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Retirement here can be citified or countrified--your choice--but some of the best retirement communities in Massachusetts and planned retirement communities here offer both choices with towns located within 30 minutes to Boston.
Need to commute to Boston:
Coastal Massachusetts Retirement
and Boston area:
Red Mill Village in Norton, Ma. - Photo by Thorndike Development
Retirement communities in Massachusetts with very different topographies: Eastern Coastal, Central and Western are the regions we will list.
New Communities in Boston Area for Commute or Retirement (All mileages noted are approximate.)
Red Mill Village Norton Ma By award-winning Thorndike Development - Village Green concept of Traditional Neighborhood Design offers charm and the comfortableness of the past when days were relaxed and everything was close at hand --the mixed style of home designs keeps it interesting--just like a New England village of yesterday but with the most sought after interior and exterior features and options. Back to community victory gardens and country stores. Preserved forest land is included in the 53 acres. 156 homes and condominiums. Spacious attached 2-bedroom homes starting in low $300's and detached 3-bedroom homes start in the upper $400's. Winner of 8 NAHB awards. Red Mill Village
Regency at Methuen The Meadows collection - gated community of townhomes. By Toll Brothers - from low $300,000's Regency at Methuen by Toll Brothers
Regency at Methuen-Villas Collection Gated community of single-family homes - about 30 miles to Boston - near new retail village "The Loop" - from mid $300's Regency at Methuen-Villas Collection by Toll Brothers-Luxury homes builder
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Rockland Glen Rockland - 60 luxury condominium townhomes on 65 wooded acres - 2 BR/2 1/2 baths with many luxury features included - start in the $300,000's - Phase II is progressing - low monthly condo fee - 2 miles to Rte 3 and 21 miles to Boston. Rockland Glen
Springhouse Pond Condominiums Sudbury - near quaint towncenter of Sudbury and easy commute to Boston - popular community of cluster townhomes - small upscale - Since 2002 - covered porches, open floorplans with great rooms
Brierley Pond Village in Millbury - Near Auburn central Mass near Worcester - 43 miles to Boston - newer attached homes w/garages - Overlooks Brierley pond - townhouse-style units - wooded setting - within 15 minutes to Grafton MBTA station for commute into Boston Brierley Pond Village in Millbury
Adams Farm Shrewsbury -90 units - Brendon Properties - 508-485-3999 since 2005. Gold Street andMemorial Drive (Route 140) Adams Farm
Minna Terrace Shrewsbury - Walnut Street, southof Route 20 - Metrowest Builders - small community of 48 units minutes from 495 - large retirement homes in $200,000's - central heat and air newer home amenities - open floorplans Minna Terrace
Carriage Hill Circle Old Town, Southborough - near 9 hole golf course - Town named a top best place to live - Carriage Hill Circle
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 system - Brooksby Village by Erickson
Springhouse Independent and Assisted Living in Boston area. Springhouse
Resale Communities in Boston areas:
Regency at Bolton by Toll Brothers - Townhomes in mid $300's - Toll Brothers Massachusetts luxury retirement home community. Resales
Beechwood VillageMarshfield Ma - 79 semi custom homes - Resales
Spyglass Landing Resales Spyglass Landing
Village at Ames Pond Stoughton, Ma - suburban town 20 miles from Boston with access to commuter rails. Resales - see local Realtors.
The Villages at Walker Meadows Westborough - 29 miles to Boston - spacious homes on 46 acres - walk paths, exercise room, clubhouse and moreThe Villages at Walker Meadows
New Communities in Coastal areas
The Village at West Gloucester Cape Ann - Luxury homes community near Wingaersheek Beach. Beautiful New England architecture using shingle-style, common to New England coastal homes. Very large homes designed to accommodate your large furniture pieces collected over the years. Start at $699,000 and goes up. Tuscan arches, molding, eyebrow windows give 19th and early 20th century ambience. Model homes open daily.
Boston is a 45-minute drive or commuter rail ten minutes away. Village at West Gloucester
Great Island at The Pinehills by Del Webb within master planned community of The Pinehills - 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 $277,900 and up. Great Island at the PineHills (Please verify prices on all communities.)
60 golf courses within this area. 15 minutes to Cape Code and 40 minutes to Boston. Great Island at The Pinehills
New Communities in Suburban and Country Areas:
Summerfield at Taft Hill Uxbridge, Ma. - Summerfield Communities - 2 BR/2 Bath singles, 2-car garage with Energy Star features - classic small quaint New England town near Worcester - historic town offers countryliving with lots of open space for hiking, biking, hunting, horseback, fishing - 557 acres of land in town for activities - the large historic buildings in town are kept up by the Historic Society.Summerfield at Taft Hill
Trail Ridge at Harvard - Harvard, Ma -Not the university - another small country town in the heart of Massachusetts horse country (Central Massachusetts) - equestrian facility nearby - models now open from $349,900 - 40 acres of 52 homes - only 24 are age-restricted Trail Ridge at Harvard
Village at Westminster Place - Holden, Ma - central Mass Village at Westminster Place 269,990's
Oakridge Estates Leicester - 3 phases planned - Emerson homes - Small to medium-sized homes - walk trails and open space - designed to be New England Village style Oakridge Estates
Blue Heron Pond - Lancaster - townhomes with rural character in area of equestrian estates - golf course within 2 miles of community with "Senior Season Pass"Blue Heron Pond
Country Club Acres Worcester Start $300,000's Country Club Acres
Salisbury Hill Worcester - spacious homes - country club style with pool in midst of city of Worcester - enjoy a city life with a nature backdrop - 1 hour to Boston - Salisbury Hill
WestRidge - Hudson - Another award-winning community by Thorndike Development - condominium community with Village Green - Metrowest intersection - 2 and 3 bedroom attached and detached homes - attached homes start $359,000. Property is a traditional design neighborhood bordering Assabet River and open space. Many walk paths, clubhouse, pool and more. WestRidge by Thorndike Development in Hudson
Resale Communities in Suburban and Country Areas:
Summerfield at Foxboro - Foxboro - singles with that feeling of the past - 35 min to Boston Sold out. Summerfield Properties
Energy features
Summerfield at Grafton by Summerfield 55 and better homes Blackstone Valley - new - just 25 homes - Sold Out
Seasons at Salisbury Holden, Ma - Central location but close to Boston. 2 BR floorplans - only 91 homes. Resales Seasons at Salisbury
The Residences at Robbins Brook Acton, Ma from $300's Resales
Twelve Oaks at Stafford Hills Leicester - Gated community of duplex homes, wooded ambience. Clubhouse, pool, walking trails, putting green. $200,000's--good value retirement homes. Sold out.
Villages at Quail Run Hudson - Resales Villages at Quail Run Owners Website
Farmers Row Adult Community Lunenburg, ma - This complex consists of only 18 units of 2 BR's/2 Baths on one level, condo development with garages, basements, decks on ten country acres. Resales
The Village at Meadowwood Chelmsford, ma 71 units near U of Mass, Lowell, Ma - resales only beautiful upscale home community. The Village at Meadowwood owners website
More Retirement Communities in Massachusetts:
Meetinghouse at Stow 34 Meeting House Ln Stow,ma - (978) 823-0600 - 75 units - built 2004 - resales - 2br/2ba condos w garages - planned community activities near Bolton and Marlborough (near military bases)
Words for the Ages:..."And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you...ask what you can do for your country"...John F. Kennedy, Senator from Massachusetts and President of the United States.
Zain Ridge at Milford - 2 br detached condos of singles - check status of community with local Realtors - resales
Northbridge Condos on Spruce Street - Northbridge ma Attached condos in $200-300's range - 2BR ranch-style w/garages resales
Daniel Drive condos in Oxford - "only over 55 community in Oxford" - in $200's ranch-style attached w garage near Pine Ridge Country Club.
Highland Village Paxton - Ranch-style duplex homes wih garages, basements - in $200,000's range - Built in 2009 - Resales
Mark Circle Rutland 2 br/2ba ranch-style condos with garages newer small community of 22 units near Worcester central ma - In upper 100's kitchen appliances energy star rated (please verify for individual homes)nearby horse facilities (verify)
Orchard Meadow Shrewsbury, Ma - built 2004 in $300,000's range - resales - 2br 2 l/2 ba condos - spacious homes
The Villages at Crane Meadow 2 br 2 1.2 ba townhouse style newer condos in $200's w garage - Deerfield Run, Marlboro (bet Worcester&boston)Some upscale amenities available: gas fireplaces, hardwood floors,basements,front porches, cathedral ceilings.
Faxon Farm Shrewsbury near Stow - upscale - Wolf range and subzero in kitchen(verify) Very spacious 2 BR condos On Patriot Lane since 2005 Worcester County - resales
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Crescent Gate Active Adult Community Fiskdale - large 2BR homes in $300's verify - resales
Kenneth Village Upton MA $359,900 - very small only 8 units - minutes to 495 route. Master suite with vaulted ceilings.
Juniper Hill Uxbridge Ma - 60 units neighborhood sensitive community - In $200,000's range
Concord Court Webster - duplexes
Hillside Village West Boylston - energy efficient features Hillside Village
Independent and Assisted Living
Meadows Estates Southborough Meadows Estates
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