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Northeast Retirement Communities


Northeast Retirement Communities are all about staying close to family. Those who want to be close to family yet exchange their high maintenance home for convenience, ease and more time for doing things they have dreamed of, choose retirement communities close to home.

The highest median age is in the northeast section of the U.S. Not everyone wants a warm climate. Northeast retirement communities offer skiing, hiking, a 4 season climate, and some unique environments.

New Hampshire and Delaware in the Northeast have some tempting tax advantages. Review these communities for their appealing features.

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Where Do You Want to Go On the Page: Maine, New Hampshire,Massachusetts,Rhode Island,Connecticut,New York,Pennsylvania,Delaware, New Jersey,

Maine:

Avalon Village - I haven't visited this East Maine community but I want to from viewing their quaint and charming website. It features their main house as an elegant Manor House above the Penobscot River, retirement cottages and condominiums in a natural setting with walking trails. Not a template design at all. Also, minutes to Bangor and the Univ. of Maine.

Avalon Village Retirement Community

Ocean View at Falmouth- www.oceanviewrc.com - Custom co-op single and duplex homes. Also, rental apartments. Minutes from Portland set amidst natural surroundings. I don't know if it has an ocean view but is near the ocean. Its address 20 Blueberry Lane conjurs up one of the things Maine is famous for--blueberries. Any picking farms nearby?

The Highlands - Midcoast - "Gracious Retirement Living" in Topsham - 75 acres with meandering walking trails-Next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College (a plus) and 25 miles to Portland. Bowdoin allows seniors to audit classes with permission. Community Provides transportation to the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

Shepard's Cove Kittery - on Spruce Creek - Southern Maine - has boathouse and dock for kayaks and canoes only.

Shepards Cove in Maine

Highland Green - Adult resort community "planned to protect natural resources, environmental quality, and biodiversity." Scottish-style golfcourse. Sounds interesting and fun. Click on their enchanting video. The Highlands Retirement Community

Northeast Retirement Communities in New Hampshire - Check out the tax advantages in this state

The Cottages at Sprucewood Durham by Chinburg Builders. Over 55 community of single and duplex homes in community of Sprucewood. Also see their active adult community called Edendale at Sprucewood. The Cottages at Sprucewood in Durham

Maplevale @ Cricket Hill by LewisBuilders - There are also other communities in this Kingston area.

Sugar Hill at Wolfeboro www.sugarhillrc.com - on Lake Winnipesauke - full of scenic natural beauty. co-op style of ownership.

Massachusetts Retirement Communities


"The life in us is like the water in the river. It may rise this year higher than man has ever known it, and flood the parched uplands; even this may be the eventful year, which will drown out all our muskrats."..Henry David Thoreau


Norton

Red Mill Village Norton - award winning New England style on 53 acres incl 18.5 acres preserved forest. 156 single family and condos. Has Village Green.

Northeast Retirement Communities at Plymouth:

Great Island at the Pinehills by Del Webb - At Plymouth surrounded by natural woodlands and premium lots with ocean vistas of Plymouth Bay. Variety of homeplans and 600 homes to be built. Fishable lake, Fitness Center, Game Rooms, water/marina, trails,boating, golf, outdoor heated pool, from $295,900 and up. (Please verify prices on all communities.)

Retirement Communities Near Boston:

Brooksby Village at Peabody near Boston - by Erickson - 62+ age limit - 3 multi-million dollar clubhouses - Swimpool and fitness center - Woodwork Shop - TV Studio - 5 restaurants and cafes - Free shuttle - Check for current availability.

Hingham Retirement Communities:

Linden Ponds - by Erickson - All Erickson communities are for age 62+ - at Hingham. Located in the heart of Southshore. Woodlands, nature preserves and ponds. Rental apartments with entrance fee and monthly fee. 5500 SF clubhouse.

Bolton

Regency at Bolton Townhomes by Toll Bros. Upper $300's.

Retirement Communities in Marlborough

Regency at Assabet Ridge - Marlborough - future townhomes coming. By Toll Brothers.

Villas at Merrimack Greens Methuen, charm of New England village town and 27 miles north of Boston - start mid $500's. Merrimack Golf course designed by Scottish architect Donald Ross. single-family homes. By Toll Brothers.

Retirement communities in Rhode Island

Winnapaug Cottages Detached homes on condominium land. 140 acre preserve on Shore Road, minutes from beaches. Start at $550,000.www.winnapaugcottages.com

Laurelmead Retirement Community Excellent continuing ed program with Brown U and other special programs worth checking out. Cooperative, which means you own your apartment home. 23-acre wooded site in Providence. www.laurelmead.com

Northeast Retirement Communities - Connecticut Retirement Communities

Benson Woods Community - Middlebury - www.arrowstreet.com - 50% of land open space - ecologically sensitive site plan.

The Village at Oxford Greens by Del Webb at Oxford - access to high-end golfcourses. Starting Phase 3. Start high $300's.

Encore Rivington - at Danbury by WCI Communities - 3 sections in this master-planned community - this one is for over-55 - Off highway 84

Northeast Retirement Communities -- New York Retirement Communities

Warwick Grove (The Edenville) - Warwick NY - Condos - www.warwick-grove.com

Retirement Communities in Westchester County:

Glassbury Court at Hunterbrook By award-winning firm Wilder Balter Partners. This community is the firm's first "green building" community with Energy Star certified homes. 64 luxury carriage-style homes available in two floorplans with 2-car garages. Luxury amenities including clubhouse and Great Room with fireplace. Glassbury Court at Hunterbrook

For more Westchester County, see our category Luxury RC

Legacy at Stoney PathGreece, NY, Monroe County by Ryan Homes.

Aqua Palisades by WCI at Haverstraw in Rockland County in upstate New York -

Read About Our Visit to Encore Lake Grove on Long Island
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Encore Lake Grove Retirement Community - Gated community on Central Long Island at Lake Grove by WCI. Less than 30 minutes drive to Atlantic Ocean. Resales only. Now sold out. Nearby beautiful and popular Stony Brook University. Vicinity of great Long Island beaches, fresh L.I. produce, wineries, etc. There are some fabulous seafood restaurants here.

Encore Atlantic Shores By WCI - In Eastport. Luxury villas. Outdoor heated pool, tennis, walking paths, fitness center, business center. See our review of Atlantic Shores. From mid-$500's.


And more Northeast Retirement Communities...

Pennsylvania Retirement Communities

Valley Forge

Coldstream Crossing - by Vantage Point Retirement Living near Valley Forge

Concordville

Maris Grove - by Erickson - at Concordville - 62+ age limit - Close to Delaware, Philadelphia and New Jersey. Rental apartments with many amenities. 87 acres include preserved wetlands and pond. Maris Grove Retirement Community

Warminster

Ann's Choice - by Erickson - at Warminster - 62+ age limit - Short drive to New Jersey and New York City. 103 acre campus with walking trails and scenic pond. Rental apartments. Ann's Choice by Erickson

By Ryan Homes

Legacy at West Bristol Bristol in Bucks County by Ryan Homes.
Legacy at Richland Quakertown, Bucks County - By Ryan Homes
Legacy at Regent's Glen York - By Ryan Homes
Ryan Homes

Retirement Communities Near Philadelphia

The Reserve at Gwynedd - near Philadelphia - Active low maintenance lifestyles by Del Webb

Four Seasons at Farmington - By K. Hovnanian - Minutes to Allentown. near Philadelphia - Picturesque countryside single-family homes in the resort style.

Renaissance at Morgan Creek Between Philadelphia and Allentown at Quakertown. Resort-style community with luxury clubhouse, fitness, pool, walking trails. Single homes from the high $200's. www.Judd Builders.com

Spring Valley Village Near Allentown - Scenic area - sing.le family homes from $119,900. Large clubhouse Small town with conveniences of restaurants, shopping and golf. 1-866-274-0990 www.springvalleyvillage.com

Lancaster County Area

Four Seasons at Elmtree - by Khovnanian. This Northeast retirement at Mt. Joy. Lancaster County. For more area information on Pennsylvania Dutch Country, go to www.PADutch.com - Clubhouse, pool, fireside lounge, tennis. Many single-story plans.

Clearview Gardens North By Landmark Homes in Ephrata, Clay Township. This is an intergenerational community of Clearview Gardens and has an over 55 subdivision. Homes from $212's to $350's. www.ownalandmark.com

Honeycroft Village Cochranville - By Landmark Homes - Chester County - Scenic setting, resort-like. 2-3 bedroom homes - 9 foot ceilings on first floors - clubhouse with fitness, indoor pool. From $229,900's. Inquire about available rentals.

Reading and Harrisburg Area:

Briar Lake Lebanon - By Landmark Homes - Lakeside with fishing and boating, walking and bike trails, clubhouse. Single family homes from $215's and carriage homes from $180's.

Northgate at Alden Place Lebanon - 2 and 3 bedroom single -family homes start at $359,000. Set among rolling hills and Amish country. Premiere community with clubhouse, fitness, indoor pool and more. 717-272-5016

Manatawny Village Pottstown - villas and cottage-style - 2 bedrooms from $160's - In the hills with clubhouse and walking trails. www.imover55.com

Pennsylvania Retirement Communities Near Harrisburg/Hershey Area:

Carmella Mechanicsburg - By Landmark Homes - Cumberland County - carriage homes from the low $190's.

Lehman's Crossing Carlisle - By Cumberland Valley Homes - luxury ranch villas. www.cumberlandvalleyhomes.com

Retirement Communities in Hanover

The Preserves In the heart of Hanover. By Summit Homes - Check with community/builder as may only be resales now.

Villas at Cattail Also, by Summit Homes in Hanover. Now Open.

Summit Homes

The following retirement communities in Pennsylvania are by Toll Bros.

Regency at Providence in Oaks, Pa., Upper $300's.
Regency at Northampton Carriages in Holland
Regency at Upper Makefield Coming - Bucks County - Carriage homes in low $500's Toll Brothers Homes



A popular Northeast Retirement Communities state:

Delaware Retirement Communities - No state sales tax.

Bridgeville

Heritage Shores - In Bridgeville - close to beach with less congestion. Half hour to Rehoboth. Townhomes and single family. Please verify all information.

Providence of Brookfield Homes at Heritage Shores. Golf, walking paths. Atlantic shore location. Also, see our Review of Heritage Shores. Our Review of Providence of Brookfield Homes

Providence of Brookfield Homes at Heritage Shores




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Northeast Retirement Communities Near Very popular Lewes

Bay Crossing - by Pulte Homes - Lewes in Sussex County - Villa homes and single-family homes 4 miles from the beach. Priced from mid-$300's. Call community for details. 888-222-4805.

Coastal Club - by Del Webb - coming to Lewes - please check opening status with builder. Resort-style near Atlantic ocean and Rehoboth.

Lewes is very close to all the attractions of the larger Rehoboth but retains a less-crowded more country atmosphere. Popular and ideal retirement location and amenities.

Angola By The Bay Not designated over 55 but a gated community with a senior population. Very nice and quiet with pool, lake and dock. Check local Realtors for other communities in the area good for seniors that may not be over 55 but geared to retirement living.

Northeast Retirement Communities at Georgetown

Independence By Schell Brothers. Approximately 15 minutes to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Single Family Homes.

Milford

Milford Ponds - Quaint town - coming soon to the historic town of Milford

Bear

Legacy at Meridian Crossing by Ryan Homes

Wilmington

Legacy at Brandywine Village by Ryan Homes - Upper $360's

Townsend

Legacy at Odessa National by Ryan Homes - Low $270's

Ryan Homes Northeast Retirement Communities Near Dover, Delaware

Champions' Club at Jonathan's Landing Magnolia near Dover. The McKee Group. Resort-style community of single-family ranch homes. Adjacent to Jonathan's Landing golf course. Clubhouse, pool, bocce, tennis, billiards, library, billiards. Energy star certified. From upper $200's. www.mckeebuilders.com

Noble's Pond Dover - www.noblespondhomes.com - From $170's. Resort-style clubhouse - Miles of walking trails - outdoor pool - carriage, ranch and cape cod floorplans.

Longacre Village Camden - Single-family, townhomes, duplexes and condominiums. 45 minutes to Rehoboth. Start at $229,900. Community maintained lawns and snow removal. Various builders. 302-736-0800

Northeast Retirement Communities in New Jersey

If you are interested in Northeast Retirement Communities in New Jersey, please go to K. Hovnanian's website to see their Four Seasons communities. There are so many, I will not list them all here. K Hovnanian

Also, Toll Bros has multiple Northeast retirement communities in New Jersey. Here are their New Jersey Retirement Communities:

Regency at Washington - A future community
Regency at Denville
Cranbury Brook - The Highlands Plainsboro - Condos
Princeton Manor Princeton - single family
Regency Woods - East Windsor - Future community
Regency at Brick Brick - Condos - Future community
Riviera at Westlake - single family
Seabreeze at Lacey Future single family homes by Toll Toll Brothers

Northeast Retirement Communities in New Jersey by Robertson Douglas:

Enchantment at Hightstown Mercer County - 10 miles to Princeton. 50 miles to New York - (50% sold--please verify)5 models of single family homes. Latest design trends and quality. Cutting edge active adult communities of elegance and style by Robertson Douglas. See their website link below for more communities by this builder in New Jersey.

Enchantment at Hamilton Robertson Douglas. Hamilton, NJ - may be sold out by time you read this - check with builder - Near Princeton. Private gated entry, 8000 SF clubhouse, pool, tennis, walking trails, fitness center. Resort and low maintenance lifestyle. See website link, below. You can get on their list to be notified for upcoming active adult communities.

Ventana at Lawrenceville Also By Robertson Douglas. 52 large townhomes. Now sold out - contact builder for resales - Lawrence, NJ - Upscale appointments - Riviera Gardens. See website for more active adult communities by this builder. Robertson Douglas

More Northeast Retirement Communities in New Jersey by Ryan Homes:

Legacy at Meadowcroft By Ryan Homes in Florence. Burlington County.

Hearthstone at Hillsborough By Ryan Homes in Hillsborough. Somerset County

Hearthstone at Woodfield By Ryan Homes in Pemberton Borough, Burlington County.

Hearthstone at Wedgewood By Ryan Homes in Winslow. Camden County.

Northeast Retirement Communities in New Jersey by Del Webb:

Centennial Mill - by Del Webb - Named "Adult Community of the Year" by New Jersey Builders Association. Townhomes and single family. Fitness Center. In Voorhees.

River Pointe - by Del Webb - At Manchester. Superior interior features included in price. Gated. Single family homes. Start $299,900.

Somerset Run - Premiere community in Central New Jersey in Somerset - Developer DelWebb.

Wanaque Reserve - Hiking trails, spas, fitness center, craft center - Luxury by Del Webb

Northeast Retirement Community in New Jersey by Centex:

Renaissance at Monroe by Centex

Covington Village - Lakewood by Matzel Development - Condos

Cedar Crest - by Erickson - 62+ age Limit - Pompton Plains - 130 acres. 26 miles to New York City. Fitness Center - on-site convenience stores - Village Square Clubhouse.

Horizons at Birch Hill - Old Bridge - affordable and award winning condominiums - www.karahomes.com

Seabrook - Town of Tinton Falls - 98 acres - Collegiate style campus minutes from popular Jersey beach towns. 62+ age limit by Erickson

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