[ltwd17]

Hello,
I am fascinated with how very helpful and honest people are being in these forums and sharing so much detailed information. I hope some of you will be able to help me find a really nice place up ahead.

I am a single, still actively working and on-the-younger-side of being a senior lady. My work is in the South Windsor/Vernon area so I want to live within an easy enough drive to work. I am looking to downsize from my big house to make life easier all around with upkeep and to save some on expenses.

I am looking for a 55-62 and up senior house or condo community with everything on one floor. I would also like to have a garage and some outdoor space to relax in where I could also plant a few planters, grill outdoors and hear the birds chirping outside. It also has to be small dog friendly. I am hoping to find my dream little place between $95,000-$140,000. I want to live in a safe town, community, in a friendly place. I also need easy access to grocery shopping, pharmacy, gas station, community activities and to safe, pretty, walking parks. Safety is a huge issue and hopefully not sounding too rude but a pretty environment is really nice too.
Hope you can help me find some nice places to check out.

[JayCT]

That price range will not get you all that you want. You might get a modest condo at that price. I am not sure it will have a garage either. You might have to up your price range. Jay

[East of the River]

I think Jay may be right. You can find the Condo for that price but not in a town like you describe.
For instance here in the condo not in a bad place but not great
51 Joanne Dr Unit 42, East Hartford, CT 06108 - realtor.com®

Or pay more for the safer town
9 Collins Xing, South Windsor, CT 06074 - realtor.com®

You might want to try East Windsor Windsor Locks and Windsor. Those towns all have very safe parts to them but the schools have issues which depresses property values.