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Cary, NC 55+ Communities

Cary, known as one of the safest and most vibrant small cities in the country, is located in the heart of the Triangle and is a very popular destination for those who want the amenities of a larger city on a smaller scale. This guide, focusing on the “best 55+ neighborhoods in Cary, NC,” provides a comprehensive look at the top communities, including house sizes and other key details.


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Cary NC is an incredible place to retire! There are many incredible 55+ communities in Cary. Some have amenities and some don’t. But with an active senior center and an arts center managed by the town of Cary, you’ll never run out of things to do! 

Carolina Preserve

Located inside the larger master planned community of Amberly, Carolina Preserve has the best of both worlds! Incredible Dell Webb amenities, plus access to extensive walking trails, community stocked ponds and so many shops and restaurants nearby! Find homes for sale in Carolina Preserve.

  • Price Point: $300k – $875k
  • Amenities: Maintenance free community, huge clubhouse, fitness center offering group classes, lap pool, aerobics and dance studio, hobby and craft studios, library, sundeck, resort style outdoor pool with beach entry, spa, 4 clay tennis courts, bocce ball, putting green, 15 acre lake with miles of walking and biking trails, 
  • Home style: Single family homes, townhomes, condos
  • Home Sizes: 1,300 – 4,500 square feet 
  • Walkable: Sidewalks and greenways throughout community. Walkable to Publix shopping center with restaurants and shops.
  • Size of Community: 1,200+ homes 
  • HOA Fee: $287/mo

Heritage Pines

Heritage Pines is a fantastic west Cary community. Close to everything, including grocery stores, parks, lots of greenways, and restaurants! Find homes for sale in Heritage Pines.

  • Price Point: $400k – $600k
  • Amenities: Heritage Pines central clubhouse, fun events, classes, activities, fitness center, outdoor heated pool, card room, craft room, library, kitchen, tennis, bocce ball, horseshoe and shuffleboard courts. Scenic trails, clubs, activities, and interest groups. Find homes for sale in Heritage Pines.
  • Home style: single family and villas
  • Home Sizes: 1300 – 2600 square feet 
  • Walkable: Walkable to West Regional Library and Cary Tennis Park. 
  • Size of Community: 208 attached homes, 90 attached villas
  • HOA Fee: $179/mo.

Blakeley

Blakeley is a maintenance free community in West Cary. Blakely does have a 55+ restriction and one household member must be 55+. Find homes for sale in Blakeley.

  • Price Point: $550k – $750k
  • Amenities: natural space, scenic ponds
  • Home style: single family and attached villas
  • Home Sizes: 2000 – 3000 square feet 
  • Walkable: Greenways are convenient but not walkable to any shops or restaurants. 
  • Size of Community: 137 homes 
  • HOA Fee: $184/month

The Courtyards at Kildaire Farms

This lovely Epcon community is in an incredible South Cary location. Low maintenance HOA takes care of lawn care. Minutes from Crowder Park, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, Koka Booth Ampitheatre for incredible concerts and events. Whole Foods at Waverly Place is right up the street. Homes have an Apex address but are located in Cary. 55+ restricted community but 10% of residents can be under 55. Find homes for sale in The Courtyards at Kildaire Farms.

  • Price Point: $500k+
  • Amenities: Pavilion, bocce ball, parks and natural space
  • Home style: single family homes
  • Home Sizes: 1700 – 2900 square feet 
  • Walkable: Walkable to nearby shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. 
  • Size of Community: 50 homes 
  • HOA Fee: $179/month

Corbinton at Kildaire Farm

Lawn maintenance is included in this 55+ age restricted community! Also located in Cary with an Apex address. Close to everything in South Cary: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, Lochmere Golf Club, Crowder Park, Kraft Family YMCA. Find homes for sale in Corbinton at Kildaire Farms.

  • Price Point: $500k – $700k
  • Amenities: dog park, natural area, activity area. They do not have a clubhouse. 
  • Home style: single family and attached villas
  • Home Sizes: 1900 – 2400 square feet 
  • Walkable: Walkable to nearby shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. 
  • Size of Community: 60 homes 
  • HOA Fee: $180/month

The Courtyards of West Cary

Epcon Communities. This all-maintenance-included community is located on the border of West Cary and Morrisville. Minutes to Thomas Brooks Park and USA National Baseball Stadium, this is a great location for sports fans! Also close to many shops, restaurants and grocery stores. 

  • Price Point: $600k + 
  • Amenities: clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, pickleball court, walking trails
  • Home style: single family homes
  • Home Sizes: TBD 
  • Walkable: Not walkable 
  • HOA Fee: TBD

The Courtyards at Lochmere

Epcon Communities. Fantastic South Cary location, right next to Swift Creek Nature Preserve! Less than 5 minutes to Crossroads shopping center, Lochmere Golf Club and Ritter Park! Find homes for sale in The Courtyards at Lochmere. 

  • Price Point: $600k+
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, fireplace pavilion, fitness center, pool
  • Home style: single family homes
  • Home Sizes: 1500 – 2900 square feet 
  • Walkable: Not walkable
  • HOA Fee: TBD

The Townes at West Cary 

Epcon Communities. Great west Cary location minutes from the American Tobacco Trail, Thomas Brooks Park and USA Baseball National Training Complex. All yard maintenance included! Find homes for sale in The Townes at West Cary.

  • Price Point: $600k
  • Amenities: Grand clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, sundeck, pickleball court, walking trails.
  • Home style: Single Family Homes
  • Walkable: Not walkable
  • HOA Fee: TBD

Courtyards on O’Kelly Chapel 

Lovely Epcon Community in West Cary with scenic pond and walking trails. Plenty of great amenities! HOA handles exterior maintenance. Find homes for sale in The Courtyards on O’Kelly Chapel.

  • Price Point: $500k – $700k
  • Amenities: Clubhouse, fitness center, resort style pool,scenic pond with walking and biking trails 
  • Home style: single family homes
  • Home Sizes: 1500 – 2500 square feet 
  • Walkable: Lots of greenways but almost 3 miles to the closest shopping center, Parkside Town Commons.
  • Size of Community: 149 homes 
  • HOA Fee: $235/month

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