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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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Westridge | Hudson, MA

Thorndike is an award-winning New England builder with a decades-long track record—known in particular for creating standout 55+ communities. With Best in the Nation recognition from the National Association of Home Builders and dozens of additional awards, we bring the same design-forward thinking and neighborhood planning to every community we create.
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The market for age-restricted condominiums in Massachusetts has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by a simple demographic fact: the state's 65-and-older population increased by more than 20% between 2010 and 2020, according to U.S. Census data. That growth has been especially concentrated on the South Shore and in Plymouth County, where available land, highway access, and proximity to both Boston and Cape Cod have attracted builders ranging from national firms like Toll Brothers and Del Webb to locally owned developers with decades of roots in the region.
The result is a wide range of options—and a wide range of quality. Elevator-served buildings starting [price:featherwinds] sit within 20 miles of detached cottage-style homes above $800,000. What separates a good purchase from a disappointing one comes down to a few evaluable criteria: build quality, floor plan flexibility, what the condo fee actually covers, and whether the community's amenities match how over-55 buyers actually live rather than how brochures imagine they do.
Communities in Massachusetts must comply with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, which requires at least 80% of occupied homes to have one resident aged 55 or older. Beyond that legal threshold, the practical differences between communities are enormous. Here are the criteria that matter most.
Single-level living vs. stairs in disguise. Many communities advertise "one-floor living" but deliver a primary bedroom upstairs with the kitchen and living room on the main level. True single-level means the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry are all accessible without climbing stairs—and ideally the building itself has elevator access from the parking level. Ask specifically.
What the condo fee covers. In a well-run community, the monthly fee handles exterior maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, common-area upkeep, and insurance on shared structures. In a poorly run one, special assessments for deferred maintenance arrive within a few years. Ask to see the association's reserve fund study before signing anything.
Price per square foot, not just sticker price. A $439,000 condo at 1,027 square feet works out to about $379 per square foot. A $569,000 home at 1,671 square feet is roughly $317. The larger home costs more but delivers significantly more value per dollar. Always run this math when comparing communities at different price points.
Personalization vs. spec. Some builders sell completed homes with fixed finishes. Others allow buyers to choose countertops, cabinetry, flooring, and fixtures before construction is complete. Communities with a robust options program and an on-staff designer give buyers meaningfully more control over what they're getting—and meaningfully better resale positioning.
Thorndike Development has built more than 3,500 homes across this region over 40 years, earning 45 industry awards including three Best in the Nation recognitions from the National Association of Home Builders. Three communities are in active sales today—each designed for a different buyer profile and price point.
The most affordable new-construction option for active adult buyers on the South Shore, Featherwinds starts from [price:featherwinds] for single-level homes ranging from 1,027 to 1,598 square feet. Every building has elevator access—no stairs between the garage and the front door, or anywhere else on the property. Open-concept layouts include stainless steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and private balconies or patios.
The amenity package goes well beyond the standard pool-and-clubhouse formula: four pickleball courts managed by the town of Halifax, a four-season poolhouse, Victory Gardens with raised beds, and a dog park with no breed or size restrictions. Halifax is building a new Senior Center at the Featherwinds entrance—construction began on land donated by Thorndike, with a fall 2026 opening planned. The community sits between Monponsett Pond and the Country Club of Halifax, about 45 minutes south of Boston via Route 3.
Plymouth's year-round population exceeds 64,000, with a median household income around $117,000—a town with genuine economic depth, not just seasonal tourism. Alden's Reach is a neighborhood of 152 townhomes, duplexes, and flats starting from $569,000, ranging from 1,671 to 2,648 square feet. There's no age restriction, but several floor plans put the primary suite, kitchen, and laundry all on the main level—making Alden's Reach one of the stronger options for over-55 buyers who prefer a mixed-age neighborhood.
Amenities include a pool and four-season poolhouse, fire pit, trails into adjacent conservation land, and community gardens. Thorndike built three earlier Plymouth communities—Sawyer's Reach, Summer Reach, and a decade-long partnership at The Pinehills—before developing Alden's Reach.
For buyers who need commute access and more square footage, Larkwood puts 138 condominium townhomes along the Taunton River with Routes 24 and I-495 under 10 minutes away. Homes start from [price:larkwood] for 1,671 to 2,830 square feet—each with a two-car garage and a ground-level flex room that serves as a home office, guest suite, or workshop.
Three floor plans—the Chestnut, Hickory, and Pine—offer first-floor primary suites for buyers who want one-level daily living in a townhome layout. Larkwood's outdoor amenities include a canoe and kayak launch on the river, woodland walking trails, and raised-bed gardens. Massasoit State Park is about a mile south. Thorndike built Red Mill Village and Greatbrook in nearby Norton—both earlier active adult communities that earned national recognition.
The South Shore market includes communities from Toll Brothers, Del Webb (Pulte), and several regional firms. Thorndike is locally owned and fully integrated—architecture, construction, interior design, sales, and customer service all operate under one roof. Every buyer works with Nikkie Gaitan, the company's Director of Interior Design, to select finishes from a robust options program. This personalization process is included, not an add-on.
The 40-year track record across the region means Thorndike designs for specific sites—Plymouth's conservation requirements, Raynham's river setbacks, Halifax's cranberry-country character—rather than applying a national template. That difference shows up in details that matter over time: how buildings sit on the land, how walkways connect to green space, and how parking is placed behind buildings rather than in front of them.
Browse 55+ condo options near your town:
Abington · Bridgewater · Carver · Duxbury · East Bridgewater · Easton · Hanover · Hanson · Kingston · Marshfield · Middleborough · Norton · Pembroke · Raynham · Taunton · Whitman
See also: 55+ communities in MA (hub), 55+ south of Boston, 55+ near Boston, benefits of 55+ living, 55+ condos for sale, and South Shore retirement.
Featherwinds in Halifax starts from [price:featherwinds] for single-level homes in elevator-served buildings—among the lowest entry points for new construction in the region.
Federal guidelines allow up to 20% of homes to have younger occupants. Multi-generational communities like Alden's Reach and Larkwood have no age restriction at all.
Quick Delivery homes can close in as little as 60 days with designer-selected finishes. Homes earlier in construction allow full personalization and typically close in 6 to 9 months.
The terms are interchangeable—both describe independent condominium communities, not assisted living or nursing facilities that provide medical care.
Plymouth County's median home value reached approximately $472,000 in 2023, reflecting strong appreciation driven by limited inventory and sustained demand from downsizing buyers.