[NY/GA/CT?]

Looking to move to Milford but seems I can only afford a mobile home, which is OK because I am done with mowing & yard work. I read the NY Times articles about Ryder Park being moved bec. of a shopping center, and that most people there are very old. Since I would be 55 yrs old when I move in 2 yrs, is this Ryder Park a good place for me? I would also have a freshman high school age child with me. (Moving north to get her a better education and for me the smell of salt water!)

What about property taxes, land lease costs, homeowner association fees, etc.? When I sell my small house here in GA I can probably buy outright a mobile, but want to know about the additional fees, the people, and also, more importantly, any future possible shutdown of the park.

Thank you so much!

[JayCT]

Ryder park wasa moble home complex located right on Route 1 in Milofrd. This is a very busy shopping area but the park preceeded the shopping centers. It got to the point where the land became so valuable that a developer offered a small fortune to the owners to move. Most got brand new homes in a much quieter area, though it is located near the train tracks. I do not know the answers to your other questions but hopefully someone else here will. Jay

[S2000]

I'd suggest a condo close to the shoreline, entry level condos start at low 200s. Not sure on the additional costs, common fees. I would call a few real estate agents and inquire.

[skytrekker]

There are mobile home parks in other parts of the state- in the town of Vernon where I live there are two- both are for 55 and over. Fees for A month are about $300-but in many cases this includes water & heat.
For further info see Connecticut Mobile Home Parks and Used Homes for Sale