55places.com Announces the 55 Best 55+ Communities for 2017
Industry: Real Estate
Chicago, IL (PRUnderground) July 26th, 2017
The active adult real estate experts at 55places.com have released their annual list of 55 Best 55+ Communities in the U.S. for 2017. All of the active adult communities featured on this list were carefully chosen based on research, feedback, and information gathered from numerous on-site tours of each community visited this year by the team at 55places.com. Throughout the years, the staff has toured more than 500 communities across the U.S. and continues to visit these communities to review every detail, amenity, lifestyle option, location, environment, and home in order to ensure every community belongs on this prestigious list.
And while everyone has a different interpretation when referring to something as the “best,” the 55placescom team also uses objective measures when compiling this list. They used analytical data gathered on 55places.com that helped determine which communities were the most popular on the site. The data measured the quantity of visitors to each community page on the website, in-person visits, and objective rankings in eleven distinct categories to determine which communities stood out from the rest. With this approach, 55places.com was able to compile an objective list that would include the best active adult communities in America.
As you read through this list, you may find a few new communities that made it to the top of the list this year, while others have dropped a few spots or have been completely replaced. It’s also important to know that while the list is compiled with objective data, it doesn’t take into account the personal needs and requirements of every active adult.
Sun City Hilton Head – Bluffton, SC
Sun City Hilton Head gained the top spot on this year’s list thanks to its impressive resort-style amenities, home designs, social environment, and prime location in Coastal South Carolina. Since 1995, this age-restricted community has been one of the most highly acclaimed active adult communities in the country and features sprawling grounds that include a 45-acre Town Center and Amenity Complex, multiple sports courts, and 54 holes of golf course. And with more than 200 chartered clubs and interest groups, residents have endless options for socialization and recreation while living in Sun City Hilton Head.
The Villages in Central Florida has been featured on this list for many years. As the largest active adult community in the country, spanning across three counties, three zip codes, and over 20,000 acres, The Villages has something for everyone. Operating as a self-sustaining town that will consist of more than 56,000 homes, The Villages has countless world-class amenities including multiple top-notch recreational centers, lush golf courses, sparkling pools, sports courts, shopping centers, and social clubs. With resort-style amenities, affordable homes, and a vibrant social atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many retirees flock to this popular active adult community.
SaddleBrooke – Tucson, AZ
Robson Communities opened SaddleBrooke in 1986 and plans to build 4,589 homes at completion. This active adult community, which is situated at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains that provides breathtaking views, features an award-winning lineup of resort-style amenities, social clubs and activities, and quality built new and resale homes. Residents enjoy the community’s several large clubhouses, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and outdoor recreational areas including 63 holes of spectacular golf, miles of scenic walking and biking trails, and a variety of pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball courts. SaddleBrooke in Tucson not only keeps residents active, social, and healthy, but it also provides a great location in Southern Arizona where they can enjoy the city’s attractions and entertainment along with the area’s outdoor natural beauty.
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