Lake Norman 55+ Communities

Definition of an Active Adult Community:

Active Adult Community housing refers to either an age-targeted or an Age-restricted community designed for people aged 55 or older (sometimes 50 or older, but certain restrictions may apply).

Homes for active adults tend to be single family detached homes, and typically range from 1500 to 2,000 square feet, and lots tend to be less than a quarter of an acre.  “In single-family detached homes, two full bathrooms and three bedrooms are most common. In multi-family units, one bathroom and two bedrooms are most common.

Lake Norman Active Adult Communities 55+  are often designed for complete single-floor living, with features like laundry facilities and the master bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Active adult homes have few, if any, steps to get into the home.  Home exteriors are planned to require little or maintenance-free living , and often a monthly association fee includes landscaping and yard maintenance.

Active Adult Communities feature amenities consciously planned into these Lake Norman Subdivisions; “among these particular amenities, open space within half a block and recreational facilities are the most common.”  These recreational facilities include walking trails and park spaces, along with a lifestyle center/ clubhouse that emphasize clubs and activities and feature resort-style amenities.

Amenities

Often include an indoor and/or outdoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool tub, steam and/or sauna rooms, separate facilities for aerobics and weight training, rooms for cards, games and billiards, and often feature a great room with a commercial kitchen as well as facilities for tennis, golf, shuffleboard, bocce, and more. Clubs and activities focus on scrapbooking and other crafts.

Active adult communities are often managed by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA).

On this page, we are hi-lighting some of the popular Communities that have either been established or have future projects being offered. Please click on the links to visit information on these Lake Norman 55+ Communities in the area.