Del Webb at Traditions, Wake Forest, NC
An established Del Webb active-adult community built around single-level living, Regency Manor, and a resident lifestyle program in Wake Forest.
A smaller-scale Del Webb community with an established active-adult lifestyle
Del Webb at Traditions is an active-adult community in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The community is associated with 455 homes and is subject to a recorded 55+ age restriction under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act.
Homes are designed around first-floor living, while daily life centers on Regency Manor, an approximately 18,000-square-foot amenity center with an indoor pool, fitness spaces, social rooms, and recreation areas.
The neighborhood is now an established resale market rather than a new-construction community, so the details of each individual home, association package, county status, and current fees should be confirmed property by property.
The age restriction is part of the governing documents
Del Webb at Traditions is subject to a recorded 55+ age restriction under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act. The association’s governing documents remain the authoritative source for the exact occupancy language and how age compliance is documented.
55+ active-adult community
The community is legally age-restricted rather than simply marketed toward older adults.
Verify the household rules
Questions about qualifying occupants, second occupants, and guest stays should be checked against the current recorded documents.
Association documents control
Carolyn reviews the current association package with buyers so the recorded rules—not assumptions—guide the purchase.
Confirm the current assessment before relying on a number
HOA assessments, billing frequency, included services, transfer or capital contributions, and special-assessment history can change. Those items should be pulled from the current resale package and management office for the specific home being considered.
What Carolyn confirms
Before a buyer relies on the numbers, Carolyn confirms the current assessment, how often it is billed, exactly what it includes, whether there is a separate amenity or capital fee, and the one-time transfer or capital contribution collected at closing.
Costs outside the assessment
Property taxes, utilities, internet, and other services are separate considerations. Town-limit status and county status can also affect the tax picture, so the specific parcel is checked rather than assuming one rate for every address.
Association and management reference: Del Webb at Traditions HOA · Regency Manor, 1301 Monterey Bay Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587 · Management office: 919-263-9939.
Single-level living is the central design idea
Homes at Del Webb at Traditions are single-family designs built around first-floor living, with the owner’s suite, main living space, and laundry on the first floor.
Resale listing data places homes roughly in the 1,650 to 2,550 square-foot range, generally with two to four bedrooms and two-car garages. Some plans add an optional finished room or bedroom upstairs.
Because a true one-story layout matters to many active-adult buyers, the exact configuration of each resale—including whether an upper level is finished—is worth confirming before a tour.
Regency Manor anchors the social and recreation program
Regency Manor is the approximately 18,000-square-foot heart of the community. The amenity program includes an indoor pool, fitness center, catering and demonstration kitchen, group-class space, arts-and-crafts areas, billiards and card space, and a bar and lounge.
Outdoor recreation includes patios, an outdoor fireplace, grilling space, tennis, pickleball, bocce, a community garden, and walking and biking trails through the community’s parks and natural areas.
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Group-class studio
- Arts & crafts space
- Billiards & card room
- Bar & lounge
- Tennis & pickleball
- Bocce courts
- Community garden
- Walking & biking trails
A community built for participation, not just amenities
A lifestyle director supports a calendar of classes, clubs, and events at Regency Manor. Resident activities span fitness, social groups, travel, books, cards, gardening, biking, and other interest-based gatherings.
The current activity calendar can change, so the lifestyle office is the best source for what is actually happening during the month a buyer is considering the community.
Wake Forest access with Raleigh and the Triangle to the south
Del Webb at Traditions sits in the Wake Forest area north of Raleigh. Everyday shopping, dining, grocery options, downtown Wake Forest, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and the Research Triangle Park employment area are all part of the broader regional access picture.
County, town-limit status, property-tax rate, utility providers, and public-school assignment should be verified per parcel rather than assumed across the entire community.
How Del Webb at Traditions compares with other Triangle active-adult communities
Traditions is smaller than some of the region’s other large active-adult communities, while still offering the Del Webb clubhouse-and-lifestyle model.
Del Webb at Traditions
455 homes in Wake Forest, a recorded 55+ restriction, and Regency Manor at approximately 18,000 square feet with an indoor pool.
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Explore CreeksideCurrent listings in Del Webb at Traditions
Traditions is an established resale community, so inventory changes as current owners list their homes. Use the saved search below for current opportunities.
$690,000 Pending1017 Mendocino Street Wake Forest, North Carolina
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,461 SqFt 0.15 Acres
$635,000 Active945 Coast Grade Street Wake Forest, North Carolina
2 Beds 3 Baths 2,088 SqFt 0.15 Acres
$559,000 Active1409 Santa Cruz Street Wake Forest, North Carolina
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,796 SqFt 0.15 Acres
$535,000 Active1412 Santa Lucia Street Wake Forest, North Carolina
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,794 SqFt 0.17 Acres
$400,000 Active509 Moultonboro Avenue Wake Forest, North Carolina
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,042 SqFt 0.23 Acres
If no properties appear, there may be no active listings matching this saved search at the moment. Use “View All Homes” to open the full IDX search.
What I tell buyers about Del Webb at Traditions
The appeal is straightforward: an established active-adult neighborhood, first-floor living, and a substantial amenity program. The purchase decision becomes stronger when the property-specific details are verified early.
Confirm the true floor-plan configuration
Some homes add finished space upstairs. If true single-level living is important, confirm the exact layout before touring.
Pull the current HOA package
Verify dues, billing frequency, included services, transfer or capital fees, special assessments, rental rules, and the recorded age-restriction language from current documents.
Check county and tax status per address
Wake Forest sits near county boundaries and town-limit status can affect taxes. The parcel—not a general assumption—should determine the answer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Del Webb at Traditions age-restricted?
Yes. The community is subject to a recorded 55+ age restriction under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, and the association verifies age compliance under its governing documents.
Are the homes at Del Webb at Traditions single-level?
Most homes are designed for single-level living, with the owner’s suite and main living areas on the first floor. Some plans add an optional finished room upstairs, so the true layout is confirmed per home.
What are the HOA dues at Del Webb at Traditions?
Current HOA dues, billing frequency, included services, and any transfer or capital fees should be confirmed from the association’s current resale documents and management office before relying on a figure for a purchase decision.
Which county is Del Webb at Traditions in, and how are taxes set?
The community is in Wake Forest and homes are generally associated with Wake County, but county and town-limit status should be confirmed for the specific parcel because the tax rate follows the property.
Can homes at Del Webb at Traditions be rented?
Rental rules, including any minimum lease term or cap on rentals, are set by the association’s governing documents and should be requested in writing before a purchase decision.
Official Community Information
Association reference: Del Webb at Traditions HOA. Amenity center: Regency Manor, 1301 Monterey Bay Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Management office: 919-263-9939. Official community website: dwtraditions.com. The association’s current governing documents and resale package are the authoritative source for fees, rules, occupancy, rental policies, and property-specific requirements.
Thinking about a home at Del Webb at Traditions?
Whether you are comparing active-adult communities or waiting for the right resale, Carolyn can help you evaluate the home, association documents, current fees, and property-specific details before you commit.
Carolyn Graven, NC License #319609
Keller Williams Elite Realty
Call or text: 919-500-6159
Email: [email protected]
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Community information is provided for general informational purposes and is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Home availability, pricing, HOA assessments, amenities, rules, taxes, utilities, county status, and other details may change and should be independently verified through current association documents and property-specific due diligence.
Carolina Triangle Estates and Carolyn Graven are not affiliated with, employed by, sponsored by, or endorsed by Del Webb, PulteGroup, or the Del Webb at Traditions homeowners association. Community and builder names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
