The active adult community real estate market can be competitive at times, especially when homeowners find a 55+ or active lifestyle community particularly desirable. Certain communities remain consistently sought-after, and their homes regularly sell within two weeks—sometimes even faster. We collected data to determine the 10 communities where homes sell the quickest and did some research to determine why that may be.
The desirable homes in these active adult communities spend the shortest amount of time on the market, with an average time to sale ranging between 10 and 15 days. All of these communities are located on the East Coast, across Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Clearly, active adult homebuyers seek out homes for sale in these popular communities because living in a quick-selling community comes with many benefits. Highly desirable communities often have quality homes, a variety of floor plans, an abundance of resort-style amenities, and a convenient location with plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. As an added bonus, active adults who live in these communities won’t have any trouble selling their home in one of these neighborhoods when the time comes.
Keep reading to learn about the top 10 communities where homes sell fast.
1. Albert Courts – Thurmont, MD
High $100s – Low $200s
Albert Courts is a 55+ community located in Thurmont, Maryland that boasts homes that only stay on the market for an average of 10.3 days, which is the quickest amount of time on this list. This age-restricted community features affordable attached and condominium homes with two or three bedrooms and two to three-and-a-half bathrooms. Residents of Albert Courts enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle with a homeowners’ association (HOA) that covers exterior home maintenance, lawn maintenance, and snow removal.
The desirable surrounding area, full of nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions, also contributes to the community’s fast-selling nature. Albert Courts is located less than twenty minutes from Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park, as well as Catoctin Mountain Highway, which easily connects residents to other parts of Maryland. Residents can reach Baltimore and Washington, D.C. within one hour. Active adults interested in living in Albert Courts should act fast when they see their dream home for sale.
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2. Traditions at Federal Point – Lawrence Township, NJ
High $100s – Mid $200s
The attached homes at Traditions at Federal Point, an age-restricted community in Lawrence Township, NJ, stay on the market for an average of 12.56 days. With only 140 single-level attached homes, this exclusive community in Central New Jersey provides a desirable low-maintenance lifestyle that includes exterior home maintenance and lawn care. Its close proximity to local highways and interstates provides convenient access to several nearby metropolitan hubs, including Philadelphia, which can be reached in 40 minutes, and New York City, which is a little over an hour away.
Residents of Traditions at Federal Point enjoy amenities including a clubhouse with an exercise room, billiards, and gathering spaces, as well as walking trails around the community. All in all, this community has much to offer active adults looking for easy living in Central New Jersey.
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3. Gatherings at Ellicott Mills – Ellicott City, MD
High $300s – Mid $500s
Located in Ellicott City, just 25 minutes west of Baltimore, Gatherings at Ellicott Mills provides residents with spacious homes and a convenient location. The homes at this 55+ community only stay on the market an average of 12.57 days, as interested homebuyers snatch up the community’s attached and condominium homes.
Well-known builder Beazer Homes completed construction of Gatherings at Ellicott Mills in 2018, making it one of the newer active adult communities on this list. The thoughtfully constructed attached villas and condominium homes range from 1,460 to 2,272 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached one- or two-car garages.
Gatherings at Ellicott Mills features a clubhouse with an exercise room and a multipurpose room for residents to enjoy. The location of the community provides proximity to the historic attractions of Ellicott City, and residents can reach nearby cities such as Baltimore, Columbia, and Washington, D.C. within one hour. Gatherings at Ellicott Mills has many conveniences to offer active adults looking for homes for sale near Baltimore, MD.
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4. Foxfield – Garnet Valley, PA
High $100s – Mid $400s
At a glance, Foxfield is a large age-restricted community with an abundance of amenities, lifestyle activities, and attractions in the nearby area. The 55+ community consists of 520 single-family, attached, and condominium homes, ensuring that interested homebuyers can find a residence that fits their individual needs and preferences. The convenient location of Foxfield just 30 minutes southwest from Philadelphia along the Delaware River ensures that active adults can access everything this world-class city has to offer.
The most significant reason that homes at Foxfield tend to stay on the market for less than two weeks may point to the abundance of amenities and lifestyle activities that residents enjoy. The 9,200-square-foot clubhouse at Foxfield includes amenities such as a fitness studio, an indoor pool, a ballroom, a catering kitchen, a billiards room, and multipurpose gathering spaces. Outside, homeowners can enjoy multiple athletic courts, a six-hole golf course with a putting green, scenic walking and biking trails, and a resort-style pool with a spacious patio. With so many home styles and things to do, it’s no wonder that Foxfield has some of the fastest selling age-restricted homes in the country.
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5. Legacy at Cherry Tree – Laurel, MD
Low $300s – Mid $300s
Reputable builder Ryan Homes built Legacy at Cherry Tree between 2010 and 2015, and this 55+ community consists of 120 condominium homes in contemporary mid-rise buildings. The generous floor plans with spacious master suites and balconies contribute to the reasons why these maintenance-free homes sell within 13.86 days on average. The community also features amenities such as a clubhouse with an exercise room and gathering spaces as well as outdoor social areas like a common lawn, a barbecue area, a gazebo, and walking and biking trails.
The community’s location in Laurel, Maryland puts it nearly equidistant in miles from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. as well as Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Homeowners won’t have to travel too far for entertainment, though, as there are an abundance of shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and golf courses nearby to explore. Residents can reach The Mall in Columbia, which includes more than 200 stores, within ten minutes.
The homes at Legacy at Cherry Tree most likely sell so fast because they check all of the boxes for comfortable maintenance-free condominiums, a convenient location, and considerable amenities.
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6. Pennington Point – Pennington, NJ
Low $200s – Mid $200s
Pennington Point is a well-established community in Pennington, New Jersey that includes just 96 attached townhomes across 24 buildings. The spacious homes in this exclusive 55+ community include two or three bedrooms, private patios, and abundant storage spaces, and the low-maintenance residences only stay on the market for an average of 14.75 days. The community also offers a clubhouse with an exercise room and a multipurpose room where neighbors meet up to play games and socialize.
Pennington Point sits about halfway between Philadelphia and New York City, with these world-class cities about an hour away. The local area brims with historical attractions for homeowners to visit as well as multiple shopping centers and restaurants. For active adults who like to get outside, an abundance of parks and natural areas surround the community, including Washington Crossing State Park. Interested homebuyers looking for attached homes with easy access to big cities can find a sought-after option at Pennington Point.
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7. River Ridge – Woodbridge, VA
High $300s – Low $400s
At River Ridge, active adults can find a tight-knit community in Woodbridge, VA, located near the Occoquan River just 30 minutes southwest of Washington, D.C. and Alexandria. An abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, golf courses, shopping, dining, and daily conveniences sit on the doorstep of River Ridge, making life for active adults easy and entertaining. In addition to everything that Washington, D.C. has to offer, the nearby area includes historic attractions such as the Occoquan Historic District and Rippon Lodge Historic Site.
Acclaimed active adult community builder Pulte Homes developed 184 single-family and attached homes at River Ridge between 1998 and 2001. The spacious open concept homes offer multiple floor plans to choose from, and when homes appear on the market, they sell within 15.22 days on average.
The desirable amenities at River Ridge include a clubhouse with an exercise room, game rooms, and gathering spaces. Residents who like to spend time outdoors can make use of a tennis court and a bocce ball court as well as an outdoor pool and patio, a steeple pond, a gazebo, and winding walking and biking trails.
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8. Meridian of Valley Square – Warrington, PA
Mid $300s – High $400s
Meridian of Valley Square offers convenient condominium living at its best with maintenance-free homes and grocery shopping within walking distance. This age-restricted community consists of 200 condominium homes across four home model series, each with its own floor plans to choose from. The condo homes range from 1,651 to 2,859 square feet with two or three bedrooms and dens. These fast-selling condominiums tend to remain on the market for an average of 15.29 days.
In addition to spacious homes, residents enjoy a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse with an exercise room, a game room, a catering kitchen, and multipurpose gathering spaces. The community also boasts a heated outdoor pool, a gazebo, and walking trails that surround scenic ponds. For homeowners who want to spend a day out, cities like Allentown, Philadelphia, Levittown, and Trenton are all within an hour’s drive. Meridian of Valley Square provides many options for home types and lifestyles.
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9. Heritage Creek – Milton, DE
Low $300s – High $400s
With a convenient location, desirable amenities, and spacious floor plans, Heritage Creek in Milton, DE is one of the most popular active lifestyle communities in Sussex County. Upon completion this community in Southern Delaware will consist of 400 single-family and attached homes, and interested homebuyers can find both new and resale homes that typically sell within 15.42 days.
At Heritage Creek, interested homebuyers can find a range of spacious floor plans across five home model collections. The single-family homes range from 1,459 to 2,854 square feet, while the attached homes range from 1,712 to 2,093 square feet. The Craftsman and Victorian-style homes provide a scenic setting that honors the traditional architecture style of the area, with welcoming features such as wide tree-lined streets. The amenities feature a 3,500-square-foot clubhouse.
The location of Heritage Creek allows residents to walk to nearby conveniences, including the historic Milton District and surrounding shops and restaurants. Within 30 minutes, residents can also access Rehoboth Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, all along the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Coast.
