Finding the Best Places to Retire Since 2006!
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"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake." ~Henry David Thoreau
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August 17, 2022
Note: Homes sell fast these days, but all properties below were available on the date they were published here. We are not compensated by any real estate person or entity for showcasing these properties.
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Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Nestled in north central Florida, mellow, semi-rural Tavares bills itself as "America's Seaplane City" and borders four large lakes.
Tavares, Florida Lakefront Home for Sale for $425,000
This spacious suburban lakefront home has tall ceilings, arched doorways and a private boardwalk and boat dock at the edge of the backyard.
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In Depth Review and Home for Sale:
Nestled along Mobile Bay in southwestern Alabama, friendly Fairhope is a picturesque place with waterfront charm and a gentle spirit.
Fairhope, Alabama Bayside Home for Sale for $389,000
This beautiful home is in a bayside community with a nice dock on the water and a swimming pool on the dock.
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Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
Once a taro farming village and a sugar plantation town, today rural Laupahoehoe is home to a research tropical forest and has jaw-dropping views of incredibly blue water.
Laupahoehoe, Hawaii Artsy Home for Sale for $610,000
This artsy home boasts a rainbow of colors, a kitchen balcony and a private outdoor shower.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
A popular resort town, Lake Lure is nestled around sparkling Lake Lure in western North Carolina's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and has been a favorite retirement spot for years.
Lake Lure, North Carolina Secluded Home for Sale for $300,000
Tucked in the forest, this woodsy secluded single family home is being sold separately or in tandem with its neighbor, a nice vacation rental property.
Town Snapshot:
Home to Oregon State University, Corvallis sits in a pretty valley surrounded by forests and hills and boasts a vibrant atmosphere with a "granola" vibe.
Town Snapshot and Home for Sale:
On Florida's Emerald Coast, Fort Walton Beach is a fishing and beach resort town famous for its relaxed ambiance and powdery, white sand beaches.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida Waterside Home for Sale for $199,900
This attractive home is in a community overlooking Santa Rosa Sound and has a balcony, a nice waterside swimming pool and a pier with boat slips.
Town Snapshot:
On a peninsula on popular 13,400-acre Lake Wylie in northern South Carolina, Tega Cay is a safe, peaceful place with beaches, boats, golf and wooded neighborhoods.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Fort Myers, Florida Riverfront Home for Sale for $239,000
Popular Fort Myers sits along the wide Caloosahatchee River on Florida's southwestern coast and is the setting for this lovely waterfront home with a boat dock and large windows overlooking the river.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Sulphur, Louisiana Riverfront Home for Sale for $145,000
Sulphur is about 90 minutes north of the Gulf Coast in southwestern Louisiana and is the location of this inviting riverfront single family home for sale. It is about 15 feet from the water and has a nice front deck. Use of two adjacent lots is included in the sale.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Flagler Beach, Florida Seaside Home for Sale for $284,900
Sleepy Flagler Beach sits on Florida's northeastern coast and is the setting for this bright and airy seaside home for sale. It boasts large windows along two walls, providing beautiful ocean views. The beach is about 60 feet away.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Oceanside Home for Sale for $154,900
On the northern South Carolina coast, bustling Myrtle Beach is the site of this cozy oceanside home for sale. It has a private balcony with sweeping views of amenities, the beach and the water.
Short Review:
A friendly town in Texas' lush Piney Woods, Tyler is known as the "Rose Capital of America" and boasts the largest municipal rose garden in the U.S. It also has a University of Texas campus, a ballet, a symphony orchestra and two lakes.
Town Snapshot:
Casual Indian Harbour Beach sits on a barrier island on Florida's central east coast and has waterfront homes and a long, pinkish/white oceanfront beach.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Mary Esther, Florida Waterside Home for Sale for $240,000
Mary Esther sits along beautiful Santa Rosa Sound on Florida's western Panhandle and is the locale of this nice waterfront home with views of trees, the Sound and passing boats. Across the Sound is Santa Rosa Island and its miles of pristine oceanfront beaches.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Cooper Landing, Alaska Island Lakefront Home for Sale for $260,000
Cooper Landing sits amid jaw-dropping scenery in southern Alaska, about 100 miles from Anchorage, and it is the setting for this custom-built single family home on an island in the middle of Skilak Lake. The property is accessible by boat and plane; the views are gorgeous, and wildlife is abundant.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Fayetteville, Georgia Large Lakefront Home for Sale for $325,000
Fayetteville is a nice town outside of Atlanta and is the site of this large lakefront single family home for sale. It has a leafy lot in a quiet neighborhood, a back deck about 50 feet from the water, a wonderful backyard gazebo, a private boat dock and 142 feet of waterfront.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Cedar Key, Florida Seaside Home for Sale for $178,500
Casual little Cedar Key is off the beaten path on Florida's wild Big Bend Coast and is the locale of this oceanside, part-time home for sale. It has a tropical vibe, a corner balcony and beautiful two directional views of water and sky.
In Depth Review:
In pretty southeastern Washington, welcoming Walla Walla is known for its cozy downtown, wine culture and gentle ambiance.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Oceanfront Home for Sale for $170,000
Popular with tourists, lively Myrtle Beach sits on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for this snug oceanside home for sale. It has a private balcony directly facing the ocean and boasts unobstructed views of sand, surf and sky. The beach is about 100 feet away.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Panama City Beach, Florida Oceanside Home for Sale for $330,000
On the Florida Panhandle, Panama City Beach is a classic beach town with sugar white sands and is the site of this nice oceanfront home for sale. It boasts breathtaking water views and three seaside swimming pools. The beach is about 30 feet away via a boardwalk.
Short Review:
Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Smoky Mountains in scenic western North Carolina, Asheville is an artsy, funky town popular with tourists and has an emerging resort-like atmosphere.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
Cartersville, Georgia Lakeside Home for Sale for $265,000
About 45 minutes outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia, Cartersville is the locale of this darling, completely renovated lakeside single family home for sale. About 20 feet from the water, it has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and amazing, boundless views of lake, mountains and sky.
Town Snippet and Home for Sale:
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Oceanfront Home for Sale for $175,000 Note: This home is now off market.
Touristy North Myrtle Beach is on the northern South Carolina shore and is the site of this colorful, cozy oceanfront home for sale. It boasts sweeping water views and has a path to the beach, which is about 100 feet away.
Short Review:
Once home to Florida's largest sailing fleet, Dunedin sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and today is known for its cute, walkable downtown, pretty marina and five miles of sparkling oceanfront beaches with warm blue waters.
Where Are All the Inexpensive U.S. Beach Towns That Don't Have Hurricanes?
Not all U.S. beach towns experience hurricanes or tropical storms, but inexpensive U.S. beach towns are hard to find. Some are somewhat reasonably priced with prices below the national average, but few are cheap - most have costs above the national average. So a cheap beach town with no hurricanes exists primarily in the imagination.
Choosing a Great Place to Retire
When looking for great places to retire, we consider a number of factors, including cost of living, medical facilities, climate, transportation, crime rates, cultural amenities, education levels, shopping venues, infrastructure, recreational opportunities, housing options, the poverty rate and more. We weigh all of the evidence to decide if a town has enough going for it to make it a top place to retire. We are not affiliated with any of the places that we review.
What is the Difference Between Average Home Price and Median Home Price?
When searching for a place to retire, housing costs are a top concern. So what is the difference between the average home price and the median home price? The average home price is determined by adding together all the prices of homes sold during a specific timeframe and then dividing that amount by the number of homes sold. On the other hand, the median home price is the middle sales price of all the homes sold. In other words, a median price means that half of the homes sold at a price below the median and half sold at a price above the median.
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