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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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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

The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel will feature 136 beautifully designed ranch style homes in Wesley Chapel, North Carolina. This 55+ community will offer the best of both worlds: proximity to every day conveniences, while nestled in a serene, heavily wooded setting.

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

Riverlights

Riverlights

Riverlights

4410 River Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412

48 homes $299,000 - $1,599,900

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

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

1186 Turnata Dr SE
Bolivia, NC 28422

21 homes $279,900 - $895,000

Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas, Bolivia, NC - Palmetto Creek is a beautifully planned, gated community only 30 minutes from famous Carolina beaches and historic landmarks like Cape Fear Lighthouse and Southport’s Bald Head Island Ferry. The residential community includes a clubhouse, fitness center, Kayak Launch, Outdoor Kitchen, pool, Tennis Courts, Putting Green and nature pathways. Lovely brick custom homes, patio homes, and town homes define the community.

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

Village at Bradley Branch

Village at Bradley Branch

Village at Bradley Branch

22 Sunny Meadows Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704

1 homes $314,990 - $314,990

This South Asheville location is near everything you want and need, including the area's major healthcare systems. The Village at Bradley Branch offers a quaint neighborhood of one- and two-story townhomes, featuring premium finishes, low-maintenance living, and Energy Star certified construction for ultimate energy efficiency and savings.

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

Cresswind Charlotte

Cresswind Charlotte

Cresswind Charlotte

8913 Silver Springs Court
Charlotte, NC 28215

10 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

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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

Connestee Falls

Connestee Falls

Connestee Falls

33 Connestee Trail
Brevard, NC 28712

50 homes $10,000 - $2,000,000

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

Pinnacle at Arabella

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

Carriage Park

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

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

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

River's Edge Golf Course

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

2000 Arnold Palmer Drive
Shallotte, NC 28470

19 homes $145,500 - $1,495,000

Wilmington, NC - Located between historic Wilmington and the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, SC, Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation™ boasts a coastal lifestyle that is not to be rushed, but savored. With over 500 acres of lush landscape nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful Shallotte River and its tributaries, this master-planned community sets the example for perfection in coastal living.

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

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

Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

Winding River Plantation

1640 Goley Hewett Rd SE
Bolivia, NC 28422

24 homes $219,900 - $1,650,000

Bolivia, NC - Winding River Plantation features the Carolina Nationals 27 hole Championship Golf Course This Fred Couples designed Championship golf course is the center of Winding River Plantation and features a full service clubhouse and pro shop.

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

Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe

8178 Compass Pointe E. Wynd
Leland, NC 28451

27 homes $385,000 - $1,375,000

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

Reems Creek Golf Community

Reems Creek Golf Community

Reems Creek Golf Community

36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787

7 homes $129,900 - $1,148,000

Reems Creek Golf Club is a world of inviting combinations. A perfect blend of leisure in natural surroundings with desirable conveniences and it is all wrapped up and presented to you and your family in a affordable golfing community!

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

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Cutter Creek

Cutter Creek

Cutter Creek

2316 Highway 123 South
Snow Hill, NC 28580

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

Legacy Lakes

Legacy Lakes

Legacy Lakes

12405 US 15-501
Aberdeen, NC 28315

The Neighborhood Legacy Lakes is a new residential community located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, which ...

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

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

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

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

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

Chestnut Hill of Highlands

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

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

Grand Highlands

Grand Highlands

Grand Highlands

512 N. Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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

At Plantation Village, an Independent Living Community, we use numbers the way they are supposed to be used … to count golf scores, the number of activities we have, the number of new residents we welcome each year, and much more. We are about independenc

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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Hawk's Ridge

Hawk's Ridge

53 Hogans View Circle Hendersonville NC 28739

A brand new community is blossoming within Champion Hills, featuring a low-maintenance lifestyle that’s as affordable as it is comfortable. ...

 

12 homes $28,000 - $189,000

53 Hogans View Circle Hendersonville, NC 28739

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Kenmure

Kenmure

10 Kenmure Drive Flat Rock NC 28731

Even the earliest travelers to Western North Carolina knew that they couldn’t simply pass through this part of the Blue ...

 

35 homes $65,000 - $1,475,000

10 Kenmure Drive Flat Rock, NC 28731

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Trilogy Lake Norman

Trilogy Lake Norman

6844 Shoal Creek Dr. Suite 100 Denver NC 28037

Trilogy® Lake Norman is more than a place to live. It's knowing you're in the right place, at the right ...

 

8 homes $485,950 - $749,900

6844 Shoal Creek Dr. Suite 100 Denver, NC 28037

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