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New Homes in 55+ Communities near Wilmington, NC

16 Homes

From $492,990

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,872 sq ft Hot Deal

Mainstay | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

Under Construction

From $583,370

3 Br | 2.5 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,987 sq ft Hot Deal

5544 Coral Tide Ave. Wilmington, NC 28412

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $484,990

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,809 sq ft Hot Deal

Mystique | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $458,000

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2.5 Gr | 1,776 sq ft

Portico | Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Epcon Carrell Group

From $491,000

2 Br | 2 Ba | 3 Gr | 1,776 sq ft

Portico Plus | Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Epcon Carrell Group

Under Construction

From $557,990

3 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,809 sq ft Hot Deal

5548 Coral Tide Ave. Wilmington, NC 28412

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $427,000

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2.5 Gr | 1,418 sq ft

Capri IV | Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Epcon Carrell Group

Under Construction

From $461,870

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,403 sq ft Hot Deal

6016 Moonshell Loop. Wilmington, NC 28412

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $504,990

2 Br | 2.5 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,987 sq ft Hot Deal

Prestige | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $442,000

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2.5 Gr | 1,519 sq ft

Palazzo | Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Epcon Carrell Group

Under Construction

From $443,500

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,345 sq ft Hot Deal

6020 Moonshell Loop. Wilmington, NC 28412

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $488,990

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,858 sq ft Hot Deal

Palmary | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $409,990

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,345 sq ft Hot Deal

Contour | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $418,990

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,403 sq ft Hot Deal

Compass | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $439,990

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 1,581 sq ft Hot Deal

Hallmark | Wilmington, NC

Pulte Homes

3.8

From $489,000

2 Br | 2 Ba | 2 Gr | 2,058 sq ft

Promenade III | Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Epcon Carrell Group

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55+ New Home Communities in Wilmington by City

CityCommunitiesAverage Home Price
Wilmington11$396,324
Ocean Isle Beach5$390,847

In coastal southeastern North Carolina’s port city, Wilmington, residents live between the river and the ocean in four nearby beach communities, including Fort Fisher, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.

Life gets quite sweet in this region with plenty of opportunities for both outdoor activities and cultural entertainment. Quench your thirst for education at the Cameron Art Museum, the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, or the Fort Fisher Historic Area. Take a leisurely stroll at the Airlie Gardens, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Arboretum, or the New Hanover County Extension Service Arboretum. Don’t miss out on the annual North Carolina Azalea Festival either.

The city is a major player in terms of healthcare facilities. The New Hanover Regional Medical Center, the Health Benefit Consultants LLC, and the Masonboro Family Medicine are all there to assist you when needed.

Wilmington’s 2 homebuilders have designed their retirement homes for your comfort and convenience. These homes live large, so you can enjoy all of the luxurious features you dreamed about without having to maintain a massive house.

Living in one of Wilmington’s 16 retirement homes means embracing a low maintenance and fun lifestyle. The 2 55+ and active adult communities are full of beautiful new homes available for sale and full of cool neighbors, who can’t wait for you to start your next adventure.

Use NewHomeSource to find the perfect new retirement home for sale in Wilmington. Start your golden years and your next adventure off right when you find the perfect home for this exciting stage of your life.

New construction 55 plus homes come in many flavors. If you are downsizing there are many options that give you luxury features and amenities while still being more affordable than the the larger home you may have had while raising a family. Camilla McLaughlin shares research covering What 55+ Home Buyers Want and Need in a New Home. You can often find villas and townhomes, and even luxury condominiums in some of the best master planned developments or in smaller gated communities close to where you live now or near major urban centers. 55 plus housing no longer means doing without the amenities that make 55 plus living a joy.

If you are relocating, you can even find homes for sale that are designed for active adults that are ready now. Currently, there are 4 55 plus homes for sale in the Wilmington area that are ready for quick delivery.

Here's a breakdown of what you will find in the Wilmington area.

Wilmington 55 Plus New Homes: Stats & Trends

55+ Communities2
Homes for Sale16
Floor Plans12
Quick Delivery Homes4
Homes Priced from$409,990