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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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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

SweetGrass

SweetGrass

SweetGrass

P.O. Box 1119
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

5860 Bald Mountain Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Harbor Ridge

Harbor Ridge

Harbor Ridge

905 Hwy 321 NW - Suite 207
Hickory, NC 28601

Harbor Ridge, located on Lake Rhodhiss in Rutherford College, North Carolina area, is a secluded and gated lakefront community. The Harbor Ridge address is ideal: at the protected wilderness foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet centrally-located abo

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

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

The Retreat at Cedar Creek

The Retreat at Cedar Creek

The Retreat at Cedar Creek

1821 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure, NC 28746

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

Round Mountain Falls

Round Mountain Falls

Round Mountain Falls

140 Airport Road, Suite Q
Arden, NC 28704

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

Ardenwoods

Ardenwoods

Ardenwoods

2400 Appalachian Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704

Ardenwoods Retirement Community: HealthyLife Services - The regions' most comprehensive health program, Ardenwoods’ HealthyLife Services provide fitness, health, wellness, referral services, home care, as well as priority access (if needed)

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

The Point

The Point

The Point

1913 Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

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

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

Looking for a place that's new, adventurous and unique? This is it. Surrounded by Lake Wylie, it's as breathtaking as it is rich in history. There is just so much to explore and do, your guests may never want to leave. McLean has more than 130 acres of gr

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

850 Cedar Point Blvd.
Swansboro, NC 28584

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

Vista at Bill's Mountain

Vista at Bill's Mountain

Vista at Bill's Mountain

525 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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

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

Catatoga

Catatoga

Catatoga

1 Indian Creek Drive
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

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

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

11 Terry Estate Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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

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

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 Dorchester

The Dorchester

The Dorchester

12920 Dorman Road
Pineville, NC 28210

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Rental Homes

Moores Valley

Moores Valley

Moores Valley

Moores Valley Ln
Leicester, NC 28748

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

Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks

9903 Seven Oaks Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215

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

You will literally be experiencing a vacation every day when you live in Legacy Village. The stunning community is located inside the master planned community of Legacy at Jordan Lake and is immediately next to Jordan Lake and only minutes from downtown Chapel Hill. Legacy at Jordan Lake is a breathtaking community that you simply have to see for yourself. The serene, amenity-rich community features home sites nestled among rolling hills and natural ridges and is the perfect place to escape home to each evening.

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

Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool, Trails, Park, Playground, GolfCourse, Tennis, CommunityCenter,

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

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

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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