Moving to Meredith....HELP

TRJ143 · 03-13-2014, 10:11 AM

Couple of Seniors interested in Meredith Bay OVER 55 Community on Rt 25 just up from Meredith Center.....looking for pros and cons of that community, rules, restrictions, etc....any Forum Members living there????
Coming from condo living in Westford, MA.....also, anyone know of any more condos coming up for sale there soon....
Thanks, in advance, for all info given....

feb · 03-13-2014, 10:21 AM

Not that typical summer traffic is light anyplace in the area but I believe that location (if I'm thinking of the right location) is very busy with all of the Meredith to Moultonboro traffic. I think you'd be in a traffic jam every time you leave the driveway. But it is walkable to downtown which is very nice.

TRJ143 · 03-13-2014, 10:26 AM

We are definitely prepared for the summer traffic, which makes that location an easy walk to town/restaurants, etc...:-)

Billy Bob · 03-13-2014, 01:15 PM

Call the Meredith RE/MAX office and get a great agent

TRJ143 · 03-13-2014, 01:48 PM

Thanks, already have a RE-MAX agent....

WeirsBeachBoater · 03-13-2014, 02:28 PM

I have known residents there, and I know employees there. I haven't heard anything negative about the place. The few times I have visited, everyone was very nice, accommodating, and it's very clean.

Oregonrain · 03-13-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TRJ143

Couple of Seniors interested in Meredith Bay OVER 55 Community on Rt 25 just up from Meredith Center.....looking for pros and cons of that community, rules, restrictions, etc....any Forum Members living there????
Coming from condo living in Westford, MA.....also, anyone know of any more condos coming up for sale there soon....
Thanks, in advance, for all info given....

Are there any other over 55 communities in the Lakes Region? My in-laws are looking for a place. They are on a very fixed budget.

BroadHopper · 03-13-2014, 07:27 PM

There are many 55+ associations. I am in Wildwood Village in Laconia on lake Winnisquam. Easy walk to downtown Laconia and reasonable quarterly association payments. Payments depends on sq footage of your unit. The only drawback is limited parking, strict pet rules. Boats, RV etc have tp be stored off premises. It takes me half hour to walk to boat docked in Lakeport.

boat_guy64 · 03-13-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TRJ143

Couple of Seniors interested in Meredith Bay OVER 55 Community on Rt 25 just up from Meredith Center.....looking for pros and cons of that community, rules, restrictions, etc....any Forum Members living there????
Coming from condo living in Westford, MA.....also, anyone know of any more condos coming up for sale there soon....
Thanks, in advance, for all info given....

We have a friend from New Jersey that was visiting the lake about 6 years ago and stopped in to look at the places there. Her and her husband bought one and moved in soon after. Then her mother bought one and moved in as well. They like it very much and have been there ever since. They live in the townhouses, not the garden style. I've never been in the Garden style places. They are very happy with the decision.

goldengirl · 03-13-2014, 09:47 PM

We've owned a home in Meredith for 20 years. I think that location is very convenient. You will be walking distance to the market, DD, and all the great restaurants and shops at Mills Falls. I think traffic is relative. If you are from a city, it won't be considered traffic to you. And mostly the back ups are predictable during Saturday checkouts and Sunday departures. The weekdays aren't a big deal. Best of luck - Lake Winni is a little piece of heaven for sure!

tis · 03-14-2014, 06:52 AM

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Are there any other over 55 communities in the Lakes Region? My in-laws are looking for a place. They are on a very fixed budget.

There is one in Wolfeboro just off Rt 28. I just can't think of the name right now. It is mostly modular homes. Last I knew they ranged in the 100,000+-. There is one ( I think it is over 55) on Rte 109A in Tuftonboro which is trailers and is much less expensive than that. Those two come to mind.

Chaselady · 03-14-2014, 07:08 AM

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There is one in Wolfeboro just off Rt 28. I just can't think of the name right now. It is mostly modular homes. Last I knew they ranged in the 100,000+-. There is one ( I think it is over 55) on Rte 109A in Tuftonboro which is trailers and is much less expensive than that. Those two come to mind.

I would avoid the one in Tuftonboro on 109A. We have had 2 friends who owned property there and sold because there were so many restrictions.

tis · 03-14-2014, 07:11 AM

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I would avoid the one in Tuftonboro on 109A. We have had 2 friends who owned property there and sold because there were so many restrictions.

Really? That's interesting. I have a friend whose Mom lives there and I never heard that. She has a dog so I know animals are allowed. Do you know what the restrictions are?

Chaselady · 03-14-2014, 10:41 AM

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Really? That's interesting. I have a friend whose Mom lives there and I never heard that. She has a dog so I know animals are allowed. Do you know what the restrictions are?

It's been a few years, and they both sold for these reasons. It is a community run co-op, and I remember the friends reporting that many of the neighbors were always watching what you were up to.
It is well maintained, and if you are the kind of person who likes neighbors keeping an eye on you and your place you might like it.
Small pets and children are allowed, which is unusual for an over 55 community.
You have to use it as a primary residence, so if you travel part of the year, or just aren't living there, you can't rent it out.
You can only have a certain number living there.
There may be limitations what you can park in your yard.

03-13-2014, 10:11 AM	#1
TRJ143 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Moving to Meredith....HELP Couple of Seniors interested in Meredith Bay OVER 55 Community on Rt 25 just up from Meredith Center.....looking for pros and cons of that community, rules, restrictions, etc....any Forum Members living there???? Coming from condo living in Westford, MA.....also, anyone know of any more condos coming up for sale there soon.... Thanks, in advance, for all info given....

03-13-2014, 10:21 AM	#2
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 209 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Summer Traffic Not that typical summer traffic is light anyplace in the area but I believe that location (if I'm thinking of the right location) is very busy with all of the Meredith to Moultonboro traffic. I think you'd be in a traffic jam every time you leave the driveway. But it is walkable to downtown which is very nice.

03-13-2014, 10:26 AM	#3
TRJ143 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Moving to Meredith....HELP We are definitely prepared for the summer traffic, which makes that location an easy walk to town/restaurants, etc...:-)

03-13-2014, 01:15 PM	#4
Billy Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tiera Verdi Fl & Moultonborough Posts: 295 Thanks: 115 Thanked 154 Times in 92 Posts	you need a good agent Call the Meredith RE/MAX office and get a great agent

03-13-2014, 01:48 PM	#5
TRJ143 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Moving to Meredith....HELP Thanks, already have a RE-MAX agent....

03-13-2014, 02:28 PM	#6
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	I have known residents there, and I know employees there. I haven't heard anything negative about the place. The few times I have visited, everyone was very nice, accommodating, and it's very clean.

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03-13-2014, 07:27 PM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,509 Thanks: 3,116 Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts	55+ There are many 55+ associations. I am in Wildwood Village in Laconia on lake Winnisquam. Easy walk to downtown Laconia and reasonable quarterly association payments. Payments depends on sq footage of your unit. The only drawback is limited parking, strict pet rules. Boats, RV etc have tp be stored off premises. It takes me half hour to walk to boat docked in Lakeport. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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03-13-2014, 09:47 PM	#10
goldengirl Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 16 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Good Location We've owned a home in Meredith for 20 years. I think that location is very convenient. You will be walking distance to the market, DD, and all the great restaurants and shops at Mills Falls. I think traffic is relative. If you are from a city, it won't be considered traffic to you. And mostly the back ups are predictable during Saturday checkouts and Sunday departures. The weekdays aren't a big deal. Best of luck - Lake Winni is a little piece of heaven for sure!

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