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Active 55+ and Seniors

With its moderate climate, affordable cost of living and excellent medical care, our region is a popular place to retire. North Carolina ranks 9th nationally in residents who are 65 and older, and within five years 1 in 5 residents will be at least 65.

At Local Market Realty, we are dedicated to serving the older members of our community, whether they are selling their home or buying something new. Both Michele Burris and Sue Fox are certified as Seniors Real Estate Specialists, and between us we have 35 years of experience.

Each year, we help people from around the country retire to beautiful homes in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Chatham County and the surrounding areas. There are many thriving Active 55+ communities here, featuring both new construction and resales of homes. We know them all, as well as the well-regarded network of independent and assisted-living homes in our area.

Even if you are interested in buying a new home in a development, it pays to use a buyer’s agent. We are strong advocates for our buyers, and we hold the builder accountable to make sure you get the home you want at a fair price. With years of experience in new construction, we can help you secure the precise floor plan, lot, and any changes you need, as well as the best price. Sometimes we can even negotiate extras like appliance packages and other upgrades, depending on how well the community is selling – which we will research for you. As a new buyer, you need someone experienced on your side. Builders are interested in selling their product quickly; we are interested in protecting our buyers!

We also help older residents prepare to sell their homes. Selling a longtime home can be overwhelming. When it’s time to downsize, people are often unsettled by the prospect of organizing, packing up, repairing and selling the house. They may need help finding a new home, or deciding on a 55-plus community or assisted-living home. 

Our experienced and caring agents make it easy. We have a long list of trusted de-cluttering and staging experts, estate sale companies, movers, attorneys, tax and estate planners, lenders and anything else you could need. We will sell your home for the maximum price with the minimum stress.

$1,290,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10192553 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Custom built by McNeill Burbank Homes — nationally recognized as a 2025 Best in American Living™ Award Winner for thecustom project Burnette North. Located within 10 minutes of Midtown Raleigh — close to shopping, lakes and hiking trails. Main level guest/private study. Site finished hardwood flooring spans throughout the main living areas with designer lighting and upgraded trim throughout! A private study/guest conveniently located on the main level. The open and bright kitchen offers custom "Fog" painted ceiling-height cabinetry, designer tile backsplash, quartz countertops, a large center island with board and batten accents and apron front farm sink, Bosch gourmet appliances including a gas range, wall oven & microwave, and spacious walk-in pantry; all opening to the window wrapped sunroom - dining area. The owner's suite feautures cove crown molding, a huge walk-in closet with custom built-ins and luxe en-suite bath with designer tile flooring, custom painted dual vanity with designer sconces, tile surround walk-in shower with bench seat & handheld sprayer and deep freestanding tub. The family room features a gas log fireplace with pebble gray tile surround and flanking built-ins with open shelving, and access to the rear screened porch. Upstairs, a generous recreational room and three secondary bedrooms. Complete with a two-car garage for ample parking and walk-up attic for tons of storage space.

6504 Burnette Flower Way, Raleigh
$850,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10192555 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Located in a highly desirable North Chatham neighborhood, this beautiful home sits on 2 private acres and features a flexible main-floor living design with three bedrooms on the primary level. Inside, the home offers high ceilings, wonderful natural light, and an easy-flow floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen with wormy maple countertop opens to the main living spaces and connects seamlessly to the outdoor areas. Enjoy quiet mornings or evening gatherings on the screened porch that opens to a spacious deck overlooking the property. An unfinished 2nd floor and daylight basement provides exceptional opportunity for future expansion, allowing the next owner to easily add significant square footage if desired.

464 Deer Mountain Rd, Pittsboro
$150,000
10192554 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Motivated seller - bring your offers! Discover this ready-to-build .64-acre lot in the desirable Riddle Heights subdivision in Durham, NC. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this parcel is perfectly positioned for your custom home. Enjoy the freedom of no HOA and no restrictive covenants. Conveniently located close to downtown Durham, RDU International Airport, and with easy access to major freeways. Utilities including sewer, water, gas, and electricity are already available at the front of the lot, making it ideal for a seamless custom build. Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your dream home on a spacious homesite in a prime Durham location. Due to heavy vegetation, the lot will need to be cleared.

1318 Elmira Ave, Durham
$1,485,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 10192547 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 3504 Castelaine Cir, a custom-built luxury estate on 1.43 private acres in Wake County — zoned for top-rated Apex schools, with no city taxes and no water/sewer bill. Designed and built by one of the Triangle's recognized Parade of Homes boutique builders, every room was thoughtfully planned by the owners themselves, resulting in a level of craftsmanship and personal detail rarely found in production construction and lives much larger than bedroom count. Thoughtfully designed across 3 finished levels with flexible living spaces throughout. The basement level offers a full second living space complete with a kitchen, bedroom, laundry, a private screened porch, and two separate entrances and a dedicated separation door — functioning independently from the rest of the home. The bathroom features a zero-threshold roll-in shower and 3/0 doors for accessible design. The main level features a chef's kitchen with an 8' island, custom barn door pantry, gas range, and a family room with a gas fireplace and screened porch with infrared heat for year-round use. The primary suite includes a spa-style bath with heated jetted tub, oversized super shower, and expansive walk-in closet. Set on 1.43 fenced acres with mature trees beyond the property line, this estate also includes a 3-car garage with RaceDeck flooring and 2 Tesla EV chargers (car lift avail. for purchase separately). Freshly painted, power washed, and pre-listing inspected adds buyer confidence and move-in ready condition. Assumable mortgage rate is 3.75% thru Truist Bank. Owner is Listing Agent.

3504 Castelaine Cir, Apex
$235,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192542 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome Home! Don't miss out on this conveniently located two-bedroom townhome! Offering an easy commute to Raleigh and just minutes from White Oak Shopping Center. This home features a bright eat-in kitchen, open living room with fireplace, two large second floor bedrooms, screened porch, and spacious deck with privacy fence. Close access to parking and no HOA! Easy to maintain vinyl siding exterior. If you're looking for an affordable, low maintenance home, look no further!

1444 Aversboro Rd, Garner
$215,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192541 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Step inside easy, single-level living in Raleigh's Trailwood Heights community. This freshly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium spans 1,108 square feet with no interior stairs, no yard to maintain, and every room, from the primary suite to the in-unit laundry closet, on one convenient floor. The home has just been repainted throughout and outfitted with luxury vinyl plank flooring (no carpet anywhere) and blinds on every window, so it's ready for a buyer who wants to unpack and settle in. A welcoming foyer (10.4 x 5) opens into a spacious 16.5-by-15 family room that flows into the 8-by-12 kitchen, creating an easy open layout for everyday living and entertaining. The primary bedroom (12 x 12.3) offers a private en-suite bath, while two additional bedrooms (10 x 11.6 and 10 x 10.7) share a second full bath down the hall. Step out back to a private patio (5 x 12) that backs directly to wooded green space, a rare find in this complex, where most units look out onto a parking lot from an upper-floor balcony instead. A covered front porch (9 x 10) and a dedicated exterior storage closet round out the outdoor space. Monthly HOA dues of $308 take care of basic cable TV, internet, exterior and structural maintenance, grounds care, pest control, road maintenance, sewer, trash, and water, plus access to the community pool, about as close to worry-free condo ownership as it gets. Set just 3.5 miles from NC State University's Centennial Campus with quick access to Western Boulevard, I-40, and downtown Raleigh, this home puts Research Triangle Park within easy reach. Come see what single-level, move-in-ready living in the heart of Raleigh's 27603 zip code feels like.

2800 Trailwood Pines Ln Unit 102, Raleigh
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