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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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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

River Landing

River Landing

River Landing

110 River Village Place
Wallace, NC 28466

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

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

5860 Bald Mountain Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

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

SweetGrass

SweetGrass

SweetGrass

P.O. Box 1119
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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

Ford's Colony Rocky Mount

Ford's Colony Rocky Mount

Ford's Colony Rocky Mount

One Ford’s Colony Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27809

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

Looking for a place that's new, adventurous and unique? This is it. Surrounded by Lake Wylie, it's as breathtaking as it is rich in history. There is just so much to explore and do, your guests may never want to leave. McLean has more than 130 acres of gr

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

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

5020 J. Swain Boulevard
Southport,, NC 28461

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

French Broad Crossing

French Broad Crossing

French Broad Crossing

15 Cow Mountain Road
Marshall, NC 28753

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

Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Realty

Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Realty

Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Realty

11484 State Highway 80 South
Burnsville, NC 28714

The Mount Mitchell Golf Club offers a variety of challenges to the visiting golfer. The course received a four and one half star rating in Golf Digest's "Places to Play." North Carolina Magazine ranked Mount Mitchell in the top ten public courses in the s

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

Headwaters at Banner Elk

Headwaters at Banner Elk

Headwaters at Banner Elk

312 Shawneehaw Avenue
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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

Villas at Sedgefield

Villas at Sedgefield

Villas at Sedgefield

2 Potlickry Place
Greensboro, NC 27407

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

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

Del Webb at Traditions

18,000 sq ft clubhouse

Del Webb at Traditions

905 Del Webb Manor Avenue
Wake Forest, NC 27587

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

The Carillon

The Carillon

The Carillon

4512 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455

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

Harbor Ridge

Harbor Ridge

Harbor Ridge

905 Hwy 321 NW - Suite 207
Hickory, NC 28601

Harbor Ridge, located on Lake Rhodhiss in Rutherford College, North Carolina area, is a secluded and gated lakefront community. The Harbor Ridge address is ideal: at the protected wilderness foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet centrally-located abo

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

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

Charlestowne of Bradford Creek

Charlestowne of Bradford Creek

Charlestowne of Bradford Creek

4262 US Highway 264 East
Greenville, NC 27834

This planned golfing community is a haven for those seeking to truly enjoy an active and comfortable lifestyle. Perfect for those who value a mild four season climate that allows for year round golfing and tennis or a relaxing stroll along the walking tra

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

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

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

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

1155 Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Blue Ridge Mountain Club introduces Watson Gap Phase II - designed around the heart of the home. Located only a short stroll from the trailheads and activities of Watson Gap Park, this secluded enclave is ideal for families who want it all.

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

Falls Cove

Falls Cove

Falls Cove

107 Streamwood Road
Troutman, NC 28166

Falls Cove is a unique community, tucked away in 900 acres of forest, with something for everyone – a community comprised of two neighborhoods with distinct personalities. You may choose to spend your days at the 10-acre amenity park featuring a junior

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

White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs

133 White Sulphur Springs Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030

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

Cypress Landing

Cypress Landing

Cypress Landing

800 Potomac Drive
Chocowinty, NC 27817

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary

11235 Wildlife Road
Charlotte, NC 28278

Tucked away on a quiet corner of Lake Wylie in Charlotte, NC, the Sanctuary is one of the most exclusive luxury lake communities in the Southeast, offering huge wooded and waterfront property for sale. Only 187 families will call this 1,300-acre nature re

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

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

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

The Manor Village at Preston

The Manor Village at Preston

The Manor Village at Preston

1995 NW Cary parkway
Morrisville, NC 27560

Warm and inviting architecture with superior steel and concrete construction located in the beautiful community of Preston. Well appointed one and two bedroom suites have generous living space for quiet personal enjoyment including open floor plans. Each

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

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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