55+ Communities in North Carolina: Active Adult Retirement
186 active adult communities — compare pricing, amenities & lifestyle
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Discover 186 North Carolina active adult communities, from the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) to coastal retreats and mountain escapes. North Carolina offers a balanced climate and diverse retirement lifestyles. Compare community pricing, amenities, and local reviews here. take our free quiz to get personalized recommendations based on your budget and preferences.
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Updated June 2026 shortlist
Best 55+ Communities in North-carolina
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Top-Rated North-carolina Communities
Showing the 60 top-rated of 186 — browse all by city below.
3 Cherry Way
Denver, NC
$300k - $400k
Baileys Glen
Cornelius, NC
From $500k
Blakeley
Cary, NC
$400k - $600k
Bridgewater At Sherrills Ford Ridge
Sherrills Ford, NC
$300k - $400k
Carolina Arbors
Durham, NC
$400k - $700k
Carolina Overlook
Clayton, NC
$300k - $700k
Carolina Preserve
Cary, NC
$400k - $700k
Compass Pointe Nc
Leland, NC
$400k - $900k
Del Webb At Mallory Creek
Leland, NC
$300k - $500k
Del Webb Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$400k - $800k
Enclave At Holcomb Woods
Harrisburg, NC
$300k - $600k
Fearrington Village
Pittsboro, NC
From $300k
Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation
Clayton, NC
$300k - $400k
Guilford Crossing
Greensboro, NC
$100k - $400k
Kenmure
Flat Rock, NC
From $500k
Kinsley
Denver, NC
$300k - $400k
Meadows At Coddle Creek
Mooresville, NC
$400k - $500k
Ridge Road Villas
Charlotte, NC
$400k - $500k
Riverwind
Etowah, NC
$300k - $400k
Sea Trail
Sunset Beach, NC
$200k - $600k
St James Plantation
Southport, NC
From $200k
Sweetwater Village
Hickory, NC
Contact for pricing
The Bluffs On The Cape Fear
Leland, NC
$400k - $700k
The Glen At Mackintosh
Burlington, NC
$100k - $400k
The Highlands At Meadowlands
Winston-Salem, NC
$300k - $400k
The Home Place
Southport, NC
$100k - $400k
The Orchard Villas
Apex, NC
$400k - $500k
The Springs At Westport
Denver, NC
$400k - $500k
The Village At Aversboro
Garner, NC
$300k - $400k
The Villages at Oak Tree
Mooresville, NC
$200k - $400k
The Villas at Deep River Plantation
Greensboro, NC
$200k - $300k
The Walk At East Village
Clayton, NC
$400k - $500k
Village Of St Andrews
Matthews, NC
$300k - $400k
Lake Walk Freedom Homes
Mooresville, NC
$400k - $600k
The Courtyards At Weddington Road
Stallings, NC
$400k - $500k
The Polo Club At Mountain Island Lake
Charlotte, NC
$300k - $500k
The Village At Motts Landing
Wilmington, NC
$300k - $600k
Heritage
Indian Trail, NC
$400k - $500k
Imagery
Mount Holly, NC
$500k - $800k
Wildbrook
Denver, NC
$300k - $500k
Regency At Palisades
Charlotte, NC
$400k - $800k
Sunset Ridge
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
$200k - $400k
The Farm at Brunswick
Carolina Shores, NC
$200k - $300k
Trilogy Lake Norman
Denver, NC
From $400k
Brunswick Forest
Leland, NC
From $300k
Deer Track
Brevard, NC
$300k - $400k
Creekside At Bethpage
Durham, NC
$400k - $700k
Abbey Glen
Gibsonville, NC
$200k - $400k
Del Webb Carolina Gardens
Fuquay-Varina, NC
$400k - $800k
HighRidge
Fuquay-Varina, NC
$400k - $700k
The Vineyards On Lake Wylie
Charlotte, NC
$300k - $800k
Cresswind Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
$300k - $600k
Fendol Farms
Durham, NC
$400k - $700k
Heritage Pines
Cary, NC
$400k - $600k
Meadowfield Terrace
Clemmons, NC
$300k - $400k
Pinehurst Trace
Pinehurst, NC
$200k - $400k
The Gables at Kepley Farm
Salisbury, NC
$200k - $300k
Ocean Ridge Plantation
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
From $400k
Albemarle Plantation
Hertford, NC
Contact for pricing
Ardenwoods
Arden, NC
Contact for pricing
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