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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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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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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High Vista
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759
7 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
Brunswick Forest
Brunswick Forest
1007 Evangeline Drive
Leland, NC 28451
45 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
Ocean Ridge Plantation
Ocean Ridge Plantation
53 Ocean Ridge Parkway
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
19 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
Sandpiper Bay
Sandpiper Bay
7199-5 Beach Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
11 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
Pinebrook Farms
Pinebrook Farms
25 Pinebrook Club Dr
Asheville, NC 28804
2 homes $669,000 - $985,000
The ideal location of Pinebrook Farms means rural living is balanced with the excitement of one of the Southeast’s most vibrant metropolitan areas. Only two miles away, Weaverville offers conveniences such as supermarkets, banking and other professional services, while the town’s classic Main Street features antique stores, boutique shops and wonderful dining.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Winding River Plantation
Winding River Plantation
1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
7 homes $219,900 - $2,150,000
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
Sunset Ridge
Sunset Ridge
7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
6 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
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)
Kenmure is Western North Carolina’s premier gated golf community. Located four miles south of Hendersonville in the quaint mountain village of Flat Rock, NC, this Joe Lee-designed golf course provides top-notch high-country living.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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
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
St. James Plantation
St. James Plantation
St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461
75 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
Compass Pointe
Compass Pointe
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
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704
13 homes $297,500 - $2,999,995
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
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
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
Waterford of the Carolinas
Waterford of the Carolinas
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
Crowfields Condominiums
Crowfields Condominiums
1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
1 homes $500,000 - $500,000
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 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
The Courtyards At Kinnamon Park
The Courtyards At Kinnamon Park
9202 Edelweiss Lane
Huntersville, NC 28078
The Courtyards at Kinnamon Park is the first Epcon Community to introduce our new American Porch Collection of home designs. With the flexible, open and spacious living areas, abundant natural light and luxury features Epcon homes are known for.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
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
Regency at Palisades
Regency at Palisades
15110 High Bluff Court
Charlotte, NC 28278
10 homes $3,495 - $1,688,245
Flawless grounds, pristine facilities, abundant amenities and exquisite homes are only part of the luxurious lifestyle afforded at Regency at Palisades. Enjoying low-maintenance living at its best, homeowners here have time to pursue their passions, develop lasting friendships and explore new territory.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
People move to Western North Carolina for a variety of reasons, including cool summers, mild winters, unrivaled natural beauty, lower cost of living, and less crowding. So it is with the residents of Connestee Falls.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (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
Hawk's Ridge
Hawk's Ridge
53 Hogans View Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
16 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
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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