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Hampstead, NC 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes

Hampstead, North Carolina, is a growing coastal community located between Wilmington and Topsail Island. Known for its serene atmosphere, Hampstead offers a blend of suburban comfort and coastal living. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including scenic marshlands, the Intracoastal Waterway, and nearby beaches. Residents enjoy outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and golfing, along with a variety of local shops and dining options. With its friendly community, excellent schools, and proximity to both Wilmington and the coast, Hampstead is a desirable place to live and visit.

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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Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

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43 Dewberry Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443

2 homes $196,995 - $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

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Brunswick Forest

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Brunswick Forest

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1007 Evangeline Drive
Leland, NC 28451

40 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

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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

Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

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8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451

23 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

6 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

5 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

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

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

Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

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1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422

6 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

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

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1186 Turnata Dr SE
Bolivia, NC 28422

31 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

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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

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

Wilmingtoninfo

Wilmingtoninfo

Wilmingtoninfo

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

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

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

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

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

River Landing

River Landing

River Landing

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110 River Village Place
Wallace, NC 28466

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

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

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

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850 Cedar Point Blvd.
Swansboro, NC 28584

Waterway Resort is located on 28 sprawling acres of land in picturesque Swansboro, North Carolina. The resort is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway between Swansboro and Cape Carteret. Open year round, and feature over 300 sites with full hook-ups.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities

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

Hampstead, North Carolina, is a growing coastal community located between Wilmington and Topsail Island. Known for its serene atmosphere, Hampstead offers a blend of suburban comfort and coastal living. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, including scenic marshlands, the Intracoastal Waterway, and nearby beaches. Residents enjoy outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and golfing, along with a variety of local shops and dining options. With its friendly community, excellent schools, and proximity to both Wilmington and the coast, Hampstead is a desirable place to live and visit.

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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