As empty nesters plan for their golden years, one of the most important considerations is what sized home they’d like to live in. Would they prefer to stay in the larger family home that can be passed down to new generations? Or would it be better to move to an active-adult community and downsize to something smaller? While more homebuyers than ever before are choosing the latter, it can be difficult to determine how much space is actually needed for a retirement home. According to Southern Living, 1,500 square feet has become the prime number to provide retirees with both the convenience and coziness they desire. See why these new construction retirement homes have checked the boxes for “must-haves” with active-adult homebuyers.
Ample Room for Visiting Family and Friends
By choosing the right floorplan and style, retirees can design a home that meets all their needs without compromising on living areas. Large open floorplans that combine the kitchen, great room, and dining room not only maximize space, but also provide endless options for entertaining. Despite the larger living areas, most 1,500-square-foot homes can still fit two or three bedrooms, ensuring plenty of room for when family and friends visit for the holidays.
Maintenance-Free Retirement Homes for Easygoing Living
Along with smaller square footage, retirees are also looking for a home with simple upkeep and little repairs needed. Today’s new construction homes offer more benefits than ever before, making them an ideal choice. These retirement homes are designed with today’s most sought-after features and smart home technologies, offering privacy and independence of ownership without all the work and upkeep. Additionally, compared to previously established homes, new construction homes have no dated elements that need to be fixed or replaced before move-in. Residents have peace of mind knowing that their homes will not need additional work for years.
Focusing on Fitness, Friends, and Fun
Searching for the perfect retirement home, however, isn’t just about the home itself, but also about a community that enhances their lifestyle. Not having to keep up with a larger home means empty nesters can spend more time enjoying the fun-filled retired lifestyle they had planned on. From swimming pools and pickleball to social clubs and a full calendar of events, active-adult communities are not only designed to keep residents fit and having fun, but also build a sense of camaraderie between neighbors. At Lakeview, North Florida’s newest active-adult community, the 8,000-square-foot amenity center will be the future hub of fun for residents and their guests. Situated alongside a large central lake, the Clubhouse will include a fitness center, a resort-style pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a bocce ball lawn. A full-time lifestyle director is also on-hand to create a welcoming and family-like setting that is second to none.
Homeowners within Lakeview will also enjoy Tributary’s Lookout Amenity Center, a stylish social hub for residents of all ages. A resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, two pickleball courts, a children’s playground, a dog park, and a recreational play field offer plentiful opportunities to get outside and be actively engaged with the natural beauty that surrounds them. Even more exciting amenities are being planned for the future, including a community-wide trail system, the neighboring Tributary Regional Park, and a kayak and canoe launch.
North Florida’s Newest Wave of Active-Adult Living
Priced from the $300s, Tributary’s Lakeview 55+ community is now selling prime lakefront and preserve homesites, with 10 open-concept floorplans available ranging from 1,500 to more than 3,000 square feet. Future residents will work with one of the nation’s leading builders, Lennar, to find the floorplan that works best for them. Each home will also come with Lennar’s industry exclusive Everything’s Included® program, where the builder’s most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home.
Located in Nassau County with easy access to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, residents at Lakeview are near all the best attractions in North Florida. State-protected land borders the community’s west side and provides many outdoor adventures for the residents. Only 15 minutes to the south, you’ll find the Jacksonville International Airport and River City Marketplace, a major regional shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Veterans appreciate Nassau County’s proximity to numerous military bases, while numerous VA clinics and a rapidly expanding medical industry ensure innovative healthcare services are never too far away.
Lakeview 55+ is just one of the many neighborhoods residents will find within Tributary, Nassau County’s newest master-planned community. An impressive selection of new, single-family homes from the $300s are also being offered for all stages of life. Tributary’s Model Home Village is open daily for tours, featuring six designer-decorated model homes by three of the area’s best home builders – Dream Finders Homes, Lennar, and Richmond American Homes. To hear from residents themselves on what makes life at Tributary so unique and rewarding, watch our new Lifestyle Video or download the Digital Brochure for an overview of the community and surrounding area. You can also visit TributaryLiving.com for more information.
