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North Carolina Gated Communities

Gated communities in North Carolina appeal to homebuyers looking for vacation homes, mountain homes, coastal waterfront property, lakefront property, and other attractive North Carolina real estate options. Western North Carolina real estate in gated communities ranges from mountain property in the Blue Ridge Mountains to lakefront homes in gated communities near Asheville's city and cultural attractions. There are also gated communities offering oceanfront property along the North Carolina coast. Explore the best gated communities in North Carolina and find your ideal retirement, equestrian, permanent, or second home.

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St. James Plantation

Southport, North Carolina Gated Community
Southport, North Carolina

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington and Southport, St. James Plantation offers numerous amenities: four championship Audubon-Certified golf courses, private beach club, full-service marina village, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness centers, waterfront park, over 15 miles of walking and biking trails and 500 acres of nature preserves. Lots priced from $125,000 to $500,000; Condos and Townhomes from the low $300,000s and up; Homes from $450,000 to over $1.5 million+. Read More...

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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Leland, North Carolina Gated Community
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. Homesites priced from the high $100,000s. Homes from the $700,000s to $1 million+. Read More...


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The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

Arden, North Carolina Gated Community
Arden, North Carolina

Bordered by the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove rests on 1,600 acres of dense forests, rolling meadows and clear streams. Membership provides access to over $150 million in completed amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities, including seven championship golf courses with designs by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Gary Player. Homes priced from $1,325,000 to $6 million; Lots from the $200,000s to $1.8 million. Read More...


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The Coves Mountain River Club

Lenoir, North Carolina Gated Community
Lenoir, North Carolina

Set on 3,600 acres, this gated mountain community borders Pisgah National Forest and is 30 minutes from Blowing Rock, NC. Amenities include 5 miles of river frontage, equestrian facilities, a mountaintop Lodge, 39 miles of hiking and horse trails, four waterfalls, two community gardens, low HOA fees, and mild four season weather. Lots priced from $39,900 to $139,900; Cabins from $165,000+; Cottages from $420,000+; Homes from $415,000 to $729,000. Read More...


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The Hamlet by Simple Life

Flat Rock, North Carolina Gated Community
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Just 15 minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville, NC, and 30 minutes to Asheville, NC, this charming North Carolina cottage home community sits at the base of The Blue Ridge Mountains, with homesites sprinkled throughout scenic wetlands. Offering all-inclusive low-maintenance living, the active adult North Carolina community provides exclusive private amenities for residents. Cottage homes with distinct mountain-rustic designs are priced from the $160,000s to the $200,000s. Read More...


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Trilogy® Lake Norman

Denver, North Carolina Gated Community
Denver, North Carolina

Trilogy® Lake Norman is a new gated and master-planned 55+ retirement community about half an hour northwest of downtown Charlotte. The community will combine resort-like social and recreational amenities with a selection of new homes for sale near Lake Norman and Interstate 77. Homes are priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...


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Waterford of the Carolinas

Wilmington, North Carolina Gated Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

Located along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Waterford of the Carolinas offers the best of coastal and city living. Resort-style amenities coupled with immediate access to downtown Historic Wilmington and Atlantic beaches give residents ample room to relax and explore. Most of the homes and lots are lakefront or offer water views. Lots priced from $59,900 to $269,900; Homes from $239,900 to $499,900. Read More...

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Winding River Plantation

Bolivia, North Carolina Gated Community
Bolivia, North Carolina

This award winning master-planned community offers a waterfront club lifestyle with a 27-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, tennis, swimming, deep water marina for boating and fishing, and more. The community is just 30 minutes from Wilmington, NC and one hour from Myrtle Beach, SC. Lots priced from $12,000 to $300,000; Homes, Townhomes, Villas & Condos priced from $100,000 to $1 million. Read More...


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