popular states in the country for retirement. Its milder climate attracts retirees. North Carolina is blessed with a varied topography, from coast to mountains
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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Trilogy Lake Norman
6844 Shoal Creek Dr. Suite 100
Denver, NC 28037
1 homes $649,900 - $649,900
Trilogy® Lake Norman is more than a place to live. It's knowing you're in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. And for many of our owners, they wonder why they ever put off making the move!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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Laurel Ridge Country Club
49 Cupp Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
8 homes $28,900 - $1,975,000
Laurel Ridge Country Club located in the Mountains of North Carolina is the ideal setting for those with a passion for mountain recreations and an active lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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Biltmore Lake
80 Lake Drive
Biltmore Lake, NC 28715
9 homes $600,000 - $2,500,000
Pet Friendly
Biltmore Lake community located near Asheville, North Carolina is a picturesque water front development nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. With 62 acres of shimmering mountain lake right in the neighborhood Biltmore Lake has it all.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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The Vistas of Westfield
61 Westfield Way
Candler, NC 28715
1 homes $599,000 - $599,000
Located close to the action, yet in a simple country setting, featuring several unique townhome floor plans, all with easy main level living.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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High Vista
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759
6 homes $19,500 - $85,000
Tucked away in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, you’ll find one of the area’s best-kept secrets. High Vista Golf Club is sculpted into a natural setting, emphasizing the elements that are unique to a true mountain golfing experience!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Ocean Ridge Plantation
Ocean Ridge Plantation
53 Ocean Ridge Parkway
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
20 homes $382,500 - $1,290,000
Ocean Isle Beach, NC - 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.
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
Brunswick Forest
Brunswick Forest
1007 Evangeline Drive
Leland, NC 28451
48 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
Sandpiper Bay
Sandpiper Bay
7199-5 Beach Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
9 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
Pinnacle at Arabella
Pinnacle at Arabella
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
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
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 & Plantationâ„¢ 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
3 Cherry Way is ideally located on a quiet peninsula in Denver, NC and surrounded by the beautiful waters of Lake Norman.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Carriage Park
Carriage Park
2827 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
18 homes $39,000 - $1,700,000
Selected as one of America's 100 Best Master Planned Communities, Carriage Park is a collection of twenty-three distinct mountain villages secured within a single gated community. Cradled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains in Hendersonville, NC, it is a haven for those who seek a comfortable and peaceful lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Gated Communities
We are a community of 95 homes located on 23 acres off Weddington Rd. adjacent to the Col. Francis Beatty Park. The community is a combination of quadruplex, duplex, and attached single-family residences plus a clubhouse.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Reems Creek Golf Community
Reems Creek Golf Community
36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
7 homes $135,000 - $1,140,000
Reems Creek Golf Club is a world of inviting combinations. A perfect blend of leisure in natural surroundings with desirable conveniences and it is all wrapped up and presented to you and your family in a affordable golfing community!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Orchards of Flat Rock
The Orchards of Flat Rock
90 Summerfield Place
Flat Rock, NC 28731
1 homes $599,000 - $599,000
Deep in a valley guarded by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and surrounded by gently rolling apple farms is The Orchards of Flat Rock, a new home community that provides an escape from the ordinary on so many levels.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Farm at Brunswick
The Farm at Brunswick
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
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
St. James Plantation
St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461
72 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
Vista at Blacksmith Run
Vista at Blacksmith Run
141 Black Iron Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792
21 homes $39,000 - $785,000
Blacksmith Run is a gated mountain community and offers a wide array of amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, and a fishing lake, which is available to every homeowner.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Nestled on Lake Norman, Lake Walk is a thoughtfully designed community of new homes in Mooresville, NC with amenities for all to enjoy and boasts elegant included features throughout each home.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Champion Hills is a top-ranked, year-round golf club with members and residents hailing from over 36 states. The Champion Hills community consists of an array of people with diverse interests, experiences, and passions, who are all united by the easy going and welcoming culture that is Champion Hills. Over half of our residents live here year-round and enjoy all that our club has to offer including our Tom Fazio designed golf course and a full calendar of social events and activities for members of every walk of life.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Baileys Glen
Baileys Glen
11909 Meetinghouse Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
1 homes $979,900 - $979,900 / 13 models
Just a short drive from uptown Charlotte, Bailey's Glen is ideally located in one of Charlotte's most desirable areas. Bailey's Glen also is just minutes from Lake Norman, Charlotte's prestigious resort area making this a perfect retirement location.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie
5102 Casper Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214
2 homes $456,550 - $469,520
Located just fifteen minutes from downtown Charlotte, The Vineyards is a new community nestled along the shores of Lake Wylie.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
Village at Bradley Branch
Village at Bradley Branch
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
Hawk's Ridge
Hawk's Ridge
53 Hogans View Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
15 homes $27,000 - $795,000
A brand new community is blossoming within Champion Hills, featuring a low-maintenance lifestyle that’s as affordable as it is comfortable.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel
1619 Cuthbertson Road
Wesley Chapel, NC 28173
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel will feature 136 beautifully designed ranch style homes in Wesley Chapel, North Carolina. This 55+ community will offer the best of both worlds: proximity to every day conveniences, while nestled in a serene, heavily wooded setting.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Sunset Ridge
Sunset Ridge
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
Cresswind Charlotte
Cresswind Charlotte
8913 Silver Springs Court
Charlotte, NC 28215
8 homes $464,990 - $695,000
Charlotte’s most exciting new active adult community with the best location just 25-minutes from Uptown and less than 30 minutes from SouthPark!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Courtyards At Emerald Lake
The Courtyards At Emerald Lake
14820 Lawyers Road
Stallings, NC 28104
1 homes $520,000 - $520,000
The Courtyards at Emerald Lake is a beautifully designed low-maintenance Epcon Community in Stallings, North Carolina. Our open and light-filled home designs make living more comfortable, with flexible and spacious living areas and luxury features throughout!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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.
North Carolina has quietly become one of the most popular states in the country for retirement. Its milder climate attracts retirees. North Carolina is blessed with a varied topography, from coast to mountains
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