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Clayton, NC 55+ Communities

Sitting southeast of Raleigh, NC, Clayton is quickly becoming a desirable retirement location with several new master-planned communities that cater to 55+ residents. The charming downtown district and close proximity to the Neuse River make Clayton even more appealing. This guide, focusing on the “best 55+ neighborhoods in Clayton, NC,” provides a comprehensive look at the top communities, including house sizes and other key details.

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Below you’re find a complete list of all the 55+ communities in Clayton NC! We’ve also included video drive through’s with our commentary on each neighborhood. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to ask us!

Flowers Plantation 55 Plus Communities Clayton NC

Flowers Plantation is a large planned community in Clayton NC. Within Flowers there are several 55 plus communities.

Cottages at Evergreen at Flowers:

Homes in Evergreen are designed for aging in place. There are no steps between your door and outdoor space. Homes have extra wide interior doorways and yards are maintained by the HOA. Evergreen is a gated community with Flowers amenities available for an additional fee. Find homes for sale in Cottages at Evergreen. 

The Cottages at Evergreen at Flowers Plantation, Clayton NC are priced between $400,000 and $500,000
The Cottages at Evergreen at Flowers Plantation in Clayton, NC are between 1900 and 2700 square feet.
Evergreen at Flowers in Clayton NC is a gated 55+ community.
  • Price Point: $400k – $500k
  • Amenities: clubhouse, pool,fitness center, meeting rooms,indoor lap pool,indoor relaxation pool and spa,day spa, patio, tennis courts, basketball and softball, playground, parks, picnic, natural area, walking and biking trails
  • Home style: single family homes 
  • Home Sizes: 1900 – 2700 square feet 
  • Walkable: Walkable to nearby shopping and restaurants. 
  • Size of Community: 130 homes 
  • HOA fee: $1611/year

Sweetgrass at Flowers 

Sweetgrass is a small gated 55 plus section in Flowers Plantation, Clayton NC. There is a gated exit from the neighborhood onto the YMCA grounds, so you can walk there for classes and activities. Amenities are an additional fee, but lawn maintenance is covered by the HOA. Find homes for sale in Sweetgrass at Flowers.

  • Price Point: $325k – $420k
  • Amenities: Lawn maintenance, Flowers Plantation amenities for additional fee include: 
  • Home style: single family homes
  • Home Sizes: 1900 – 2100 square feet 
  • Walkable: Not walkable
  • Size of Community: 19 homes 
  • HOA fee: $183/year + $205/month

Forge Creek at Flowers 

Forge Creek was designed as an active adult community, but has no age restrictions. Dog Park and outdoor fitness amenities included in the community (see specs below), and additional resort style amenities available for an additional fee in the larger Flowers community.  Find homes for sale in Forge Creek.

Forge Creek is a 55+ active adult community in Clayton NC
Forge Creek Homes in Flowers Plantation, Clayton NC range in price from the $400,000s to the $500,000s.
Park and Pavilion in Forge Creek at Flowers Plantation in Clayton NC
  • Price Point: $400k – $500k
  • Amenities: Fit park with central Wifi enabled pavilion, bocce ball courts, dog park with small and large dog separation and water fountain, gas fire pit, top of the line outdoor fitness equipment for functional fitness that allows stretching and strengthening with specialty items like hand bike and cardio walker. Flowers amenities available for an additional fee. 
  • Home style: Single family homes 
  • Home Sizes: 1600 – 2700 square feet 
  • Walkable: Trails within the neighborhood but not walkable to any shops. 
  • Size of Community: 127 homes 
  • HOA fee: $154/month

The Walk at East Village

The Walk at East Village is an age restricted 55 and older community in Clayton NC. This community really does feel like a little village. I love the way they center the front doors around a shared garden space and then put the driveways in the back of the houses. Sidewalks and walking trails in the community and it’s a short walk to downtown Clayton with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes! This is also a great location if you like attending the festivals in downtown Clayton. No need to worry about parking! All lawn maintenance is included in the HOA fee. Find homes for sale in The Walk at East Village.

The Walk at East Village in Clayton NC is a 55+ community.
The Walk at East Village in Clayton NC has a clubhouse, pool, and ball courts.
Homes in The Walk at East Village in Clayton, NC range from 1300 to 2300 square feet. HOA fee is $600/quarter.
  • Price Point: $320k – $500k
  • Amenities: clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool/patio,bocce ball, pickleball, card room, sports lounge, business center,demo kitchen, art and craft studio,grill area, putting green,community garden and dog park,walking and biking trails, parks natural space, several clubs and activities.
  • Home style: Single family homes 
  • Home Sizes: 1300 – 2300 square feet 
  • Walkable: Walkable! Trails and sidewalks in neighborhood. Sidewalks into downtown Clayton
  • Size of Community: 265 homes 
  • HOA fee: $600/quarter

Carolina Overlook 

Carolina Overlook is a Dell Webb 55 plus community in Clayton NC! Dell Webb is known for their extensive amenities. The 20,000 square foot clubhouse is still under construction in Carolina Overlook, but when complete will include plenty of clubs and activities. The clubhouse overlooks a beautiful lake with a lakeside walking trail. Lawn care is included for all homes and there is an onsite dog park! Find homes for sale in Carolina Overlook.

Carolina Overlook is a 55+ Del Webb community in Clayton NC
Prices for houses in Carolina Overlook range from $360,000 to $860,000.
HOA fee in Carolina Overlook is $233 per month. There is access to the Neuse River Greenway.
  • Price Point: $360k – $860k
  • Amenities: clubhouse, indoor pool, outdoor pool,, dog park, clubs & activities  
  • Home style: Single family homes 
  • Home Sizes: 1200 – 2800 square feet 
  • Walkable: Community access to Neuse River Greenway, but not walkable to any shops. 
  • Size of Community: 800 homes 
  • HOA fee: $233/month