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Hudson, MA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Hudson
Hudson is a small town in Eastern Massachusetts popular for its abundant outdoor recreation. Situated between numerous lakes and preserves, retirees enjoy boating, fishing, and…
Hudson is a small town in Eastern Massachusetts popular for its abundant outdoor recreation. Situated between numerous lakes and preserves, retirees enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as shopping and dining in its active downtown. Besides this, its proximity to Boston makes 55+ communities in Hudson popular with active adults.
Climate & Geography
A far west suburb of Boston, Hudson has a humid continental climate: summers are hot and can be very humid, and winters are cold. Precipitation is even throughout the year, and residents can expect higher than average rainfall and snowfall. As Hudson is further inland, it doesn’t receive moderating sea breezes, and temperatures can reach extremes.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Hudson is popular for its outdoor recreation. The Assabet River Trail runs along the river through the city, and the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge to the east of the city has even more public trails for wildlife viewing. The Fort Meadow Reservoir allows motorized boating, and Lake Boon is a popular fishing destination. Other popular nearby outdoor areas include Danforth Falls for its waterfall and Callahan State Park for its seven miles of trails.
The city’s Main Street has been recently revitalized, featuring local coffee shops, trendy restaurants, boutiques, and a microbrewery. The Town Hall hosts a Tuesday evening farmers market with live local music.
Residents also enjoy the Charter Oaks Golf Club, as well as other courses in neighboring towns. Boston is under an hour away, giving residents even more opportunities for larger scale shopping and dining.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Hudson’s cost of living is higher than the national average. While health care is far below average, all other factors are above average, especially housing costs.
Massachusetts is moderately tax friendly for retirees. The state does not tax Social Security or public pensions, but it does tax all other forms of retirement income at the state’s rate of 5.1 percent. Property taxes are average, and retirees above the age of 65 can be eligible for the Circuit Breaker Credit to reduce their property taxes. Sales taxes are lower than average.
Health Care
The Boston metro area, which includes 55+ communities in Hudson, ranks in the top 30 communities in the U.S. according to Gallup’s Well-Being Index. The same survey ranks Massachusetts in the top 17 states.
Although there are no hospitals in Hudson, UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital is located in neighboring Marlborough. Nearby high performing hospitals as rated by U.S. News include Emerson Hospital in Concord, MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, and UMass Memorial Medical Center and St.Vincent Hospital located in Worcester. The closest nationally ranked hospitals are McLean Hospital in Belmont and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hudson, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Hudson has 64 homes, the largest has 136 homes, and the average communities consists of 100 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Hudson. The most recent communities started in Hudson include Enclave at Hudson, WestRidge. There is also 1 communities in Hudson that offers new construction homes, including Enclave at Hudson.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Hudson.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Hudson stay on the market for around 23 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $650,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in WestRidge average around $650,000.
25 communities near Hudson
34 homes near Hudson
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,274 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,375 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,432 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,580 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,385 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,290 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,561 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,166 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|972 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,510 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|4 baths
|3,230 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,496 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,058 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|958 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,512 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,090 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|4,483 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,607 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,873 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,370 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,668 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,183 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|956 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,274 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,121 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,896 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,459 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,469 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hudson, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Hudson has 64 homes, the largest has 136 homes, and the average communities consists of 100 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Hudson. The most recent communities started in Hudson include Enclave at Hudson, WestRidge. There is also 1 communities in Hudson that offers new construction homes, including Enclave at Hudson.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Hudson.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Hudson stay on the market for around 23 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $650,000, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in WestRidge average around $650,000.
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