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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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Pinnacle Falls

Entrance to Pinnacle Falls

Pinnacle Falls

886 Pinnacle Falls Lane
Zirconia, NC 28790

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

Governors Club

Governors Club

Governors Club

10100 Governors Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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

Boca Bay

Boca Bay

Boca Bay

404A Roland Avenue
Surf City, NC 28445

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

The Westport Club

The Westport Club

The Westport Club

7494 Golf Course Drive South
Denver, NC 28037

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

Be transformed! Come home to 5401 North. Located at the intersection of I-540 and Hwy 401, this beautifully designed, master-planned community is like living in a nature preserve in the heart of a city. Hiking and biking trails allow you to explore by wheel or on foot. There are numerous neighborhood parks and recreation areas, including a dog park, amphitheater, a community pool and clubhouse, a future kayak launch, and even a community garden. And that's inside the community! Just beyond the entrance to the community, you'll find all sorts of shopping, dining, and entertainment options coming soon.

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

Community Amenities: Trails, Pool, Clubhouse, Park, Playground, Greenbelt, CommunityCenter, Pond,

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

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

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary

11235 Wildlife Road
Charlotte, NC 28278

Tucked away on a quiet corner of Lake Wylie in Charlotte, NC, the Sanctuary is one of the most exclusive luxury lake communities in the Southeast, offering huge wooded and waterfront property for sale. Only 187 families will call this 1,300-acre nature re

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

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

Fearrington Village

Fearrington Village

Fearrington Village

2000 Fearrington Village Center
Pittsboro, NC 27312

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

Keswick Hills

Keswick Hills

Keswick Hills

239 South Plains Drive
Asheville, NC 28803

Keswick Hills is an exclusive private gated community located in south Asheville, North Carolina. This special place offers you the opportunity to live in a community that combines the grace and tranquility of a bygone era, with the best modern living ha

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

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

5020 J. Swain Boulevard
Southport,, NC 28461

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

Falls Cove

Falls Cove

Falls Cove

107 Streamwood Road
Troutman, NC 28166

Falls Cove is a unique community, tucked away in 900 acres of forest, with something for everyone – a community comprised of two neighborhoods with distinct personalities. You may choose to spend your days at the 10-acre amenity park featuring a junior

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

Fairfield Mountains

Fairfield Mountains

Fairfield Mountains

112 Mountains Boulevard
Lake Lure, NC 28746

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

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

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

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

Blue Ridge Mountain Club

1155 Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Blue Ridge Mountain Club introduces Watson Gap Phase II - designed around the heart of the home. Located only a short stroll from the trailheads and activities of Watson Gap Park, this secluded enclave is ideal for families who want it all.

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

McLendon Hills

McLendon Hills

McLendon Hills

275 McLendon Hills Drive
West End, NC 27376

McLendon Hills is a 600-acre Lake and Equestrian Community in central North Carolina with a focus on old-fashioned values and traditions. It is a place where the properties are large and the activities are plentiful; where children run free in their spaci

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

Smoky Mountain Retreat

Smoky Mountain Retreat

Smoky Mountain Retreat

26 Gaddis Branch Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

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

Creston Community

Creston Community

Creston Community

3000 Creston Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711

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

Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail

567 E. Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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

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

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

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

Marshes Light

Marshes Light

Marshes Light

201 Fernando Street
Manteo, NC 27954

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

Jefferson Landing

Jefferson Landing

Jefferson Landing

Highway 16-88
Jefferson, NC 28640

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

TidalWalk

TidalWalk

TidalWalk

P.O. Box 12113
Wilmington, NC 28405

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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