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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.

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The Farm at Brunswick

The Farm at Brunswick

The Farm at Brunswick

61 Carolina Farms Blvd
Carolina Shores, NC 28467

9 homes $175,000 - $520,000

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

Riverlights

Riverlights

Riverlights

4410 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412

57 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

Calabash Lakes

Amenity Center

Calabash Lakes

24 Calabash Lakes Blvd
Calabash, NC 28467

6 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

Vista at Blacksmith Run

Vista at Blacksmith Run

Vista at Blacksmith Run

141 Black Iron Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792

21 homes $29,900 - $729,000

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

Regency at Palisades

Regency at Palisades

Regency at Palisades

15110 High Bluff Court
Charlotte, NC 28278

25 homes $506,000 - $2,195,000

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

Mountain Air

Mountain Air

Mountain Air

337 Clubhouse Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714

28 homes $15,000 - $3,850,000

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

Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

Coastal Estates - Sun Communities

43 Dewberry Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443

5 homes $144,995 - $189,000

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

St. James Plantation

Located in southeastern NC -- near the seatown of Southport & 30 minutes south of Wilmington, NC

St. James Plantation

St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461

109 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

Crowfields Condominiums

Crowfields Condominiums

Crowfields Condominiums

1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803

6 homes $425,000 - $675,000

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 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 Cliffs at Walnut Cove

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704

12 homes $275,000 - $2,975,000

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

Riverwind

Riverwind

Riverwind

100 Riverwind Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739

4 homes $275,000 - $330,000

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)

Meadowlands

Community Clubhouse

Meadowlands

1000 Meadowlands Trail
Calabash, NC 28467

9 homes $264,000 - $582,500

Calabash, NC - Meadowlands is located just minutes from the white sugar sands of Ocean Isle Beach. This new community offers residents a tranquil and natural setting just minutes to area beaches and the excitement of 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

Crow Creek

Crow Creek

Crow Creek

470 South Crow Creek Drive
Calabash, NC 28467

1 homes $525,000 - $525,000

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

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

5102 Casper Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214

6 homes $410,000 - $1,349,999

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

Champion Hills

Champion Hills

Champion Hills

1 Hagen Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739

29 homes $10,000 - $1,749,000

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

Sunset Ridge

Attractive Community Entrance

Sunset Ridge

7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

12 homes $199,000 - $639,900 / 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

Baileys Glen

Baileys Glen

Baileys Glen

11909 Meetinghouse Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031

6 homes $1,675 - $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

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Team Judy K

Team Judy K

Team Judy K

27 E Ridgeview Dr
Clayton, NC 27520

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

Bear River Lodge

Bear River Lodge

Bear River Lodge

460 Hwy 408
Marshall, NC 28753

Welcome to Bear River Lodge . . .the Asheville areas newest gated community. Seamlessly bringing together luxury and comfort in a breathtaking natural setting, Bear River Lodge sets the standards of unspoiled mountain living. Choose from pristine river an

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

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

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

Somersby Park

Somersby Park

Somersby Park

130 South Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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

Whisper Mountain

Poplar Ridge at Whisper Mountain

Whisper Mountain

7500 NC 63 Highway 28748
Leicester, NC 28748

In the heart of western North Carolina, surrounded by culture, good old- fashioned southern hospitality and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a community known as Whisper Mountain. The result of meticulous planning, this community offers spacious

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

Ashbury Crossing

Ashbury Crossing

Ashbury Crossing

100 Kestrel Court
Mebane, NC 27302

Ashbury Crossing is an Active Adult, 55+ community conveniently located one mile from historic downtown Mebane, North Carolina. The only neighborhood of its kind in the area, Ashbury Crossing’s beautiful attached cottages and condominiums are designed s

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

Picture a lush and peaceful place with breathtaking views that ...

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

McLendon Hills

McLendon Hills

McLendon Hills

275 McLendon Hills Drive
West End, NC 27376

McLendon Hills is a 600-acre Lake and Equestrian Community in central North Carolina with a focus on old-fashioned values and traditions. It is a place where the properties are large and the activities are plentiful; where children run free in their spaci

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

Ardenwoods

Ardenwoods

Ardenwoods

2400 Appalachian Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704

Ardenwoods Retirement Community: HealthyLife Services - The regions' most comprehensive health program, Ardenwoods’ HealthyLife Services provide fitness, health, wellness, referral services, home care, as well as priority access (if needed)

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Wakefield Plantation

Wakefield Plantation

Wakefield Plantation

2304 Wakefield Plantation Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614

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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