Explore low-maintenance homes in active adult retirement communities in Florida

Active Adult Communities Florida

Active adult communities are exceptionally popular in Florida, drawing retirees from across the country to bask in the state's unique blend of lifestyle advantages. The tropical climate is a primary magnet, offering warm temperatures and abundant sunshine throughout the year. Combine that year-round sunny weather with more than 1,000 golf courses, proximity to top rated beaches and water recreation, low-maintenance living, and ease of connecting with like-minded individuals, and it’s easy to see why people flock to these Florida retirement communities.

Benefits of a Home in a Florida Active Retirement Community

So where do most seniors live in Florida? Florida's active adult communities are celebrated for their comprehensive amenities that cater to the diverse interests of residents. Golf courses designed by renowned architects, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and vibrant community centers are just a few of the offerings that contribute to the appeal. Beyond physical activities, these communities often host social events, entertainment, clubs, and cultural outings, providing ample opportunities for residents to connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate a sense of community.

The state's favorable tax environment is another key factor driving the popularity of active adult communities in Florida. With no state income tax, those at or near retirement age can stretch their budgets further, making it an economically attractive option. With various affordable and low-maintenance housing options ranging from cozy condominiums to spacious single-family homes, life in these communities is nothing if not laid back.

Private and gated, oceanfront, tennis and pickleball-centric, or even age-restricted for those over 55, explore these active adult communities in Florida broken down by your desired region and city within The Sunshine State.


Filtered Results (56)

Saratoga Springs

Green Cove Springs, Florida Active Adult Community
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Saratoga Springs in Green Cove Springs, FL, is a Florida master-planned community offering all-ages living alongside dedicated 55+ neighborhoods. This unique agrihood community combines farm-to-table experiences with resort-style amenities, including trails, fitness, and social spaces. Located in Northeast Florida near Jacksonville, it offers modern homes, natural surroundings, and a connected lifestyle ideal for active adults, families, and retirees.

Pricing: Homes from the mid-$300,000s to $600,000+

Community Type: All Age, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Certified Green Homes Certified Green Homes
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

SkySail

Naples, Florida Active Adult Community
Naples, Florida
SkySail is one of Collier County’s newest lifestyle communities in Naples, FL. The expansive amenity-rich community in Southwest Florida features low maintenance living among 246 acres of crystal-clear lakes. Amenities include a lake house, fitness center, resort pool, tennis and pickleball courts, fishing pier, kayak launch, and walking trails.

Pricing: Maintenance-assisted homes range from 1,407 square feet to 2,450 square feet. Priced from the low $500,000s.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Spruce Creek Country Club

Summerfield, Florida Active Adult Community
Summerfield, Florida
Spruce Creek Country Club in Summerfield, FL is a gated Del Webb 55+ community featuring 36 holes of championship golf, resort-style amenities, and an active social lifestyle. Residents enjoy multiple clubhouses, fitness facilities, dining, and a wide range of clubs and activities, all within easy reach of Ocala, The Villages, and Central Florida attractions.

Pricing: Homes from the high $100,000s to mid $400,00s

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 Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Stillwater

St. Johns, Florida Active Adult Community
St. Johns, Florida
Stillwater is an active adult 55-plus community located in the upscale city of St. Johns, Florida, just 25 minutes from both Jacksonville and St. Augustine. The gated golf community in Northeast Florida features a Bobby Weed designed 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, sports courts, and a fitness center and clubhouse with bar and restaurant coming soon. Florida homes in this active adult community are designed by Lennar.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

Read More...
Request More Information

Stone Creek

Ocala, Florida Active Adult Community
Ocala, Florida
Located in Ocala, Florida, this 55+ active adult community offers the renowned Del Webb lifestyle, complete with resort-style amenities and convenient access to shops, restaurants, and healthcare. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, sports courts, dog park, walking & biking trails, catch-and-release fishing pier, and more.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $200,000s to mid $500,00s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Summit Greens

Clermont, Florida Active Adult Community
Clermont, Florida
Summit Greens is a gated 55+ community in Clermont, Florida offering resort-style amenities, championship golf, and an active social lifestyle. Residents enjoy a large clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, pickleball, tennis, and convenient access to Orlando, shopping, dining, and healthcare in beautiful Central Florida.

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

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 Golf
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Sun City Center

Sun City, Florida Active Adult Community
Sun City, Florida
Sun City Center is an award-winning 55-plus active adult community near Tampa, FL. Residents enjoy golf, multiple clubhouses and recreation centers, a town center with shopping and dining options, and a community hospital.

Pricing: Condos start at $125,000; Villas start at $175,000; Single-family homes start at $200,000.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Croquet Croquet
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

The Club at Ibis

West Palm Beach, Florida Active Adult Community
West Palm Beach, Florida
This established South Florida country club community features a unique trio of Nicklaus-family golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.

Pricing: Lots from $499,000; Single-family homes, condos, and townhomes within The Club at Ibis are priced from the $400,000s to over $5 million.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

The Conservatory at Hammock Beach

Palm Coast, Florida Active Adult Community
Palm Coast, Florida
The Conservatory at Hammock Beach is a gated golf community in Palm Coast, FL featuring luxury custom homes, a Tom Watson-designed golf course, and resort-style amenities. Homeowners enjoy access to a clubhouse, fitness facilities, tennis courts, swimming pools, and a coveted Beach Club Membership at nearby Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa.

Pricing: Homes from the $700,000s to $1 million+

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

Read More...
Request More Information

The Legacy at PGA Village

Port St. Lucie, Florida Active Adult Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Located within the master-planned PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, The Legacy at PGA Village is a private Florida golf and tennis country club centered around championship golf, Har-Tru tennis, pickleball, dining, and year-round social activities. Offering golf course homes for sale across several gated neighborhoods, residents enjoy 27 holes of Fazio golf, top-tier practice facilities, a Par-3 Executive Course, clubhouses, swimming, fitness, and easy access to shopping, dining, beaches, and Treasure Coast attractions.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $200,000s to $5 million.

Community Type: All Age

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 Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

Read More...
Request More Information

The Villages

The Villages, Florida Active Adult Community
The Villages, Florida
As the most expansive age-restricted master-planned community in Florida, The Villages spans three counties, over 20,000 acres, and encompasses 32 square miles. A self-sustaining town in Central Florida, the 55-plus community attracts retirees from all over the country. In addition to the community’s 50+ golf courses, the active adult community boasts several Town Squares and Amenity Centers, each with a unique blend of fitness and swimming facilities, sports courts, gathering spaces, meeting rooms, shopping and dining options, services, regular performances and entertainment, and thousands of social clubs and organizations. Real estate includes everything from patio and courtyard villas to cottage homes, designer homes, and luxury premier homes.

Pricing: Priced from $250,000 to $2 million.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Croquet Croquet
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Villages of Citrus Hills

Citrus Hills, Florida Active Adult Community
Citrus Hills, Florida
Set amidst gently rolling hills in the heart of Citrus County along Florida's Nature Coast, the Villages of Citrus Hills is characterized as the state's only coastal locale appointed with lush vistas and rolling hills to 260 feet above sea level. Amenities include golf, tennis and fitness centers, fine dining, swimming and social clubs.

Pricing: Traditional single-family homes, detached villas and carriage homes priced from the $400,000s to $2 million.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

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 Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Discovery Package Available
Request More Information

WaterSong at RiverTown

St. Johns, Florida Active Adult Community
St. Johns, Florida
WaterSong at RiverTown is an exclusive 55+ master-planned community in St. John’s County, FL. Specifically designed for active adults, amenities exclusive to WaterSong residents include a clubhouse with resort-style pool, lap pool, outdoor spa, fitness center, bocce and pickleball courts, and more. Additional RiverTown amenities are also available to WaterSong homeowners which provides access to the RiverClub and RiverHouse facilities.

Pricing: Homes and villas ranging from 1,431 to 2,554 square feet start in the mid $300,000s.

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: 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: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Westlake

City of Westlake, Florida Active Adult Community
City of Westlake, Florida
This South Florida master-planned community features new townhomes, single-family and luxury estate homes with resort-style amenities at the 15-acre Westlake Adventure Park, including a lagoon pool and tower slide, adventure playground, on-site concessions, event lawn, BMX pump park, basketball courts, dog park and more. Palm Beach County healthcare, golf courses, beaches, cultural attractions, and entertainment venues are easily accessible.

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

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Certified Green Homes Certified Green Homes
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Wildlight

Wildlight, Florida Active Adult Community
Wildlight, Florida
Wildlight is a master-planned community ideally situated between Amelia Island and Jacksonville, FL (and just 15 miles from the Jacksonville Airport). Offering a new kind of Lowcountry living, residents can walk to a true town center, while being surrounded by miles of scenic trails and acres of preserved wetlands—in addition to having easy access to nearby golf courses, beaches and more, like a UF Health and YMCA right in the neighborhood.

Pricing: Homes will start in the mid $400,000s.

Community Type: All Age, 55+ Active Adult

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: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Woodland Preserve

Parrish, Florida Active Adult Community
Parrish, Florida
Woodland Preserve is a new 55+ active adult community by Kolter Homes in Parrish, FL, near the Sarasota-Bradenton area. With around 420 homes offering flexible, customizable floorplans, this gated neighborhood provides easy access to Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. The community features a clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, an outdoor pool, and scenic preserves, promoting an active and social lifestyle. Buyers can choose from seven unique home designs, with extensive customization options available.

Pricing: Priced from $399,990 to $597,990.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

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

Read More...
Request More Information