Top Retirement Communities
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I know many want some idea of top retirement communities so here is a list. I have visited most of the places on this list. People will have different meanings to the word "top." Maybe they are looking for million dollar properties or maybe ocean view properties is what they consider "top." I consider top to be a list of communities that meet highest criteria of location, amenities, value and conveniences desirable for seniors as well as a certain uniqueness.
I recently read the amazing story about a "trailer park" community in southeast Florida that was 100 yards from the shoreline and how a large developer is buying the park out for around one million to each owner in the park. Maybe you saw the story, too. The moral of the story is that location-location-location is the most important thing in real estate. Although the residents of the community say it is the last "affordable" community on the ocean in Florida, I believe there are still communities like that out there even if they aren't right on the beach maybe close to it--the real gems. It's not the money they are getting although that is very nice. It is the lifestyle they have discovered that had the value. The developer had to pay a large price to make these residents sell and give up what they have.
I have traveled extensively in the United States and lived in many places. I am fascinated with places and that is why it is easy for me to find the best areas for retirement. I have been to nearly all the places on this site. I believe I have a lot of real gems on my site but wish to find more for you. Next year I will do this again and change the list.
I have spent thousands of hours pouring over communities so I hope these places have some merit.
Top Retirement Communities in Florida
1) Sun City Center by WCI - Tampa
2) Riverwood at Nocatee in Jacksonville, Florida by Del Webb
3) Victoria Gardens, Deland, Fl by Shea Homes
Top Retirement Communities in the Northwest Region
1) The Falls at Eagle Crest in Oregon
2) Trilogy at Redmond Ridge by Shea Homes in Washington
3) Saddleridge Estates in Spokane Washington
Top Retirement Communities - Arizona
1) Sun City Festival in Buckeye
2) Province by Engle in Phoenix
3) Saddlebrooke by Robson in Tucson
California
1) The Park Lane by Hyatt in Palo Alto
2) Rossmoor Retirement in Walnut Creek
3) Trilogy at Glen Ivy by Shea Homes
Northeast Region
1) Providence of Brookfield Homes in Delaware
2) Encore Atlantic Shores on Long Island, NY
3) Laurelmead Retirement Community in Rhode Island
Southeast Region
1) Leisure World of Maryland in Aspen Hill
2) Carolina Preserve by Del Webb in North Carolina
3) Leisure World of Virginia in Virginia
Southwest Region
1) Alegra by Centex in New Mexico
2) Sun City in Georgetown Texas by Del Webb
3) Robson Ranch at Denton Texas by Robson Communities
Midwest Region
1) Friendship Village at Schamburg Wisconsin
2) Sun City Huntley by Del Webb in Illinois
3) Monarch Landing by Erickson at Naperville Illinois
These top retirement communities picks are in no way meant to be recommendations. You must always do your own personal inspection of prices, amenities and all information from this site or any sites referred to.
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