670 Depot St Suite #1
North Easton, MA 02356
55+Communities in Bridgewater Mass
Bridgewater, Massachusetts currently has two 55+Communities. Stone Meadow & High Pond Estates. They are both owned and operated by the Wyman Family. High Pond Estates is the older of the two which was developed in 1988. Of course there are pros and cons to living in this community. You decide what you consider a pro or a con as everyone is different. Here are some things I have found and, of course, they're subject to change. If you decide to buy, there will be an application approval process and a list of rules and regulations you'll have to agree to. You'll also have to sign a 5 year lease agreement here.
Stone Meadow - 105 Bridgestone Way, Bridgewater, MA 02356 (508) 697-4441
Amenities included are a Community Center with large function room, kitchen, library, billiard room, and indoor swimming pool. Outdoor activities include tennis court, bocce courts and shuffle board.
- 55+ only allowed to live here. Max 2 people to house.
- HOA fee currently covers: landscaping, snow plowing of the roads, your walk and driveway, weekly curbside rubbish removal, irrigation, real estate taxes, Community Center & outdoor activities.
- Conveniently located near Bridgewater State University, Boston Transit, shopping, and centrally located to Cape Cod, Boston & Providence
- One level living with 2-3 bedrooms. Each unit has central a/c throughout, gas heat, built in microwave, refrigerator with water, self-cleaning range, and dishwasher.
- Insulated Garages that include garage door openers
- Insulated Sunrooms with Sliders and Screens
- Some older units have 1 garages which only allows you to have 1 car reside at the home. Cars are to be parked in the garage.
- Town water & sewer sub-metered by the town, paid directly to the town by the home owner.
- No dogs allowed.
- New builds are purchased directly from the developer.
- Monthly HOA fee currently $780 month (2021)
- No conventional loans; cash or manufactured house loan only.
- Homes placed on reinforced concrete slab - No basements
- Credit report required for all applicants from annualcreditreport.com
HighPond Estates - 100 High Pond Circle, Bridgewater, MA 02324 (508) 697-4441
- Homes are 20+ years old
- Resale homes may need some updating
- 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths (some units may have 3 bedrooms)
- Town water and town sewer
- Dining Room and Living Room with cathedral ceilings
- Front and rear decking
- Some units have covered porches and enclosed sunrooms
- Sheds
- No garages
- 2 parking spots adjacant to your home
- Club house activities include indoor swimming pool, cards, exercise, shuffle board/ bocce
- Current Monthly HOA fee $675 (2021)
- 55+ only allowed to live here. Max 2 people to house.
- No dogs allowed
- No conventional loans; cash or manufactured house loan only.
- Homes placed on reinforced concrete slab - No basements
- 5 year lease contract required
- Credit report required & approval for all applicants
Here are some things I have been told by my clients who have bought or sold in a 55+community (not just Bridgewater). You can be as involved or uninvolved as you want!
"I wish I had moved to a 55+ sooner as I missed out on so much time here trying to decide"
"I thought I was too young to live in a 55+community. I thought only old people lived here"
"I have a new group of friends"
"We have so much fun at the dinners and I don't have to leave the community"
"I didn't know I'd be so busy with activities"
"I have walking friends now"
"I don't get involved in any community things so people leave me alone"
High Pond & Stone Meadow
Contact me for if you're thinking of buying or selling in a 55+community! We can discuss if it's the right time for you to make a move! Pam Corning, REALTOR®, HomeSmart First Class Realty, 670 Depot St, Ste 1, North Easton, MA 02356
(508) 287-8319
