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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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Oyster Harbour

Oyster Harbour

Oyster Harbour

1856 Healing Water Lane www.carolinaoceanliving.com
Holden Beach, NC 28462

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

French Broad Crossing

French Broad Crossing

French Broad Crossing

15 Cow Mountain Road
Marshall, NC 28753

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

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

Oleta Falls

Oleta Falls

Oleta Falls

419 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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

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

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

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

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

Brevard Properties

Brevard Properties

Brevard Properties

78 W. Main St.
Brevard, NC 28712

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

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

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

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

Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Realty

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

Seaside Village

Seaside Village

Seaside Village

790 Sunset Blvd. North
Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Welcome to today’s “Main Street USA”--at the Beach! The Seaside Village at Sunset Beach, North Carolina is an exciting new “Lifestyle Center” community which offers its residents a place to play, work, entertain, or just plain relax. The concept

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

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

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

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Hasentree

Hasentree

Hasentree

7317 Hasentree Club Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587

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

Wilmingtoninfo

Wilmingtoninfo

Wilmingtoninfo

1121 Military Cutoff Road, Suite C-322
Wilmington, NC 28405

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

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

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

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

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

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

Creston Community

Creston Community

Creston Community

3000 Creston Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711

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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