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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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Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Arlington Place

Arlington Place

Arlington Place

9128 NC Highway 306 South
Arapahoe, NC 28510

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

Catawba Falls Preserve

Catawba Falls Preserve

Catawba Falls Preserve

201 Black Mountain Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), 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

TidalWalk

TidalWalk

TidalWalk

P.O. Box 12113
Wilmington, NC 28405

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

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

Anderson Creek Club

Anderson Creek Club

Anderson Creek Club

125 Whispering Pines Drive
Spring Lake, NC 28390

From the impressive gatehouse, venture along pine-lined streets to find the perfect setting for your ...

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

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

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

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

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

SkySail Condominiums

SkySail Condominiums

SkySail Condominiums

100 SkySail Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560

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

Wolf Laurel Community

Wolf Laurel Community

Wolf Laurel Community

2607 Wolf Laurel Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754

Wolf Laurel Resort is a gated community of over 5,000 acres located just north of Asheville, NC. The resort is mostly surrounded by The Pisgah National Forest and boasts 3 entrances to the Appalachian Trail. Also, recently added was a 750 acre nature land

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

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

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

The Carolina Inn

The Carolina Inn

The Carolina Inn

400 Forsythe Street Fayetteville, NC 28303
Fayetteville, NC 28303

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

20 Chestnut Hill Drive P. O. Box 40
Highlands, NC 28741

Chestnut Hill of Highlands is a senior living community located near the resort towns of Highlands and ...

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

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

Twin Lakes Resort

Twin Lakes Resort

Twin Lakes Resort

1618 Memory Lane
Chocowinity, NC 27817

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: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities

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

The Cove at Flat Gap

The Cove at Flat Gap

The Cove at Flat Gap

Parker Farm Road
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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

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

Hickory Nut Forest

Hickory Nut Forest

Hickory Nut Forest

Fern Cove Lane
Gerton, NC 28735

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

Springdale Country Club

Springdale Country Club

Springdale Country Club

200 Golfwatch Road
Canton, NC 28716

Surrounded by the grandeur of the Great Smoky Mountains, Springdale Country Club is the hidden gem of the Blue Ridge, providing the best mix of golf, relaxation, dining and Southern hospitality in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Celebrating 40 ye

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

Brightmore of South Charlotte

Brightmore of South Charlotte

Brightmore of South Charlotte

10011 Providence Road West
Charlotte, NC 28277

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Oleta Falls

Oleta Falls

Oleta Falls

419 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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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