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From
$554,000
in
Plymouth, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Amenities/Resort
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671-2,543
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Townhome condominiums for all ages, set against 75 acres of protected conservation land with walking trails, a pool and poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, community gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Townhomes with attached garages, and one-floor living options including a plan with the primary suite, kitchen, and laundry all on the main floor. Plymouth Public Schools. Downtown waterfront dining under 10 minutes. Boston and the Cape via Route 3.
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From
$439,000
in
Halifax, MA
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Active-Adult
1-2
beds
1-2
baths
1,027-1,596 SF
sq. ft.
1-2
garage
A 55+ active adult condominium community in Halifax — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Featherwinds shares its grounds with a town-operated senior center and four pickleball courts. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, firepit, raised beds Victory Gardens, a dedicated dog park, and walking paths — adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course.

From
$559,000
in
Raynham, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Master Planned
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671 - 2,830 SF
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
A riverside community designed for all ages — with single-level living options and Larkwood's signature ground-level flex rooms that adapt to a home office, guest suite, extra bedroom, or whatever life calls for next. Six floor plans across 152 homes set along the Taunton River with a kayak launch, walking trails, neighborhood parks, raised-bed gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, with Routes 24 and I-495 less than ten minutes away.

FUTURE COMMUNITY IN
Nashua, NH
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Master Planned
Mohawk Tannery is a landmark remediation and riverfront redevelopment in Nashua—advancing through a public-private partnership with the EPA and NH DES. The 40-acre plan includes 546 new homes (316 condos + 230 apartments) and new public amenities including parks, riverwalk access, and riverfront recreation.

Alden's Reach
in
Plymouth, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671-2,543

Featherwinds
in
Halifax, MA
Beds:
1-2
Baths:
1-2
Size:
1,027-1,596 SF

Larkwood
in
Raynham, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671 - 2,830 SF
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Want to move sooner? Explore our Quick Delivery opportunities—move-in ready homes available now with designer-appointed finishes, plus select homes already underway that still offer limited personalization, depending on where they are in the construction process. In many cases, you can move in within as little as 60 days. Browse current availability, compare finish selections, and schedule an in-person or virtual tour today.
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Massachusetts has some of the oldest housing stock in the country. The median age of a home in Plymouth County is over 40 years, and in Norfolk County it is closer to 50. That means many homes on the resale market carry the electrical panels, insulation standards, and plumbing systems of a previous generation — along with the repair bills that come with them. A 2023 survey by the National Association of Realtors found that unexpected repair costs are the number-one regret of recent homebuyers, ahead of price and location.
New construction sidesteps that history. A home built to the 2024 Massachusetts building code arrives with modern energy systems, current electrical capacity, compliant septic or sewer connections, and a builder's warranty. The upfront price may look higher than a comparable resale listing, but the total cost of ownership — factoring in energy savings, deferred maintenance, and avoided renovation — often tells a different story.
The advantages of buying new are not just cosmetic. They fall into categories that affect daily life, long-term costs, and resale value in different ways.
Massachusetts adopted a stretch energy code that exceeds the baseline requirements of most states. New homes built under this code use tighter building envelopes, higher-efficiency HVAC systems, and better insulation than anything available in the resale market without a major retrofit. The result is measurably lower heating and cooling costs — a significant factor in a state where January temperatures regularly dip below 20°F and summer humidity pushes air conditioning from June through September.
Homes built before 2000 often rely on oil heat, single-pane windows, and uninsulated basements. Upgrading an existing home to match current energy standards can cost $30,000 to $80,000 depending on the property, and the disruption lasts months. New construction delivers those standards on day one.
Buying new means selecting finishes — cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, paint — before the home is complete. This eliminates the cycle of moving in, living with someone else's choices for a few years, then renovating. At some builders, the selection process is handled through a catalog. At others, it is more hands-on. Thorndike Development assigns a dedicated interior designer — Nikkie Gaitan, who has guided Thorndike buyers through finish selections for 18 years — to work with every buyer on their personalization package.
New-construction homes in Massachusetts come with warranty coverage that does not exist in the resale market. Thorndike communities include structural warranties and a customer service department that handles post-closing requests — not a phone number to a third-party warranty company, but the same team that built the home. That accountability is a direct result of the fully integrated model: architecture, construction, sales, and service all sit under one roof.
Homes built in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s were designed around assumptions that no longer hold: formal dining rooms used twice a year, cramped kitchens separated from living rooms, small closets, and limited electrical outlets. New floor plans reflect how people actually live today — open kitchens, home office spaces, primary suites with walk-in closets, and layouts that accommodate remote work, multi-generational living, and aging in place.
The process of buying a new home differs from the resale market in important ways. At Thorndike's three active communities, the path from first visit to closing follows a consistent sequence.
Buyers typically begin at the sales center — open daily at Alden's Reach in Plymouth, Larkwood in Raynham, and Featherwinds in Halifax — where they can walk model homes and review available lots or buildings. Floor plan selection comes next: Alden's Reach offers five plans from 1,671 to 2,648 square feet; Larkwood has six plans spanning 1,671 to 2,830 square feet; and Featherwinds has five standard plans plus Quick Delivery options ranging from 1,027 to 1,598 square feet.
After selecting a plan, buyers enter the design phase — working with Thorndike's in-house design team on cabinet finishes, countertop materials, flooring selections, bathroom tile, and fixture choices. This is not a showroom with three options per category; it is a robust selection process with meaningful variety. Construction then proceeds on a defined timeline, and the customer service department stays engaged after closing for warranty items and follow-up work.
Price points span a range that covers several buyer profiles. Featherwinds begins at [price:featherwinds] for a single-level 55+ condominium with elevator access. Larkwood starts at [price:larkwood] for up to 2,830 square feet with a two-car garage and ground-level flex room. Alden's Reach opens at [price:aldens-reach] for a multi-generational community with a pool, poolhouse, and conservation-land trails in Plymouth.
See also: new homes in MA (hub), South Shore new homes, new homes near Boston, single-family homes, homes under $600K, homes with home office, and Cape Cod gateway.
The sticker price is often higher, but new homes avoid the hidden costs of aging systems. A roof replacement, HVAC upgrade, or septic repair on a 30-year-old home can add $40,000 or more within the first five years of ownership.
At Thorndike communities, construction timelines vary by plan and availability. Quick Delivery homes at Featherwinds are available sooner. Custom-selected homes go through a design and construction sequence that takes several months.
Yes. Thorndike buyers work with Nikkie Gaitan, the company's Director of Interior Design, to select cabinets, countertops, flooring, fixtures, and other finishes before move-in. The process is included in the purchase price.
Thorndike provides structural warranties and a dedicated customer service department for post-closing items. The same team that designed and built the home handles warranty requests — no third-party middleman.
Alden's Reach is in Plymouth, Featherwinds is in Halifax, and Larkwood is in Raynham — all on the South Shore of Massachusetts, 40 to 60 minutes south of Boston.