North Carolina Over 55 Communities (53)

North Carolina over 55 communities on this page are located in the "Triangle" area technology centers, the coastal areas, and more.   Charlotte and Lake Norman areas are on a separate page.  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.  (You can drive to the DC area in about 4 hours.)

55+ Communities in North Carolina in the Research Triangle Area  

On this page now selling in the "Triangle" area:  Apex  |  Cary  |   Clayton   |   Raleigh  |  Wendell  |   Pittsboro

Updated 10/31/24

• $490's Encore at Wendell Falls (Wendell, 17 miles to Raleigh - Closing Out now

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, pickle ball, hiking at Lake Oliver and much more.  Start prices in $490's.  Call for appointment 919-348-4022.  Closing out now.

• Searstone (Cary)

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

• $360's New Phase Carolina Overlook by Del Webb (Clayton near Raleigh)

 Planned over 600 ranch homes in resort-styled community (verify) 

Amenities include:

• 15 miles to downtown Raleigh
• Indoor/outdoor pools (verify)
• Lifestyle Director
• Near healthcare facilities

1162 Covered Bridge Rd., Clayton - 919-899-1767  - Starting in mid $300's. 

• The Cypress of Raleigh (Raleigh)

Equity-based CCRC of cottages and villas in mid-rise building.   Rosewood memory care.  8801 Cypress Lakes Dr., Raleigh - 919-870-9007 

• $390's Carolina Gardens by Del Webb (Fuquay Varina)
  

Small to large ranch homes starting priced in $390's.   Southwest Wake County and 25 minutes to Raleigh; large Amenity Center (clubhouse).    1401 Carolina Park Dr., Fuquay Varina - 919-736-6065

• $390's (villas) $400's (singles) Encore at Chatham Park (Pittsboro)

In master community with amenities. Villas and single-family homes.  175 Prospect Pl., Pittsboro, NC near Cary and Raleigh. 919-446-4146

Over 55 Communities in North Carolina in the Wilmington area for ocean amenities

• Plantation Village (Wilmington)

Independent living and life care.

Scenic location - villas, duplexes and apartment homes. Independent living and also life care.  1200 Porters Neck Rd.

• Coastal Plantation (Hampstead)

 Manufactured homes community

877-288-6126 (Mgr.), Hampstead  

Previously by Jensen Communities (verify) - 15 miles north of Wilmington - 15 miles to U. of North Carolina - affordably priced manufactured homes.  Land lease.  By Sun.

Brunswick County COASTAL HOMES for over 55 communities in North Carolina

• St. James Plantation - Seaside (Southport)

Within master community near beaches    

Golf, marina, tennis, pool, beaches.  2 and 3-bedroom small to spacious homes from $300's.  Not 55+ but amenities for active living.  4006 St. James Dr. - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily

• Parkway Crossing at Brunswick Forest (Leland)

 In master community Brunswick Forest near beaches - Medium to spacious homes from  $200's.  Amenities include indoor/outdoor pools, tennis, fitness, river access for kayaking and fishing, social activities and walk trails.  1229 Crosswater Circle - 910-292-4830 - Open Daily 866-831-8289

• Meadowlands Golf Club (Calabash)

Medium to large 2-5-bedroom homes in resort community minutes to top beaches of Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach.  18-hole golf.   1000 Meadowlands Trail in Calabash (Seafood Capital) Priced from $200,900.

See separate page for 55+ communities in Charlotte and Lake Norman.

North Carolina Resale Communities for 55+ (43):

• 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.   

• Avalon - LOCATION:  BoliviaFEATURE:   Active adult lifestyle (verify type)CONTACT:  1800 Bard Dr. SE, Bolivia, NC  (Brunswick County)  Medium to spacious single homes were priced from $307's - Short drive to Oak Island and Wilmington, NC, and 55 miles to Myrtle Beach SC.  Planned clubhouse and pool.

• Was $400's Nichols Farm - LOCATION:  911 Red Bay Dr., DurhamFEATURE:     Northeast DurhamCONTACT:   919-925-4050 -  Medium to large single-family ranch homes priced in $400's.  By DR Horton Freedom Homes. 

• 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

•  Carriage Glen at Anderson Creek Club - Spring Lake in Cumberland County - 18-hole championship golf; gated in resort master community - 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.  Was in $200's. 

• 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 West Cary (Cary) 55+ Courtyard ranch homes with  clubhouse, pool, pickle ball.  9708 Morrisville Parkway, Cary.   Were starting in $500's.

• The Courtyards at Lochmere - Medium to large ranches for your 55+ lifestyle.  Start living the life today in this popular location.  Private outdoor courtyards. By Epcon Communities.  Started in upper $500's.  Sold.  5100 Lilly Atkins Rd., Cary. 

• 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

• Creekside at Bethpage  Durham - Research Triangle location - Start pricing was in the low $400's.  2-3 bedroom ranches.  Small and large floor plans. Clubhouse, pool, social activities, garden and more. Medical Centers, universities and airport nearby.  6511 Crown Parkway, Durham (Sales Center) 

• 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.

•  Del Webb Wilmington    Wilmington - Del Webb with resort amenities - 4204 Passerine Ave., Wilmington -  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 started $300's.  Zillow Resales  

• Farm at Brunswick  - by DR Horton LOCATION:  Carolina ShoresFEATURE:   Farm themeCONTACT:   61 Carolina Farms Blvd., Carolina Shores -  With a Farm theme, ranch homes. Near Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. Beaches less than 5 miles and plentiful golf in area.

• 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.  

• Evergreen at Flowers Plantation - Clayton - 18 Miles to Raleigh - Aging in Place design - Bramble Lane, Clayton -  Resort amenities include 3 pools and playground for grandchildren.  Medium to large ranch homes with Aging in Place features.  Stepless entry; wide hallways. Prices started $300's.   

• 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
• Fendol Farms  Durham - Between Durham and Raleigh  1003 White Bark Lane, Durham -  By Lennar   |   Started from high $300's (Villas and Terraces) and $400's (Residences collection)    Sold out

• 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  

• 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.
• Retreat at Cedar Crossing (Apex near Raleigh and Durham) Medium to spacious single ranch homes. Amenities include pickle ball, bocce ball, walking trails. Access to Hwy 64, I-40 and airport.   433 New Hill Olive Chapel Rd.  Sold

• Rourk Woods -  Shallotte - Near beaches - location is between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach
    791 Thistle Trail NW, Calabash  - By True Homes -   Pool, tennis, clubhouse, 15 minutes to beaches.   2-5 bedroom medium-large single homes started from $200's.  Country-like area between large resort areas like Wilmington and Myrtle Beach.
• Rourk Woods Grove Pointe -  Shallotte - Small to medium floor plans; 15 minutes to beach - If you've been looking for a smaller floor plan, here's your chance to get one.   2-3 bedroom small to medium-sized homes were from $300's.  Single homes with good functional utility with cottage-styled appeal. 791 Thistle Trail NW, Calabash    

• 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 
  

Page updated January 2024.  Please verify all information and pricing.

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

Guide

Newest 55 Plus Communities in North Carolina

55+ Communities in North Carolina with Golf

• Carriage Glen at Anderson Creek (Resale)
• Meadowlands (new)
• St. James Plantation (new and resale)
• Meadows at 12 Oaks (resale)
• Falls Village (resale)
• Courtyards at Regency (resale)

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