North Carolina 55+ Communities
55+ Communities, also called 55 Plus Communities, are active retirement havens for adults, offering varied amenities and housing from golf course homes to serene city living among like-minded neighbors. They typically include pools, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, tennis courts, clubhouses with kitchens, and championship golf courses in gated, resort-like environments.
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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Going To Carolina - NC and SC Retirement
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Coastal North Carolina Retirement Living
Coastal North Carolina Retirement Living
Thinking about retiring on the coast of North Carolina? We at Retirenet.com are excited about this next big step in your life and hope that we can help find your forever home. There are many things that draw one to the cost of North Carolina: the beautiful white-sand beaches, boating, fishing, great weather year round, and of course, the southern food. With all of this and more surrounding you, we know what entices you to live here, finding the right home is the hard part. Retirenet.com wants to take the difficulty of finding a home away and help you every step of the way in your search for the perfect 55+ community. Below is a list of several of our active adult communities for the coastal North Carolina area. This list is just an aerial view of the 55+ costal North Carolina communities on Retirenet.com – click here to see all of our coastal communities in North Carolina. We can’t wait to help you find your North Carolina home!
Brunswick Forest stands apart as the perfect place for your new home. It begins with its prime location, just 10 minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, NC, and within 30 minutes of pristine beaches—yet set apart on 4,500 heavily wooded acres containing parks, nature trails and creeks. It includes a wealth of amenities in place for residents to enjoy today, such as a top-rated golf course and some of the most diverse real estate offerings in eastern North Carolina. From upscale links-side estates to low-maintenance patio homes, this coastal North Carolina community has something for everyone - whether you’re looking to get in on the action or get away from it all.
Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, NC and the recreational allure of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge's exquisitely designed homes, award-winning golf courses and world-class amenities have made this enchanting community a place many find easy to call home. Within the gates you'll discover inviting residential neighborhoods featuring lush landscapes, serene lakes, protected woodlands and manicured fairways.
If you ever dreamed about living on a golf course (with stunning water views too) and enjoying the country club lifestyle, there has never been a better time to let our Winding River Plantation real estate pros show you just how amazing a value this premier gated, golf course community is! Located just minutes to Oak Island and the historic charm of Southport, North Carolina, Winding River Plantation offers the best in what Coastal North Carolina communities have to offer. Whether you are looking to build your dream home or want an amazing deal on a resale home, we are here to help.
Right in the heart of historic Wilmington, NC is this lovely, new Del Webb Community of Riverlights. This active adult community features a large selection of custom single family homes and stunning town homes with sweeping waterway views! 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 3000sf.
Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas is a beautifully planned, gated community only 30 minutes from famous Carolina beaches and historic landmarks like Cape Fear Lighthouse and Southport’s Bald Head Island Ferry. The residential community includes a clubhouse, fitness center, Kayal Launch, Outdoor Kitchen, pool, Tennis Courts, Putting Green and nature pathways. Lovely brick custom homes, patio homes, and town homes define the community. A winding creek borders a preserved Palmetto Palm Grove with a nature boardwalk. The attractions of the popular Brunswick beaches, Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC are convenient for short day trips.
Wilmington's most unique waterfront community just across the Cape Fear River from Historic Downtown Wilmington and the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring creeks and waterways with almost every homesite on the water. Often referred to as the “Cape Fear Coast,” few places can match the Wilmington area's wide range of recreational features, cultural offerings, and historical ambience. With an average annual temperature of 63.7 degrees, Wilmington has become one of the top relocation areas in the United States.
Being just a few minutes drive from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the warm and sandy beaches of Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach NC, you can see why residents here think that they have discovered paradise. Anchoring this lovely community is the beautiful, well designed and challenging Crow Creek golf course, complete with 18 holes, driving range and putting green. The new 14,000’ clubhouse was recently opened and is setting the standard by which golf course clubhouses will be judged for many years to come.
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A RetireNet.com Featured Community
High Vista
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759
4 homes $15,000 - $85,000
Tucked away in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, you’ll find one of the area’s best-kept secrets. High Vista Golf Club is sculpted into a natural setting, emphasizing the elements that are unique to a true mountain golfing experience!
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
A RetireNet.com Featured Community
The Vistas of Westfield
61 Westfield Way
Candler, NC 28715
6 homes $679,900 - $679,900
Located close to the action, yet in a simple country setting, featuring several unique townhome floor plans, all with easy main level living.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Cummings Cove
Cummings Cove
20 Cummings Cove Pkwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739
12 homes $44,900 - $887,000
Cradled in the lap of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sheltered by the Great Smokies to the west, Cummings Cove enjoys a mild climate where spring and fall are long and colorful, winter is short and summer invites you to sit on the porch and sip lemonade.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (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 $449,760 - $1,595,000
Located just fifteen minutes from downtown Charlotte, The Vineyards is a new community nestled along the shores of Lake Wylie.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Reems Creek Golf Community
Reems Creek Golf Community
36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
9 homes $109,500 - $150,000
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas, Bolivia, NC - Palmetto Creek is a beautifully planned, gated community only 30 minutes from famous Carolina beaches and historic landmarks like Cape Fear Lighthouse and Southport’s Bald Head Island Ferry. The residential community includes a clubhouse, fitness center, Kayak Launch, Outdoor Kitchen, pool, Tennis Courts, Putting Green and nature pathways. Lovely brick custom homes, patio homes, and town homes define the community.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Winding River Plantation
Winding River Plantation
1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
14 homes $219,900 - $1,349,000
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704
22 homes $245,000 - $12,995,000
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Hawk's Ridge
Hawk's Ridge
53 Hogans View Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
13 homes $27,000 - $150,000
A brand new community is blossoming within Champion Hills, featuring a low-maintenance lifestyle that’s as affordable as it is comfortable.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel
The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel
1619 Cuthbertson Road
Wesley Chapel, NC 28173
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
People move to Western North Carolina for a variety of reasons, including cool summers, mild winters, unrivaled natural beauty, lower cost of living, and less crowding. So it is with the residents of Connestee Falls.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
3 Cherry Way is ideally located on a quiet peninsula in Denver, NC and surrounded by the beautiful waters of Lake Norman.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Maggie Valley Club
Maggie Valley Club
1819 Country Club Drive
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
6 homes $19,500 - $75,000
Maggie Valley is an upscale master-planned community cradled between the majestic Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain ranges at 3,020 feet above sea level. Surrounded by thousands of acres of old-growth forests, this unique corner of North Carolina is an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Sunset Ridge
Sunset Ridge
7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
6 homes $199,000 - $579,900 / 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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Pinebrook Farms
Pinebrook Farms
25 Pinebrook Club Dr
Asheville, NC 28804
2 homes $669,000 - $985,000
The ideal location of Pinebrook Farms means rural living is balanced with the excitement of one of the Southeast’s most vibrant metropolitan areas. Only two miles away, Weaverville offers conveniences such as supermarkets, banking and other professional services, while the town’s classic Main Street features antique stores, boutique shops and wonderful dining.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Real Estate Homes and Land, RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Irene Wortham Residential Center Azalea
Irene Wortham Residential Center Azalea
16 Azalea Dr PO Box 25015
Asheville, NC 28803
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Pat Hensley and her Sales Team have been sucessful at finding the right home for her busy clients in ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living
The Settings of Black Mountain
The Settings of Black Mountain
11 Terry Estate Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Tucked away on a secluded marsh front sylvan, Mill Creek Cove is an exclusive creek front home community with endless water views and quiet marshlands that create the backdrop for one of the most beautiful properties in the coastal Carolinas. Rich souther
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Polo Club at Mtn. Island Lake
The Polo Club at Mtn. Island Lake
10023 Callabridge Ct.
Charlotte, NC 28216
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
55+ Communities, also called 55 Plus Communities, are active retirement havens for adults, offering varied amenities and housing from golf course homes to serene city living among like-minded neighbors. They typically include pools, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, tennis courts, clubhouses with kitchens, and championship golf courses in gated, resort-like environments.
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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