55+ Communities

Welcome to Active Adult Communities

Thank you for using our site for your new home search. This page is dedicated to active adult communities within the tri-county area surrounding Wilmington, NC. Here, you'll find a snapshot of each community, including its general location, proximity to the nearest beaches, and a list of included amenities.  On this page, you can easily search listings for specific communities, explore market data, and watch short videos about each location. Please bookmark this page as we are constantly adding video.

What is an active adult community? In this area, it doesn't necessarily mean that the community is age-restricted. In fact, most of the communities are not age-restricted. However, these neighborhoods are designed with the "active adult 55+" lifestyle in mind. The amenities, social clubs, and housing options cater to those who value staying fit, engaged, and connected with their community.   

(Note: Please return to this page often as we are adding more communities and search features on a regular basis.  As always, please contact us to schedule a community tour or for more specific information).

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WILMINGTON COMMUNITIES

Riverlights, Wilmington, NC

Price Range: $350,000 - $2,000,000
Nearby Beaches: Carolina and Kure Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $2,472/year
Type: Single Family and Townhouses. Homesites available
Amenities:
  • Barbecue
  • Community Clubhouse
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Party Room
  • Pickleball Court
  • Picnic Areas
  • Sidewalk
  • Sauna/Hot Tub
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Walking Trail(s)
  • Kayak/Boat Launch

Landfall, Wilmington, NC

Price Range: $700,000 - $3,500,000
Nearby Beaches: Carolina and Wrightsville Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $3,853/year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes. Homesites available
Amenities:
  • Community Clubhouse(s)
  • Golf Course (45 hole)
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Sauna/Hot Tub
  • Club Membership**
  • Gated

Porters Neck, Wilmington, NC

Price Range: $450,000 - $3,750,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,140/year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Community Clubhouse
  • Golf Course (18 hole)
  • Tennis Courts (8)
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Marina/Docks
  • Pickleball Courts (4)
  • Fitness Center
  • Additional dedicated lap pool
  • Fitness Classes
  • Kayak/Boat Launch
  • Club Membership**
  • Gated

LELAND COMMUNITIES

Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC

Price Range: $300,000 - $1,6000,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville and Oak Island
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,500/year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Outdoor pools (3)
  • Indoor Pools (1)
  • Tennis Courts (5)
  • Pickleball courts (10)
  • Fitness Centers (3)
  • Multiple Parks
  • Walking Trails
  • Golf Course (18 hole)
  • Club Membership**
  • Community Commons Club House
  • River Launch and Access

Compass Pointe, Leland, NC

Price Range: $500,000 - $1,200,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $2,424.4/year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Resort style lazy river
  • Outdoor Pool (2)
  • Indoor pool (1)
  • Grand Lanai Club House
  • Gated Community
  • Pickleball Court
  • Fitness Facility
  • Club Membership**
  • Golf Course (18 hole)
  • Golf Cart paths on residential roads
  • Kayak/Boat Launch

Magnolia Greens, Leland, NC

Price Range: $300,000 - $800,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $706/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhomes, Condo, and Homesite
Amenities:
  • Outdoor Pool (2)
  • Indoor Pool (1)
  • Community Club House (2)
  • Fitness Center
  • Tennis and Pickleball Courts
  • Golf Clubhouse and Restaurants
  • Golf Course (27 Hole)

Waterford, Leland, NC

Price Range: $300,000 - $900,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville and Oak Island
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,333/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhomes. and Homesites
Amenities:
  • Community Clubhouse
  • Tennis Court (5)
  • Pickleball Court (4)
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Kayak/Boat Launch

Mallory Creek, Winnabow, NC

Price Range: $200,00 - $500,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $600/year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes
Amenities:
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool (2)
  • Walking Paths
  • Playground

The Bluffs, Leland, NC

Price Range: $600,000 - $1,500,000
Nearby Beaches: Wrightsville and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,200/year*
Type: Single Family. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Beach Club
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Marina/Docks
  • Fitness Center (Coming Soon)
  • Kayak/Boat Launch
  • Walking Trails
  • Gated

SOUTHPORT COMMUNITIES

St James, Southport, NC

Price Range: $225,000 - $2,500,000
Nearby Beaches: Caswell and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,050/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhomes. Condo and Homesite
Amenities:
  • Outdoor Pools (7)
  • Indoor Pool (1)
  • Beach Club on Oak Island
  • Marina on ICW
  • Outdoor Amphitheatre and Park
  • Club Membership**
  • Gated Community
  • Community Center
  • Fitness facility (2)
  • Tennis Courts (13)
  • Pickleball Court (10)
  • Signature Golf Course (4)

Winding River, Bolivia, NC

Price Range: $215,000 - $1,500,000
Nearby Beaches: Holden and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,856/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhomes and Condo. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Beach Club on Holden Beach
  • River Club on Lockwood Folly River
  • Tennis & Pickleball Courts
  • Signature Golf Course (27 Holes)
  • Fitness Facility
  • Semi-Gated Community
  • Community Club Facility

Riversea, Bolivia, NC

Price Range: $400,000 - $850,000
Nearby Beaches: Holden and Oak Island Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,320/year*
Type: Single Family and Garden Homes. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Walking Trails
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Kayak/Boat Launch
  • Gated Community

CALABASH / SHALLOTTE COMMUNITIES

Oyster Harbour, Supply, NC

Price Range: $500,000 - $850,000
Nearby Beaches: Holden Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,576/year*
Type: Single Family. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Court
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Walking Trails
  • Marina/Docks
  • Fitness Center
  • Kayak/Boat Launch
  • Gated Community
  • Bocce Ball

Crow Creek, Calabash, NC

Price Range: $200,000 - $900,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,925/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhouses, and Condo. Homesite Available
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (18 Hole)
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated

Brunswick Plantation, Calabash, NC

Price Range: $175,000 - $850,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,116/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhomes, and Condo. Homesite Available
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (27 Hole)
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Hot Tub/Sauna
  • Gated

Meadowlands, Calabash, NC

Price Range: $250,000 - $600,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $980/year*
Type: Single Family. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (18 Hole)
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center

Ocean Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Price Range: $425,000 - $1,500,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $2,465/year*
Type: Single Family. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (72 hole)
  • Beach Club on Sunset Beach
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Walking Trail(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Class
  • Community Garden
  • Hot Tub/Sauna

Sea Trail, Sunset Beach, NC

Price Range: $200,000 - $950,000
Nearby Beaches: Sunset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $1,050/year*
Type: Single Family, Townhomes, and Condo. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (54 Hole)
  • Beach Parking on Sunset Beach
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Class

Sunset Ridge, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Price Range: $200,000 - $950,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Senset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $640/year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes
Amenities:
  • Community Club House
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Walking Trail(s)
  • Fitness Center

Rivers Edge, Shallotte, NC

Price Range: $325,000 - $1,500,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Holden Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $2,093.year*
Type: Single Family and Townhomes. Homesites Available
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (18 Hole)
  • Beach Club on Holden Beach
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  • Walking Trails(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Hot Tub/Sauna
  • Gated

Sandpiper Bay, Sunset Beach, NC

Price Range: $200,000 - $550,000
Nearby Beaches: Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach
HOA Master Association Fee: $900/year*
Type: Single Family and Condo
Amenities:
  • Golf Course (27 Hole)
  • Community Club House
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
Christopher Creekmore
926-a Old Ocean Hwy
Bolivia, NC 28422
910-613-0397
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