North Carolina Tax-Friendly State – Find NC Communities
Lower your taxes. Social Security benefits are not taxed at the state level. Best home prices in the country. Low cost of living.
One of the biggest benefits of moving south is lower taxes. If you live in NJ, CT, NY or metro DC, you’re well aware of the burden of paying high property taxes. It’s possible to save thousands of dollars a year by moving to lower-tax states such as Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. “When people are considering a retirement relocation destination, I think most of them focus too much on income taxes,” says Robert Barbetti, senior manager of JP Morgan Private Bank’s Advice Lab. “I think they should definitely look at the property-tax situation. While many states might exclude some or your entire pension from income taxes, property taxes go on –and often—year after year.” By moving south, you can cut your property tax payment in half or even more! If weather and traffic aren’t motivation enough to move, think about the savings from taxes!
North Carolina Case Study
Let’s say you live in Suffolk County on Long Island. You have lived in your home for 15 years. At the time, you purchased your home with a $225,000, 30-year mortgage for about $1500/mo in principal and interest. Today, you only owe $170,000 and your home is now worth $546,000. And your property taxes are over $7,000 per year and climbing annually. Now you have approximately $376,000 in equity. You could purchase a new home in the South and have money left over! The median home sale value in North Carolina is $217,560 according to USA Today. If you moved here, you could purchase a home with cash and still have almost $165,000 left over. Your taxes could be as low as $1,706 per year while reducing your cost of living. By moving, you could have little or no mortgage and reduce your tax burden. You can escape the brutal winter while drastically improving your quality of life.
Request information for as many of these tax friendly North Carolina communities as you’d like! There is no limit.
Beau Coast
Beaufort, North Carolina
For many, the dream of owning a home at the North Carolina coast has been just that-a dream. Until now. Located in historic Beaufort, NC, Beau Coast offers a relaxed atmosphere with a wide selection of homes to fit every pocketbook and lifestyle. Best of all, each home is located in an amenity-filled neighborhood that makes living in Beau Coast that much more desirable.Read More...
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Ocean Ridge Plantation
Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Ridge Plantation is one of the most exclusive and luxurious beach and golf communities in coastal North Carolina. Ideally situated in Sunset Beach between the historic port city of Wilmington, NC, and the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge offers luxurious appointments, world-class amenities, and 72 holes of award-winning golf.Read More...
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Del Webb at Traditions
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Del Webb at Traditions, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is within the Master Planned community of Traditions minutes away from downtown. Specifically designed for active adults 55+, our upcoming clubs and classes will be for residents and by residents with the help of an onsite Lifestyle Director,Read More...
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Kingfish Bay - Homes in Coastal NC
Calabash, North Carolina
he setting for Kingfish Bay is a sprawling 60+ acres of coastal Carolina. Great care was taken to weave the development design into this natural setting, while creating a functional, convenient, and aesthetically pleasing lifestyle community.Read More...
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Vista at Blacksmith Run
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Nestled between Historic Hendersonville and Lake Lure's picturesque coves is Vista at Blacksmith Run-an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development. Blacksmith Run's secluded mountain lifestyle and four season climate turns an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience. With convenient access to all of Western North Carolina's treasures, this quiet mountain gated community was developed for those who appreciate the best that life has to offer.Read More...
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Albemarle Plantation - North Carolina Gated Communities
Hertford , North Carolina
On the North Carolina's Inner Banks is a golf and marina community with a lifestyle like no other! Perched between historic Edenton and Elizabeth City, NC, it's an easy drive to any major city along the coast going north or south. With easy access to Tidewater Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, you will experience small town charm and big city culture at its finest.Read More...
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Carolina Colours - North Carolina Gated Communities
New Bern, North Carolina
Carolina Colours brings to life the very best of small Carolina towns-past, present and future. A mere 30 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, the waters of the Trent and Neuse Rivers converge to surround the vibrant waterfront town of New Bern, NC. Community amenities include the 25+-acre Carolina Lake, a Harris Teeter grocery, parks, trails and sidewalks, an Activity Campus with golf, fitness, tennis, swimming, pickleball and-for those quiet moments-rocking chairsRead More...
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Encore at Briar Chapel
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Encore by David Weekley Homes is an exclusive 55+ section within the master planned community of Briar Chapel. With a great location in Chapel Hill, you'll enjoy thoughtfully-designed one-story homes and bright, open floor plans. These exceptional homes are situated on 45-foot and 55-foot homesites and feature expanded Outdoor Living Areas for entertaining.Read More...
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Cresswind Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Encompassing 370 woodland acres, Cresswind Charlotte is a 55+ community in Charlotte, North Carolina. This active adult community is situated away from the congestion of the city with resort-style amenities and a variety of activities. Miles of walking trails meander throughout the community, and the 18,000-square-foot clubhouse will feature a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, pickleball, and bocce.Read More...
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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear
Leland, North Carolina
The Bluffs on the Cape Fear is a vibrant, master-planned community perched on a pristine stretch of the Cape Fear River. Just 15 minutes from the classic waterfront hometown of historic Wilmington, NC, The Bluffs is a private, coastal haven for the families who call it home.Read More...
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Horizon Homes of Wilmington LLC
Wilmington, North Carolina
As a family-owned and operated business, Horizon Homes of Wilmington has one main mission in mind: to design homes that suit homeowners' individual needs and lifestyles with quality materials at an affordable price.Read More...
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Carolina Gardens by Del Webb
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Closeby to Raleigh, NC, lies Fuquay-Varina's premier active adult community offering an unmatched lifestyle and amenities. Amenities include a 25,000 sq ft amenity center and social hub with an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, multi-purpose rooms, billiards, tennis courts, pickleball and a dog park. At Del Webb, you will enjoy having a lifestyle director to set up clubs, social outings and fitness classes.Read More...
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River Bluffs
Castle Hayne, North Carolina
Located just 10 minutes north of Downtown Wilmington, NC (by boat or car) sits River Bluffs, overlooking the North East Cape Fear River. Residents enjoy a serene community where they live and play. Together, residents and the neighborhood's developers have established over 30 clubs. The clubs include boating, kayaking, dancing & more!Read More...
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Landfall - North Carolina Premier Gated Communities
Wilmington, North Carolina
Located within Wilmington, Landfall is North Carolina's most diverse and historically interesting coastal community. A distinctive property of over 2,000 acres with lakes, ponds and four miles fronting on the Intracoastal Waterway and Howe's Creek, Landfall is only five minutes from Wrightsville Beach and the Atlantic Ocean.Read More...
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Flowers Plantation
Clayton, North Carolina
This award-winning community in Johnston County is located minutes from Raleigh, but still very much away from the urban bustle. Flowers Plantation now features more than 40 unique neighborhood developments, over 10 miles of walking trails, 50 acres of lakes and two elementary schools.Read More...
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Compass Pointe - North Carolina Coastal Communities
Leland, North Carolina
Compass Pointe is more than a community. It's a destination. Only 10 minutes from historic downtown Wilmington, NC, and 20 minutes from Wrightsville Beach, it is the very best of coastal North Carolina.Read More...
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Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain - NC Mountain Communities
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Unparalleled panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and pristine forests. This award winning mountain top community is removed without being remote. It is minutes from the conveniences of Hendersonville, NC and the Asheville Airport. Ideal altitude from 3,200 to 3,800 feet to enjoy cool summers without the harsh winters.Read More...
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Brunswick Forest - A North Carolina Coastal Retirement Community
Leland, North Carolina
Brunswick Forest, the Coastal South's fastest growing community, is located on North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, just minutes from historic Wilmington. This 4,500-acre retreat features a wide array of neighborhoods and lifestyles, 18 holes of golf at Cape Fear National, a Clubhouse, River Club, Fitness & Wellness Center, parks and more than 100 miles of walking, biking and nature trails linking residences and amenities.Read More...
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Retire NC
Cary, North Carolina
From four distinct seasons to its geographic diversity and welcoming communities, North Carolina draws those seeking retirement options that feed the senses and the soul. Retiring to North Carolina is like coming home...Read More...
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Riverlights
Wilmington, North Carolina
Enter the home of your dreams and the lifestyle you crave in RiverLights ™, Wilmington's newest waterfront community. Designed to foster a coastal, wellness-centered environment, RiverLights offers the energy of a city amid miles of tranquil beauty. Set along the naturally magnificent Cape Fear River, it's a new kind of community that celebrates family, honors nature and breathes new life into Southern heritage.Read More...
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Logan Homes - Home Builders in Premier North Carolina Communities
Leland, North Carolina
Logan Homes offers 80+ beautiful home plans, tons of choices, quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency and the innovation that will enhance your lifestyle - all for a very smart price.Read More...
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St. James Plantation - NC Gated Community
Southport, North Carolina
With its private oceanfront beach club, 81 holes of signature golf and Intracoastal Waterway marina, St. James Plantation personifies the relaxed coastal Carolina lifestyle.Read More...
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Vista at Bill's Mountain - North Carolina Gated Community
Lake Lure, North Carolina
Perfectly shaped since the beginning of time, Bill's Mountain is your chance to experience the picturesque town of Lake Lure. Every contour...every pristine ridge of this Lake Lure property offers incomparable views Western North Carolina. Set just five minutes from Lake Lure's crystal blue waters in Rutherford County, Bill's Mountain's 800 spectacular acres invites you to reconnect with family and friends, nature and the spirit within you.Read More...
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Preservation Point
Wilmington,
Preservation Point is the newest and most unique waterfront community in beautiful Wilmington, NC. This exclusive community sits on the banks of the majestic Cape Fear River, just 1 mile from historic downtown Wilmington. Residents will enjoy large home sites with gorgeous hardwoods, a 7-acre private island with a marina and a West Indies styled clubhouse with pool and workout facility.Read More...
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Wendell Falls
Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell Falls is based on new thinking about ways to live. We like to say it's where small-town community meets big-city urbanity. With artfully crafted new homes from the $230s to $600s. A growing town center with shops, restaurants and more. Inspiring parks. And miles of trails.Read More...
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Sunset Ridge
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Sunset Ridge is located in Sunset Beach, North Carolina and has been one of Bill Clark Homes' longstanding flagship communities. At its completion, it will showcase just over 400 single family homes and is planned for 100 townhomes. Just 3 miles from the Sunset Beach barrier island, Sunset Ridge offers its residents the easy access to both the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway all at a very affordable price point.Read More...
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Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas - North Carolina Gated Communities
Bolivia, North Carolina
Imagine the serenity of a completely nature front community lined with palmetto palms and walking trails created for long walks and naturalist activities. Located just minutes from Southeast North Carolina's beautiful beaches, Palmetto Creek offers nature and wildlife beauty up closeRead More...
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The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach is a special community just 1 mile away from the beautiful sand and waves of Ocean Isle Beach. Residents at The Retreat are positioned uniquely within walking distance to the local grocery store, incredible restaurants and quaint shops that make Ocean Isle Beach so desirable. The colorful homes and lush landscape pay homage to the bold and bright colors you'll find lining the oceanfront streets just across the causeway.Read More...
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Salters Haven
Hampstead, North Carolina
Nestled along the sparkling Intracoastal, in the growing coastal town of Hampstead, NC, Salters Haven will be the place for those who seek an active lifestyle on the water. Enjoy a celebration of family, community, recreation on the water and elegant coastal homes here at Salters Haven.Read More...
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Summerhouse on Everett Bay - North Carolina Coastal Community
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
A New Season Has Begun at Summerhouse. Imagine a warm, welcoming home where luxury meets coastal casual and the ocean is just beyond your front door. A community where you can go kayaking on the Intracoastal Waterway in the morning, relax by the resort-style clubhouse pool with friends in the afternoon, and check your crab pots for dinner at sunset! All this with the seaside village of Surf City and Historic Wilmington, NC nearby.Read More...
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Legacy Homes by Bill Clark
Wilmington, North Carolina
Legacy Homes by Bill Clark is the crown jewel in a long line of North Carolina home building history. As one of the Nation's "Top 100 Builders" for over a decade, the Legacy Homes division is a trusted partner in the Wilmington, NC region that spans four counties, and is a featured builder in many of the South's premier planned communities, such as Brunswick Forest, Bluffs on the Cape Fear, Compass Pointe, River Bluffs, Riverlights, St. James, Summerhouse, with more to comeRead More...
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River Dunes
Oriental, North Carolina
River Dunes is an award-winning coastal retreat on the coast of North Carolina. You'll find big water, big views, and big adventure here. River Dunes offers the best in coastal living and year-round boating, set in an unparalleled location with fourteen miles of shoreline on the big waters of the Pamlico Sound, Intracoastal Waterway and Neuse River.Read More...
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