Explore Non-Golf Communities and Find Real Estate without Golf Courses

Communities without Golf

While there can be many benefits that come with living in a golf community, the country club lifestyle certainly isn’t for everyone. Golf course real estate—from tee to fairway to green—comes with pros and cons that many homeowners prefer to bypass altogether and opt for lifestyle community living without golf.

If you’re not an avid golfer, surrounding yourself with neighbors who line up for a tee time every morning probably isn’t for you. Steady stream of golfers in the community aside, the mowing, the watering, the potential environmental effects of golf communities (while not all bad), are all serious considerations for active adults looking for non-golf communities. Not to mention the additional fees and memberships that often come with living in a golf community.

Whether you have no interest in golf or love the sport but just don’t want to live on or around a golf course, you have many options in lifestyle communities without golf. Those featured here offer all the other services and amenities that make active adult communities great—many even have golf courses nearby just outside the gates.


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Summers Corner

Summerville, South Carolina Community without Golf
Summerville, South Carolina
This 55+ active-adult community offers a walkable lifestyle with an active village center, swim complex, 95-acre lake, walking trails, two on-site schools, and a performing arts center. Historic Charleston is just 35 minutes away.

Pricing: Priced from the low $300,000s to the high $400,000s.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Leland, North Carolina Community without Golf
Leland, North Carolina
Only 15 minutes from Wilmington, this gated waterfront community offers the convenience of living near an appealing small city, combined with easy access to exceptional boating, fishing, beaches and golf along North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast. Featured amenities include a lakeside clubhouse and a private beach club; amenities include a private marina and waterfront park.

Pricing: Prices Coming Soon

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Ocean Ocean
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Coves Mountain River Club

Lenoir, North Carolina Community without Golf
Lenoir, North Carolina
Breathe in the mountain air, and savor the wildflowers; you’ve found your new home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Welcome to The Coves Mountain River Club, a 3,200-acre gated community on the Johns River. Private trails wind past sparkling streams and mountain overlooks. Gardens, picnic pavilions, kayak access points, equestrian facilities, and more await. End the day with a glorious sunset at the ridgetop clubhouse.

Pricing: Homesites from $39,900 to $139,900; Cabins, cottages, and single-family homes from the mid $200,000s to $2 million.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Paddock at Equine Meadows

Red Lion, Pennsylvania Community without Golf
Red Lion, Pennsylvania
The Paddock at Equine Meadows is a 55+ community in Red Lion, PA, offering low-maintenance ranch-style condos in a peaceful York County setting. With a clubhouse, fitness center, walking trails, and nearby golf courses, residents enjoy an active lifestyle minutes from York’s shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

Pricing: Condos priced from the mid $200,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Pecans

Queen Creek, Arizona Community without Golf
Queen Creek, Arizona
The Pecans in Queen Creek, AZ, is a gated luxury estate community set within a mature pecan grove. Offering custom homes on large lots, tree-lined streets, and family-friendly amenities, this exclusive Arizona community combines privacy and exclusivity with proximity to shopping, dining, schools, and recreation. Homes priced from the mid $800,000s to $1.9 million.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground

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The Porches of Allenberry

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania Community without Golf
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
The Porches of Allenberry in Boiling Springs, PA, is a South Central Pennsylvania community offering premium homes for sale in a resort-style setting. Residents of all ages enjoy a fitness center, pool, walking trails, and access to Allenberry Resort amenities, plus nearby outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and healthcare. Homes for sale feature craftsman-inspired designs, first-floor owner’s suites, and maintenance-free living.

Pricing: Priced from the mid $500,000s to the high $600,000s.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach, North Carolina Community without Golf
Sunset Beach, North Carolina
The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach is a picturesque low-maintenance master-planned community located in the charming town of Sunset Beach, NC. The coastal North Carolina community is just minutes from the beach, with amenities including a resort-style pool, coastal clubhouse, fitness center, cabanas, outdoor fireplace, grilling stations, outdoor lounge area, golf cart parking, and miles of sidewalks and walking paths. Homebuyers can choose from premium North Carolina real estate in a variety of customizable floorplans.

Pricing: Homes starting in the low $500,000s.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

Williamsburg, Virginia Community without Golf
Williamsburg, Virginia
Located just minutes from the historic area of Williamsburg in Virginia, the Settlement at Powhatan Creek is 55+ gated community of single-family and attached homes that offer a maintenance-free lifestyle and the amenities of a luxurious clubhouse.

Pricing: Townhomes and custom-style homes are priced from $400,000 to $600,000.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Settlement at Thomas Divide

Bryson City, North Carolina Community without Golf
Bryson City, North Carolina
This mountain community of Western Carolina borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is just 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Amenities include a community center with lodging, equestrian facilities, and trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Residents also have easy access to more than 500 miles of trails, trout fishing streams, whitewater rafting, boating, and more.

Pricing: Lots priced from $68,500 to $395,000; Cabin priced at $549,000.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Snow Skiing Snow Skiing
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Woodlands of Urbana

Urbana, Maryland Community without Golf
Urbana, Maryland
The Woodlands of Urbana is a Maryland 55+ community offering luxury single-family homes, villas, and condos in Central Maryland. Located near Frederick and within an hour of D.C. and Baltimore, this active adult community in Maryland features resort-style amenities, pickleball courts, a putting green, clubhouse, and low-maintenance Maryland homes for sale designed for modern living.

Pricing: Condos, villas, and single-family homes from the mid $500,000s to high $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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ThreeOaks™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community®

Culpeper, Virginia Community without Golf
Culpeper, Virginia
Nestled in the heart of Northern Virginia horse country, just 70 miles from Washington D.C. and 45 miles north of Charlottesville, ThreeOaks™, a Trilogy® Boutique Community® is a new 55-plus community in Culpeper, VA. The charming town boasts locally-owned restaurants, boutiques, and shopping in a quintessential, historic setting—with easy access to the attractions of the greater D.C. area. Planned amenities within the Virginia retirement community are set to include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, pickleball courts, and walking trails; with approximately 270 new homes for sale ranging from 1,829 to 3,149 square feet.

Pricing: Priced from the high $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Traditions of America at East Petersburg

East Petersburg, Pennsylvania Community without Golf
East Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Traditions of America at East Petersburg is a premier 55+ active adult community in Lancaster County, PA, offering resort-style amenities, a vibrant social scene, and low-maintenance single-family and attached homes. Residents enjoy a clubhouse with fitness, swimming, pickleball, wine tasting, and more—plus walking trails, nearby golf, and access to Central Pennsylvania attractions. With first-floor living options and a lock-and-leave lifestyle, this community is perfect for retirees seeking convenience and fun in East Petersburg.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $500,000s to the high $700,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Traditions of America at Lititz

Lititz, Pennsylvania Community without Golf
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this 55+ community offers low-maintenance homes for sale in Lancaster County. The community is a short drive from the arts and culture of downtown Lititz, voted “America’s Coolest Small Town” by Budget Travel Magazine. Amenities include a clubhouse, heated swimming pool and spa, sports bar and lounge, billiards, and walking trails.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $200,000s to the mid $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Traditions of America at Silver Spring

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Community without Golf
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
This Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-area 55+ Community was named one of the “50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S.” by Where to Retire magazine. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, massage room, sports bar, walking trails, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and more. The community's location offers easy access to arts, culture, and recreation.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $300,000s to the low $600,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® at Lake Frederick

Lake Frederick, Virginia Community without Golf
Lake Frederick, Virginia
Trilogy® by Shea Homes offers a selection of new single-family homes for sale at this new lakeside resort community about an hour west of Washington, D.C. The community is in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Pricing: Priced from the high $400,000s to the $700,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® at The Polo Club

Indio, California Community without Golf
Indio, California
With a total of about 750 residences and a quiet "down valley" location, this active lifestyle Palm Springs-area resort retirement community offers buyers an exclusive gated environment with a deluxe suite of social and recreational amenities. The members-only Polo Club features a fine dining restaurant, fitness center, resort swimming pools, tennis, and a sports center.

Pricing: Homes are priced from the low $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® Bickford

Bickford Ranch, California Community without Golf
Bickford Ranch, California
Trilogy Bickford is an active lifestyle resort and retirement community in Lincoln, CA. Located 24 miles northeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this 55+ community features a clubhouse with resort-style amenities that include a swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, restaurant & bar, and lounge areas. Residents can choose from a variety of Shea Homes’ latest floorplans with open concepts and contemporary designs.

Pricing: Priced from the high $400,000's.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Solar/Renewable Solar/Renewable
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Trilogy® Sunstone by Shea Homes

Las Vegas, Nevada Community without Golf
Las Vegas, Nevada
This new resort-style 55+ community offers an active adult lifestyle in a highly desirable northwest Las Vegas location. Amenities include a resort clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, pickleball courts, a dog park, and more. Desert hiking trails and the Las Vegas strip are just a short drive from the community.

Pricing: Homes priced from $300,000 to $500,000.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Tuscanee in Tennessee

Butler, Tennessee Community without Golf
Butler, Tennessee
Tuscanee is a peaceful Tennessee lake community in Butler, blending Tuscan charm with Appalachian beauty. Set near Watauga Lake, it offers lake access, outdoor recreation, vineyard living, and proximity to ski resorts. With mountain and vineyard views, Tuscanee is perfect for nature lovers seeking refined living and a slower pace. Homes range from cozy retreats to estate-style properties in this East Tennessee community.

Pricing: Lots priced from $29,900 to $400,000; Homes priced from $229,900 to $1.2 million.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Val Vista Lakes

Gilbert, Arizona Community without Golf
Gilbert, Arizona
Val Vista Lakes is a 900-acre master-planned community in Gilbert, Arizona, offering lakefront living, resort-style amenities, and a welcoming lifestyle. Residents enjoy a luxurious clubhouse, fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and scenic parks, plus a full calendar of social events. With a variety of Arizona homes for sale, from waterfront estates to family-friendly residences, Val Vista Lakes provides the ideal balance of recreation, community, and convenience in the greater Phoenix area. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s to $2 million+.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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