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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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Smoky Mountain Retreat

Smoky Mountain Retreat

Smoky Mountain Retreat

26 Gaddis Branch Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

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

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

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

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

Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail

567 E. Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Wilderness Trail is a modern community with luxury amenities and an outdoorsy spirit tucked into a National Park-like setting in the mountains of western North Carolina. Its Jim Fazio-Rick Robbins golf course heads a long list of upscale amenities. Simply

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

Knighthead Life

Knighthead Life

Knighthead Life

1900 South Blvd. Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28203

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities

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

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

11 Terry Estate Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711

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

The Point

The Point

The Point

1913 Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

The Point, a family-oriented waterfront community just outside Charlotte, N.C., offers an upscale country club lifestyle in a casual setting, surrounded by 18 miles of Lake Norman shoreline. Luxury amenities include golf, tennis, swimming, boating and mor

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

SkySail Condominiums

SkySail Condominiums

SkySail Condominiums

100 SkySail Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560

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

Highlands Cove

Highlands Cove

Highlands Cove

705 Highlands Cove Drive
Highlands, NC 28741

Life in the mountains: It's a dream; it's nature; it's space in which to live fully and breathe deeply; it's a way of life; it's a sense of wonder and beauty as far as the eye can see. And now you're invited to live that dream at Highlands Cove: exception

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

Firefly Mountain

Firefly Mountain

Firefly Mountain

4375 NE U.S. Hwy 25/70
Marshall, NC 28753

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

The Cove at Flat Gap

The Cove at Flat Gap

The Cove at Flat Gap

Parker Farm Road
Cullowhee, NC 28723

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

Scenic Resort - MyMH

Scenic Resort - MyMH

Scenic Resort - MyMH

45 Scenic Drive
Asheville, NC 28805

Scenic Resort is an age-qualified resort located in Asheville, North Carolina, near the breathtaking ...

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

Trillium

Trillium

Trillium

One Trillium Center
Cashiers, NC 28717

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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