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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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
3 Cherry Way is ideally located on a quiet peninsula in Denver, NC and surrounded by the beautiful waters of Lake Norman.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, 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
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Courtyards At Kinnamon Park
The Courtyards At Kinnamon Park
9202 Edelweiss Lane
Huntersville, NC 28078
The Courtyards at Kinnamon Park is the first Epcon Community to introduce our new American Porch Collection of home designs. With the flexible, open and spacious living areas, abundant natural light and luxury features Epcon homes are known for.
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
Hawk's Ridge
Hawk's Ridge
53 Hogans View Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
12 homes $28,000 - $189,000
A brand new community is blossoming within Champion Hills, featuring a low-maintenance lifestyle that’s as affordable as it is comfortable.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Carriage Park
Carriage Park
2827 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
22 homes $29,900 - $2,000,000
Selected as one of America's 100 Best Master Planned Communities, Carriage Park is a collection of twenty-three distinct mountain villages secured within a single gated community. Cradled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains in Hendersonville, NC, it is a haven for those who seek a comfortable and peaceful lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Gated Communities
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
Mountain Air is a family-friendly, private, gated community in the mountains of North Carolina with a year-round country club offering world-class amenities, stunning panoramic views and an easily accessible private runway.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Wilmington, NC - Riverlights is a lovely, new Del Webb Community featuring a large selection of custom single family homes and stunning town homes with sweeping waterway views! Single family homes in Riverlights start at an affordable $230K and go up to over 700K. All the Del Webb homes come with many standard features and are quality built to give years of carefree living. In addition to Del Webb homes, there are 8 additional approved builders in Riverlights offering a wide selection of floor plans from Craftsman to Cottage style homes and single level homes from 1100sf up to over 3,000sf.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Calabash, NC - Meadowlands is located just minutes from the white sugar sands of Ocean Isle Beach. This new community offers residents a tranquil and natural setting just minutes to area beaches and the excitement of 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
Vista at Blacksmith Run
Vista at Blacksmith Run
141 Black Iron Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792
22 homes $29,900 - $749,000
Blacksmith Run is a gated mountain community and offers a wide array of amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, and a fishing lake, which is available to every homeowner.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Baileys Glen
Baileys Glen
11909 Meetinghouse Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031
6 homes $1,675 - $979,900 / 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
People move to Western North Carolina for a variety of reasons, including cool summers, mild winters, unrivaled natural beauty, lower cost of living, and less crowding. So it is with the residents of Connestee Falls.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), 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
Magnolia Greens, Leland, NC - With an abundance of resort-like amenities and picturesque views, Magnolia Greens offers residents a relaxed and active atmosphere with daily conveniences within walking distance. Magnolia Greens’ well maintained streets, common areas and resident yards reflect the pride that the owners take in their community as well as their homes. The tree lined streets explode with blooming Azaleas, Bradford Pear trees, and white pillowy Dog Wood trees, creating a setting that many have found alluring as demonstrated by the more than 400 residents.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Cresswind Charlotte
Cresswind Charlotte
8913 Silver Springs Court
Charlotte, NC 28215
13 homes $494,990 - $697,060
Charlotte’s most exciting new active adult community with the best location just 25-minutes from Uptown and less than 30 minutes from SouthPark!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Cummings Cove
Cummings Cove
20 Cummings Cove Pkwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739
14 homes $29,900 - $729,000
Cradled in the lap of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sheltered by the Great Smokies to the west, Cummings Cove enjoys a mild climate where spring and fall are long and colorful, winter is short and summer invites you to sit on the porch and sip lemonade.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, All Age Communities
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
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
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
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
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