Del Webb Carolina Gardens

Del Webb Carolina Gardens is Fuquay-Varina's premier 55+ active adult community, a nearly 400-acre development of 800 single-family ranch homes tucked into Southwest Wake County about 17 miles southwest of Raleigh. Built by Del Webb (a PulteGroup brand) starting in 2020, the community is nearing the completion of its final phase — new construction is still actively selling, with the latest move-in-ready homes available in 2025-2026. The heart of the community is Dahlia Hall, a 20,500-square-foot clubhouse and amenity center that opened in early 2024. Residents find resort-style indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, an aerobics and dance studio, a varsity room with pool tables and coffee bar, craft rooms, a demonstration kitchen, and multi-purpose rooms for clubs and classes. Outside, the grounds include tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts, a dog park, a party plaza, event lawn, community gardens, shaded pocket parks, scenic walking trails, and grilling decks. A full-time on-site lifestyle director plans the social calendar — group fitness, outings, club meetings, special interest groups, and seasonal events — so there is always something on the calendar. Home shoppers choose from 10 distinct ranch-style floor plans across multiple collections, ranging from 1,223 to 3,683 square feet with two to five bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, and two- or three-car garages. Standard features include stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, flex spaces that can serve as extra bedrooms or offices, and open kitchens with large islands. Popular designs include the Alpine, Contour, Compass, Prosperity, Mainstay, Mystique, and Prestige. Del Webb's Energy Advantage program emphasizes energy-efficient construction throughout. One standout perk: Spectrum high-speed internet and cable TV are bundled into the HOA fee at a discounted rate — an unusual inclusion for a Del Webb community. The HOA also handles lawn care, common-area maintenance, and amenity upkeep, making for a truly low-maintenance lifestyle. Location is a major draw. The community sits within 5 minutes of downtown Fuquay-Varina shopping and dining, about 20 minutes from Ting Park's multi-sport stadium and tennis complex, and roughly 30 minutes from downtown Raleigh. The greater Triangle — anchored by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill and home to Duke, UNC, and NC State — puts world-class medical care, universities, museums, and RDU International Airport all within easy reach. Nearby Bentwinds Country Club offers 18-hole championship golf for residents who want it. Fuquay-Varina itself is a charming, fast-growing town with two historic downtown districts, breweries like Aviator, a weekly farmers market, and more than 20 parks.