Dutchess County NY Adult 55 Plus Homes for Sale

Here you will find all the Dutchess County NY Adult 55 Plus homes for sale:

If you are looking to buy a home in an active adult 55+ community in Dutchess County, you will find more choices than before. There are several large new active adult 55+ communities in Dutchess County as of 2017, and others that were being built that include plenty of amenities. With its scenic setting, close proximities to quaint towns, nature and New York City, Dutchess County is a great place to live. 

Active adult 55+ communities in Dutchess County:

The Regency at Wappinger is new active adult 55+ community in Wappingers Falls. The community is built by Toll Brothers, and is a large, luxurious community of 93 townhomes and 132 single family homes. Plenty of amenities are offered at the community, including a 5800 square feet clubhouse, a fitness center, yoga studio, billiards room, swimming pool, tennis court, and bocce court. As of 2017, the starting sales price is $364,000 and up.

The Regency At Fishkill is a another popular condo community in Fishkill, NY for active adults 55+, built by Toll Brothers around 2008. The Regency at Fishkill is conveniently located walking distance to the shopping center with Walmart, Sams Club, movie theater, and other shops. There are 1 and 2 bedroom condos available at the development.

The Aveonis is a newer condo and townhouse community in Fishkill, NY for active adults 55+. The condo community was built around 2006-2011. The community offers amenities including a clubhouse with kitchen and fireplace for entertaining. There are both condos that offer one-floor living, and townhouses with two floors, basement and garage. 

There are also plenty of condo and townhouse communities in Dutchess County for those who would like to downsize to a maintenance free lifestyle.

Dutchess County Lifestyle

Dutchess County is a beautiful place to live, especially if you are looking for something more country, with lower housing prices and real estate tax than the counties closer to New York City County. It is located just North of Westchester and Putnam Counties, around 1.5 hours from New York City. Commuting to New York City is convenient with the Metro North Rail Lines.

Dutchess County has plenty to offer. There are plenty of hiking opportunities available at Beacon and the Hudson Highlands area. There are two rail trails and the Walkway Over the Hudson, for those who want to walk or bike across the river. For golf lovers, there are 16 golf courses located in the county. There are plenty of farms to visit, while shopping and dining are conveniently located along Route 9 in the county.

If you are looking for culture and arts events, there are six historical estates in the county, all of which have beautiful gardens and offer tours and events. For dining, you will find the world renowned Culinary Institute of America with its cafe and restaurants that are open to the public. Vassar College and Marist College offer sporting events, a great art museum, and cultural events like concerts and plays, speaker visits, etc. 

Dutchess County NY Commute

Dutchess County is located a little over one hour from New York City and Albany, on the East side of the Hudson River. Major roads in the county include the interstate 84, which goes East to West and connects to New England , and the Taconic State Parkway, which travels North to South.

For residents who need to travel to New York City, there are Metro North train lines that have frequent trains to Grand Central Station, making Dutchess County a popular commuter area. 

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