Boston Area, MA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Active adults and retirees looking for a 55+ community in the Boston area have plenty of options that may suit their needs. Residents in the area have access to great healthcare facilities, cultural attractions, a four-season climate, and scenic natural landscapes including a beautiful coastline. 

Active adults and retirees looking for a 55+ community in the Boston area have plenty of options that may suit their needs. Residents in the area have access to great healthcare facilities, cultural attractions, a four-season climate, and scenic natural landscapes including a beautiful coastline. 

Boston Area Climate & Geography

The Boston metropolitan area has a population of 4.9 million residents and is mostly urban and suburban neighborhoods. 

Boston area residents enjoy a four-season climate, summers are warm and humid, but winters can be very stormy and have heavy snowfall. Residents and visitors enjoy beautiful New England fall foliage, winter sports, sandy beaches along the coastline during the summer and picturesque natural landscapes in the spring.

Boston Area Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Boston has a variety of museums and historical sites for adults to visit: 

  • Paul Revere’s house
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Battleship Cove
  • Boston Symphony Orchestra

Many 55+ residents enjoy walking through the Boston Public Garden or exploring the Freedom Trail, which takes you on a journey of colonial and war-era locations like Bunker Hill and Beacon Hill.

Boston is home to a variety of professional sports teams including the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics. 

Boston Area Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Massachusetts is typically higher than the national average. Although the cost of living is higher, the yearly income of most residents is also higher than the U.S. national average. Massachusetts has a 6.25% sales tax.

Boston Area Health Care

Boston has some of the best healthcare facilities in the U.S. including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, McLean Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, all of which have nationally ranked specialties.


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76 communities near Boston Area

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Oak Point

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - Low $400ks
  • 1150 Homes (2 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 1999 - Present
  • 3 reviews
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Martins Landing

For Sale
  • High $400ks - Low $700ks
  • 450 Homes (5 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2018 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Villages at Weathervane

For Sale
  • Mid $600ks - Low $700ks
  • 149 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2003 - 2010
  • No Reviews
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Del Webb Chauncy Lake

For Sale
  • Low $400ks - Low $600ks
  • 700 Homes (8 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2018 - Present
  • No Reviews
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55+ Monthly Housing Market Trends in Boston Area

The Trails

For Sale
  • High $500ks - High $700ks
  • 170 Homes (2 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2017 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Quail Ridge

For Sale
  • Low $600ks - High $700ks
  • 153 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2015 - Present
  • No Reviews
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New England Commons

For Sale
  • Mid $200ks - Mid $300ks
  • 100 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 2005 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Great Island

For Sale
  • High $600ks - Low $900ks
  • 600 Homes (3 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2002 - 2015
  • 1 reviews
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Regency at Glen Ellen

For Sale
  • Low $800ks - High $900ks
  • 324 Homes (6 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2017 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Wolcott Woods

For Sale
  • Mid $1Ms
  • 54 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2020 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Reading Woods

For Sale
  • Mid $400ks - High $600ks
  • 424 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2011 - 2016
  • No Reviews
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Regency at Methuen

For Sale
  • Low $500ks - Mid $600ks
  • 240 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2011 - 2015
  • 2 reviews
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Sawyer’s Reach

For Sale
  • Mid $300ks - Low $700ks
  • 224 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 2017 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Riverside Woods

For Sale
  • Mid $400ks - High $600ks
  • 200 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2017 - 2026
  • No Reviews
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Woodstone Crossing

For Sale
  • Low $300ks - High $400ks
  • 200 Homes (1 for sale)
  • No Age Restrictions
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2015 - 2019
  • No Reviews
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Brierly Pond Village

For Sale
  • High $300ks - High $400ks
  • 199 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2003 - 2013
  • No Reviews
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Preserve at Emerald Pines

For Sale
  • High $800ks - Low $1Ms
  • 192 Homes (2 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2017 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Pennington Crossing

For Sale
  • High $300ks - Mid $600ks
  • 172 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2018 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Red Mill Village

For Sale
  • High $400ks - High $600ks
  • 156 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2012 - 2014
  • No Reviews
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Regency at Emerald Pines

For Sale
  • High $600ks - High $900ks
  • 140 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2015 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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Upton Ridge

For Sale
  • High $600ks - High $600ks
  • 139 Homes (2 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2019 - Present
  • No Reviews
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WestRidge

For Sale
  • Low $700ks - High $700ks
  • 136 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2009 - 2016
  • No Reviews
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Angell Brook Village

For Sale
  • Mid $300ks
  • 132 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2005 - 2012
  • No Reviews
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Millwood Preserve

For Sale
  • Mid $700ks - High $800ks
  • 129 Homes (1 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New Homes Only
  • 2020 - Present
  • No Reviews
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The Village at Westminster Place

For Sale
  • Mid $500ks - Mid $500ks
  • 125 Homes (2 for sale)
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 2006 - Present
  • No Reviews
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Stonebridge Commons

For Sale
  • Low $500ks - High $500ks
  • 121 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2007 - 2018
  • No Reviews
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Seton Highlands at The Pinehills

For Sale
  • Low $600ks - High $700ks
  • 120 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • New And Resale Homes
  • 2008 - Present
  • 1 reviews
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The Village at Orchard Meadows

For Sale
  • Low $400ks - Low $500ks
  • 114 Homes
  • 55+ Age Restriction
  • Resale Homes Only
  • 2002 - 2007
  • No Reviews
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$369,000

1056 Southern Hills Drive, Banning, CA

Meadow Ranch Community

  • 3 bed
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  • 3 bath
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  • 2320 SqFt
MLS CV23099287
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