california active adult: Villa Portofino, Palm Desert, California - 04/11/12 02:05 AM
Villa Portofino in Palm Desert, California is a unique active adult community designed with Italian flair. Architectural details such as winding ironwork, grand columns, graceful arches and paver stone streets combine to give this 55+ community beautiful curb appeal. Set in the heart of the Coachella Valley, residents enjoy stunning views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains.
This private gated community offers luxury villas at an attractive price point, starting from the mid $100’s and going up to the mid $200’s. Plans call for just 400 homes in this intimate sized neighborhood. The homes at Villa Portofino are … (0 comments)

california active adult: Blacklake, Nipomo, California Active Adult - 04/01/12 01:07 PM
Blacklake in Nipomo, California is a unique community made up of both age-targeted and age-restricted enclaves. The Legends is the age-restricted portion dedicated to resident’s age 55 and better. Overall, the Blacklake community sits on over 420 acres featuring towering mature growth trees and rolling California countryside. The ideal climate ensures residents of this golf course community have plenty of sun-filled days to enjoy the fantastic golf and outdoor recreations.
Nipomo is in a more rural area of Central California yet is just six miles from ocean beaches. Even though the community is tucked away in nature it is still … (0 comments)

california active adult: Casta Del Sol, Mission Viejo, California - 03/29/12 01:14 PM
Enjoy one of the most beautiful climates in the entire country at Casta Del Sol in Mission Viejo, California. With nearly 300 days of sunshine and fantastic temperatures averaging between 60 and 85 degrees, it’s always a beautiful day in this Southern California 55+ community.
Casta Del Sol is a completed active adult community built between 1972 and 1987. The location offers its homeowners the perfect combination of being in a gated, urban setting yet also being in a scenic, natural environment. The Pacific Ocean is only 10 miles away while the Irvine Amtrak Station is a short half hour drive … (0 comments)

california active adult: Springfield at Whitney Oaks, Rocklin, California - 03/24/12 04:12 AM
Springfield at Whitney Oaks is an active adult community by Pulte Homes in Rocklin, California.  Built between 1998 and 2003, this intimate sized community of 868 homes offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Sutter Buttes and the Sacramento Valley. Springfield is a gated 55+ community set within the larger Whitney Oaks subdivision.
The town of Rocklin is about 80 miles northeast of San Francisco and 20 miles from Sacramento. The Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe are each about a two hour drive away. Rocklin is popular for its desirable climate and beautiful California countryside. Close … (1 comments)

california active adult: Four Seasons at Hemet, Hemet, California - 03/22/12 12:21 AM
In the heart of Southern California is Four Seasons at Hemet. This luxurious active adult community was built by K. Hovnanian between 2003 and 2011.  Today it is a completed 55+ community with 1,106 single-family style homes featuring gorgeous architecture, beautiful scenic surroundings and world-class amenities.
The location in Hemet, California offers stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains and offers easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreation whether you enjoy the mountains, water or desert.  Popular California destinations including San Diego, Orange County and Palm Springs are all easily accessible thanks to the location on the southern edge … (0 comments)

california active adult: Woodbridge by Del Webb, Manteca, California 55+ Community - 03/17/12 02:08 PM
Manteca is a small Northern California town just an hour’s drive from the San Francisco Bay area and Sacramento. It’s also home to the beautiful Del Webb community of Woodbridge. This elegant 55+ community offers world-class amenities and finely crafted homes in a scenic California setting.
The location of Woodbridge by Del Webb offers exciting opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Golfers can hit the links on one of the areas many challenging golf courses while bowling enthusiasts will appreciate having California’s largest bowling center located right in their own town of Manteca. The area is also well known for its parks, … (2 comments)

california active adult: Trilogy at Rio Vista by Shea Homes, Rio Vista, California - 02/23/12 10:39 PM
Trilogy at Rio Vista is a luxurious 55+ community just an hour from both San Francisco and Sacramento. This Northern California active adult community features a nationally acclaimed 18-hole golf course and two clubhouses. Since grand opening in 1996, this Shea Homes community has become a sought after retirement destination for residents from across the country.
Amenities within this gated community include two clubhouses. The first is the original clubhouse with 7,000 square feet of amenities. The Delta Club offers fitness areas, game rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.  The Vista Clubhouse is a newer facility with 27,000 square feet … (0 comments)

california active adult: Summerset by Del Webb, Brentwood, California - 02/11/12 07:41 AM
Summerset by Del Webb is a 1,000-acre golf community in the beautiful town of Brentwood, California.  Throughout the 10-years this community was built, multiple home-builders constructed just over 2,000 homes. Del Webb was one of the builders involved with this popular California 55+ community.  
In total, the development includes four unique age-restricted communities which combine to make up Summerset. Those four developments are known as Summerset 1, Summerset Palms, Summerset Vista and Summerset Orchards. Each of which has its own home owner’s association and its own private clubhouse amenities.
The gated community of Summerset in Brentwood was built between … (1 comments)

california active adult: Sun City Apple Valley by Del Webb, Apple Valley, California 55+ - 02/01/12 05:27 AM
Sun City Apple Valley is a Del Webb community within the Inland Empire area of Southern California. The location offers a carefree and relaxed lifestyle, sun-filled days, clean air, low taxes and reasonably priced homes.  The town of Apple Valley is nestled among the soaring San Gorgonio Mountains yet is still easily accessible via the Cajon Pass. Residents enjoy gorgeous scenic surroundings and plenty of outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, camping, biking and more. The San Bernardino National Forest is just eight miles away while major cities such as Los Angeles and Palm Springs can be reached in less than two … (1 comments)

california active adult: The Villages Golf & Country Club, San Jose, California Active Adult - 01/25/12 06:26 AM
The natural beauty of Santa Clara County and the Evergreen foothills is the backdrop for The Villages Golf and Country Club. Built between 1967 and 2000, this active adult community welcomes residents age 55 and better. It offers an attractive country club lifestyle with beautiful mature landscaping, sparking lakes, four clubhouses plus a championship golf course.
The Villages Golf & Country Club is set on 1,200 acres of rolling California countryside. It’s within minutes to shopping, dining, healthcare and entertainment.  Downtown San Jose, including the Silicon Valley, is just 10 miles away. It’s relatively easy to access the San Francisco … (0 comments)

california active adult: California’s 10 Most Affordable Active Adult Communities - 01/12/12 06:33 AM
If you long for a retirement in The Golden State, don’t assume that high home prices will put your California dreaming out of reach. While the West Coast does have many high-priced areas, there are also several attractive options for retirees on a budget. The following active adult communities offer condominiums, attached homes or single-family homes starting in the mid $100s (or even less!).
1. Laguna Woods Village — Built between 1963 and 1986, Laguna Woods Village is known for its architectural diversity and luxury resort-style amenities. This beautiful development includes 12,736 residences, seven clubhouses, 36-holes of golf, five swimming pools, … (0 comments)

california active adult: Orange County, California 55+ Active Adult Living - 12/15/11 04:07 PM
In California, Orange County is known for its sun-drenched beaches, impressive golf courses and upscale living. But the area also boasts distinctive shopping centers, fantastic restaurants, diverse entertainment venues and beautiful active adult communities. Orange County is an ideal retirement destination for active adults looking for an exciting vacation or a sunny retirement location.
California generally enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and wet, mild winters. In Orange County, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities year-round. The hot summer days are cooled by ocean breezes and the cool winters are warmed by sunny skies.
With such a temperate … (0 comments)

california active adult: Trilogy at The Vineyards, Brentwood, California - 12/08/11 02:57 PM
Trilogy at The Vineyards is a fabulous active adult community by Shea Homes located in Brentwood, California. Residents of this luxurious 55+ community enjoy an amazing collection of world-class amenities in a prestigious Brentwood location surrounded by the stunning California countryside.
This private, gated community is an elegant California retirement destination for the discerning active adult homebuyer.  The Trilogy Vineyards community opened in 2006 and is planned for 1,100 homes upon completion. Today, interest home buyers can select from new construction or resale homes priced from the mid $500’s to the high $800’s. There are ten unique floor plans to … (2 comments)

california active adult: Trilogy at Rio Vista, Rio Vista, California Active Adult - 12/01/11 02:00 PM
Trilogy at Rio Vista by Shea Homes offers active adult living at its finest in a fantastic Northern California location.  Since opening n 1996, this 55+ community has become a highly sought after retirement destination. Residents enjoy championship golf, luxurious amenities and finely crafted homes priced from the high $100’s to the mid $400’s.
Set in the town of Rio Vista within the greater San Francisco Bay area, Trilogy Rio Vista is planned for 3,000 homes upon completion. The area boasts beautiful scenic surroundings of rolling hills and towering mountains. The area is famous for water recreation such as sailing, fishing … (0 comments)

california active adult: Blacklake, Nipomo, California - 11/21/11 08:03 AM
Set is the gorgeous California countryside is the golf course resort community known simply as Blacklake. In the rural town of Nipomo, California, this elegant community is set on 421 acres of land among towering trees and lush landscape yet is just six miles from the stunning beaches of the California coast.
Blacklake is a master-planned community with a total of 540 homes built between 1985 and 2000. A small portion of the community, known as The Legends, is age-restricted to resident’s age 55 and better. The Legends features just 50 homes. Today’s interested home buyers can select from resale … (0 comments)

california active adult: Exciting New Floor Plans Available at Four Seasons at Beaumont, California - 11/02/11 10:02 AM
Set in beautiful Southern California, Four Seasons at Beaumont is a spectacular active adult community which offers resort-style amenities, gorgeous scenery and luxurious homes. The gated development is open to residents aged 55 or better, and its many recreational and social activities encourage a healthy, active lifestyle.
This beautiful K. Hovnanian property opened in 2005 and will one day contain 1,923 residences, including both single-family and attached duplex homes. Once the community is complete, it will be one of K. Hovnanian’s largest active adult communities.
The lovely homes at Four Seasons at Beaumont feature expansive floor plans with desirable design elements … (0 comments)

california active adult: Palmia, Mission Viejo, California 55+ Community - 10/29/11 05:21 AM
Southern California is an ideal retirement destination with fabulous outdoor recreation such as golf, boating, fishing, hiking and more. The 55+ community of Palmia in Mission Viejo, California is a beautiful gated community offering a wonderful amenity center, excellent location and 900 luxury homes.
The Palmia community is just south of Irvine and is only minutes from everyday conveniences, restaurants, shops, malls, healthcare facilities and more. The Laguna Hills Mall is just fifteen minutes away and even closer yet is Lake Mission Viejo where residents can enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating.  Other nearby towns including Irvine, … (0 comments)

california active adult: California’s Central Coast is a Retirement Paradise, If You Can Afford It - 10/28/11 09:01 AM
Stretching for approximately 350 miles between Los Angeles and San Francisco, California’s Central Coast is paradise for active adult retirees. Exciting recreational attractions offer a wide range of activities, while ocean views and blue skies provide plenty of scenic beauty. There are even several active adult communities for those who can afford to live in this somewhat pricey destination.
California’s Central Coast is often described as containing four distinct regions: The Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey Bay. Each area has its own attractions, which include beautiful beaches as well as rolling hills and majestic mountain views. The … (0 comments)

california active adult: Capitalize on Your Retirement in Sacramento, California - 10/16/11 03:28 AM
Situated at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River, Sacramento is a true gem of Northern California. This capital city is located less than two hours northeast of San Franciso and west of the Eldorado National Forest. The area offers a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, as well as several impressive active adult communities.
The Sacramento area boasts a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, which is ideal for active adult retirees. Snow is very rare in this part of Northern California, although Sacramento residents may see an occasional flurry or light dusting. … (0 comments)

california active adult: Heritage Palms by Lennar, Indio, California - 10/05/11 02:31 AM
Heritage Palms is a completed active adult community of 1,004 homes in Indio, California. Lennar built this age-restricted 55+ community between 1995 and 2004.  Today interested homebuyers can choose from a nice selection of resale homes including single-family homes and attached duplex-style homes.
Golfers especially enjoy this California active adult community thanks to its semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course complete with a full-service pro-shop, restaurant and everyday conveniences accessible via golf cart paths. The Arthur Hills designed par-72 course is an attractive benefit for residents with no initiation fee. There is only a one time minimal fee with no recurring … (0 comments)

 
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