There is a lot to take into consideration when you daydream about retirement. We’ll let you figure out the ‘how’ with your trusted financial planner, because we’re here to discuss the ‘where’ in this retirement scenario: East Falmouth. And as it was recently ranked the 5th best place to retire in Massachusetts, we thought we would share 5 places to call home if you retire to East Falmouth.
The analysis and ranking was compiled by SmartAsset, a financial technology company aiming to provide the best personal finance advice on the web. They took into consideration and compiled data on three main factors that lead to high retirement satisfaction – tax friendliness, medical care and social life – and according to SmartAsset, if you’re looking on Cape Cod, the best place is to retire to East Falmouth.
The New Falmouth Senior Center
In more locally sourced news, Falmouth understands the importance of their retirees and is actually in the process of updating their Senior Center as we speak. Set to open in this fall, the center’s focus is town residents over 60 and developing resources of assistance, information, and referrals to community agencies, as well as health services, transportation, education and recreation programs and activities.
5 Places to Call Home if you Retire to East Falmouth
And luckily for those moving to East Falmouth, there is as much variation in the available housing as their are activities for you to participate in. Here are five options to set the wanderlust in motion, but if you do not see what you want here, we’ve certainly got more!
Front Row Seats
The ultimate in a pristine and unmatched location, this estate provides front row seats to some of the best water views you’ll find in East Falmouth. Privacy abounds on this almost seven-acre lot with direct frontage and a lengthy private sandy beach on Vineyard Sound as well as a protected deep water dock on Green Harbor. From sunrise to sunset, kick back and enjoy magnificent views over the sparkling waters of the Sound.
Contemporary Waterfront Retreat
Escape to your own Cape Cod Retreat! Located in Green Pond Harbor this waterfront property offers all the amenities of a perfect active retirement lifestyle! With 4,431 sq. ft. of living space it features a modern open design, high ceilings, dramatic light and large windows framing the water views. Did we forget to mention the first floor master suite, the pool, and the dock? Check, check, check.
The Genius of One Floor Living
With a just-completed renovation, this light and bright home brings you new EVERYTHING. Gleaming wood floors, new kitchen, new baths, four bedrooms, covered front porch, private large sunny patio, room for a pool, room to entertain, new wiring, heating, and air conditioning… and all on one level. The glorious genius of simple one floor living, close to everything including beaches, boating and conservation land.
Carefree, Activity Rich Townhouse Living
If you’re looking for and active outdoor life, without the burden of lawn mowing, this is your path! This townhome has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a large deck in a great seaside community. Situated on 42 acres bordered by Great Pond, a saltwater cove, and Vineyard Sound, the award winning Falmouthport community association activities include: tennis courts, 2 dinghy docks, clubhouse, saltwater pool, walking trails, game field and a pickle ball court. Ahh, the life!
If You Can’t Find It, Build It Yourself
One of the joys of options is when one of those options begins, your imagination is your only limit! Okay, okay, yes, there’s price and time and law, but imagine building your own home, just how you want it, to live out your retirement. 2+ waterfront acres with a dock, Building site approved and your future home is not even in a flood zone. Everything you love, where you want it, how you want, for the rest of your life. Try to top that!
If you’re looking, look with us!
Whether you’re choosing to retire to East Falmouth, looking for a starter home to raise a family in, or just finding a place to call your own, trust the fabulous agents of Robert Paul Properties to help you with your next move. Find your Upper Cape real estate specialist right here.