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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.

$509,990
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10192802 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Last Tryon plan for 2026! Casual elegance is the order of the day at this new two-story home. The first floor features an open-plan main living area, a formal dining room, a secluded bedroom for guests and a screened porch and patio for outdoor living. Upstairs are the owner's suite, secondary bedrooms and a versatile game room Prices, dimensions and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

4301 Gray Alder Ln, Raleigh
$349,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192803 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Calling on all investors or first time home buyers!! Reduced by 20K for quick sale!! Great location and investment opportunity, no rental cap! Well maintained townhome in popular Breckenridge! Open floor plan, very nice kitchen with white cabinets, Spacious family room, ceiling fan, Large master. Enjoy the absolutely private backyard from the concrete patio at the back. This bright, open TH in the desirable Breckenridge neighborhood has been updated with fresh paint, LVP flooring, as well as a microwave and bathroom lighting. The back patio is ready for summer brews and BBQs. Minutes from RTP and the new Apple campus, you're truly in the heart of the Triangle. HOA fee covers a clubhouse, 2 pools, tennis courts, playground, and walking trails. Priced below $400k, this is sure to be a great investment for the new owner or first home! Great Wake county schools.

706 Canyon Lake Cir, Morrisville
$305,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192801 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Quiet convenience with modern updates and 1974 bones, that's what you can expect from 601 Mcnair. This move-in ready brick ranch has it all, tucked away on a quiet street yet impossibly close to everything Durham has to offer. LVP flooring in the main living areas offers sleek, low-maintenance living, while freshly cleaned carpets keep the bedrooms cozy. The galley kitchen, with soft-close cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, is built for people who love to cook. Both bathrooms got a glow-up too; the primary with a tiled shower over tub, plus a half bath so no one fights over sink time before morning coffee. The laundry room pulls double duty as a mudroom, which is perfect, because right out the side door is access to the Pearsontown Trail, and the American Tobacco Trail is just down the street. If you are looking for a low-hassle home in a well-connected location, 601 McNair delivers!

601 Mcnair St, Durham
$429,990
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 10192795 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Clayton BLDG.
This single-level home is ready for modern lifestyles. Two secondary bedrooms and a full bathroom are located off the foyer. An open-concept floorplan that blends the kitchen, living and dining areas boasts access to an outdoor patio for simple entertaining and multitasking. The luxurious owner's suite is nestled into a private rear corner and offers direct access to a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. Prices, dimensions and features may vary and are subject to change. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

4229 Gray Alder Ln, Raleigh
$900,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 10192796 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Introducing 5 bedrooms in Stonebridge under $1M! Lovingly and VERY well-maintained original character features abound in this spacious 1982 gem on just over an acre in popular, amenity-rich Stonebridge. Generous-sized rooms throughout, with a primary bedroom and bath on the second level, and an even-more-secluded second primary bedroom and bath on the third floor, each with custom walk-in closets, perfect for multi-generations, or boomerangs. Unlike so many homes that have been whitewashed with one color, this one still has its original gleaming stained woodwork throughout, as well as original wood cabinets and hardware, but with updated quartz countertops and baths. Solid hardwoods throughout downstairs, as well as solid wood doors throughout the house, crown moulding, tall baseboards, a kitchen cafe door, real wood shelving in the closets--all things that you just don't see anymore in today's construction unless you go north of a million bucks. Eliminate fighting for the biggest bedroom, since all of them are generous-sized and have lots of storage. In addition to 5 bedrooms, you get a large bonus room with built-in shelving and wet bar with mini-fridge, as well as a formal living room (could be an office or library), formal dining room, huge family room with wood-burning fireplace, and a well-appointed eat-in kitchen with remote-controlled under-cabinet lighting, quartz counters, stainless newer appliances, and a good-sized pantry. A single large bowl sink and good task lighting, along with a wall of windows overlooking your back yard oasis, provide a cozy place to make meals and entertain. Outside there is a large deck with privacy screening and generous-sized screened porch, and a deep side-load garage with epoxy flooring for out-of-weather access to transportation, as well as a separate workshop for a hobbyist! Just minutes from I-540 and Six Forks Rd, you have all the conveniences nearby, and yet are out of the direct flight path of RDU. Tons of space and shade in the acre yard, which feels secluded from the street, as your own retreat. Upper HVAC was replaced in 2024, lower in 2022. There are two water heaters, with one being replaced in 2023. Two of the kitchen appliances were replaced in 2026. Crawlspace has a more recent vapor barrier. STORAGE: Large cedar closet and easy access attic storage, plus another full attic accessed by pull-down stairs in the mechanical room. Low-maintenance brick front and partial sides, with well-maintained masonite/fiber cement siding, and shady trees complete the picture of your new home! The sellers are only the second owners and have loved living here but just don't need this much space anymore, so it's time for a new generation with the appreciation of the character and a new vision for some cosmetic updates. It's already priced accordingly, so please schedule your showing today!

10313 Whitestone Rd, Raleigh
$299,500
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 10192792 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Come take a walk through this charming 3 bedroom 2 bath brick ranch in Durham. It's cute with a functional layout and an abundance of natural light due to the stylish solar-powered skylights. The brick exterior and single level design offers durability and convenience. Plus, it's tucked on large lot that provides plenty of outdoor space, a little seclusion and its backed by a small wooded area. The home has newer windows, has been freshly painted along with new carpet and new stainless steel appliances just for you! Enjoy shopping, dining plus entertainment at The Streets at Southpoint just minutes away or explore the outdoors along the scenic American Tobacco Trail nearby. This property offers easy access to many vibrant Durham,NC destinations and is an excellent opportunity for you to take advantage of immediately!

3406 Facade St, Durham
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