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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

Discover the perfect real estate homes for sale designed for the active 55+ community lifestyle. Enjoy vibrant senior living with amenities like golf courses, swimming pools, fitness centers, and social activities. Find your dream home in a welcoming, age-restricted community today!

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Sandpiper Bay

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Sandpiper Bay

7199-5 Beach Drive SW
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

18 homes $174,750 - $559,900

Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Located just 5 minutes to pristine Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Sandpiper Bay offers residents a myriad of resort-like amenities, including championship golf, pools, fitness, tennis and convenient access to restaurants and shopping.

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

Ocean Ridge Plantation

Tiger's Eye Golf Course

Ocean Ridge Plantation

53 Ocean Ridge Parkway
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

45 homes $382,500 - $1,495,000

Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, NC and the recreational allure of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge's exquisitely designed homes, award-winning golf courses and world-class amenities have made this enchanting community a place many find easy to call home.

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

Brunswick Forest

Welcome Home to Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest

1007 Evangeline Drive
Leland, NC 28451

75 homes $315,000 - $1,425,000

Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina - Located in a setting of unmatched beauty in a lush landscape of pristine forest, Brunswick Forest is an approximately 4,500-acre retreat just minutes from historic Wilmington, North Carolina.

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

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Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451

30 homes $385,000 - $1,450,000

Leland, NC - Come Live Your Dream. Compass Pointe is a gated, resort style community located just minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Last Best American Beach Towns”. Here you’ll find quality homes and a relaxed lifestyle with a wide variety of amenities and activities to chose from. Homesites from the $100's Homes (including homesites) from the $400's

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

Legends at Lake Walk

Legends at Lake Walk

Legends at Lake Walk

254 Bluefield Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

1 homes $565,000 - $565,000

Nestled on Lake Norman, Lake Walk is a thoughtfully designed community of new homes in Mooresville, NC with amenities for all to enjoy and boasts elegant included features throughout each home.

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

Crowfields Condominiums

Crowfields Condominiums

Crowfields Condominiums

1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803

7 homes $425,000 - $675,000

Set in the midst of 72 acres of woodlands, the property includes varied ecosystems. In the sweeping meadow deer graze and wild turkeys roost in towering pines. This is where Dingle Creek wends its way to the French Broad River.

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

Sea Trail Plantation

Sea Trail Plantation

Sea Trail Plantation

239 Clubhouse Rd
Sunset Beach, NC 28468

38 homes $160,000 - $998,000

Sunset Beach, NC - Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center encompasses over 2,000 acres in Sunset Beach, one of America's most loved beaches on the southernmost barrier island of North Carolina. Sea Trail Plantations naturally beautiful setting is surrounded by lush green fairways, crystal clear pristine lakes and ponds, and nearby white sandy beaches.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Thistle Golf Club & Estates

Thistle Golf Club & Estates

Thistle Golf Club & Estates

1815 Olde Thistle Club Road
Sunset Beach, NC 28468

2 homes $639,745 - $1,450,000

Sunset Beach, NC - Thistle Golf Club & Estates is an exclusive golf and residential community, offering a limited 145 custom golf estates on 27 magnificent holes. All surrounded by an idyllic nature preserve with acres of wildflowers & wetlands.

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

Sunset Ridge

Attractive Community Entrance

Sunset Ridge

7199 Beach Drive Suite 5
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

6 homes $199,000 - $579,900 / 7 models

Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Sunset Beach offers a quiet, family-oriented beach atmosphere this pristine beach has been considered the top barrier island beach in North Carolina and after a few moments on its white, sugar sand you will agree.

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

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704

13 homes $275,000 - $2,975,000

Asheville's only private, gated golf course community is a lush rolling meadow within a natural amphitheatre created by the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet only minutes from downtown.

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

Hawk's Ridge

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

The Farm at Brunswick

The Farm at Brunswick

The Farm at Brunswick

61 Carolina Farms Blvd
Carolina Shores, NC 28467

10 homes $175,000 - $520,000

The Farm at Brunswick is located in the quaint seaside Calabash area but just minutes away from all the energy Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

St. James Plantation

Located in southeastern NC -- near the seatown of Southport & 30 minutes south of Wilmington, NC

St. James Plantation

St James Dr
Southport, NC 28461

74 homes $189,000 - $3,900,000

Southport, NC - Ideally located along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington, Southport, and 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, Gated Communities

Cummings Cove

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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

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

5102 Casper Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214

5 homes $410,000 - $1,349,999

Located just fifteen minutes from downtown Charlotte, The Vineyards is a new community nestled along the shores of Lake Wylie.

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

Maggie Valley Club

Maggie Valley Club

Maggie Valley Club

1819 Country Club Drive
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

15 homes $2,000 - $769,000

Maggie Valley is an upscale master-planned community cradled between the majestic Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain ranges at 3,020 feet above sea level. Surrounded by thousands of acres of old-growth forests, this unique corner of North Carolina is an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland.

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

Vista at Blacksmith Run

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

Crow Creek

Crow Creek

Crow Creek

470 South Crow Creek Drive
Calabash, NC 28467

1 homes $525,000 - $525,000

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

Deep in a valley guarded by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and surrounded by gently rolling apple farms is The Orchards of Flat Rock, a new home community that provides an escape from the ordinary on so many levels.

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

Meadowlands

Community Clubhouse

Meadowlands

1000 Meadowlands Trail
Calabash, NC 28467

7 homes $264,000 - $599,000

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

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

Champion Hills

Champion Hills

Champion Hills

1 Hagen Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739

32 homes $10,000 - $1,995,000

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

Regency at Palisades

Regency at Palisades

Regency at Palisades

15110 High Bluff Court
Charlotte, NC 28278

25 homes $3,150 - $1,923,000

Flawless grounds, pristine facilities, abundant amenities and exquisite homes are only part of the luxurious lifestyle afforded at Regency at Palisades. Enjoying low-maintenance living at its best, homeowners here have time to pursue their passions, develop lasting friendships and explore new territory.

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

Baileys Glen

Baileys Glen

Baileys Glen

11909 Meetinghouse Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031

7 homes $499,500 - $1,025,000 / 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

3 Cherry Way

3 Cherry Way

3 Cherry Way

2461 Royal Anne Drive
Denver, NC 28037

3 homes $414,900 - $485,000

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

The Courtyards At Emerald Lake

The Courtyards At Emerald Lake

The Courtyards At Emerald Lake

14820 Lawyers Road
Stallings, NC 28104

2 homes $520,000 - $599,999

The Courtyards at Emerald Lake is a beautifully designed low-maintenance Epcon Community in Stallings, North Carolina. Our open and light-filled home designs make living more comfortable, with flexible and spacious living areas and luxury features throughout!

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

Discover the perfect real estate homes for sale designed for the active 55+ community lifestyle. Enjoy vibrant senior living with amenities like golf courses, swimming pools, fitness centers, and social activities. Find your dream home in a welcoming, age-restricted community today!

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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