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.
Coastal Estates - Sun Communities
Coastal Estates - Sun Communities
43 Dewberry Lane
Hampstead, NC 28443
5 homes $149,995 - $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
Winding River Plantation
Winding River Plantation
1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
20 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
Reems Creek Golf Community
Reems Creek Golf Community
36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
6 homes $129,900 - $1,140,000
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
The Orchards of Flat Rock
The Orchards of Flat Rock
90 Summerfield Place
Flat Rock, NC 28731
3 homes $449,873 - $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
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
Hawk's Ridge
Hawk's Ridge
53 Hogans View Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
12 homes $28,000 - $189,000
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
Cresswind Charlotte
Cresswind Charlotte
8913 Silver Springs Court
Charlotte, NC 28215
9 homes $494,990 - $695,000
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
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
Vista at Blacksmith Run
Vista at Blacksmith Run
141 Black Iron Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792
18 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
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)
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
2000 Arnold Palmer Drive
Shallotte, NC 28470
13 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
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
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
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie
5102 Casper Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214
4 homes $410,000 - $1,395,000
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
Carriage Park
Carriage Park
2827 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
21 homes $29,900 - $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
Regency at Palisades
Regency at Palisades
15110 High Bluff Court
Charlotte, NC 28278
16 homes $506,000 - $1,923,000
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
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
Crowfields Condominiums
Crowfields Condominiums
1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
5 homes $465,000 - $595,000
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 Farm at Brunswick
The Farm at Brunswick
61 Carolina Farms Blvd
Carolina Shores, NC 28467
11 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
The Villages at Isle of Pines
The Villages at Isle of Pines
816-G Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
The Villages at Isle of Pines is at the heart of Lake Norman, where a resort lifestyle has become a ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Welcome to today’s “Main Street USA”--at the Beach! The Seaside Village at Sunset Beach, North Carolina is an exciting new “Lifestyle Center” community which offers its residents a place to play, work, entertain, or just plain relax. The concept
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Courtyards at Brawley Point
The Courtyards at Brawley Point
205 Oak Tree Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Cliffside of Hickory Nut Falls
Cliffside of Hickory Nut Falls
PO Box 7, 401 Main Street
Chimney Rock Village, NC 28720
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
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
Mason Landing Yacht Club
Mason Landing Yacht Club
7439 Nautica Yacht Club Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Wynnshire Ridge is squarely situated in one of the most progressive, beautiful small towns in the United States-Hickory, North Carolina. Regarded as an area cultural arts center, Hickory is filled with places of worship, schools and a large Arts & Science
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
The Neighborhood Legacy Lakes is a new residential community located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, which ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living
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