55places.com’s 25 Best Value Active Adult Communities of 2018 list is out and Leisure World® of Maryland rose above the rest to be named the No.1 value community in the country. There are so many reasons as to why it was chosen, so let’s take a closer look to determine why this gated 55+ community in Silver Spring, Maryland gives its residents the most value for their money.
Homes & Condos
The original homes in Leisure World® were constructed in 1964 but quite a few things have changed and been added since then. Nowadays, over 9,000 residents call it home across more than 5,600 residences. And there are all kinds of residences to choose from.
The community offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos ranging from under $100K into the high $300s. You’ll find all sorts of unit options, including balconies, walk-in closets, flex rooms, and storage.
Various attached homes can be found throughout the community as well. They range in size from 650 to 1,450 square feet with one to three bedrooms, one to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a garage or parking spot. Some of them also offer a second floor.
The single-family patio homes are the most recent addition. They range in size from 870 to 1,200 square feet in size. These residences offer two-to-three bedrooms, one-to-two bathrooms, patio space, and an attached two-car garage.
Amenities & Lifestyle
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