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: $271
Most Recent HOA Fee: $364, paid monthly

See 50 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: $328
Most Recent HOA Fee: $512, paid monthly

See 31 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: $269
Most Recent HOA Fee: $350, paid monthly

See 21 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: $261
Most Recent HOA Fee: $266, paid monthly

See 12 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: $289
Most Recent HOA Fee: $318, paid monthly

See 10 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: $287
Most Recent HOA Fee: $749, paid quarterly

See 9 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: $324
Most Recent HOA Fee: $364, paid monthly

See 11 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: $275
Most Recent HOA Fee: $315, paid monthly

See 8 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: $250
Most Recent HOA Fee: $1,092, paid quarterly

See 14 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: $307
Most Recent HOA Fee: $300, paid monthly

See 16 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

1905 Tranquility Boulevard, Lancaster, SC 29720 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4259312 1905 Tranquility Boulevard Lancaster SC 29720

1905 Tranquility Blvd Lancaster, SC 29720

$714,900

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,982
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Tree Tops

COMING SOON

55+

Primary on Main

7332 Jolly Brook Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4258779 7332 Jolly Brook Drive Charlotte NC 28215

7332 Jolly Brook Dr Charlotte, NC 28215

$673,000

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,470
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Cresswind

COMING SOON

55+

Condo or TH

Primary on Main

44449 Oriole Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4251868 44449 Oriole Drive Fort Mill SC 29707

44449 Oriole Dr Fort Mill, SC 29707

$380,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,554
Sq Ft

1-car
Garage

Condo Complex: Carriage House

55+

Primary on Main

5247 Looking Glass Trail, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4250418 5247 Looking Glass Trail Denver NC 28037

5247 Looking Glass Trl Denver, NC 28037

$741,500

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,183
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

55+

Primary on Main

7010 Brush Creek, Monroe, NC 28110 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4257864 7010 Brush Creek Monroe NC 28110

7010 Brush Crk Monroe, NC 28110

$1,095,000

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,850
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Cresswind At Wesley Chapel

Added: 3 hrs, 39 min ago

Open House: Sat. 05/17

55+

Primary on Main

19031 Brandon James Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4256290 19031 Brandon James Drive Cornelius NC 28031

19031 Brandon James Dr Cornelius, NC 28031

$950,000

3
Beds

2
Baths

2,689
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Baileys Glen

Added: 3 hrs, 38 min ago

Open House: Sat. 05/17

55+

Primary on Main

1360 Dali Boulevard, Mount Holly, NC 28120 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4255366 1360 Dali Boulevard Mount Holly NC 28120

1360 Dali Blvd Mount Holly, NC 28120

$715,000

4
Beds

3/1
Baths

2,877
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Imagery On Mtn Island

Added: 3 hrs, 38 min ago

55+

Primary on Main

1318 Encore Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4259301 1318 Encore Lane Waxhaw NC 28173

1318 Encore Ln Waxhaw, NC 28173

$569,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,884
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Encore At Streamside

Added: 3 hrs, 39 min ago

55+

Primary on Main

2364 Delaney Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4259371 2364 Delaney Drive Fort Mill SC 29715

2364 Delaney Dr Fort Mill, SC 29715

$560,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,909
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Carolina Orchards

Added: Yesterday

55+

Primary on Main

1030 Pinehurst Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4258632 1030 Pinehurst Lane Fort Mill SC 29707

1030 Pinehurst Ln Fort Mill, SC 29707

$625,000

3
Beds

3
Baths

3,469
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: Yesterday

55+

Primary on Main

13407 Hazelbrook Lane, Cornelius, NC 28031 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4254709 13407 Hazelbrook Lane Cornelius NC 28031

13407 Hazelbrook Ln Cornelius, NC 28031

$600,000

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,929
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Baileys Glen

Added: Yesterday

Open House: Sat. 05/17

55+

Primary on Main

18020 Owl Court, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4251346 18020 Owl Court Indian Land SC 29707

18020 Owl Ct Indian Land, SC 29707

$445,000

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,553
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: Yesterday

55+

Primary on Main

43041 Mimosa Court, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4259036 43041 Mimosa Court Fort Mill SC 29707

43041 Mimosa Ct Fort Mill, SC 29707

$593,000

3
Beds

2
Baths

2,079
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: Yesterday

55+

Primary on Main

6220 Raven Rock Drive, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4252693 6220 Raven Rock Drive Denver NC 28037

6220 Raven Rock Dr Denver, NC 28037

$623,700

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,863
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

Added: Yesterday

Open House: Sat. 05/17

55+

Primary on Main

43014 Mimosa Court, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4247255 43014 Mimosa Court Indian Land SC 29707

43014 Mimosa Ct Indian Land, SC 29707

$490,000

(Reduced $10k 2 days ago)

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,700
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

20124 Dovekie Lane, Indian Land, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4250341 20124 Dovekie Lane Indian Land SC 29707

20124 Dovekie Ln Indian Land, SC 29707

$585,000

(Reduced $14,900 3 days ago)

3
Beds

2
Baths

1,985
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

1113 Idyllic Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4227437 1113 Idyllic Lane Waxhaw NC 28173

1113 Idyllic Ln Waxhaw, NC 28173

$689,000

(Reduced $11k 4 days ago)

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,443
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Encore At Streamside

55+

Condo or TH

Primary on Main

28129 Song Sparrow Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4257689 28129 Song Sparrow Lane Fort Mill SC 29707

28129 Song Sparrow Ln Fort Mill, SC 29707

$375,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,272
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

Added: 3 days ago

55+

Primary on Main

New Construction

1035 Bourn Lane, Waxhaw, NC 28173 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4227541 1035 Bourn Lane Waxhaw NC 28173

1035 Bourn Ln Waxhaw, NC 28173

$535,133

(Reduced $18k 4 days ago)

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,611
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Encore At Streamside

55+

Primary on Main

20135 Dovekie Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4247031 20135 Dovekie Lane Fort Mill SC 29707

20135 Dovekie Ln Fort Mill, SC 29707

$575,000

(Reduced $15k 5 days ago)

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,949
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

3333 Oliver Stanley Trail, Lancaster, SC 29720 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4251729 3333 Oliver Stanley Trail Lancaster SC 29720

3333 Oliver Stanley Trl Lancaster, SC 29720

$565,000

3
Beds

2/1
Baths

2,252
Sq Ft

3-car
Garage

Subdivision: Tree Tops

55+

Primary on Main

2221 Hartwell Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4203000 2221 Hartwell Lane Fort Mill SC 29707

2221 Hartwell Ln Fort Mill, SC 29707

$545,000

(Reduced $34,900 7 days ago)

3
Beds

3
Baths

2,916
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Condo or TH

Primary on Main

9003 Smokey Hill Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29707 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4253748 9003 Smokey Hill Lane Fort Mill SC 29707

9003 Smokey Hill Ln Fort Mill, SC 29707

$384,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,354
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Sun City Carolina Lakes

55+

Primary on Main

804 Birdsong Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4244710 804 Birdsong Way Fort Mill SC 29715

804 Birdsong Way Fort Mill, SC 29715

$619,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,904
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Carolina Orchards

55+

Primary on Main

464 Granite Lake Court, Denver, NC 28037 https://www.terravistarealty.com/single-property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS4256536 464 Granite Lake Court Denver NC 28037

464 Granite Lake Ct Denver, NC 28037

$675,000

2
Beds

2
Baths

1,866
Sq Ft

2-car
Garage

Subdivision: Trilogy Lake Norman

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