Southeast Retirement Communities
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Southeast retirement communities are appealing to boomers for the mild climate and lower cost of living. Boomers from Northern areas are dreaming of retiring in a warmer climate. Among the many choices are lake, mountain, urban or oceanside retreats.

For the Complete List of Maryland Retirement Communities go here--58 new and resale over 55 communities listed in Maryland

For current list of New and Resale Over 55 Virginia Retirement Communities, go here

Four Seasons at Huntsfield at Charles Town by K Hovnanian - they are not going forward with the over 55 community of Four Seasons at Huntsfield - there is a non-age restricted community at Huntsfield with some remaining for sale. Please check status with Khovnanian.

Villages of Isle of Pines - Mooresville. From the $240's for over 55. Recreational activities on Lake Norman and 30 miles from Charlotte. Also, walking trails, large 2/3 ac. homesites and RV and boat storage. Villages of Isle of Pines

New3 Cherry Way Denver, NC, near Charlotte, within walk distance to Lake Norman. Will have 200 2/3 bedroom single level homes with flexible floorplans, 2-car garages, sunrooms, 9' ceilings, some vaulted for a spacious feeling. Village Center, clubhouse, and more. Golf courses in area. 3 Cherry Way on Lake Norman

Bailey's Glen In Cornelius - Voted in top ten best affordable suburbs - minutes from Lake Norman and short drive to Charlotte. Start very low $200's. 50+ Bailey's Glen

The Cottages Charlotte - Medium sized single-family homes with amenities and services. The Cottages

New communities in Research Triangle Area - Technology and employment centers dominate

Four Seasons at Renaissance Durham - New - Prime area in Triangle location offers single ranches, townhomes and villas collections starting in upper $190,000's to low $300,000's - Four Seasons at Renaissance at Durham

Searstone Cary, N.C. - New Urbanism - Research Triangle area - age 62+ - Family farm became a community. Searstone

Carolina Preserve - At Cary near the "Research Triangle" area. By Del Webb - located within master planned community called Amberley. Carey NC has been called one of the best small cities by Money Magazine. Start High $100's Go to the Del Webb website from our Builders page. Carolina Preserve by Del Webb at Cary

Villas of Wake Forest By Cornerstone Homes for over 55. In North Raleigh. Ranch-style condominiums from the low $200's Villas of Wake Forest

The Orchard Villas Apex - By Cornerstone Homes. Triangle Area. Historic downtown. From low $200's The Orchard Villas

Ashbury Crossing One mile from historic Mebane - near Duke and UNC hospitals - Condos. Attached cottages. Models open daily. Condos from the $130's Ashbury Crossing-Cimarron Homes

New Southeast Retirement Communities in Wilmington--Ocean amenities

NewThe Village at Mott's Landing Wilmington - 90 new homes by Premier Homes - homes have retirement living features - will have pool, tennis, walking trails, clubhouse and more. The Village at Mott's Landing

Plantation Village at Wilmington - scenic location - villas, duplexes and apartment homes. Independent living and also life care Plantation Village

Coastal Plantation by Jensen Communities - 15 miles north of Wilmington - 15 miles to U. of North Carolina - affordably priced manufactured homes - land lease 910-270-3520 Coastal Plantation

Four Seasons at Olde Liberty by K. Hovnanian - In Youngsville - Franklinton County - farm and woods ambience - Clubhouse, pool. Spacious single family homes.Great for commuters near I 40. Resales

Four Seasons at Gold Hill - Fort Mill near Charlotte SC by K. Hovnanian -Gated one-level condominiums - may be resales only - please verify.

Heritage Pines at Cary - by K Hovnanian - single family - Resales only but please verify. Heritage Pines

Four Seasons at Charlotte Metro by K. Hovnanian

Lake Point Landing Retirement Village at Hendersonville - Also assisted living - Call to visit at 828-693-7800

Carmel Place at Charlotte - Holiday Retirement Corp. Independent and assisted living senior apartments - 704-541-8012Carmel Place by Holiday Retirement

Carolina Ridge at Ingleside by Del Webb - has decided to not go forward with project at this time - no future date given - please check with Del Webb website on status.

Also see Active Adult communites-North Carolina with no age restriction for more..

Del Webb Charleston $-$$ Summerville area and 25 miles northwest of Charleston - by Del Webb - Gated - Single-family homes within the master planned community of Cane Bay with miles of walking trails and many Del Webb amenities - starting $140's.Dell Webb's Charleston

The Pines at Gahagan Summerville By Apex starting in upper $100,000's. Clubhouse, pool with patio and other amenities. The Pines at Gahagan

Myrtle Beach - South Carolina

For Myrtle Beach area: see our Review of Retirement communities at Myrtle Beach

Southeast Retirement Communities in South Carolina Coastal The "Low Country" -

New Homes in the "low country":

Sun City Hilton Head by Del Webb at Bluffton - premier community in the Carolinas with wide range of prices and floorplans. Starts at a great price range: $139,990. Up to $298,990. Golf. Sun City Hilton Head by Del Webb at Bluffton

The Cypress of Hilton Head Island - Award winning luxury continuing care retirement community located in Hilton Head Plantation - Home ownership - Cottages, villas and apartments. The Cypress of Hilton Head

The Haven at New Riverside $-$$ by Del Webb - Bluffton, SC - projected 500 homes - gated community with amenities The Haven at New Riverside by Del Webb

Ladson community by Jensen manufactured homes communities:

Southern Palms Ladson SC - gated manufactured homes community by Jensen Communities between Summerville and Charleston SC - Southern Palms at Ladson

New Homes communities near Charlotte:

Sun City Carolina Lakes by Del Webb Ft Mill near Charlotte metro area and 5 miles from North Carolina border - 18-hole golf - lakes - miles of walking trails.Sun City Carolina Lakes by Del Webb

Resale Homes near Hilton Head:

Riverbend - by Del Webb - 15 miles from Hilton Head - custom homes on wooded lots - 2 golfcourses - access to Sun City Center. Riverbend homeowner's site

Go here for no-age-restriction South Carolina retirement communities ..

Lake Providence at Mount Juliet by Del Webb - Within Providence master planned community. 17 miles east of Nashville. Overlooks stocked 15 ac. lake and walking trails. 42 golf courses in this region. Lake Providence by Del Webb

Centennial Bluff community in Eastern Tennessee at Oak Ridge near Knoxville and one hour to Smoky Mountains. From $229,900. 405 singles, villas and condo homes in 14 buildings. Resort amenities on 39.4 acres. Views. Ask about lease with option to buy program. Brandywine Lifestyle Communities - a developer to watch in Tennessee for possible future communities. Centennial Bluff

Also see Tennessee Retirement Communities with no age restriction

Northminster Estates - Jefferson - in the countryside gated beautiful ranch homes from mid $100's - by Millard Bowen Family Homes. Northminster Estates

Peppertree Crossing - Brunswick and the Golden Isles on the Georgia coast between Savannah and Jacksonville, FL - Phase 2 starting - gated community of 2 and 3 Bedroom garden homes - nearby beaches - Peppertree Crossing on the Georgia Coast

Crooked Creek by Millard Bowen - lots for new villa homes in Dahlonega. Crooked Creek by Millard Bowen

New communities in Atlanta Area:

Del Webb at Lake Oconee $-$$$ Greensboro GA - 75 miles east of Atlanta - direct lake access with slips. From the mid $100's - resort style - 850 homes planned. Del Webb at Lake Oconee

Village at Deaton Creek at Deaton Creek by Del Webb - 40 miles north of Atlanta start $173,000 Village at Deaton Creek

Sun City Peachtree $-$$ Griffin GA 35 miles south of Atlanta - Spaulding County - start low $100,000's - golf course lots coming soon Sun City Peachtree near Atlanta

Windsong at Seven Hills By Windsong - New plans - Within large master planned community - metropolitan Atlanta between Acworth and Dallas - From the $180's. Windsong at Seven Hills

Exterior at Blackberry Run and Seven Hills - Photo by Windsong

Also, Coming Soon from popular Windsong:

Garden Street Woodstock GA north of Atlanta - heart of downtown - ranch homes designed for the senior buyer Garden Street

Villas at Heritage Springs $$ Not over 55 but considered active adult low maintenance homes. O'Dwyer Homes in Cherokee County Luxury ranch villa homes from high $100's. Minutes to downtown Woodstock. 2-car garages - activity director - rear yards - clubhouse, pool and fitness. North of Atlanta Villas at Heritage Springs

Villas at Castleberry Township $$ From the $180's by O'Dwyer - Forsythe County - Clubhouse, fitness, outdoor pool.

Villas at Laurel Springs $$$ By O'Dwyer - desirable location near Laurel Springs Golf Club (few memberships available) - attached and detached luxury homes in Forsythe County - 3 bedrooms with rear yards - walk to shopping 770-889-9281 ODwyer Homes More Southeast Retirement Communities in Atlanta Area:

Olde Towne Grayson Grayson - by Wendt - Gated - lawn maintenance - cottage style - small town - walk to retail Village. Active adult community. Olde Towne Grayson

Resale Georgia Retirement Communities:

Providence Glen For 50+ by Brock-Built - Riverdale Fulton County - Certified Easy Living Homes. Focused around a community park - Resales - See local Realtors - single family homes. Providence Glen

River Knoll By Millard Bowen - at Dahlonega - gated community of condo/townhomes start $179,900

Chestnut Ridge of West Cobb By The Thomas Group Communities near Marietta. 2 and 3 bedroom plans - clubhouse, pool, fitness. (678) 354-3542

Highlands Ridge at Vinings Smyrna - gated community of ranch condominiums.

Village at Kendrick Farm Near Marietta by The Thomas Group Communities - 32 ranch condominiums - walk to shopping, 2 and 3-bedroom plans, sunrooms, garages, patios offered. Now selling. (678) 354-3542

Villas at Claremont Lake by O'Dwyer Homes in Cherokee County - 102 units. Ragsdale Rd.- on-site lake with dock, commercial Village fronts property. Resales

Villas at Blackberry Run Sold out - By Windsong Properties - Dallas, GA - Northwest Atlanta - in the master planned community of Seven Hills Villas at Blackberry Run by Windsong Properties

More "Sold out" Southeast Retirement Communities by Windsong:

Cottages at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club - By Windsong Life - Locust Grove - Within Heron Bay Golf and Country Club master community - sold out - check for resales Cottages at Heron Bay

Montclair at Ridgewalk Woodstock - Also by Windsong and Now sold out Montclair at Ridgewalk

Somerset Woodstock, GA By Windsong - Sold out - Equestrian district - Exclusive and gated 59 luxury ranch homes from mid $300's - detached ranch homes. Somerset

Somerset-Drayton Exterior-Photo by Windsong

For Retirement Communities in Georgia with No Age Restriction See Focus Georgia

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2) Potomac Green by Del Webb in Virginia
3) Carolina Preserve by Del Webb in North Carolina

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