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Newtown, PA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Newtown
Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, Newtown is a small township with an active downtown. Residents enjoy a local farmers market, brewery, and winery as well as art galleries and…
Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, Newtown is a small township with an active downtown. Residents enjoy a local farmers market, brewery, and winery as well as art galleries and theater performances. Besides this, its proximity to both Trenton and Philadelphia make Newtown an attractive retirement destination.
Climate & Geography
The town experiences a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold, often snowy winters. Seasonal nor'easters can cause excessive snowfall as well. The region receives 48 inches of rain, 22 inches of snow, and 205 sunny days per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are multiple natural areas and greenspaces near Newtown. Active adults enjoy the hiking trails and fishing opportunities at Tyler State Park. The Hortulus Farm Garden and Nursery also has landscaped trails over 100 acres.
Newtown Square is the township's downtown area with antique shops, local eateries, and small boutiques. Art lovers can visit the Newtown Arts Company or catch a show at the Newtown Theater. Other popular local attractions include the Newtown Farmers' Market, Rose Bank Winery, and the Newtown Brewing Company.
In addition to its local amenities, Newtown is only 20 minutes from Trenton and 45 minutes from Philadelphia, giving residents easy access to the entertainment, dining, and shopping of these major cities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Newtown's overall cost of living is higher than average because of high housing costs. Transportation, grocery, and utility costs are also above average.
Pennsylvania is a tax-friendly state because it exempts all forms of retirement income for retirees over 60, including Social Security benefits, pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s. The state's property taxes are higher than average, but retirees may be eligible for two property tax relief programs. Newtown's 6 percent sales tax is average, and clothing, groceries, and prescription drugs are exempt.
Health Care
The Trenton metro area ranks in the top 105 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
The closest hospital rated high performing by U.S. News is St. Mary Medical Center Langhorne, 3 miles from Newtown. Other high performing hospitals within 15 miles include Rothman Specialty Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital, and Jefferson Health-Abington Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Newtown, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Newtown has 58 homes, the largest has 127 homes, and the average communities consists of 100 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Newtown. Approximately 25.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Enclave at Upper Makefield is a gated communities with 96 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Newtown stay on the market for around 621 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $1,062,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Delancey Court average around $1,150,000, while homes in The Enclave at Upper Makefield average around $975,000.
58 communities near Newtown
114 homes near Newtown
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,560 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,086 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,534 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,468 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,726 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,768 sq ft
1 beds
|1 baths
|806 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,192 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,234 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,324 sq ft
1 beds
|1 baths
|951 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,403 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,208 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,352 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,578 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|986 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,594 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,211 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,906 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,094 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,192 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,433 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,258 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,560 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,352 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Newtown, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Newtown has 58 homes, the largest has 127 homes, and the average communities consists of 100 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Newtown. Approximately 25.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Enclave at Upper Makefield is a gated communities with 96 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Newtown stay on the market for around 621 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $1,062,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Delancey Court average around $1,150,000, while homes in The Enclave at Upper Makefield average around $975,000.
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