Active Adult Communities in Williamsburg, New Kent, Yorktown, Smithfield, VA Beach and Chesapeake VA

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Hampton Roads Virginia offers many adult-friendly condo & townhome communities for those 55 or better. Below you will find information on most of the more popular choices in the area.

Here in the state of Virginia, we are blessed with a terrific climate that allows us to enjoy a bit of chill, and a few milder days sprinkled in between to make it both enjoyable and tolerable!
Since Southeastern Virginia has so much to offer, why not consider setting down roots here in one of the many beautiful communities. With homes available in cities across Hampton Roads, you can enjoy living in a home to suit your lifestyle whether its single-family, townhome, or active adult living.

These communities and homes are located near this area’s finest in lifestyle enhancements from golfing, shopping, and dining to museums, art galleries, and educational, professional, and personal pursuits!  And, with our fabulous climate, you can practically enjoy these amenities year-round!

Williamsburg VA

clubhouse2[3]Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg Virginia’s only gated golf community for active adults age 55+.

Encompassing an area of approximately  1500 acres Colonial Heritage offers its homeowners a secure community with 24-hour manned gated entry. The Golf Course is a semi-private club. Golf memberships are available to homeowners, but are not required to use club facilities. More info here

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek Williamsburg VA
When you move into The Settlement at Powhatan Creek, you can sell your lawn mower, rake, and outside ladder because you’re finished with most home maintenance chores. Instead, you’ll have time for year-round swimming, water aerobics, working out, playing tennis, biking, walking, and socializing – just steps from your door.

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is one of three 55+ communities in the James City County area of Virginia. Set on 225 wooded acres bordered by Powhatan Creek. This planned active-adult community for people ages 55+  will feature 400 custom detached and attached homes once complete. More info here

Tranquility 55+ Community- Williamsburg VA

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of York County, Virginia, the Tranquility 55+ Community offers a serene retreat for active adults seeking a vibrant and fulfilling retirement lifestyle. This meticulously planned community, developed by Ryan Homes, provides a harmonious blend of low-maintenance living, luxurious ranch-style homes, and a wealth of resort-style amenities, ensuring an enriching experience for its residents.

A Variety of Homes to Suit Your Needs
Tranquility 55+ Community presents a diverse selection of homes to cater to the preferences of its discerning residents. Prospective homeowners can choose from two distinct options:

Spacious Detached Homes and attached villas

Tranquility’s detached homes range from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet, offering ample space for relaxation, entertaining, and pursuing personal interests. These beautifully crafted residences feature:
+Floorplans include the Bramante Ranch and the Palladio Ranch both available as one level or optional second level.

The Villa homes at Tranquility offer open-concept designs, modern finishes, flexible spaces, and more. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, loft space, and a 1 or 2-car garage, you’ll have plenty of space to relax. a

Yard maintenance is covered so you can spend time at the community pool, clubhouse, dog park, walking trails, and bocce ball courts.

Homes for sale at Tranquility 55+

Villas at Five Forks  Williamsburg VA

villas at five forks[2]The Villas at Five Forks is a quaint village of just 90 homes offering the finest in upscale condominium living. The award-winning homes are designed to offer residents quality, single-story living with a variety of condominium services. There are four models available that offer two or three bedrooms. All feature a two-car garage as well as a garden patio or veranda.

New Kent Va

Inverness by K Hovnanian Four Seasons New Kent Vineyards[3]The Four Seasons at New Kent Vineyards—a new, gated Active Adult neighborhood is breaking ground on four new furnished model homes expected to be completed this year. The first section of the neighborhood will include 155 low-maintenance homes designed for those age 55 and better.

The Four Seasons community will also include numerous amenities perfectly suited to the Active Adult lifestyle. A planned clubhouse will offer a fitness center, as well as gathering areas, walking trails throughout the neighborhood will provide a great way to enjoy the outdoors. More info here.

The Groves at New Kent is the area’s newest 55+ community. This new 55+ community will give you all the luxury of space, convenience, flexibility, and ease. All homes include 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garages, and no yard work! Large closets, open floorplans, kitchen islands, installed kitchen appliances, and age-in-place finishes are all wonderful features of the homes. Building your new home will give you peace of mind for years to come.

Rock Creek villas

  • Rock Creek Villas in Quinton is a new master-plan active adult community with 60 ADA-friendly home sites in historic New Kent County, some overlooking the 15th fairway of the scenic Brookwoods Golf Course.

Chesapeake VA

detached home at eagle pointe[2]Eagle Pointe at Cahoon Plantation in Chesapeake VA  is an active adult community that enjoys a prime location in Southside Hampton Roads and a wide variety of on-site amenities. Eagle Pointe is an age qualified community for active adults 55 years of age and better. Only one of the property owners has to be 55 or older and children coming home from college for the holidays or for summer vacation are very welcome. The community offers a variety of residences, including single-family homes and  attached villas. The spacious community clubhouse contains many amenities that appeal to active adults, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hobby and game rooms. More info here

attached homes at the reteat in greenbrier[2]The Retreat at Greenbrier, a Chesapeake VA active adult  community for those 55 and older features single-family detached homes, townhomes, and ranch-style fourplexes  all within walking distance of an elegant clubhouse, pool and patio

The community, off of Kempsville Road, offers 12 floor plans, all with two-car garages. When completed, The Retreat at Greenbrier will total 184 homes: 102 quads, 40 townhomes and 42 single-family. More info here

cottage row at sommerton[2]Sommerton in Chesapeake VA An active adult community for those 55 and older features single-family detached homes, townhomes, and ranch-style fourplexes all within walking distance of an elegant clubhouse, pool, and patio. More info here

Others include : One Ford Place, Legacy at Washington Arms,  Riverwalk, Monarch Walk & The Commons at Hunningdon

Gloucester , Va– Villas at Gloucester- Coming soon- Call or email for updates

Franklin, VA-Village at Woods End

Portsmouth, VA-Villas of River Pointe – Portsmouth

Virginia Beach

west neck home[2] The Villages at West Neck is the first age 55 or better community that was built in Virginia Beach. Eight villages are built around an Arnold Palmer championship golf course, The Signature at West Neck. Six of the villages contain single-family detached homes and two of the villages are composed of condos. All of the villages are completely built out. There are 528 single-family homes and 408 condo units with a total resident population of about 1600 people in the community.

Homes for sale in Villages at West Neck

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Other VA Beach active adult communities include Bay Village Condos, Chelsea Place, and  Atlantic Shores

Smithfield VA

smithfield va active adult[2]Church Square in Smithfield, VA  is an active adult community that enjoys a prime location in Hampton Roads and a wide variety of on-site amenities. Church Square is an age-qualified community for active adults 55 years of age and better. Only one of the property owners has to be 55 or older and children coming home from college for the holidays or for summer vacation are very welcome.

This beautiful community was designed to provide stress-free, low-maintenance living to it’s residents. Read more here

Homes for sale in Church Square Smithfield


020[2]The Villas of Smithfield are Located in the heart of the Town of Smithfield on Battery Park Road, just minutes from downtown Smithfield. This quaint village of just 76 homes offers the finest in upscale condominium living in the Town of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County. Take a step back in time and enjoy the history-rich beautiful town and shops.

The award-winning condominium homes are designed to offer you quality, “single-story living” with a variety of condominium services – a winning combination to help you enjoy a new lifestyle of comfort and convenience. More info here

The Park at Cypress Creek-Smithfield VA The newest Active Adult 55+ community in Hampton Road is Cypress Creek where a new Low Maintenance section has opened in the golf course community. the established new home community is just minutes from the historic town of Smithfield, nestled along the Pagan River.

Homes for sale at Cypress Creek

Introducing Suffolk Virginia’s newest single-story condominium community located on Pruden Blvd minutes from historic downtown Suffolk and Lake Meade. The Vineyards at Hallstead Reserve’s beautiful single-story condominiums are designed with a low-maintenance lifestyle in mind built by Napolitano Homes.

The Landings at Bennet’s Creek The Landings At Bennett’s Creek is Suffolk Virginia’s newest 55+ community. At completion, this waterfront active adult community will consist of 23 single-family homes with access to a swimming pool, on-site restaurant, and boat slips,

Yorktown, VA-Rainbrook Villas, Villas at Yorktown

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Map of 55+ Communities in Williamsburg and Hampton Roads VA


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