With its mild climate and close proximity to the beach and mountains, the Triangle is one of the best places to retire in North Carolina. Active adult communities feature accessible living spaces and neighborhoods, low-maintenance homes, and often feature many amenities and activities not available in a standard neighborhood. Many active adult communities employ Lifestyle Directors, who plan plenty of activities for residents throughout the year.
A retirement community or active adult community will generally require at least 1 resident who is at least 55 years of age (often called 55 plus communities). The older resident does not need to have an ownership interest in the house. These communities also do not allow permanent residents under the age of 19, but children may visit for up to 3 months each year.
The Triangle area hosts a variety of active adult communities with homes and condos for sale in a wide range of prices. Many of these communities are new, with more planned each year. See below for a description of 55+ communities across the Triangle, and click the link for each neighborhood to view homes available there.
![]() |
![]() |
Community Pool in Carolina Preserve | Home in Carolina Preserve |
In Cary, Carolina Preserve is an upscale active adult community developed between 2006 and 2014 by Del Webb. The neighborhood consists of over 1300 detached homes. Home prices range from the upper $300,000s to $600,000s. HOA dues are around $200/month.
The neighborhood boasts tons of amenities, including a huge clubhouse where residents can swim, take a pottery class, work out at the fitness center, learn photography, and participate in plenty of social events, among plenty of other options. With over 100 clubs and interest groups, there is something for every resident. The neighborhood also has 5 parks throughout, ponds for fishing, and walking trails.
Heritage Pines, located in Cary near Morrisville, is a 55+ country club community. The neighborhood is made up of nearly 300 residences, with both villas and single family homes. The single family homes range in size from 1400 to 2400 square feet, and are priced in the $300,000s. HOA dues are $179/month.
The neighborhood clubhouse hosts tons of activities, including community events, clubs, and classes. The community also has a fitness center, pool, spa, tennis courts, walking paths, and much more.
The Courtyards at O’Kelly Chapel is a new active adult community designed by Epcon Communities. Conveniently located in the northwest side of Cary, neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse, pool, walking trails, plenty of green space, and fitness center. The community features 149 ranch-style homes, in 3 models, that will range in size from 2 to 3 bedrooms and 1500 to 2700 square feet. Homes range in price from the upper $300,000s to $500,000s.
Sears Farm North is a new active adult community located near Prestonwood Country Club. The community features condos with a variety of floor plans, priced in the $400s to $500s. When the community is complete, amenities will include a fitness and aquatics center, clubhouse, and walking trails.
Blakeley is another new community, with both single family homes and townhouses, located in Northwest Cary. Developed by CalAtlantic Homes, the neighborhood is located adjacent to a brand new YMCA, which features an aquatic center, fitness center, and much more.
The Orchard Villas, located in Apex, is a Cornerstone Homes community with 86 homes. Homes, built in the last few years, start in the $300 - $500s, and range in size from 1500 to 1900 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, pool, and a variety of activities.
![]() |
|
Home in Regency at White Oak Creek |
Regency at White Oak Creek is a new Toll Brothers community located near Jordan Lake. Homes are priced in the $400s-$500s and come in 7 designs. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, hot tub, tennis courts, hiking trails, and more. The community also has a full-time Lifestyle Director.
![]() |
![]() |
Tennis Courts in Del Webb at Traditions | Home in Del Webb at Traditions |
Del Webb at Traditions is a quiet, resort-style 55+ community located in the Traditions neighborhood in Wake Forest. The neighborhood is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Wake Forest, near Flaherty Park. Homes range in price from the mid-$500,000s to $700,000s. The houses come 9 different designs and are between 1 and 4 bedrooms. The neighborhood will feature a wide variety of amenities, including group fitness classes, bocce courts, and a spa. The neighborhood is also surrounded by over 50 miles of greenway trails.
The Villas of Wake Forest, a Cornerstone Homes community, is an active adult community with 144 homes. Homes are between 2 and 3 bedrooms, from 1,500 to 2,400 square feet, and sell from the $300,000s to $500,000s. HOA dues are $247 per month. Homes feature outdoor spaces, like private patios and courtyards. Amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, pool table, and outdoor pool. HOA dues are $286 per month.
Located right outside of Raleigh and close to other Wake County communities like Fuquay-Varina, Garner is an attractive senior living destination with several adult communities to select from.
The Tapestry is a new 55+ community located in Garner. Built by Fleming Homes, the maintenance-free community will feature 99 single-story attached homes. Homes come in 4 distinct styles, from 2 to 3 bedrooms. Each home has a 2-car garage. Homes are priced from the mid-$300,000s. HOA dues are $145/month.
![]() |
|
Townhouse Style Home in The Tapestry |
The Tapestry will have a huge clubhouse with plenty of activities, including a fitness center, full kitchen, outdoor barbeque area, and more. The neighborhood will feature multiple parks, including a dog park and bird watching park, and a community garden.
The Village at Aversboro is a community developed from 2007 - 2015 located in Garner with 147 homes priced in the $300,000s. The neighborhood features single family homes from 1600 to 2500 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse where residents can play games and meet fellow residents through the various clubs and classes offered. The Village at Aversboro is located in walking distance from Lake Benson Park, which has miles of nature trails, lots of open space, and allows small boats and fishing.
![]() |
|
Home in Flowers Plantation |
Located in Flowers Plantation, in Johnston County outside of the Clayton city limits, are 2 age-restricted neighborhoods, Evergreen & Sweet Grass, with detached, accessible single-family homes. Homes in these neighborhoods sell in the $300,000s, and HOA dues are $205/month. Flowers Plantation is a large community with plenty of amenities for its residents, including tennis, basketball, trails, pools, a fitness center, and a spa.
The Walk at East Village is a new home community with 300 homes planned, just a short walk from downtown Clayton. The community consists of pocket neighborhoods, where groups of homes face each other and create a central courtyard area, designed to foster community between neighbors. The homes come in 2 collections: Cottage and Village. Each collection offers a variety of home plans. Homes in the Cottage Collection are smaller, from 1668 to 1908 square feet, with 3 bedrooms, and are priced from the upper $300s to the $400s. The larger homes in the Village Collection feature 3- 4 bedrooms, and are priced from the upper $400s to the $500s, and are between 2300 and over 3000 square feet.
The neighborhood has a huge clubhouse that hosts a variety of activities, and has a demonstration kitchen, fitness center, gathering spaces, and more. Outdoor amenities include walking and biking trails, community gardens, a pool, dog park, and more.
Chapelwood, a smaller community developed by Hagood Homes from 2009 - 2013, is located near UNC in Chapel Hill. Chapelwood is located in the community of Downing Creek. The neighborhood has only 69 homes, from 1700 to 2700 square feet, priced from the $400s to $600s. Amenities include tennis courts, a pool, walking trails, and a clubhouse.
Encore at Briar Chapel, located in the Briar Chapel neighborhood in Chatham County, is a new 55+ community by David Weekley Homes. In the Classic Series, homes are between 1500 and 2300 square feet, and priced from the $400,000s. HOA dues are $87.50 per month. The Tradition Series features larger homes, between 2100 and 3200 square feet, priced from the $460,000s. HOA dues are $211 per month.
![]() |
|
Community Pool in Briar Chapel |
The neighborhood has 10 parks and gardens, a dog park, 24 miles of trails, and a sports complex where residents can play basketball, tennis, and pickleball. The Lifestyle Director plans tons of fun activities for residents.
The Courtyards at Homestead Road is a new 55+ community by Epcon Communities located in Chapel Hill. The quiet, private neighborhood will have just 63 ranch style homes, in 3 styles that range in size from 1500 to 2700 square feet and have 2 - 3 bedrooms. Homes are priced in the $400-500,000s. HOA dues are $225 per month.
The Courtyards will have lots of amenities for residents to enjoy, including a swimming pool, clubhouse, and more. Residents can take advantage of the miles of walking trails and nature at the adjacent Carolina North Forest nature conservancy area.
Another Epcon Communities development, the Villas at Culp Arbor, is an active adult neighborhood located near Durham in Chapel Hill. The neighborhood has both attached homes and single family homes. The detached, 2 - 3 bedroom homes come in a variety of styles and range in size from 1500 to 2700 square feet. Detached homes are priced in the $400-500,000s, condos are priced in the $300,000s, and HOA dues are around $250 per month. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and walking trails.
Carolina Arbors is a Del Webb community, conveniently located on the border of Durham and Raleigh near Brier Creek which places it conveniently close to wonderful amenities including the Brier Creek golf course. This community is closer to locations like Raleigh-Durham International Airport than popular Durham destinations like Duke University. The neighborhood has a variety of 1 to 4 bedroom homes ranging in price from the mid-$300,000s to $700,000s. Construction began in the neighborhood just a few years ago, and continues today.
![]() |
|
Clubhouse at Carolina Arbors |
HOA dues are $174 per month. Amenities include both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, fitness center, dog parks, community garden, and nature trails. There is a huge clubhouse with a full-time Lifestyle Director to ensure there are plenty of activities for residents. Activities include aerobics, dancing, book clubs, and much more.
Creekside at Bethpage is a new 55+ community developed by AV Homes located in the Brier Creek neighborhood in Durham near Raleigh. The neighborhood has over 600 homesites, and homes come in a variety of floor plans with 2 - 4 bedrooms. Homes are priced from the mid-$400,000s to $600,000s. HOA dues are $209 per month.
Creekside has a variety of amenities and activities for residents, including a recreation center, pool, tennis courts, and community garden.
Corbinton is a new 55+ community located less than a mile from historic downtown Hillsborough. Corbinton offers cottage homes, row homes, and duplex homes. The single-family homes start at $345,000. Cottage homes are around 2000 square feet, with 2 bedrooms and 2 car garages; row homes are around 1900 square feet, with 3 bedrooms. Duplexes, starting around $400,000, are around 1600 square feet with 2 bedrooms. The HOA dues are $150/month.
![]() |
|
Home in Corbinton |
The community features walking trails, a community garden, and a dog park. The clubhouse has a fitness center and space for group gatherings.
2.6 acres Located with in River Dell East @ Flowers Plantation. This is a great wooded lot with the potential to subdivide. Home must go Arch approval and meet the min sq...
This beautiful property is the perfect place to call home! Featuring a natural color palette throughout, you'll love the modern updates in the kitchen, including a nice b...
2020 End unit townhome in the sought out Flowers Plantation subdivision! Upgrades to bathrooms and the HUGE owners suite are the highlights of the property. Automatic lig...
Beautiful Litchfield townhome located in the heart of Flowers Plantation, right across from the new Waterfront district. Ready to move in mid October. Offering open floor...
This Clayton home has one story.
Limited time only to live in Copper ridge under $330k! Build your dream home! The Aria* floorplan is a 3BR / 2.5BA plan that boasts 1600+ square feet of living! Open fl...
Welcome to this exquisite end-unit townhouse that perfectly balances contemporary design w/ the convenience of the coveted Flowers Plantation community. This 3-bedroom, 2...
***FINAL OPPORTUNITY!!*** to own the Cabernet floor plan with soaring 2 story foyer, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bath. Main level offers open layout, kitchen with white cabinets &...
Immaculate 4 bedrooms, 2 Car Garage house in a popular Ross Landing, Flowers Plantation! .The first floor offers open floorplan with lots of windows and tons of natural l...
***FINAL OPORTUNITY!!*** to own 1 of the 2 remaining SF homes. This Bordeaux floor plan home is offering an open layout on the 1st floor and 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath with a l...
1st floor owner's suite with additional 2 bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs, formal dining room, 12' ceilings in the main living area, upgraded cabinets, flooring and so...
Welcome to a charming oasis where comfort meets affordability! This delightful 2,081 square foot home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, providing ample space for your ...
Welcome to 165 Canary Ct in the Auburn Village Subdivision, a vibrant 55+ Community in Raleigh! This charming home boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, making it perfect fo...
Stunning Home in the Highly desired Trillium at the Flowers Plantation Subdivision AND a previous Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner. Inviting Foyer w/Built-ins and Wide...
Great home located within walking distance to new Flowers Plantation Water District! Walk to Harris Teeter, Publix, YMCA and all Flowers Plantation has to offer. Home o...
*to be built* So much to offer with this plan by award winning Rock Creek Builders! 4-5 bedrooms, 2.5-3 baths, office or bedroom on the 1st floor and bonus room upstairs,...
Price improvement! Serene and sought-after West Ashley in Flowers Plantation. Spacious front porch on this like-new open floor plan ranch. Step inside to beautifully upd...
New Construction completing in September! The Whitney 5BR / 3BA offers a spacious, well-designed layout featuring guest bedroom and full bath on main. Kitchen boasts q...
Looking for a FULL RANCH PLAN *3 Bedrms+2Full Baths+A MUST HAVE Southern Rocking Chair Front Porch++HOT LOCATION*Flowers Plantation*? IMMACULATE HOME! SPACIOUS, open floo...
*to-be-built* Terrific 4 bedroom plan constructed by award winning Rock Creek Builders. Beautiful two story foyer & stairs with open handrail. Kitchen with quartz counter...
Hard to find Ranch home in like new condition in gated community of Forge Creek. Many great features including: LVP flooring, lg front porch, 2 spacious bedrms, master ba...
After a long day, unwind in your hot tub then 'chill' in your 4-season room. Go ahead and plan your gatherings where you socialize around the stone fire pit. The owner...
Gorgeous, well-maintained home in popular Bedford@Flowers Plantation. Huge open concept living room, kitchen & separate dining room. Light gray cabinets with brushed ni...
Charming Ranch home In GATED Forge Creek Community. Filled with luxurious features includes LVP flooring throughout, Spacious Front Porch, 2 spacious Bedrooms, Master Bat...
Great new construction two story home with 5 bedrooms located in Flowers Plantation! LVP flooring in the main areas, laundry room, & bathrooms. Cozy family room has gas l...
Grab your home in the fast growing town of Clayton! At just stones throw from the soon to be Waterfront District, you will LOVE this lot in The Meadows at Flowers Plantat...
Completing in October! 4BR / 2.5BA Lenox with 2 car garage on cul-de-sac lot features 2,475 sq. ft. of living space. Floorplan boasts upgraded kitchen, private study, l...
Gorgeous & spacious cul-de-sac home with beautiful board & batten detail. Built in 2021 so it's virtually brand new! When you enter you can't miss the continuous flooring...
The Gaines Floorplan is spacious and well-designed. It features five bedrooms, with one bedroom and a full bathroom located on the first floor for convenience. The master...
PRACTICALLY NEW, IDEAL Home located in the 55+ community of Flowers Plantation, Forge Creek! This home lives like a split floor plan with 2 beds, 2 Full baths and a LARG...
Highly sought-after 2 BR Ranch HM with Office in the gated community of Forge Creek in Flowers Plantation. This "like new" home features bright open spaces, extensive mil...
55+Community. This Stunning home/ 2 Br, / Study/Gourmet kitchen/fenced yard with sunroom and outdoor patio. A must-see pristine home, only a short distance to White Oak. ...
$2000 in CLOSING COSTS!! Family already relocated so YOU can to make this MOVE IN READY 3500+ sqft. home yours immediately!! ENJOY the INSTANT EQUITY this PRICE CHANGE gi...
Highly desirable 2 BR Ranch with Office in the 55 and over gated community of Forge Creek in Flowers Plantation. So many upgrades! Open floor plan boasts crown molding an...
Gorgeous and Like New! You do not want to miss out on this 2BR/2BA + Office, ranch home in Auburn Village, an active lifestyle 55+ community (only one person in househol...
Resort-style living in Raleigh! This 2022 ranch home in sought-after Auburn Village features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an office with beautiful glass french doors. T...
HUGE PRICE CORRECTION! Custom "Savannah Row Home" in picturesque Chatham in Flowers Plantation. Close to shopping and schools, yet tucked into a quiet gated neighborhood...
What's not to love about this home?! All the current trend choices, great natural light throughout and the landscape is taken care of for you while not being age restrict...
This gorgeous and well-maintained 3 BR, 2.5 BA ranch home is in pristine condition! Home boasts a generous entry foyer with guest bedrooms at the front of the home and a ...
ONE LEVEL LIVING IN SOUGHT AFTER 55+ COMMUNITY OF HERITAGE PINES. WALK TO THE POOL, TENNIS, CLUBHOUSE, FITNESS AND YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES. CHARMING 2BR+HOME OFFICE W/ BUIL...
Nestled in a sought-after neighborhood, this sprawling Callan 3,945 square foot home redefines modern elegance with its 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering an abundance ...
Custom-Built Bungalow located in Sweetgrass at Flowers Plantation, a 55+ active lifestyle gated community. This home has many upgrades! Open floor plan. Kitchen w/ island...
This charming Flowers Plantation home sits in the sought after row home community of Chatham. With over 2700 sf, this homes lives comfortably while showcasing some desir...
Welcome to your Callan - a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom sanctuary, a spacious 3,945 sq ft retreat nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac against a stunning tree line. This home offers...
Well maintained Ranch in Heritage Pines, an active adult Cary community. A beautiful stone exterior home has 3 BedRms & 2 Baths with a NEW Roof 2020 and New HVAC system 2...
Rarely does a home this tasteful come on the market! Located in the Fendol Farms 55+ adult community, this 2 bed, 2 bath ranch style home built in 2022 has all you want! ...
Wonderful home in sought after 55+ community with plenty of amenities to keep you active and having FUN in Cary! Home has been beautifully kept. Gleaming hardwoods as you...
Welcome home to Chapelwood, the exclusive 55+ Community in Chapel Hill. Solid one story all-brick, single family home with a great open floorplan. Three bedrooms and two ...
Welcome home to this beautiful home in Fendol Farms, an active adult community in a great location in Durham. This spacious home has main level living, and a second story...
Abbeyville floorplan with bonus walkable to the clubhouse! Spacious great room with large window opening to landscaped lot. Upscale kitchen with gas range, granite counte...
Introducing an extraordinary opportunity to live in a stunning home located in a sought-after active living community. This remarkable listing features 2 spacious bedroom...
One level living at it's best in this popular 55+ Del Webb community at Carolina Arbors. Nestled on a private lot that backs to woods, this open floor plan has 2 bedrooms...
This Del Webb Chestnut Garden Floor plan with the enclosed Lanai porch is a great opportunity! Sitting on a quiet street located near the main club house, Bradford Hall...
There's nothing better than a well-appointed home on a PREMIUM lot in the Triangle's top 55+ active adult community! Live on the main level but have the flexibility of a ...
Hard to find ranch home with finished basement. Home offers 3603 heated sq ft, 4 bedrooms (3 on main level) and 3 full baths. Basement has family room, full kitchen, brea...
Immaculate Brick Front Napa Valley Floorplan Located On A Premium Lot with Private Views. This Home is Open And Bright And Will Not Disappoint. Large Living Room Open ...
Listings provided courtesy of Triangle MLS, Inc. of NC, Internet Data Exchange Database. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2023 Triangle MLS, Inc. of North Carolina. Data last updated .