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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.

PREMIER COMMUNITIES

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

River's Edge Golf Course

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

2000 Arnold Palmer Drive
Shallotte, NC 28470

8 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

Reems Creek Golf Community

Reems Creek Golf Community

Reems Creek Golf Community

36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787

5 homes $129,900 - $1,050,000

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

Cresswind Charlotte

Cresswind Charlotte

Cresswind Charlotte

8913 Silver Springs Court
Charlotte, NC 28215

9 homes $494,000 - $699,900

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

Pinnacle at Arabella

Pinnacle at Arabella

Pinnacle at Arabella

3 Pinnacle Crest Circle
Arden, NC 28704

6 homes $749,000 - $1,015,000

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

Waterford of the Carolinas

Waterford of the Carolinas

Waterford of the Carolinas

1000 Olde Waterford Way
Leland, NC 28451

4 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

Compass Pointe

8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451

30 homes $385,000 - $1,375,000

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

The Orchards of Flat Rock

The Orchards of Flat Rock

The Orchards of Flat Rock

90 Summerfield Place
Flat Rock, NC 28731

2 homes $574,900 - $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

Riverwind

Riverwind

Riverwind

100 Riverwind Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739

4 homes $275,000 - $399,000

Riverwind is a 55+ adult planned community near the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At an elevation of approximately 2100 feet, the community includes 250 lots with approximately 190 private homes and over 300 residents.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near)

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

Cummings Cove

Cummings Cove

Cummings Cove

20 Cummings Cove Pkwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739

10 homes $29,900 - $659,500

Cradled in the lap of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sheltered by the Great Smokies to the west, Cummings Cove enjoys a mild climate where spring and fall are long and colorful, winter is short and summer invites you to sit on the porch and sip lemonade.

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

Sunset Ridge

Attractive Community Entrance

Sunset Ridge

7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

12 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

3 Cherry Way

3 Cherry Way

3 Cherry Way

2461 Royal Anne Drive
Denver, NC 28037

2 homes $423,000 - $489,900

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

Legends at Lake Walk

Legends at Lake Walk

Legends at Lake Walk

254 Bluefield Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

2 homes $465,000 - $575,000

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

Maggie Valley Club

Maggie Valley Club

Maggie Valley Club

1819 Country Club Drive
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

7 homes $2,000 - $720,000

Maggie Valley is an upscale master-planned community cradled between the majestic Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain ranges at 3,020 feet above sea level. Surrounded by thousands of acres of old-growth forests, this unique corner of North Carolina is an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland.

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

The Courtyards At Emerald Lake

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

Carriage Park

Carriage Park

Carriage Park

2827 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791

20 homes $39,000 - $2,000,000

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

Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422

16 homes $219,900 - $2,295,000

Bolivia, NC - Winding River Plantation features the Carolina Nationals 27 hole Championship Golf Course This Fred Couples designed Championship golf course is the center of Winding River Plantation and features a full service clubhouse and pro shop.

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

Calabash Lakes

Amenity Center

Calabash Lakes

24 Calabash Lakes Blvd
Calabash, NC 28467

3 homes $189,900 - $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

Riverlights

Riverlights

Riverlights

4410 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412

61 homes $299,000 - $1,699,750

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

DIRECTORY

Arlington Place

Arlington Place

Arlington Place

9128 NC Highway 306 South
Arapahoe, NC 28510

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

Wolf Laurel Community

Wolf Laurel Community

Wolf Laurel Community

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

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

20 Chestnut Hill Drive P. O. Box 40
Highlands, NC 28741

Chestnut Hill of Highlands is a senior living community located near the resort towns of Highlands and ...

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Carolina Trace Country Club

Carolina Trace Country Club

Carolina Trace Country Club

2100 Country Club Drive
Sanford, NC 27332

A 2,500 acre private, member-owned country club in a gated community, located between Pinehurst and ...

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living

The Manor Village at Preston

The Manor Village at Preston

The Manor Village at Preston

1995 NW Cary parkway
Morrisville, NC 27560

Warm and inviting architecture with superior steel and concrete construction located in the beautiful community of Preston. Well appointed one and two bedroom suites have generous living space for quiet personal enjoyment including open floor plans. Each

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

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

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

Boca Bay

Boca Bay

Boca Bay

404A Roland Avenue
Surf City, NC 28445

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

Cutter Creek

Cutter Creek

Cutter Creek

2316 Highway 123 South
Snow Hill, NC 28580

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

Fairfield Mountains

Fairfield Mountains

Fairfield Mountains

112 Mountains Boulevard
Lake Lure, NC 28746

The Lake Lure area provides many recreational opportunities, from world class golf, incredible fishing and hunting, hiking, rafting and canoeing and pleasure cruises on the lake to area restaurants and parks. The Activities Center has tennis, two pools an

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

River Landing

River Landing

River Landing

110 River Village Place
Wallace, NC 28466

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

Charlestowne of Bradford Creek

Charlestowne of Bradford Creek

Charlestowne of Bradford Creek

4262 US Highway 264 East
Greenville, NC 27834

This planned golfing community is a haven for those seeking to truly enjoy an active and comfortable lifestyle. Perfect for those who value a mild four season climate that allows for year round golfing and tennis or a relaxing stroll along the walking tra

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, 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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Carriage Park

Carriage Park

2827 Haywood Road Hendersonville NC 28791

Selected as one of America's 100 Best Master Planned Communities, Carriage Park is a collection of twenty-three distinct mountain villages ...

 

20 homes $39,000 - $2,000,000

2827 Haywood Road Hendersonville, NC 28791

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Reems Creek Golf Community

Reems Creek Golf Community

36 Pink Fox Cove Road Weaverville NC 28787

Reems Creek Golf  Course and Country Club located north of Asheville , NC in Weaverville, is a world of inviting ...

 

5 homes $129,900 - $1,050,000

36 Pink Fox Cove Road Weaverville, NC 28787

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High Vista

High Vista

88 Country Club Road Mills River NC 28759

Tucked away in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, you’ll find one of the area’s ...

 

14 homes $9,800 - $1,350,000

88 Country Club Road Mills River, NC 28759

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