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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Kenmure
10 Kenmure Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
35 homes $65,000 - $1,475,000
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
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High Vista
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759
11 homes $34,500 - $1,300,000
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: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, 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
12 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 Vineyards on Lake Wylie
The Vineyards on Lake Wylie
5102 Casper Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214
5 homes $410,000 - $1,349,999
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
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: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
We are a community of 95 homes located on 23 acres off Weddington Rd. adjacent to the Col. Francis Beatty Park. The community is a combination of quadruplex, duplex, and attached single-family residences plus a clubhouse.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Waterford of the Carolinas
Waterford of the Carolinas
1000 Olde Waterford Way
Leland, NC 28451
20 homes $315,000 - $1,200,000
Leland, NC - 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. Discovery Package available!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Crowfields Condominiums
Crowfields Condominiums
1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
7 homes $425,000 - $675,000
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
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
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704
13 homes $275,000 - $2,975,000
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: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation
2000 Arnold Palmer Drive
Shallotte, NC 28470
19 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
Calabash Lakes
Calabash Lakes
24 Calabash Lakes Blvd
Calabash, NC 28467
13 homes $189,900 - $465,000
Calabash, NC - One of the newest developments in the Calabash/Carolina Shores area is from DR Horton. This pristine development is sure to attract a lot of attention with its well priced homes and townhouses starting at under 160K for a complete home land package and the included lawn care and landscaping that is part of the Calabash Lakes LOW HOA's.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Baileys Glen
Baileys Glen
11909 Meetinghouse Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
7 homes $499,500 - $1,025,000 / 13 models
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: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Winding River Plantation
Winding River Plantation
1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
24 homes $219,900 - $1,650,000
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
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)
St. James Plantation
St. James Plantation
St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461
97 homes $189,000 - $3,900,000
Southport, NC - Ideally located along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington, Southport, and Myrtle Beach.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Regency at Palisades
Regency at Palisades
15110 High Bluff Court
Charlotte, NC 28278
25 homes $3,150 - $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
Pinnacle at Arabella
Pinnacle at Arabella
3 Pinnacle Crest Circle
Arden, NC 28704
6 homes $749,000 - $1,015,000
The Pinnacle at Arabella is a unique new-home community perched above the French Broad River with sprawling views stretching 270 degrees from hillside to hillside.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities
RiverWinds Luxury condominiums on Smith Creek in Oriental - a secluded setting in a private neighborhood. ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
The Lake Lure area provides many recreational opportunities, from world class golf, incredible fishing and hunting, hiking, rafting and canoeing and pleasure cruises on the lake to area restaurants and parks. The Activities Center has tennis, two pools an
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Wilderness Trail is a modern community with luxury amenities and an outdoorsy spirit tucked into a National Park-like setting in the mountains of western North Carolina. Its Jim Fazio-Rick Robbins golf course heads a long list of upscale amenities. Simply
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Savanna Lakes at Meadowlands Golf Club
Savanna Lakes at Meadowlands Golf Club
711 Pipit Place
Calabash, NC 28467
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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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