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Greenacres, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Greenacres
Greenacres is about ten miles southwest of Palm Beach and enjoys year round sunny weather and easy access to the Atlantic Coast. 55 and over communities in Greenacres offer a…
Greenacres is about ten miles southwest of Palm Beach and enjoys year round sunny weather and easy access to the Atlantic Coast. 55 and over communities in Greenacres offer a variety of home styles and recreational opportunities perfect for active adults looking to retire in the Florida sunshine.
Climate
The Greenacres area sees about 59 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter temperatures average from 63° to 72°. Summer in Greenacres is hot with summer temperatures averaging from 81° to 87° and 76% humidity. Ocean temperatures range from 74° in January to 86° in August.
Recreation & Entertainment
Like many towns in Florida Greenacres has a variety of beaches for active adults to choose from. Greenacres also has other entertainment options, including:
Parks
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- Buttonwood Park
- Okeeheelee Park
- John Prince Park
Golf Courses
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- Winston Trails Golf Club
- The Falls Club of Palm Beaches
- Lost City Golf Club
Cost of Living & Taxes
Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Greenacres is $5.15 per one thousand dollars of assessed property value. Greenacres sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Palm Beach County tax.
Health Care
The three main hospitals in the Greenacres area are:
JFK Medical Center in Atlantis has 486 beds and is a teaching hospital affiliated with University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine specializing in cardiovascular care.
Wellington Regional Medical Center which has 233 beds and Healthgrades has awarded them the Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2021 and 2022.
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee has 204 beds and has received multiple awards for the services they offer and excellent patient safety record.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Greenacres, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Greenacres has 60 homes, the largest has 503 homes, and the average communities consists of 308 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Greenacres. Approximately 20.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lucerne Homes East is a gated communities with 161 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Greenacres stay on the market for around 326 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $290,342, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Rainbows average around $424,849, while homes in Buttonwood average around $320,590.
14 communities near Greenacres
322 homes near Greenacres
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,103 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,103 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|895 sq ft
|Villa
1 beds
|1 baths
|611 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,114 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,103 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,103 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|941 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,114 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,360 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,090 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|865 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,049 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|790 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,650 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,130 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,114 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,186 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,049 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,353 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,059 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,059 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|662 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,196 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|790 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|941 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,231 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,231 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|910 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,059 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,360 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,396 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,088 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|910 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Greenacres, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Greenacres has 60 homes, the largest has 503 homes, and the average communities consists of 308 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Greenacres. Approximately 20.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lucerne Homes East is a gated communities with 161 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Greenacres stay on the market for around 326 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $290,342, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Rainbows average around $424,849, while homes in Buttonwood average around $320,590.
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