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Glen Allen, VA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Glen Allen
Glen Allen is a census-designated place in Central Virginia. A suburb of Richmond, retirees enjoy Glen Allen's proximity to the amenities and events of the big city. In…
Glen Allen is a census-designated place in Central Virginia. A suburb of Richmond, retirees enjoy Glen Allen's proximity to the amenities and events of the big city. In addition, Glen Allen is a popular retirement destination because of its local farmers market, winery, and cultural arts center.
Climate & Geography
Glen Allen has a humid subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cool to cold winters. Mountains to the west help prevent extreme outbreaks of cold winter temperatures. The city receives approximately 43 inches of rain and 10 inches of snow throughout the year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Glen Allen active adults have several options for getting outside. General Sheppard Crump Memorial Park is known for its historic grounds, and the nearby Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has various trails through its flower gardens.
Residents enjoy amenities like a weekly farmers market and a local winery. The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen and Meadow Farm Museum are popular historic destinations. For shopping, residents head to the Creeks at Virginia Centre for name-brand and designer boutiques.
Residents looking for even more cultural events, gourmet dining, and shopping centers can drive 20 minutes to Richmond.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Glen Allen is higher than average. This is mainly because of high housing costs.
Virginia is a tax-friendly state for retirees. Social Security benefits are not taxed, and all other forms of retirement income are eligible for deductions of up to $12,000. Property taxes in the state are below average, and retirees over 65 may qualify for additional property tax breaks. Virginia's sales taxes are among the lowest in the country.
Health Care
The Richmond metro area ranks in the top 95 communities of Gallup's Well-Being Index.
There are no hospitals in Glen Allen, but nearby Richmond has several hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News. These include Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, and Chippenham Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Glen Allen, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Glen Allen has 50 homes, the largest has 746 homes, and the average communities consists of 244 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Glen Allen. The most recent communities started in Glen Allen include Britlyn, Chickahominy Falls, Parkside Village. There are also 2 communities in Glen Allen that offer new construction homes, including Parkside Village, Chickahominy Falls.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Glen Allen. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Manor at Hunton Park is a gated communities with 78 homes, and CrossRidge is another gated communities with 746 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Glen Allen stay on the market for around 326 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $600,822, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Chickahominy Falls average around $691,891, while homes in The Manor at Hunton Park average around $579,000.
22 communities near Glen Allen
39 homes near Glen Allen
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3 beds
|3 baths
|3,273 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,020 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,567 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,253 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,582 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,773 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,550 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,554 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,960 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,766 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,027 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,591 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,072 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,606 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,606 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,250 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,068 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,068 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,313 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,110 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,313 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,299 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,068 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,313 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,317 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,182 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,960 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,539 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,313 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,124 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,335 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,942 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,313 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,038 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Glen Allen, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Glen Allen has 50 homes, the largest has 746 homes, and the average communities consists of 244 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Glen Allen. The most recent communities started in Glen Allen include Britlyn, Chickahominy Falls, Parkside Village. There are also 2 communities in Glen Allen that offer new construction homes, including Parkside Village, Chickahominy Falls.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Glen Allen. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Manor at Hunton Park is a gated communities with 78 homes, and CrossRidge is another gated communities with 746 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Glen Allen stay on the market for around 326 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $600,822, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Chickahominy Falls average around $691,891, while homes in The Manor at Hunton Park average around $579,000.
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