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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Townhome In Flowers Plantation. 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Open floor plan, Kitchen includes Granite countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances and large island. Upstairs in...
Ready to move in Brand New townhome in the heart of Flowers plantation. Open concept on the 1st floor with nice upgrades. 3 huge bedrooms, laundry room and full bath on t...
Ready to move in beautiful Litchfield floor plan/ Open layout downstairs. 3 huge bedrooms upstairs. Right across from the upcoming Waterfront district.
NEW Townhome Community walking distance access to shopping, healthcare, and dining businesses! The community also features 3,000 acres of walking and biking trails. The L...
Built in 2019, this Clayton two-story home offers granite countertops, and a two-car garage. This home has been virtually staged to illustrate its potential.
Gorgeous brand-new home in the heart of the Flowers Plantation and across from the upcoming Waterfront district. Huge open 1st floor layout flows well with the welcoming ...
Amazing and spacious brand-new townhome in Flowers, right across the upcoming Waterfront District will welcome you with foyer, study, 1st floor main bedroom and open floo...
Our most popular Malbec floorplan that you can still personalize! Great open 1st floor layout with a fireplace, gas range and open rail staircase leading to the 2nd floor...
Build your dream home! Customize the Whitney* floorplan to suit your needs! The Whitney is a 4BR/3.5BTH open concept floorplan with guest bedroom on main. Make this home...
Gorgeous brand new home ready for you to call it home! Main bedroom and bath is located on the main floor. Sunlit formal dining room greets you upon entry to this beautif...
Welcome to Flowers Plantation- one of Claytons highly sought after neighborhoods. Enter and be greeted by this well appointed living space featuring hardwoods throughout ...
*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,...
Imagine the simplicity and ease of living in a better-than-new single story home in a community that features loads of health, fitness, shopping and dining within minutes...
NEW Construction - 5BR / 2.5 BA Whitney - open concept main floor features private guest suite with ensuite bath, large great room open to dining and kitchen. Home featu...
*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...
Build your dream home! Customize the Hope* floorplan to suit your needs! The Hope is a 3BR/2.5BTH floorplan with private study and loft! Make this home yours by selectin...
Beautiful and best selling Logan floorplan. Enjoy your coffee on your private screened in porch listening to the birds chirp. This home also has a formal study on the f...
Beautiful and best selling Logan floorplan. Enjoy your coffee on your private screened in porch listening to the birds chirp. This home also has a formal study on the f...
This beautiful Logan Farmhouse has a dedicated study with French Doors, a drop zone, and a beautiful kitchen with quartz countertops with island. The walk in pantry is H...
Move in ready split bedroom ranch home in highly desirable Carolina Arbors community. No steps! Open floor plan. Hardwoods throughout most of home. Spacious family room w...
Walk into this home and envision the potential to enjoy a quiet moment or host friends and family in the open floor plan on the main floor. *** 3 bedroom w/ Bonus or 4 ...
Check out this spacious 5-bedroom home located in Trillium within Flowers Plantation. This home boasts a gourmet style kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, and a 1st floo...
MOVE IN READY: Beautiful 4 bedroom/3 bath master down, Amelia floorplan. This home is fantastic for entertaining. There is a guest suite upstairs with a HUGE loft, as w...
Stunning former model home nestled on a large corner lot in the highly sought after West Ashley neighborhood of Flowers Plantation! Gorgeous LVP flooring throughout the 1...
You’ll love this open concept ranch plan in Auburn Village, a highly desirable 55+ active adult community! Cul-de-sac home on premium lot backs to mature trees is just s...
You want a TRUE guest suite on the first floor, well look no further than our Mason Farmhouse floorplan. This home has a dedicated study with French Doors. The kitchen ...
BRIGHT & COLORFUL! This 3 BDR/2 BA, VIBRANT split bedroom, Ranch Home with 2669sf has a sensational Sunroom & huge, upstairs Bonus! Phenomenal floorplan includes: Great ...
The Amelia Craftsman home is such a fantastic home. It has a dedicated study with French Doors, the open kitchen overlooks the dining/kitchen and family room. Who doesn...
BUILD your dream home! The Callan 5BR / 3BA plan boasts just under 4,000 square feet of living space. Home features private study, open guest room on main, large kitche...
The Hope 4BR / 2.5 BA - private study, large great room, separate dining room, well-appointed kitchen with upgraded granite countertops, tile backsplash, SS appliances, a...
Beautiful move in ready Villa in Carolina Preserve 55 + Active Adult community. Many upscale features are included in this 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home. Owner's Suite with...
Welcome home! This modern home is located in Flowers Plantation. The vibrant community is only 25 minutes from Raleigh. The home was built in 2021 and is in impeccable co...
Come check out our incredibly popular Gaines. This five bedroom (one bedroom downstairs) does not disappoint. This home boasts a formal study which can also be used as ...
Gorgeous Ranch in Cary's premier 55+ community. Turn key home in excellent condition. Quiet cul de sac with awesome wooded private backyard view. Watch the deer run from ...
Fantastic home in Plantation Point in Flowers Plantation, with one of the best lots in Flowers! Flat, level lot that’s nearly 1/2 an acre. Mature landscaping that you can...
Coming soon! Showings expected to start by mid-April. Check back in for professional photos! Unique opportunity to live your best life in the highly desirable Del Webb Ca...
Young resale at Bedford/Flowers Plantation. No city taxes! Enjoy the shopping and dining that the Flowers area offers as well as the YMCA & fine schools including nearby ...
HIGHTLY DESIRED location and community presented by Del Webb! One story living with resort style accessories and amenities! Cul-de-sac and end lot location complete w...
Welcome to this exquisite custom built corner ranch plan located in the highly desirable Chatham neighborhood at Flowers Plantation, a Gated community with a coastal livi...
Like new custom home in Flowers Plantation! Great floorplan with tons of space. Separate dining room with butlers pantry. Kitchen features a massive island, tons of cabin...
If you are interested in Craftsmanship, come see this Beautiful 4bd/3ba, situated in cul-de-sac located in gated community within Flowers subdivision with 3 car garage, ...
Absolutely gorgeous home w/ so many valuable UPGRADES. 3 bedroom | 3 bath + bonus-flex room w/ over 2,600 sf. #Interior boasts *laminate wood & tile for the entire main f...
Live the active adult lifestyle in this well-maintained home in the highly desirable Heritage Pines 55+ community! Spacious dining room is great for entertaining and holi...
Highly sought-after Heritage Pines 55+ community located in West Cary. The community features a clubhouse, pool, tennis, pickleball & walking trails. This beautiful 3BR /...
Ranch style living at IT’S BEST in the sought after BLUFFTON COTTAGE floor plan on prime corner lot in highly desirable Carolina Preserve 55+ community!!! Carolina rockin...
For the 55+ that still wants some space and is not ready to downsize so drastically this is the home! Come tour this Cunningham Model by Del Webb. Gracious sized rooms, b...
Experience Luxury Charleston-Style Living in South Quarter at Flowers Plantation Gated Community! Timeless elegance & stunning design permeate every room ~ Owners bedro...
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