Pinehurst village : North carolina

Pinehurst Village retirement communities

What Pinehurst Village is like for active adults

Pinehurst Village is a popular golf retirement community in south central North Carolina, 75 miles east of Charlotte. This classic village is set in a serene and beautiful forest. The Pinehurst Resort is located within the village. In fact it is so sedate that you could drive by the entrance to the town and not realize that you were there.

The community was founded by James Walker Tufts in 1895 with the goal of being a healthful retreat. Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted assisted in the design. Then the golf followed. The U.S.(golf) Open Tournament is held here periodically at the famed Pinehurst #2 course. Payne Stuart won here shortly before his tragic death – a statue on the course commemorates that exciting victory.

The village is self-contained with an elegant but small downtown. A number of small hotels and B & B’s offer luxurious accommodations. Homes are available in a variety of price ranges. Owning a lot in the village normally gives one the privilege of joining the Pinehurst Golf Club.

The village and the resort within it tend to be quite exclusive. Surrounding communities have sought to capture some of Pinehurst’s cachet with “piney-sounding” names. Many of these communities are exclusive; some offer a lower budget version.

Single family homes are the predominant form of housing. According to Yahoo Real Estate in early 2008 there were 357 homes for sale in the MLS with a median price of $369,000. There were 321 homes listed in the classifieds with a median price of $298,000. These prices and the number of homes on the market were very comparable with figures Topretirements saw in 2006.

Pinehurst is located in Moore County. (for more details see Pinehurst Resort). For a list of profiles on over 300 cities and towns go to retirement communities

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What is special about this retirement community

• Classic and legendary village and golf course • National landmark status for its role in national golf history • Quiet and understated • The resort offers 8 golf courses, including famous Pinehurst #2 • 43 golf courses within 15 miles • Traditional and charming downtown • Huge clubhouse with restaurant

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What is not special about this retirement community

• Its traditions and waspiness could overpower some people • Tends to be more expensive than surrounding communities • It is far from anywhere

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Pinehurst Village has just under 10,000 residents.

For more information on how to retire in North Carolina including towns like New Bern and Beaufort

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The population within the corporate limits of the Village (14.3 square miles) has increased by an astonishing 91% since 1990.

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Physical environment

Pinehurst North Carolina is set in the Sandhills region of south central NC. Rolling hills and pine forests characterize the terrain.

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Cultural environment

There is a lovely library in the Village. Golf is the focus here, not culture.

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Medical facilities

First Health Moore Regional Hospital

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Transportation

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Facts about PINEHURST VILLAGE

State: NC
Environment: Small Town,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: <80 (Very low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: jb

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