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North Carolina Pickleball Communities

Explore the Best North Carolina Pickleball Communities

North Carolina has become a premier destination for pickleball enthusiasts, offering an exciting mix of active lifestyle communities with world-class courts, social leagues, and resort-style amenities. Whether you're looking for a pickleball retirement community or an all-ages neighborhood with dedicated courts, you'll find dozens of options across the Tar Heel State.

At Private Communities Registry (PCR), we connect homebuyers with the best pickleball communities in North Carolina. Our comprehensive listings provide details on pickleball facilities, available homes, and lifestyle amenities, so you can find the perfect community to match your needs.

Why Are Pickleball Communities in North Carolina So Popular?

North Carolina's year-round moderate climate and thriving active adult scene make it a pickleball hotspot. Here’s why so many homebuyers are choosing pickleball communities in North Carolina:

  • Perfect Playing Conditions: With mild winters and plenty of sunshine, outdoor play is possible almost year-round, from the Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Many communities also offer indoor courts for all-weather play.
  • A Thriving Pickleball Scene: Pickleball in North Carolina is booming, with leagues, tournaments, and beginner-friendly clinics in top areas like Leland, Asheville, and Wilmington.
  • Resort-Style Living: Many North Carolina pickleball communities feature more than just courts—residents enjoy golf courses, fitness centers, waterfront access, and vibrant social calendars.

What Do North Carolina Pickleball Communities Offer?

Living in a pickleball community in North Carolina means access to high-quality courts and a built-in social lifestyle. Here’s what residents can expect:

  • State-of-the-Art Pickleball Facilities – Professionally designed courts, league play, and private lessons.
  • Luxury Community Amenities – Clubhouses, fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails.
  • Diverse Real Estate Options – Find homes for sale in North Carolina pickleball communities, from low-maintenance villas to custom luxury homes.
  • Prime Locations Across NC – Choose from communities near:
    • Coastal North Carolina (Wilmington, Leland, the Outer Banks)
    • The NC Mountains (Asheville, Boone, Hendersonville)
    • The Triangle Region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
    • The Sandhills-Piedmont Area (Charlotte, Pinehurst)

Find Your Perfect Pickleball Community in North Carolina

Looking for pickleball courts in Leland, NC, or wondering where to play pickleball in Asheville, NC? Browse our exclusive listings of the best pickleball communities in North Carolina, explore real estate opportunities, view community photos, and request more information directly from representatives.

Start your search today and find the perfect place to enjoy pickleball in North Carolina!


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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Leland, North Carolina Pickleball 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 Pickleball 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 Pickleball Community
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. Home sites from $39,900 - $139,900. Cabins, Cottages, and Traditional Homes are available. Read More...

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Trilogy® Lake Norman

Denver, North Carolina Pickleball 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 Pickleball 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 Pickleball 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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