The Top 10 Active Adult Neighborhoods in the Charlotte Area

Here's our ranking of the Charlotte area's top active adult neighborhoods - most of which are age-restricted. Please keep in mind that these are ranked primarily by size, and not by desirability per se. With enough education, every homebuyer could likely create their own individualized ranking based on their particular needs.

These neighborhoods have (or soon will have) the critical mass of owners necessary to offer the amenities and activities that active-adult homebuyers typically seek:

1) Sun City Carolina Lakes

Key Attributes: amazing amenities & activities; sense of community; beautiful setting; golf course on site
Location: Indian Land, SC
Size: 3,160 Homes
Built: 2006 - 2016
Median $ / SqFt: $274
Most Recent HOA Fee: $281, paid monthly

See 40 Homes for Sale Now in Sun City Carolina Lakes

2) Trilogy Lake Norman

Key Attributes: gated; amenity-rich; higher $ / SqFt, stunning club house; Lake Norman boat club memberships
Location: Charlotte (but near Mint Hill, NC)
Size: 1,150 Homes
Built: 2015 - Present
Median $ / SqFt: $317
Most Recent HOA Fee: $487, paid monthly

See 19 Homes for Sale Now in Trilogy Lake Norman

3) Cresswind Charlotte

Key Attributes: amenity-rich; outstanding value; custom finish options
Location: Southeast Charlotte (near Mint Hill, NC)
Size: 842 Homes (when complete)
Built: 2017 - Present
Median $ / SqFt: $289
Most Recent HOA Fee: $299, paid monthly

See 17 Homes for Sale Now in Cresswind Charlotte

4) Tree Tops

Key Attributes: gated; gorgeous peaceful setting; nice homes; many have 3-Car garages
Location: Lancaster, SC
Size: 799 Homes
Built: 2016 - 2021
Median $ / SqFt: $248
Most Recent HOA Fee: $260, paid monthly

See 8 Homes for Sale Now in Tree Tops

5) Carolina Orchards

Key Attributes: outstanding Fort Mill location; amenity-rich, houses rarely come up for sale
Location: Cornelius, NC (near border with Davidson)
Size: 722 Homes
Built: 2016 - 2022
Median $ / SqFt: $302
Most Recent HOA Fee: $330, paid monthly

See 11 Homes for Sale Now in Carolina Orchards

6) Cresswind At Wesley Chapel

Key Attributes: amenity-rich; custom finish options; newer construction, peaceful setting
Location: Cornelius, NC (near border with Davidson)
Size: 606 Homes
Built: 2021 - 2023
Median $ / SqFt: $293
Most Recent HOA Fee: $249, paid monthly

See 10 Homes for Sale Now in Cresswind At Wesley Chapel

7) Baileys Glen

Key Attributes: outstanding Cornelius location with lots to do in and out of neighborhood; nice floor plans; sense of community
Location: Cornelius, NC (near border with Davidson)
Size: 536 Homes
Built: 2010 - 2023
Median $ / SqFt: $304
Most Recent HOA Fee: $354, paid monthly

See 3 Homes for Sale Now in Baileys Glen

8) Imagery on Mountain Island

Key Attributes: idyllic lakefront setting; unique art motif, great proximity to uptown / airport
Location: Mount Holly, NC (along Mountain Island Lake)
Size: 483 Homes
Built: 2019 - 2023
Median $ / SqFt: $265
Most Recent HOA Fee: $280, paid monthly

See 7 Homes for Sale Now in Imagery on Mountain Island

9) Regency At Palisades

Key Attributes: nice finishes inside and out; Lake Wylie area location, country club community
Location: 422 Homes
Size: Western Charlotte, Along Lake Wylie
Built: 2014 - 2023
Median $ / SqFt: $295
Most Recent HOA Fee: $1,092, paid quarterly

See 10 Homes for Sale Now in Regency At Palisades

10) Encore At Streamside

Key Attributes: Waxhaw location, new construction opportunities, amenities still being built out
Location: Waxhaw, NC
Size: 322 Homes
Built: 2023 - Present
Median $ / SqFt: $287
Most Recent HOA Fee: $284, paid monthly

See 11 Homes for Sale Now in Encore At Streamside

Active Adult Communities Near Charlotte - Homes for Sale

Want to see homes for sale in these popular active adult subdivisions? You can find homes for sale in these active adult neighborhoods around Charlotte here:

COMING SOON

55+

Primary on Main

815 Bliss Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181826 815 Bliss Drive Fort Mill SC 29715

815 Bliss Dr Fort Mill, SC 29715

$650,000

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,459
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Carolina Orchards

Added: 2 hrs, 56 min ago

COMING SOON

55+

Primary on Main

9209 Daring Court, Charlotte, NC 28215 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181655 9209 Daring Court Charlotte NC 28215

9209 Daring Ct Charlotte, NC 28215

$695,000

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,547
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Cresswind

Added: Yesterday

8031 Asher Chase Trail Lancaster, SC 29720

COMING SOON

55+

Primary on Main

8031 Asher Chase Trail, Lancaster, SC 29720 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181338 8031 Asher Chase Trail Lancaster SC 29720

8031 Asher Chase Trl Lancaster, SC 29720

$529,000

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,096
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Tree Tops

Added: Yesterday

Open House: Sat. 09/14

15313 Legend Oaks Court Fort Mill, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

15313 Legend Oaks Court, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4179550 15313 Legend Oaks Court Fort Mill SC 29707

15313 Legend Oaks Ct Fort Mill, SC 29707

$675,000

(Reduced $15k today)

3
Beds

3
Baths

3,909
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

41065 Calla Lily Street Fort Mill, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

41065 Calla Lily Street, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181333 41065 Calla Lily Street Fort Mill SC 29707

41065 Calla Lily St Fort Mill, SC 29707

$589,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

2,143
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: 11 hrs ago

4998 Looking Glass Trail Denver, NC 28037

55+

Primary on Main

4998 Looking Glass Trail, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181591 4998 Looking Glass Trail Denver NC 28037

4998 Looking Glass Trl Denver, NC 28037

$875,500

3
Beds

2
Baths

2,685
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

Added: 17 hrs ago

Open House: Sat. 09/14

16302 Raven Crest Drive Indian Land, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

16302 Raven Crest Drive, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4179633 16302 Raven Crest Drive Indian Land SC 29707

16302 Raven Crest Dr Indian Land, SC 29707

$395,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,356
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: Yesterday

55+

Primary on Main

6136 Pier Drive, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4173937 6136 Pier Drive Denver NC 28037

6136 Pier Dr Denver, NC 28037

$516,000

(Reduced $8k yesterday)

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,492
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

1617 River Bend Boulevard Indian Land, SC 29707

BACK ON MARKET

55+

Primary on Main

1617 River Bend Boulevard, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4135926 1617 River Bend Boulevard Indian Land SC 29707

1617 River Bend Blvd Indian Land, SC 29707

$369,900

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,369
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Back on Market: Yesterday

5010 Grandview Drive Indian Land, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

5010 Grandview Drive, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181160 5010 Grandview Drive Indian Land SC 29707

5010 Grandview Dr Indian Land, SC 29707

$465,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,553
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: Yesterday

Open House: Sat. 09/14

3087 Bartlett Street Fort Mill, SC 29715

55+

Primary on Main

3087 Bartlett Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4177276 3087 Bartlett Street Fort Mill SC 29715

3087 Bartlett St Fort Mill, SC 29715

$972,000

3
Beds

3/1
Baths

3,920
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Carolina Orchards

Added: 2 days ago

55+

Primary on Main

120 Chimney Rock Court, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4152260 120 Chimney Rock Court Denver NC 28037

120 Chimney Rock Ct Denver, NC 28037

$765,000

(Reduced $10k 3 days ago)

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,567
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

Open House: Sat. 09/14

10498 Bethpage Drive Indian Land, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

10498 Bethpage Drive, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4181038 10498 Bethpage Drive Indian Land SC 29707

10498 Bethpage Dr Indian Land, SC 29707

$815,000

3
Beds

3
Baths

4,146
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: 3 days ago

12109 Cougar Point Court Fort Mill, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

12109 Cougar Point Court, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4172605 12109 Cougar Point Court Fort Mill SC 29707

12109 Cougar Point Ct Fort Mill, SC 29707

$649,900

2
Beds

2
Baths

2,267
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

523 Sunnyview Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29715 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4178184 523 Sunnyview Lane Fort Mill SC 29715

523 Sunnyview Ln Fort Mill, SC 29715

$749,900

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,943
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Carolina Orchards

55+

Primary on Main

5298 Sweet Fig Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4148693 5298 Sweet Fig Way Fort Mill SC 29715

5298 Sweet Fig Way Fort Mill, SC 29715

$660,000

(Reduced $10k 5 days ago)

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,478
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Carolina Orchards

4005 Ambleside Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707

55+

Primary on Main

4005 Ambleside Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4179553 4005 Ambleside Drive Fort Mill SC 29707

4005 Ambleside Dr Fort Mill, SC 29707

$760,000

3
Beds

3/1
Baths

2,876
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

3055 Everett Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4176891 3055 Everett Lane Fort Mill SC 29707

3055 Everett Ln Fort Mill, SC 29707

$507,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,575
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

3946 Yosemite Way, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4180190 3946 Yosemite Way Fort Mill SC 29707

3946 Yosemite Way Fort Mill, SC 29707

$472,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,564
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

5109 Chegall Crossing Way Mount Holly, NC 28120

55+

Primary on Main

5109 Chegall Crossing Way, Mount Holly, NC 28120 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4176710 5109 Chegall Crossing Way Mount Holly NC 28120

5109 Chegall Crossing Way Mount Holly, NC 28120

$599,900

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,204
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Imagery On Mtn Island

1921 Tranquility Boulevard Lancaster, SC 29720

55+

Primary on Main

1921 Tranquility Boulevard, Lancaster, SC 29720 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4179331 1921 Tranquility Boulevard Lancaster SC 29720

1921 Tranquility Blvd Lancaster, SC 29720

$724,900

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,750
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Tree Tops

1010 Belle Mont Farm Avenue Monroe, NC 28110

55+

Primary on Main

1010 Belle Mont Farm Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4170479 1010 Belle Mont Farm Avenue Monroe NC 28110

1010 Belle Mont Farm Ave Monroe, NC 28110

$760,000

3
Beds

3/1
Baths

2,839
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Cresswind At Wesley Chapel

55+

Primary on Main

3081 Belews Street, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4172575 3081 Belews Street Fort Mill SC 29707

3081 Belews St Fort Mill, SC 29707

$400,000

(Reduced $15k 6 days ago)

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,436
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

1410 Tranquility Boulevard Lancaster, SC 29720

55+

Primary on Main

1410 Tranquility Boulevard, Lancaster, SC 29720 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4179051 1410 Tranquility Boulevard Lancaster SC 29720

1410 Tranquility Blvd Lancaster, SC 29720

$595,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

2,357
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Tree Tops

55+

Primary on Main

885 Black Beard Drive, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4179079 885 Black Beard Drive Denver NC 28037

885 Black Beard Dr Denver, NC 28037

$775,000

4
Beds

3
Baths

2,611
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

Open House: Sat. 09/14

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