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5 Must Have Features to Look for in Your Retirement Community

Posted on: March 16, 2022

As you plan for retirement, one of the most important considerations is where you will live. However, searching for an active-adult community is not just searching for a new home. It’s searching for a community that will enhance your lifestyle with fun-filled activities. For many, Florida has become the retirement destination of choice. But it’s not just sunny beaches and blue skies capturing retirees’ attention. Located just north of Jacksonville, the master-planned community of Tributary just introduced a new 55+ active adult neighborhood, Lakeview. The community concept has received tremendous interest from retirees searching for affordability and an unmatched roster of amenities. Here are a few additional features that checked the box for “must-haves” with Tributary’s active adult homebuyers.

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1. New Home Construction

Today’s new home construction offers more benefits than ever before, making them an ideal choice for retirees. According to a recent survey by the Private Communities Registry, three of the most important features to homebuyers in today’s market are an open floor plan, single-level homes, and low maintenance. Designed with today’s most sought-after features and taking advantage of technology advances, new homes often provide a worry-free and low-maintenance lifestyle.

Future residents at Tributary’s Lakeview 55+ community will work with one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, Lennar, to choose one of their 10 open floorplans ranging from 1,500 to more than 3,000 square feet of living space. Each home will also come with Lennar’s industry exclusive Everything’s Included® program, where the home builder’s most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home.

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2. Fitness, Fun, and Friends

Another important feature to consider when searching for an active-adult community is the kind of lifestyle you wish to lead. 81% of today’s homebuyers said active lifestyle amenities were a must-have for their new home, citing swimming pools, walking/ biking trails, and fitness centers as their most-preferred amenities. Reserved for the exclusive use of Lakeview’s active adult residents and their guests, Lakeview’s amenities are planned to include an approximately 8,000-square-foot-clubhouse and fitness center, a resort-style pool with cabanas, a pavilion, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a bocce ball lawn. Homeowners will also enjoy the miles of planned nature trails, bike paths, and parks throughout Tributary.

3. Florida’s Favorable Tax Climate

If you’re choosing to move to a new area, it’s important to consider the tax and financial benefits of that state. Florida is an extremely tax-friendly state, as it boasts no state income tax. This means Social Security income, pension income, and income from an IRA or 401(k) all go untaxed, saving retirees thousands of dollars annually. Florida also does not impose any estate or inheritance taxes, protecting residents and their heirs from state taxes on their descendant’s estate.

4. Proximity to Medical Facilities

Any retiree’s must-have list should also include what’s in the immediate surrounding area, including access to top-rated healthcare facilities. Nassau County has become the medical hub of North Florida, with a rapidly expanding medical industry that ensures access to the best medical facilities. With four new healthcare innovators coming to the area – UF Health, Baptist Health, River City Rehabilitation Center, and Memorial Hospital – top-notch services and innovative programs are just minutes away. Veterans also appreciate Nassau County’s proximity to numerous military bases in the area, including Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Station Mayport, Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, and more. These military bases matched with numerous VA clinics in the area ensure veterans also have access to personalized healthcare services.

5. Planned Activities and Events

Additionally, the community you choose to live in should build a sense of camaraderie between neighbors. With a full-time lifestyle director on hand, residents at Lakeview will enjoy many events, activities, and programs designed for a variety of interests. These activities will not only keep residents active and engaged but also will create a welcoming and family-like setting that is second-to-none.

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Tributary’s Lakeview 55+ is now selling prime lakefront and preserve homesites. Each single-family home within this gated community will be enhanced with an amenity-rich lifestyle designed for today’s active-adult homebuyer.

Spanning across 1,550 acres of land, Nassau County’s newest master-planned community Tributary also offers a wide selection of new single-family homes from the $300’s for any stage of life. Six designer-decorated model homes by three of the area’s best home builders – Dream Finders Homes, Lennar, and Richmond American Homes – are open daily at Tributary for tours. To get a full overview of the community and surrounding area, be sure to connect with Tributary on Facebook and Instagram. You can also visit TributaryLiving.com or contact the Tributary team at 904.299.6124 for more information.

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