Moving to Meredith....HELP

Oregonrain · 03-13-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TRJ143

Couple of Seniors interested in Meredith Bay OVER 55 Community on Rt 25 just up from Meredith Center.....looking for pros and cons of that community, rules, restrictions, etc....any Forum Members living there????
Coming from condo living in Westford, MA.....also, anyone know of any more condos coming up for sale there soon....
Thanks, in advance, for all info given....

Are there any other over 55 communities in the Lakes Region? My in-laws are looking for a place. They are on a very fixed budget.

BroadHopper · 03-13-2014, 07:27 PM

There are many 55+ associations. I am in Wildwood Village in Laconia on lake Winnisquam. Easy walk to downtown Laconia and reasonable quarterly association payments. Payments depends on sq footage of your unit. The only drawback is limited parking, strict pet rules. Boats, RV etc have tp be stored off premises. It takes me half hour to walk to boat docked in Lakeport.

tis · 03-14-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Oregonrain

Are there any other over 55 communities in the Lakes Region? My in-laws are looking for a place. They are on a very fixed budget.

There is one in Wolfeboro just off Rt 28. I just can't think of the name right now. It is mostly modular homes. Last I knew they ranged in the 100,000+-. There is one ( I think it is over 55) on Rte 109A in Tuftonboro which is trailers and is much less expensive than that. Those two come to mind.

Chaselady · 03-14-2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

There is one in Wolfeboro just off Rt 28. I just can't think of the name right now. It is mostly modular homes. Last I knew they ranged in the 100,000+-. There is one ( I think it is over 55) on Rte 109A in Tuftonboro which is trailers and is much less expensive than that. Those two come to mind.

I would avoid the one in Tuftonboro on 109A. We have had 2 friends who owned property there and sold because there were so many restrictions.

tis · 03-14-2014, 07:11 AM

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I would avoid the one in Tuftonboro on 109A. We have had 2 friends who owned property there and sold because there were so many restrictions.

Really? That's interesting. I have a friend whose Mom lives there and I never heard that. She has a dog so I know animals are allowed. Do you know what the restrictions are?

Chaselady · 03-14-2014, 10:41 AM

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Really? That's interesting. I have a friend whose Mom lives there and I never heard that. She has a dog so I know animals are allowed. Do you know what the restrictions are?

It's been a few years, and they both sold for these reasons. It is a community run co-op, and I remember the friends reporting that many of the neighbors were always watching what you were up to.
It is well maintained, and if you are the kind of person who likes neighbors keeping an eye on you and your place you might like it.
Small pets and children are allowed, which is unusual for an over 55 community.
You have to use it as a primary residence, so if you travel part of the year, or just aren't living there, you can't rent it out.
You can only have a certain number living there.
There may be limitations what you can park in your yard.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,618 Thanks: 3,247 Thanked 1,116 Times in 802 Posts	55+ There are many 55+ associations. I am in Wildwood Village in Laconia on lake Winnisquam. Easy walk to downtown Laconia and reasonable quarterly association payments. Payments depends on sq footage of your unit. The only drawback is limited parking, strict pet rules. Boats, RV etc have tp be stored off premises. It takes me half hour to walk to boat docked in Lakeport. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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