The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation – About 13 miles from downtown Raleigh
Join the Triangle area's only country club development to offer an impressive championship golf course, plus a deluxe Sports Club and the convenience of on-site shopping, dining and community services. Wakefield Plantation features an exciting selection of homes, townhomes, villas, and custom estates.
Pricing: From $250,000 $2.5 million
Community Type: All Age
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Carolina Arbors – About 13 miles from downtown Raleigh
Carolina Arbors is a Del Webb 55+ community in Durham, NC, offering resort-style amenities, an active social calendar, and convenient access to the Triangle region. Resale homes feature open-concept designs, modern finishes, and low-maintenance living near a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, walking trails, and more.
Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to high $700,000s
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Heritage Pines – About 13 miles from downtown Raleigh
Heritage Pines is a 298-home 55+ active adult community in Cary, NC, featuring tree-lined streets, a friendly small-town atmosphere, and an amenity-filled clubhouse. Built by K. Hovnanian Homes and Westminister, the community offers resale single-family homes and one-story villas with access to an outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, scenic trails, clubs, activities, and Triangle-area conveniences.
Pricing: Homes from the low $400,000s to mid $600,000s
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Carolina Overlook by Del Webb – About 13 miles from downtown Raleigh
Carolina Overlook by Del Webb is a 55+ active adult community in Clayton, North Carolina. The low-maintenance North Carolina retirement community in Johnston County is conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Triangle area, and includes amenities like a state-of-the-art clubhouse, onsite lake, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, walking trails, and more.
Pricing: Floorplans ranging from 1,223 to 3,683 square feet with premium options start in the mid $300,000s.
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Creekside at Bethpage – About 14 miles from downtown Raleigh
Creekside at Bethpage is a 55+ active adult community in Durham, NC, offering resort-style amenities, low-maintenance living, and convenient access to the Raleigh-Durham area. Built by AV Homes and Taylor Morrison, the community features attractive resale homes and townhomes alongside a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, walking trails, and an active calendar of clubs and events.
Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to high $700,000s
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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12 Oaks – About 15 miles from downtown Raleigh
12 Oaks in Holly Springs, NC, is a master-planned North Carolina golf community offering resort-style amenities, a Jack Nicklaus–designed course, and a variety of homes for sale. With scenic trails, on-site dining, fitness, pools, and easy access to Raleigh, Research Triangle Park, and top schools, 12 Oaks blends natural beauty, active living, and everyday convenience.
Pricing:Pricing: Homes from the mid $600,000s - $1.5 million+
Community Type: All Age
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Regency at 12 Oaks – About 15 miles from downtown Raleigh
Regency at 12 Oaks is a premier North Carolina 55+ active adult community in Holly Springs offering low-maintenance luxury homes, private Regency amenities, and access to 12 Oaks Country Club. Residents enjoy curated social programming, optional golf memberships, and convenient access to Raleigh, Cary, and Apex—all within a master-planned community setting.
Pricing: Homes from from the mid $500,000s - $600,000+
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Falls Village – About 16 miles from downtown Raleigh
Falls Village is a 55+ golf community in Durham, NC, offering single-family homes, an 18-hole championship course, resort-style amenities, trails, pickleball, and a social, maintenance-free lifestyle. Close to downtown Durham, shopping, dining, healthcare, and the airport, it’s an ideal active adult destination for retirees looking for a top North Carolina golf community.
Pricing: Homes priced from the mid $400,000s to $600,000.
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Golf
Lake
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Carolina Preserve – About 16 miles from downtown Raleigh
Carolina Preserve is a Del Webb 55+ community in Cary, NC, offering resort-style amenities, a thriving social atmosphere, and convenient access to the Triangle region. Resale homes feature open floorplans, low-maintenance living, and access to a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and a wide variety of clubs and activities.
Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to high $700,000s
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Flowers Plantation – About 18 miles from downtown Raleigh
This 3,000-acre gated community is located just 20 minutes outside of North Carolina's Research Triangle. Along with quick access to the Triangle's renowned healthcare, shops, dining, and entertainment venues, this master-planned community offers a diverse selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, walking trails, and more.
Pricing: Homes and townhomes from the $300,000s to $1 million. Apartment rentals starting at $1,450/month.
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult, 55+ Apartments
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Rentals
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The Enclave at Hidden Lake – About 21 miles from downtown Raleigh
The Enclave at Hidden Lake is a scenic North Carolina 55+ community in Youngsville offering maintenance-free living in a private gated community near Wake Forest. Set along a 75-acre lake, this active adult community features resort-style amenities and easy access to the Research Triangle region, making it ideal for buyers seeking North Carolina homes for sale in a peaceful yet connected location.
Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to $600,000
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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Lake
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Encore at Chatham Park – About 30 miles from downtown Raleigh
Encore at Chatham Park is a North Carolina 55+ community in Pittsboro offering low-maintenance homes, resort-style amenities, and an active social lifestyle. Residents enjoy a private clubhouse, fitness center, pool, pickleball, and access to Chatham Park’s events—all within easy reach of Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham.
Pricing: Homes from the low $400,000s to mid $500,000s
Community Type: 55+ Active Adult
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