Triangle-Area Active Adult Communities
Active Adult Communities are popping up all over the Triangle and it is not hard to see why so many people are flocking to these neighborhoods. These communities, designed for residents 55 years of age and older, offer a maintenance-free lifestyle that allows you the time to live the life that you want to live.
Common Amenities
The Active Adult Communities feature single-family homes, attached homes, villa homes, or apartments. Many of them also include a two-car garage and abundant storage areas. There are different types of floor plans at each that were designed with functionality and convenience in mind. Most of the communities are centered around a large clubhouse that is the centerpiece of the community. They include features such as a dining room, card room, kitchen with a snack/ coffee bar, fitness studios, conference rooms, gardens, verandas, tennis courts, pools, and more. There are also some that have 24-hour on-call staff and an array of supportive services to ensure you are getting the care that you need.
Benefits of Active Adult Communities
Once you are living in an Active Adult Community you have instant social support. There are travel groups, knitting clubs, dinner clubs, card games, sponsored events, theatre groups, and more. Whether you want to go out for a walk, strike up a game of bridge, or swim a few laps, there is always someone to socialize with. The communities host an array of activities and events making this a one-of-a-kind living situation.
Active Adult Communities in The Triangle
There are many Active Adult Communities in The Triangle to fit your price range as well as location. Here are a few that our buyers have really enjoyed visiting.
Carolina Arbors by Del Webb, Durham
Carolina Arbors is a 55+ Del Webb community located in Durham, North Carolina. It was completed in 2019 and has 1,292 homes designed for enjoyable main-floor living. This community was thoughtfully planned with inviting pocket parks, water features, walking trails, dog parks, and a community garden.
In Carolina Arbors you can be as busy or as retired as you please. There are more than 100 interest-based clubs and a full-time Lifestyle Director plus support staff. At Carolina Arbors, they relish in gathering for fun and good times. The community features world-class amenities including a 34,000-square-foot clubhouse, pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts, walking trails, a fireplace, and a luxurious outdoor pool.
Fendol Farms, Durham
If you are looking for a country setting with wooded preserves, trails, and creeks, you have to check out Fendol Farms. Located between Raleigh and Durham, Fendol Farms offers close proximity to popular shops and dining at Brier Creek. In addition to an ideal location, Fendol Farms is known for its upscale amenities that encourage healthy lifestyles. Take a dip in the pool, enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball, work out at the gym, or hang out with your neighbors in the clubhouse. P.S. Your four-legged friends will love it here due to the large dog park. Bow wow!
The Courtyards at Southpoint, Durham
“Live well every day at The Courtyards at Southpoint.” The Courtyards at Southpoint is now offering the opportunity to reserve a home site in Phase II. Phase II will feature luxury ranch homes with low-maintenance living. At The Courtyards, you will feel like you are at a resort thanks to the amenities including a grand clubhouse, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a sun deck, a lap pool, a pavilion, a dog park, trails, and more.
The Courtyards at Southpoint are unique for many reasons but one is the fact that 50% of the property remains undisturbed as a conservation site. This means all residents are able to enjoy scenic views, ample woods, and lots of green space.
You also can’t beat being near everything The Streets at Southpoint has to offer including dining, shopping, movies, and entertainment.
Carolina Preserve by Del Webb at Amberly, Cary
Carolina Preserve in Cary is a show-stopper, and you do not just have to take our word for it. In 2019, they took home the prestigious Community Excellence Award given by the Community Associations Institute (CAI). With 1,360 homes, a 35,000 square foot clubhouse, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, indoor and outdoor pools, pottery and dance studios, and over 120 clubs, Carolina Preserve provides residents with an extraordinarily active lifestyle that has come to be expected with the Del Webb name.
Regency at Brier Creek, Raleigh
Nestled around the Brier Creek Country Club, this active adult community is ideal for those itching to spend time outdoors hitting the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer; going for a swim at the 25-meter competition pool or a recreational pool (and for the kiddos, there’s a 115-foot water slide!), or swinging at the tennis pavilion which features both clay and hard-surface tennis courts. The clubhouse is another draw, with its state-of-the-art fitness center boasting cardiovascular and strength training equipment, steam rooms, and massage rooms.
Overture Centennial, Raleigh
Create your own story at this 55+ apartment community featuring one- and two-bedroom modern floorplans and resort-style amenities. Your calendar will be full in no time thanks to a calendar of activities, classes, and events—think potlucks, parties, movie and game nights, day trips, and sporting events. And for those dedicated to their physical health, Centennial’s active adult lifestyle program Soul keeps your body, mind, and spirit engaged through fitness classes, continuing education, and more. Not to mention outdoorsy types can take advantage of nearby outdoor recreation areas like the Rocky Branch Trail and Dorothea Dix Park.
The Cambridge at Brier Creek, Raleigh
Welcome to “optimal living!” Raleigh’s premier retirement community for active seniors boasts everyday luxuries, amenities, and services that allow you to live life to the fullest. Each thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floorplan features 24/7 security and reception accessibility, plus great features like a fully equipped kitchen, granite countertops, walk-in closets, weekly housekeeping, and more. The community amenities are top-notch as well. There’s an on-site restaurant and pub, art studio, lecture hall, movie theater, two heated indoor saltwater pools, a smoothie bar, a salon and spa, on-site primary care, and the state-of-the-art Cambridge Fitness Center. What more could you ask for?!
Waltonwood Lake Boone, Raleigh
Waltonwood is redefining retirement living with its idyllic location near the North Carolina Museum of Art, plus great shopping, restaurants, entertainment, golf, and Rex Hospital—and with free transportation to get you there! There is no shortage of community events on the calendar, in addition to several resident-ran clubs and study groups, including a Lifestyle Club and Travel Club. When it comes to amenities, the entire community can enjoy the on-site movie theater, craft room, barber and beauty salon, library, billiards, lounge, walking path, three courtyards, and so much more.
The Courtyards at West Cary, Cary
You’re invited to live well every day at this 55+ active lifestyle Epcon Community featuring beautifully designed Signature Courtyard Homes that offer low-maintenance living. Each luxury single-level home features energy-efficient windows allowing a ton of natural light and private outdoor living spaces. And the best part? You don’t even have to worry about yard work! Entertainment ops abound, thanks to the clubhouse featuring a fitness center, outdoor pool, pickleball court, and walking trails. The American Tobacco Trail is also close by, as is I-540.
Evergreen at Flowers Plantation, Clayton
Residents of this picturesque community enjoy the best of both worlds with its intimate feel complemented by the abundant amenities of a larger neighborhood. Plus, the calendar is filled with activities, events, and amenities, including a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring a club cafe bar, full fitness center, and multiple indoor pools both for exercise and recreation. Outside, there’s another pool and spa, plus a basketball court, softball field, and tennis courts for athletic types who will also enjoy Workout Wednesdays—think Zumba and pilates classes and more. Never a dull moment!
The Tapestry, Garner
Low-maintenance living meets active lifestyle at this 55+ community made up of ranch-style homes offering plenty of access to nature thanks to a garden shed, planting beds, and garden benches—plus three different community greenspaces ideal for everything from admiring wildlife to watching the sunrise to playing a game of frisbee. Residents also have access to The Lodge, the community clubhouse just waiting to be used for neighborhood get-togethers thanks to its stone fireplace, kitchen and dining room, fitness studio, conference room, and covered rear veranda. And speaking of spending time with community members, look out for game nights, barbecues, and special holiday parties throughout the year. So be sure to bring your party shoes!
The Villages at Aversboro, Garner
Talk about convenience at its finest! The Village at Aversboro is located close to great restaurants, shopping, a grocery store, pharmacies, and Lake Benson Park, plus only nine miles from Downtown Raleigh. The community itself offers six ranch floor plans, each of which feature brick exteriors, attached garages, gas fireplaces, hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, screened porches, and upgrades like granite countertops and under-cabinet lighting. Keep yourself occupied at the private clubhouse, which hosts game nights, community potlucks, movie nights, bible studies, and more.
Ready to Visit One of the Communities Yourself?
If you are interested in joining this exciting lifestyle contact Hillman Real Estate Group at 919-877-6708 or Renee@HREGSells.com to get your search started today!