NEW CONSTRUCTION 55 PLUS CONDOS IN MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts 55 plus condos and townhouses have become very popular with developers, rapidly building large developments in the metro Boston area based on the high demand. National developers have taken notice and most recently Pulte Homes and the Toll Brothers have built large and successful 55 + developments in MA towns, including soon to be built and built. We will highlight various 55 plus condominium developments and what the new design trends are. Below is a list of notable 55 plus new construction developments that we think are worth highlighting: Regency at Methuen 1 Sherwood Drive, Methuen, MA 01844 Units: 240 Townhouses / Detached Condos Year Built: 2012 The Regency at Methuen is a 55+ active adult community located in Methuen, MA, built by the Toll Brothers. The development includes 240 townhomes and detached single family condos, in its own neighborhood setting. There are many social activities organized for owners, and countless amenities including tennis courts, a pool, and walking/jogging trails. These units offer 1st floor master bedrooms, and there are even detached 1 level condos that are very rare to find. Units are not cookie-cutter, there are many different floor plans which offer high end finishes, oversized windows, and spacious floor plans. Condo Fees Include: Master Insurance, Swimming Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Tennis Court, Exercise Room, Clubroom, Walking/Jogging Trails, Refuse Removal 2014-2015 Sales: $385,000 - $613,437 Quail Ridge 354 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720 Units: 153 Townhouses / Detached Condos Year Built: 2013 Quail Ridge is a Plute Home premier 55+ active adult community that offers 153 detached and attached townhomes located next to a nine-hole golf course, down a tree lined country road, in the historical Acton, MA. The development provides that classic New England charm with the luxury of todays modern features such as 2 car attached garage, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, central air and walk-out basements. The active community also provides area swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, and walk/jog trails.
Condo Fee Includes: Fee Includes: Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal 2014-2015 Sales: $418,115 - $547,815 The Pines at Reading Woods 7 Augustus Court, Reading, MA 01867 Units: 434 Townhouses / Detached Condos Year Built: 2014 Bedrooms: 1-2 Bathrooms: 1-2 Full, 0 Half Square Feet: 934-1,720 The Pines at Reading Woods, built by Plute Homes, is the 55+ adult community phase of Reading Woods, located just 10 miles north of Boston. All units are one level, featuring spacious floor plans, a designer kitchen and balcony. The largest 2-bedroom unit is listed at 1,720 SF and all on one level! That is the size of most 2 level townhouses. Condo Fees Include: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Playground, Recreational Facilities, Exercise Room, Clubroom, Walking/Jogging Trails, Refuse Removal 2014-2015 1 Bedroom Sales: $314,635 - $344,110 2014-2015 2 Bedroom Sales: $385,195 - $519,920 Canton Point 475 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021 Units: 53 Townhouses / Detached Condos Year Built: 2013 Bedrooms: 2-3 Bathrooms: 2 Full/ 1 Half Square Feet: 1,988-2,353 Canton Point Condos is a 55+ adult community overlooking Reservoir Pond in Canton, MA, built by Plute Homes. These condos are ideal for those over 55 that enjoy the perks of a single family home without the high maintenance lifestyle. Most floor plans feature 1st floor master suites, stainless steel appliances, and garage parking. Condo Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal 2014-205 Sales: $480,000 - $731,211
Highland Meadows 32 Highland Meadows Lane, Weston, MA 02493 Units: 69 Townhouses / Detached Condos Year Built: 2011 Bedrooms: 2-4 Bathrooms: 2 Full 4 Full/1 Half Square Feet: 1,640 4,729 Built in 2011, Highland Meadows is Weston s premier adult community, located right off Route 20. These condos offer stunning views that look right over the conservation land. These condos are far from cookie-cutter. All units vary in size from 1,640 to 4,729 square feet! Several units offer unique features such as a wine room, billiard room, sauna, and media room. Condo Fee Includes: Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Tennis Court, Park, Recreational Facilities, Exercise Room, Clubroom, Walking/Jogging Trails, Refuse Removal, Garden Area 2014-2015 Sales: $1,214,329 - $3,327,676 The Village at Russell Farm 11 Village Lane, Methuen, MA 01844 Units: 50 Townhouses / Detached Condos Year Built: 2006 Bedrooms: 1-2 Bathrooms: 1-2 Full Square Feet: 793 2,348 The Village at Russell Farm is located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood nearby Route 113 & Route 495. These condos are ideal for those over 55 that enjoy the perks of a single family home without the high maintenance lifestyle. All three different floor plans offer single floor living with hard wood floors, granite counter tops, 2 car garages, 2 season porch, central air, full basements, and Energy Start rated furnaces. Condo Fee Includes: Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal 2014-2015 Sales: $372,000 - $427,500 The Builders behind the Townhomes The national builders have designed the floor plans to perfection. They are very innovative and progressive to change with todays buyers needs. They make massive investments into these developments including 240 units at Regency at Methuen and 153 units at Quail Ridge, so they have to put out a product that sells. Pulte Homes for example, does extensive research to see what the consumer wants. This includes spending 1,100 hours with focus groups walking through prototypes of their floor plans. Here is a company video of how they do their research on condo and house designs. For a student of real estate like myself, I find this fascinating to see how much research is put into their product. DETACHED 1 LEVEL CONDO The Toll Brothers introduced a detached (also known as Stand Alone condos) 1 level townhouse with has been very popular with buyers. It is basically a modern take on the ranch home. They eliminated the attic to allow for very tall ceilings and larger windows
to bring in a lot of natural light. They are just two bedrooms, with an emphasis on a larger living room/kitchen/dining room area. The guest bedrooms are an ample size, with a walk in closet and master bathroom. The second bedroom is an average size. They have full basements so it is more than enough for your storage. Also with the possibility to complete if the unit has an egress (bulk head or walk out). The other benefit is that there are no shared walls. This prevents any chance of hearing your neighbors. This option is really the easiest transition from downsizing from a house. 1ST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOMS The 2 level floor plans all have 1st floor master bedrooms, including the townhouses, which has been the popular trend. The other trend is go large on the master bedrooms. There is a 20 x 22 master bedroom at a model in the Methuen development. That is ENORMOUS for a 2,100 SF +/- floor plan. 1st Floor Master Bedroom floor plans are in demand. They might be the 1st feature that our clients request when we start helping them with their search. We just wish there were more of them! Many towns do not have developments with this option yet, so you may have to consider other towns if this is a priority. MASSIVE GARDEN STYLE FLOOR PLANS The Pines at Reading Woods which is 15-20 minutes to Boston, offers garden style condos. Pulte put an emphasis on large square feet. The 2-bedroom floor plans start at 1,320 SF which is well above the average garden style 2 bedroom floor plan. There is even one floor plan that is 1,720 SF! That is all on one level. It is very impressive as that is the size of most 2 level townhouses. To add to that, the ceilings are very high so it creates a sense of a larger space. It includes 2 bedrooms, a den, and a formal dining area. If you are looking to buy a 55 + condo in the Metro Boston area, please do not hesitate to contact one of our agents at: 617-670-2600 Info@MaloneyRealEstate.com