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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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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Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Sapphire-Toxaway Resort Properties
Sapphire-Toxaway Resort Properties
3 US 64 East
Sapphire, NC 28774
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land, Rental Homes
Honeycutt Farm - Single Family Homes - M/I Homes, Inc.
Honeycutt Farm - Single Family Homes - M/I Homes, Inc.
100 Headrick Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Honeycutt Farm is M/I Homes’ newest adventure! This beautiful master-planned community helps you escape the hustle and bustle of your busy day. The backdrop of majestic oaks, well-tended gardens, and a peaceful pond is a dream to come home to every day. The community is expected to have approximately 600+ homesites. Many homes are set on cul-de-sacs or tucked into wooded areas. For exercising or relaxing, there’s an onsite fitness center and a community swimming pool. Excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment can be found just minutes away at Holly Springs Towne Center, the Shoppes at Holly Springs, and charming downtown Holly Springs.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Amenities: Pool, CommunityCenter, Clubhouse, Trails, Park,
Black Mountain Ctr Alzheimers Program
Black Mountain Ctr Alzheimers Program
1280 Old Hwy 70 West
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
From the moment you enter the community and pass through the European-inspired stone-and-timber gatehouse, you realize you've entered a world unlike any other. Nestled among the 1,125 acre lake with more than 100 miles of protected shoreline, Mackintosh o
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel
The Preserve at Wolf Laurel
5860 Bald Mountain Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Plantation Village - Wilmington NC
Plantation Village - Wilmington NC
1200 Porters Neck Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405-7622
At Plantation Village, an Independent Living Community, we use numbers the way they are supposed to be used … to count golf scores, the number of activities we have, the number of new residents we welcome each year, and much more. We are about independenc
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Lake Myers Resort is located in Mocksville, North Carolina. Our resort features 425 sites, 12 lakeside villas and 14 cottages. We are open all year round, with activities for every season. You will never have a lack of events to participate in.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land, Rental Homes
RiverMist at Dutchman Village
RiverMist at Dutchman Village
5020 J. Swain Boulevard
Southport,, NC 28461
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
Twin Lakes Resort is an all age resort located on a peninsula between the Pamlico River and Chocowinity Bay in North Carolina. Our spacious resort extends over 300 acres and offers over 400 sites, camping cabins, and cottages.
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
Founded in 1988, Governors Club is an award winning 1,600 acre private golf community located five miles ...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living
The Glens at Birkdale Commons
The Glens at Birkdale Commons
15669 Birkdale Commons Parkway
Huntersville, NC 28078
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Rental Homes
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Real Estate Homes and Land, Rental Homes
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: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Highlands at Sherwood Forest
The Highlands at Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Hills Court
Cameron, NC 28326
The Highlands at Sherwood Forest is nestled in the Sand Hills of North Carolina, in a beautiful 100 acre forest where the earth covered with pine straw creates beautifully wooded home sites... nature's privacy in a peaceful environment... modern day ranch
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, 55+ Communities, Manufactured Homes, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
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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