North Carolina Over 55 Communities (53)
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North carolina over 55 communities on this page are located in the lake areas, the "Triangle" area, the coastal areas and more. North Carolina is one of the most active states for a 55+ retirement.
The "Triangle" area composed of Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill, is one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. This may be due to being a retirement destination and employment opportunities in tech fields. The area's mild climate contributes to North Carolina's amenities. Whether you are interested in lakes, mountains, oceans or urban, North Carolina has it all. It touches four states and the Atlantic Ocean.
Charlotte and Lake Norman Areas (separate page):
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55+ Communities in Charlotte and Lake Norman Areas.
See the Chart of new and coming Charlotte and Lake Norman over 55 communities, resale communities, independent communities, and most popular in these retirement areas.
55+ Communities in the Research Triangle Area
Known for its employment and technology centers, and the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill has a small-town feeling even though part of this large population center.
The Research Triangle is composed of the following areas: Raleigh, Fuquay Varina, Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Apex, Wake Forest, Mebane, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Clayton, Wendell.
It is worth mentioning that Raleigh is an easy 2-hour drive to Wilmington and the Coast.
- $300'sNew Quarry Hills
LOCATION: Hwy 54, Swepsonville (Durham area)
FEATURE: Attractive location within 30 miles of Durham and more. Single-family 2-3 bedroom ranch style homes. Amenities include pickle ball court.
CONTACT: Open daily
- $400's Nichols Farm
LOCATION: 911 Red Bay Dr., Durham
FEATURE: Northeast Durham
CONTACT: 919-925-4050 - Open Daily
Medium to large single-family ranch homes priced in $400's. By DR Horton Freedom Homes. Final opportunities now.
- $400's Encore at Wendell Falls
LOCATION: Wendell (near Raleigh)
FEATURE: Lots of amenities for recreation and social
CONTACT: Call for appointment 919-348-4022
The first collection is called the Classic Series and features ranch homes of 1-1.5 stories. By David Weekley Homes. Amenities include clubhouse, pool, tennis, pickleball, hiking at Lake Oliver and much more. Start prices in $400's.
- $300's/$400's Fendol Farms
LOCATION: Durham
FEATURE: Between Durham and Raleigh
CONTACT: 1003 White Bark Lane, Durham - 919-346-0471
By Lennar | Start from high $300's (Villas and Terraces) and $400's (Residences collection) | Open Daily | Showing by Appointment only
- $400's Creekside at Bethpage
LOCATION: Durham
FEATURE: Research Triangle location - Start pricing in the low $400's. 2-3 bedroom ranches. Small and large floor plans available. Clubhouse, pool, social activities, garden and more. Medical Centers, universities and airport nearby.
CONTACT: 6511 Crown Parkway, Durham (Sales Center) - 919-626-3500 - Appointments only at this time - Limited Opportunities
- $500's The Courtyards at West Cary
LOCATION: Cary
FEATURE: 55+ Courtyard ranch homes
CONTACT: 9708 Morrisville Parkway, Cary - 919-871-0086 - open daily - shown by appointment only
Amenities include clubhouse, pool, pickle ball
LOCATION: Cary
FEATURE: Assisted living and healthcare available - New Urbanism - Research Triangle area - age 62+ - Family farm became a Lifecare community. Assisted Living and healthcare services available. Entry fee and monthly fee. Homes and apartments.
CONTACT: 17001 SearStone Dr., Cary - 877-235-1894
LOCATION: Clayton
FEATURE: 18 Miles to Raleigh - Aging in Place design
CONTACT: Bramble Lane, Clayton - 910-672-7296
Resort amenities include 3 pools and playground for grandchildren. Medium to large ranch homes with Aging in Place features. Stepless entry; wide hallways. Prices start $300's. Requesting appointments at this time private or virtual. Final opportunities now.
- $300's Coming 2023 Carolina Overlook by Del Webb
LOCATION: Clayton (Raleigh area)
FEATURE: Planned over 600 ranch homes in resort-styled community (verify)
CONTACT: 1162 Covered Bridge Rd., Clayton - 919-899-1767 - Sign up on VIP List on their website to get updates
Amenities include:
- 15 miles to downtown Raleigh
- Indoor/outdoor pools (verify)
- Lifestyle Director
- Near healthcare facilities
Starting in mid $300's.
LOCATION: Raleigh
FEATURE: CCRC
CONTACT: 8801 Cypress Lakes Dr., Raleigh - 919-870-9007
Equity-based CCRC of cottages and villas in mid-rise building. Rosewood memory care.
- $400's Retreat at Cedar Crossing
LOCATION: Apex
FEATURE: Near Raleigh and Durham
CONTACT: 433 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd. - 844-840-5263; Shown by appointment only
Medium to spacious single ranch homes. Amenities include pickle ball, bocce ball, walking trails. Access to Hwy 64, I-40 and airport.
- $300's Carolina Gardens by Del Webb
LOCATION: Fuquay Varina
FEATURE: Southwest Wake County and 25 minutes to Raleigh; large Amenity Center (clubhouse).
CONTACT: 1401 Carolina Park Dr., Fuquay Varina - 919-736-6065
Small to large ranch homes priced in $300's.
Wilmington Retirement Communities for ocean amenities
Rendering by Del Webb- $360's Del Webb Wilmington
LOCATION: Wilmington
FEATURE: Del Webb with resort amenities
CONTACT: 4204 Passerine Ave., Wilmington - 866-216-3695
Located in the award-winning RiverLights riverfront master community - Over 55 community of small to spacious single homes - resort amenities including trails and indoor and outdoor pools. Small to large homes start $300's. Open Daily.
- Farm at Brunswick by DH Horton
LOCATION: Carolina Shores
FEATURE: Farm theme
CONTACT: 61 Carolina Farms Blvd., Carolina Shores - 843-655-0347
With a Farm theme, ranch homes from $200's. Near Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. Beaches less than 5 miles and plentiful golf in area.
LOCATION: Bolivia
FEATURE: Active adult lifestyle (verify type)
CONTACT: 1800 Bard Dr. SE, Bolivia, NC (Brunswick County) - 910-821-8553 - Call for appointment
Medium to spacious single homes priced from $200's - Short drive to Oak Island and Wilmington, NC, and 55 miles to Myrtle Beach SC. Planned clubhouse and pool.
LOCATION: Wilmington
FEATURE: Independent living and life care
CONTACT: 1200 Porters Neck Rd.
Scenic location - villas, duplexes and apartment homes. Independent living and also life care.
LOCATION: Hampstead
FEATURE: Manufactured homes community
CONTACT: 531 Loblobby Trail, Hampstead - 910-270-3520
By Jensen Communities - 15 miles north of Wilmington - 15 miles to U. of North Carolina - affordably priced manufactured homes. Land lease.
Brunswick County COASTAL HOMES
The following communities by True Homes (Tribute Collection with amenities for active adults) while not age restricted are geared to active adult living on the North Carolina Coast. See their website for more.
- St. James Plantation - Seaside
LOCATION: Southport
FEATURE: Within master community near beaches
CONTACT: 4006 St. James Dr. - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily
Golf, marina, tennis, pool, beaches. 2 and 3-bedroom small to spacious homes from $300's. Not 55+ but amenities for active living.
LOCATION: Shallotte
FEATURE: Near beaches - location is between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach
CONTACT: 791 Thistle Trail NW, Calabash - 910-294-9059 (Derek) - Open Daily (This is the tour location at Savannah Lakes at Meadowlands.) Community address is 4869 Sugarberry Dr., Shallotte
By True Homes - Pool, tennis, clubhouse, 15 minutes to beaches. 2-5 bedroom medium-large single homes from $200's. Country-like area between large resort areas like Wilmington and Myrtle Beach.
LOCATION: Shallotte
FEATURE: Small to medium floor plans; 15 minutes to beach - If you've been looking for a smaller floorplan, here's your chance to get one. 2-3 bedroom small to medium-sized homes from $300's. Single homes with good functional utility with cottage-styled appeal.
CONTACT: 791 Thistle Trail NW, Calabash - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily
- Parkway Crossing at Brunswick Forest
LOCATION: Leland
FEATURE: In master community Brunswick Forest near beaches - Medium to spacious homes from mid-$200's. Amenities include indoor/outdoor pools, tennis, fitness, river access for kayaking and fishing, social activities and walk trails.
CONTACT: 1229 Crosswater Circle - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily
- Meadowlands Golf Club
LOCATION: Calabash
FEATURE: 18-hole golf
CONTACT: 1000 Meadowlands Trail in Calabash (Seafood Capital)
Medium to large 2-5-bedroom homes in resort community minutes to top beaches of Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Priced from $200,900.
Cumberland County
LOCATION: Spring Lake
FEATURE: 18-hole championship golf; gated in resort master community
CONTACT: 125 Whispering Pines Dr., Spring Lake
55 plus gated community located inside a resort-styled community with access to championship golf and other amenities. Clubhouse, pool, recreation. There is also an Inn. Military discounts. $200's.
North Carolina Over 55 Resales:
- Ashbury Crossing-Cimarron Homes - Mebane - Attached cottages - 601 Blue Lake Dr., Mebane - One mile from historic Mebane - near Duke and UNC hospitals - Condos. Attached cottages. Green and energy efficient. Condos were from $230's.
- Auburn Meadows - Raleigh - Ranch homes - 143 Cashmere Ct. - Started from lower $300's. By Lennar.
- Blakeley - The Reserve Collection - Cary - Adjacent to new YMCA; West Cary location - Luxury single family large ranch homes with 2nd floor options for 3rd bedroom, storage, den, etc., started in $390's. Low taxes and homeowners fee (verify). - 2704 Hayes Hill Place
- Carmel Place by Holiday Retirement - Independent living senior apartments - Holiday has 16 communities for 55+ in North Carolina - 1-800-322-0999
- Carolina Arbors - Durham - Del Webb resort amenities 3055 Del Webb Arbors Dr., Durham Large community of singles and town homes. Sister community is Carolina Preserve at Cary. Price: started mid-$270's - Amenity Center, 2 pools, gardening area and more - 1, 2 and 3-bedroom single homes. 37,000 SF clubhouse.
- 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.
- Carolina Preserve by Del Webb at Cary - At Cary near the "Research Triangle" area. Located within master planned community called Amberley. Cary NC has been called one of the best small cities by Money Magazine. Start $200's. 107 Arvind Oaks Circle
- Chapelwood - Chapel Hill - This is one of the nicest locations in the Triangle area - near UNC and historic downtown. Large brick 3-bedroom singles. Nearby golf. Builder is Hagood Homes. Green building. Reserved open space. Durham County taxes. Start $300,000's. Recently sold out-check if anything available.
Barbee Chapel Rd.
- The Courtyards at O'Kelly Chapel - By Epcon - 2 and 3-bedroom ranch homes in low maintenance community - Resort-style with clubhouse, walking trails and more. Started upper $200's. 108 Pittard Sears Rd., Cary
- Courtyards at Regency
- In the Landfall gated master community - Active adult lifestyle -
Upscale prices for European-styled villa homes built among nature and
intracoastal waterway near marina, historic downtown and more. Enjoy
outstanding amenities at Landfall including golf. Hagood Homes.
601 Bedminister Lane, Wilmington
- Del Webb at Traditions - Wake Forest - Research Triangle area - Part of Traditions master community. Medium to large single homes - Minutes to downtown Wake Forest and north of Raleigh. On-site lifestyle director. Started mid-$300's. 905 Del Webb Manor Ave. Resales.
- Encore Brunswick Forest - Wilmington - Large Village area off 17 in Wilmington. By David Weekley Homes - proximity to beach, canoeing, kayaking, pool, tennis, trails, clubhouse and more. Inside Brunswick Forest master community. Started in low $400's.
- Encore at Briar Chapel - Chapel Hill (Research Triangle area) 117 Boone St. - Started in low $300's - Desired area - 55+ community within master community of Briar Chapel with many amenities. Encore communities by David Weekly Homes.
- Falls Village - The Pines - Falls Village is a golf course community near the Research Triangle area; condos with pool and clubhouse amenities. By DR Horton. 131 Falls Village Lane, Durham
- 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.
- Four Seasons at Gold Hill - Fort Mill near Charlotte SC by K. Hovnanian - Gated one-level condominiums
- Four Seasons at Renaissance at Durham
- Prime area in Triangle location offers single ranches, townhomes and
villas collections starting in upper $190,000's to low $300,000's. Resales.
- Heritage Pines at Cary - by K Hovnanian - single family - Resales
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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
- Lighthouse Cove - Carolina Shores (Adjacent to Calabash) - Prices started from $160's - near beach - 189 Lighthouse Cove Loop, Carolina Shores
- The Meadows at 12 Oaks - Holly Springs - Raleigh metro area by David Weekley Homes in the 12 Oaks master golf course community. Planned amenities. Was from $300's.
Sour Mash Court, Holly Springs
- Moyock Crossing - Moyock - Currituck County - Water access; near border with Virginia - Features for active adults | Single ranch homes convenient to Greenbriar Mall. | Nearby Outer Banks | Started mid-$200's - - 192 Shingle Landing Rd.
- The Orchard Villas - Apex - By Cornerstone Homes. Triangle Area. Historic downtown. 86 homes - Clubhouse, pool and more. 1520 Orchard Villas Ave., Apex. Started from $270's. Sold out.
- Regency at White Oak Creek by Toll Bros. - Apex - Luxury ranch homes in Cary - 8113 Green Level Church Rd., Apex Spacious 2-bedroom ranch homes - Hundreds of options - Pool, recreation, trails. Started $400's.
- The Glen - Burlington - Started in low $200's. In the Mackintosh master community with clubhouse, pool, park and more. 2-bedroom ranch homes for active adult living. Access to Mackintosh Lake, restaurants and shopping. Small town life by DR Horton. 119 Granger Trail, Burlington
- The Village at Mott's Landing - Wilmington - Not over 55 but retirees-focused and main residents - River Rd. at Sanders Rd. By Premier Homes - homes have retirement living features - pool, tennis, walking trails, kayak river access, clubhouse and more. New garden homes - Prices started mid-$300's. Also, Pamela's Place - By Premier Homes - separate gated community within Mott's Landing. Large detached villas and patio homes.
- Villas of Wake Forest Sold - By Cornerstone Homes for over 55. In North Raleigh. Ranch-style 2 and 3-bedroom condominiums were from $270's - Clubhouse, pool and more. In heart of Wake Forest - 989 Bluebird La., Wake Forest
- Weston Corners - While not just for over age 55, this is a popular style for seniors - 35 2- and 3-bedroom luxury town homes, urban-styled, with walking to shopping and restaurants at Park West Village. Easy access to technology centers. Freedom Homes. Started upper $200's. 303 View Dr., Morrisville
In South Carolina but near the Charlotte area:
- Sun City Carolina Lakes - Sold - Fort Mill - By Del Webb - From low $200's. Singles and villas in large community with clubhouse, golf, 100 clubs, 10 lakes, dog park, pools, bocce, garden and more. See local Realtors for resales. Ph: 866-578-5831 - 5074 Grandview Dr.
- The Villas at Culp Arbor
- Chapel Hill - college town with quaint downtown area - 2 and 3
bedroom courtyard homes. Features sidewalks throughout, clubhouse,
fitness, pool. By Epcon.
108 Culp Hill Dr.
- The Village at Aversboro - Garner near Cary and Raleigh - walking distance to Lake Bensen park - large ranch homes started in $200's.
Ph: 919-662-5507 - 201 Easy Wind La.
- Villages at Isle of Pines - Mooresville. Started $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. 816 Brawley School Rd., Mooresville - 704-662-0105
Also see:
See homes in South Carolina for 55+
Guide
Newest 55 Plus Communities in North Carolina
| Name | Starting | Location | Type |
| Del Webb Carolina Overlook | $300's | Clayton | Single |
| Carolina Gardens | $300's | Fuquay Varina(Cary) | Single |
| Retreat at Cedar Crossing | $400's | Apex | Single |
| Courtyards at West Cary | $500's | Cary | Singles |
| Encore at Wendell Falls | $400's | Wendell | Singles |
| Quarry Hills | $300's | Swepsonville | Singles |
55+ Communities in North Carolina with Golf
- Carriage Glen at Anderson Creek (new and resale)
- Meadowlands (new)
- St. James Plantation (new and resale)
- Meadows at 12 Oaks (resale)
- Falls Village (resale)
- Courtyards at Regency (resale)
Most Popular Communities on this page*
- Auburn Village, Raleigh
- Del Webb at Wilmington
- Creekside at Bethpage, Durham
- Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill
*Determined by how many click throughs in most recent 3 months.
My Notes
Added New: 8/21: Encore at Wendell Falls in Wendell; Retreat at Cedar Crossing in Apex; Nichols Farm; 2/2022: Quarry Hills now open daily; Added new 2/2022: Courtyards at West Cary in Cary
---Added to Coming in 8/21: Quarry Hills; 12/21 Del Webb Carolina Overlook in Clayton
---Added to Last Chance to buy 8/21: Del Webb Traditions (now sold)
---Added to Sold Out list in August 2021: Encore at Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill; Del Webb Traditions sold in December 2021; The Glen
---Start Prices Changed: 8/21: Auburn Village to $300's; Creekside at Bethpage to $400's; Carolina Gardens to low $300's; Del Webb Wilmington to upper $200's. 2/22: Fendol Farms from $200's to $300's; Del Webb Wilmington to $300's.
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