North Carolina Over 55 Communities (53)

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. due to 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. 

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Charlotte and Lake Norman Areas (separate page):

Sophisticated Charlotte urban areas and popular Lake Norman retirement communities.

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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.

New Communities for 55+ this Page:

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.  It is worth mentioning that Raleigh is an easy 2-hour drive to Wilmington. 

• New - Encore at Briar Chapel

LOCATION:  Chapel Hill

FEATURE:    Research Triangle area

CONTACT:   117 Boone St. - 877-542-9240

Now selling from $300's - Desired area - Within master community with many amenities. 

• Coming  Falls Village - The Pines

LOCATION:  Durham

FEATURE:   Golf course community

CONTACT:  131 Falls Village Lane, Durham - 800-798-0616

Falls Village is a golf course community near the Research Triangle area.  The Pines will be an active adult community with pool and clubhouse amenities.  By DR Horton.

•  New Fendol Farms

LOCATION:  Durham

FEATURE:   Between Durham and Raleigh

CONTACT:  Leesville Rd., Durham - 919-337-9420

By Lennar   |  From $300's

•  Weston Corners

LOCATION:  Morrisville

FEATURE:   Not age restricted; urban-styled

CONTACT:   303 View Dr., Morrisville - 855-769-9740 - Open Daily

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.  Upper $200's. 

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• Now Open Regency at White Oak Creek

LOCATION:  Apex

FEATURE:   Luxury ranch homes in Cary

CONTACT:   8113 Green Level Church Rd., Apex - 919-466-9300

Cary area by Toll Bros.- Luxury  spacious 2-bedroom ranch homes - Hundreds of options - Pool, recreation, trails.  Includes lawn care.
Starts upper $300's.

• Creekside at Bethpage

LOCATION:  Durham

FEATURE:   Good price in  Research Triangle location

CONTACT:   10251 Little Brier Creek Ste. 104, Durham - 877-AVHOMES - Open Daily

Pricing in the $200's.  2-3 bedroom ranches.  Small and large floorplans available.  Planned clubhouse, pool, social activities, garden and more.  Medical Centers, universities and airport nearby. Vitalia Homes Information Center is now open.

• New The Meadows at 12 Oaks

LOCATION:  Holly Springs

FEATURE:   Raleigh metro area 

CONTACT:   Sour Mash Court, Holly Springs - 919-659-1561 - Open Daily

by David Weekley Homes - a new section in the 12 Oaks master golf course community.  Planned amenities.  Contact them for updates on their active adult communities at 12 Oaks.  From $300's.

• New The Courtyards at O'Kelly Chapel

LOCATION:  Cary

FEATURE:   Well-priced in Cary

CONTACT:   108 Pittard Sears Rd., Cary - 1-888-743-8630

By Epcon - 2 and 3-bedroom ranch homes in low maintenance community - Resort-style with clubhouse, walking trails and more.  Upper $200's.  

• Searstone 

LOCATION:  Cary

FEATURE:   Assisted living and healthcare available

CONTACT:   17001 SearStone Dr., Cary - 877-235-1894

New Urbanism - Research Triangle area - age 62+ - Family farm became a community. Assisted Living and healthcare services available.   

• Evergreen at Flowers Plantation

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 children.  Medium to large ranch homes with Aging in Place features.  Stepless entry; wide hallways.   Prices start very low $300's.

•  New  Carolina Arbors

LOCATION:  Durham

FEATURE:   Del Webb resort amenities

CONTACT:   Ph: 877-266-0297 - 3055 Del Webb Arbors Dr., Durham

By Del Webb - Durham -  Large community of singles and town homes. Sister community is Carolina Preserve at Cary.  Price: start mid-$200's -   Amenity Center, 2 pools, gardening area and more - 1, 2 and 3-bedroom single homes.  37,000 SF clubhouse.

• The Cypress of Raleigh

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. Homes priced from $325,000.   

• New Del Webb at Traditions

LOCATION: Wake Forest

FEATURE:   Research Triangle area

CONTACT:   905 Del Webb Manor Ave. - 877-804-2340 - Open Daily

Part of Traditions master community.  Medium to large single homes - Minutes to downtown Wake Forest and north of Raleigh.  On-site lifestyle director.  Starts $306,400.

• Ashbury Crossing-Cimarron Homes 

LOCATION:  Mebane

FEATURE:   Attached cottages priced in $140's

CONTACT:   601 Blue Lake Dr., Mebane 

One mile from historic Mebane - near Duke and UNC hospitals - Condos. Attached cottages. Green and energy efficient.  Condos from the mid-$100's  - Models open daily.     

• New in Wake Forest - Hasentree

LOCATION:  Wake Forest

FEATURE:  Not age restricted but active living

CONTACT:   7014 Hasentree Dr., Wake Forest - 919-562-9900

By Toll Brothers - Pricing from $400's. Active living community (not 55+) in master community of Hasentree.  Large single family homes.

Wilmington Retirement Communities for ocean amenities

Render by Del Webb

• New:  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 $233,990. Selling now.  Open Daily. 

• New  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 low $200's.  Near Wilmington and Myrtle Beach.  Beaches less than 5 miles and plentiful golf in area.

•  Encore Brunswick Forest

LOCATION:  Wilmington

FEATURE:   Large Village area

CONTACT:   Off 17 in Wilmington.  877-542-9240

By David Weekley Homes - proximity to beach, canoeing, kayaking, pool, tennis, trails, clubhouse and more.  Inside Brunswick Forest master community. Starting in low $400's (verify as can change).

• New Avalon

LOCATION:  Bolivia

FEATURE:   Active adult lifestyle

CONTACT:  1800 Bard Dr. SE, Bolivia, NC  (Brunswick County) - 910-821-8553 - Call for appointment

Medium to spacious single homes priced from upper $100's - Short drive to Oak Island and Wilmington, NC, and 55 miles to Myrtle Beach SC.  Planned clubhouse and pool.

Stylish New Homes at the Village at Mott's Landing:

Photo by The Village at Motts Landing

• The Village at Mott's Landing

LOCATION:  Wilmington

FEATURE:   Not over 55 but retirees-focused and main residents

CONTACT:   River Rd. at Sanders Rd. - 910-799-6830 (Terry/Jim)

By Premier Homes - homes have retirement living features - pool, tennis, walking trails, kayak river access, clubhouse and more. New garden homes - Prices start mid-$300's.

• Pamela's Place - By Premier Homes - separate gated community within Mott's Landing.   Large detached villas and patio homes.

• Plantation Village 

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. 

• Coastal Plantation

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 55 Plus Homes 

• St. James Plantation - Seaside 

LOCATION:  Southport

FEATURE:   Within master community near beaches

CONTACT:   4006 St. James Dr. - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily

By Tribute Homes.  Golf, marina, tennis, pool, beaches.  2 and 3-bedroom small to spacious homes from $270's.

• Rourk Woods Estates

LOCATION:  Shallotte

FEATURE:   Near beaches 

CONTACT:   791 Thistle Trail NW, Calabash - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily

By Tribute 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.

• Rourk Woods Grove Pointe

LOCATION:  Shallotte

FEATURE:    Small to medium floor plans; 15 minutes to beach

CONTACT:    791 Thistle Trail NW, Calabash - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily

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 $170's.  Single homes with good functional utility with cottage-styled appeal.

• Parkway Crossing at Brunswick Forest

LOCATION:  Leland

FEATURE:  In master community Brunswick Forest near beaches

CONTACT:  1229 Crosswater Circle - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily

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.

• 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.

Active Adult in Burlington/Greensboro

• New  The Glen 

LOCATION:  Burlington

FEATURE:   Small town life

CONTACT:     119 Granger Trail, Burlington - 800-798-0616

Starts in very 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.  By DR Horton.

Cumberland County

• Carriage Glen at Anderson Creek Club 

LOCATION:  Spring Lake

FEATURE:   18-hole championship golf; gated in resort 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.    

Currituck County

New  Moyock Crossing

LOCATION:  Moyock

FEATURE:    Water access; near border with Virginia

CONTACT:   192 Shingle Landing Rd. - Open Daily

Features for active adults  |   Single ranch homes convenient to Greenbriar Mall.  |  Unique location near border with Virginia |  Nearby Outer Banks  |  Starting mid-$200's   

North Carolina Over 55 Resales:

• 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. 
  

• 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

• 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
  
  
• 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  

• Carmel Place by Holiday Retirement -  Independent living senior apartments - Holiday has 16 communities for 55+ in North Carolina - 1-800-322-0999
  
  
• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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 55+ homes in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas.

See homes in South Carolina for 55+

Communities in Myrtle Beach for 55+, SC

Most Popular on this Page

• Creekside at Bethpage
• Ashbury Crossing
• Farm at Brunswick
• Del Webb Wilmington