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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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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

Somersby Park

Somersby Park

Somersby Park

130 South Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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

Glen Oaks Golf Club

Glen Oaks Golf Club

Glen Oaks Golf Club

245 Golf Course Road
Maiden, NC 28650

Welcome to Glen Oaks Golf Club. We are an 18-hole semi-private course located in Maiden, North Carolina. We offer a driving range, snack bar, picnic shelter, dining room and a private pool for our members. We host events from golf outings to wedding recep

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

Mason Landing Yacht Club

View of Yacht Club, Private Club House

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

Why sacrifice four season living with the high heat and humidity that coastal areas are plagued with? Many potential retirees and second home buyers have found the North Carolina mountains to their liking. There are many lifestyle choices to consider in f

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

The Retreat at Cedar Creek

The Retreat at Cedar Creek

The Retreat at Cedar Creek

1821 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure, NC 28746

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

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

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

Cypress Landing

Cypress Landing

Cypress Landing

800 Potomac Drive
Chocowinty, NC 27817

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Cliffside of Hickory Nut Falls

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

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Catatoga

Catatoga

Catatoga

1 Indian Creek Drive
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

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

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

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

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 Legacy at Jordan Lake

The Legacy at Jordan Lake

The Legacy at Jordan Lake

1495 Big Woods Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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

Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake

Hidden Lake

201 Hidden Lake Drive
Youngsville, NC 27596

Each day, escape the commotion of the city by coming home to the tranquil surroundings of Hidden Lake. Enjoy the serenity of a private, spring-fed 75-acre lake surrounded by nearly 600 acres of land designed by Mother Nature. Beyond the gates, almost half

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

Oyster Harbour

Oyster Harbour

Oyster Harbour

1856 Healing Water Lane www.carolinaoceanliving.com
Holden Beach, NC 28462

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

You will literally be experiencing a vacation every day when you live in Legacy Village. The stunning community is located inside the master planned community of Legacy at Jordan Lake and is immediately next to Jordan Lake and only minutes from downtown Chapel Hill. Legacy at Jordan Lake is a breathtaking community that you simply have to see for yourself. The serene, amenity-rich community features home sites nestled among rolling hills and natural ridges and is the perfect place to escape home to each evening.

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

Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool, Trails, Park, Playground, GolfCourse, Tennis, CommunityCenter,

Silver Creek Plantation

Silver Creek Plantation

Silver Creek Plantation

4241 Plantation Dr.
Morganton, NC 28655

Nestled in the rolling hills looking out over the beautiful South Mountains, Silver Creek Plantation ...

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

Mount Wilderness

Mount Wilderness

Mount Wilderness

P.O. Box 2073
Cashiers,, NC 28717

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

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

Moores Valley

Moores Valley

Moores Valley

Moores Valley Ln
Leicester, NC 28748

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

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

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

Wynnshire Ridge

Wynnshire Ridge

Wynnshire Ridge

820 Wynnshire Drive
Hickory, NC 28601

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

River Rock

River Rock

River Rock

236 Hwy 107 N., Suite 2
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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