South Shore Village in S Kingstown versus Plymouth, MA (Providence: condo, house)

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Two different states



Looked at South Shore Village in S Kingstown and Sawyer's Reach in Plymouth. both are 55+ and have units that I like in my price range.



I do like the units better in South Shore Village (detached condo homes) better than the third floor condo in Sawyer's Reach, but Sawyer's I like the location better - not as remote and a bit more accessible to Boston (I like to travel a lot). I like to have a town to go to daily (coffee shops, library, restaurants) as I'm retired and single - its part of a social life gets me out of the house w S kingstown I would have a 10 minutes drive. I guess that's not bad.


Unless one state is better than the other to live in. Money on taxes etc not a problem for me.



I currently live in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. not a cheap place to live.

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I assume the third floor condo has elevator access? If not, then that's a major consideration for aging (obviously).

South Kingstown is very accessible to Providence and Boston by train. Shorter drive to Wickford Village or Mystic Village in Ct.
Plymouth is served by the MBTA.

If money is not a major object, then it seems that your choice is going to come down to what you like best. There are other nice options as well.

Have you looked at this one? Gorgeous water views. Villages on Mount Hope Bay Waterfront Homes Providence Boston Newport
Short drive to Newport or Bristol.

In my neighborhood, if you have the dough, you might go here- it's in a woodsy setting but very walkable and 3 min to shops and restaurants and all Providence has to offer. https://www.laurelmead.com

If it were me and I were single, I'd just buy a condo in a town- not necessarily in a retirement complex- since they are often built where there is (was) more land. But not 'til I'm 75+.