New Port Richey, FL Active Adult Retirement Communities and Retirement Homes
New Port Richey, Florida, is a charming city perfect for active adults 55+, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural amenities. Located along the Pithlachascotee River, this coastal community provides excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Residents can explore the historic downtown area with its quaint shops, local restaurants, and vibrant arts scene. The city also hosts numerous events and festivals, fostering a lively community spirit. With beautiful parks, golf courses, and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, New Port Richey offers a dynamic and fulfilling retirement lifestyle.
Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.
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Imperial Oaks
Exact Location Match
11440 Causeway Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
3 homes $10,000 - $89,999
Imperial Oaks is a charming, exquisitely well-maintained manufactured housing community resting on 30 lush acres with 88 double-home sites with room for future development. We offer an ideal home base for permanent residents, snowbirds, and vacation homeowners—providing affordability and peace of mind.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Grand Valley
Grand Valley
Exact Location Match
7306 Osteen Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
10 homes $150 - $124,000
Pet Friendly
Looking for the perfect retirement spot in sunny Florida? Grand Valley in New Port Richey offers an affordable, active lifestyle in a friendly 55+ community just minutes from the scenic Cotee River and all the conveniences of the Gulf Coast. Come experience the warmth, charm, and neighborly spirit that makes Grand Valley feel like home.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
The Reserve at Grand Valley
The Reserve at Grand Valley
Exact Location Match
7306 Osteen Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
2 homes $149,900 - $155,000
Experience the friendship and peace of mind of a genuine neighborhood at Grand Valley, New Port Richey's newest most beautiful retirement community!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Orangewood Lakes
Orangewood Lakes
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7850 Oldfield Road
New Port Richey, FL 34653
2 homes $28,500 - $42,900
Orangewood Lakes M/H Community offers a large clubhouse., Shuffleboard courts, pool, water, sewer, twice ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
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Shalimar Village MHC
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6529 Stone Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
20 homes $6,000 - $84,000
Pet Friendly
Shalimar Village is tucked away in the heart of beautiful Port Richey, located along the Gulf of Mexico approximately 40 miles northwest of Tampa. The Gulf View Square Mall is less than a mile away and features great shopping, dining, and entertainment choices to relax and spoil yourself. If outdoor recreation is more your style, just two miles away is the Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park, home to wondrously clear, refreshing springs over 300 feet deep, a birdwatcher’s haven where you can paddle the serene inlets and bayous that meander through this amazing salt marsh.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
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Southway Villa
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7070 Daffodil Drive
Brooksville, FL 34601
7 homes $7,500 - $39,999
Southway Villa offers an idyllic lifestyle for retirees and snowbirds. Our beautifully manicured, manufactured housing community in Brooksville, Florida resides on 46.5 flourishing acres with 272 mobile home sites. Conveniently located just 15 miles from a variety of sandy coastal beaches, a life by the sea can be yours!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
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The Highlands at Scotland Yards
Nearby Location Match
9420 US HWY 301
Dade City, FL 33525
41 homes $59,900 - $167,500
With custom homes starting in the $120’s and a friendly staff to walk you through everything, there's never been a better time to build. In just 90 days, you could be in your new home.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Amenities: Arts & Crafts Room, Billiards Room, Bocceball Court, Cards Room, Clubhouse (13,000 sq.ft), Community Center, Community Kitchen, Community Patio (covered) , Dog Park, Fitness Center, Game Room, Gated Community, Golf Course Nearby, Library / Business Center, Organized Activities, Pickleball, RV Storage Area, Sauna, Shopping Nearby, Shuffleboard Court, Swimming Pool 1 (lap pool), Swimming Pool 2 (heated), Tennis Court, Walking Trails,
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Southport Springs Golf & Country Club - Sun Communities
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3509 Southport Springs Pkwy
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
12 homes $79,900 - $200,000
Southport Springs, Premier Resort-Style 55+ Golf and Tennis Community in Zephyrhills, Florida is west central Florida's newest 55+ golf community just 30 minutes outside of Tampa. Southport Springs is less than two miles from shopping, medical facilities, dining and houses of worship—yet only thirty minutes from downtown Tampa. Residents are never bored with Florida’s best attractions, which include several major league sporting events nearby: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Orlando Magic, as well as spring training with the New York Yankees. Family fun is also readily available!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living
Community Amenities: Little Club, Main Clubhouse, Poker Room,
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Sundance - Zephyrhills
Nearby Location Match
6340 Santa Fe Dr.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Welcome to Sundance, Zephyrhills, FLA, retirement community, a resort-style 55+ community where you’ll enjoy the charm of small town living perfectly combined with modern conveniences and Florida sunshine. Located in West Central Florida, residents enjoy soft breezes from the Gulf of Mexico, fresh spring water, and gently rolling hills throughout the countryside. Our family of residents benefit from our wide selection of on-site amenities.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated Entry, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, Scenic Views
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Walden Woods - Sun Communities
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7193 West Walden Woods Drive
Homosassa, FL 34446
17 homes $59,900 - $129,900
Walden Woods is a gated, 55+ retirement community that offers beautiful manufactured homes paired with a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle. Our neighborhood is situated in an aesthetically stunning natural area. Here you can see eagles soaring above the moss-draped oak trees, or dolphins and manatees playing side-by-side in the clear waters of surrounding waterways. Beyond its natural beauty, our community offers a lifestyle of convenience and affordability. Spend your time enjoying all the benefits and amenities that this vacation-style community has to offer.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated Entry, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, RV and/or Boat Storage, Tennis
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Forest View - Sun Communities
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960 Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa, FL 34448
14 homes $50,000 - $168,995
Forest View, a Florida Manufactured Home Community catering to adult retirement is situated in Homosassa, nestled between the Gulf Coast beaches and rolling hills of the Withlacoochee region. Situated in a peaceful wooded setting, Forest View is easily accessible to everyday conveniences with banks, medical facilities, restaurants, and shopping within five miles. The community is three miles from the boundaries of Crystal River State Park and the wooded hiking paths of the Ozello Trail.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Community Amenities: Clubhouse, Indoor Activities, Interest Groups, Lots, Outdoor Activities, Planned Activities, Pools/Spas, RV and/or Boat Storage, Scenic Views, Tennis, Waterfront Views
Shadow Wood Village - Sun Communities
Shadow Wood Village - Sun Communities
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14709 Shadowwood Blvd.
Hudson, FL 34667
10 homes $24,995 - $149,999
Welcome to Shadow Wood Village, a 55+ manufactured home community in Hudson, FL, where your dream of Florida homeownership comes true. Enjoy beautiful homes, friendly neighbors, and an array of amenities. Residents have easy access to Florida's stunning coast and attractions like Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park. For big-city fun, Tampa's just a drive away, offering Busch Gardens and the Museum of Science & Industry. At Shadow Wood Village, we value our residents and the exceptional lifestyle we provide.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Ramblewood
Ramblewood
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3853 Gall Blvd.
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
64 homes $12,000 - $130,000
Ramblewood M/H Community offers a large clubhouse., Shuffleboard courts, heated pool, water, sewer, twice weekly trash pickup and we mow and trim your lawn. Located in Zephryhills, FL which is known as "home of the pure water", named after the natural springs in the town, it is also famous for its wide open spaces for skydiving. There are many things to do including seeing live entertainment at Saturday in the Square, downtown Zephryhills, breweries, parks, and more! You are just under an hour to Clearwater Beach, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Saint Petersburg; you can enjoy all the fun in the nearby cities and be back in your peaceful home at night.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Ramblewood Village
Ramblewood Village
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38210 Vinson Avenue
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
18 homes $24,000 - $139,900 / 2 models
Our park like atmosphere beckons residents to sit awhile and enjoy bird watching. Ramblewood Village ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Crystal River Village
Crystal River Village
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1801 SE Hwy 19
Crystal River, FL 34429
23 homes $10,000 - $260,000
Crystal River Village, in Crystal River, Florida, is a perfect blend of location, home selection, services, amenities, price, climate, activities and friendly neighbors.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Suncoast Gateway - Sun Communities
Suncoast Gateway - Sun Communities
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6010 Ridge Road
Port Richey, FL 34668
4 homes $38,000 - $51,000
Come join the family at Suncoast Gateway Manufactured Housing Community; an active 55+ park on the Gulf of Mexico in the coastal community of Port Richey, FLA. Situated just 35 miles from Tampa, our 173-site community features 20 acres of well-manicured grounds, picturesque views and an impressive amenity package.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Del Webb Bexley is a 55+ community offering 850 single-family homes spanning 489 acres. In the multi-million dollar clubhouse, you'll revel in a large social room, fitness area, resort-style community pool, and recreational activities planned by a full-time lifestyle director
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Brentwood Estates - Sun Communities
Brentwood Estates - Sun Communities
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9920 Princess Lane
Hudson, FL 34667
10 homes $47,000 - $135,000
Brentwood Estates, Hudson, FL - Tranquility captures the soul when you enter this active 55+ manufactured home community, nestled in a peaceful setting in Hudson, Florida. At this vibrant neighborhood with a small-town atmosphere, you can enjoy a carefree lifestyle filled with friendly neighbors, exciting amenities, and plenty of lively activities.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Planned Activities, Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, RV and/or Boat Storage, Lots, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse
Club Wildwood - Sun Communities
Club Wildwood - Sun Communities
Nearby Location Match
7700 Parkway Blvd
Hudson, FL 34667
13 homes $22,000 - $89,997
Pet Friendly
Welcome home to Club Wildwood, Hudson, FL! This gorgeous manufactured housing community provides serene surroundings just a mile from Gulf of Mexico beaches and an hour from Tampa. A home at our age qualified mobile home park is affordable for all budgets. Our rent includes city water, trash, sewer, landscaping and full use of all recreation facilities for you and your guests.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)
Windward Village
Windward Village
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6291 Windward Boulevard
Spring Hill, FL 34607
3 homes $98,000 - $104,900
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Weeki Wachee North
Weeki Wachee North
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10401 Amity Avenue
Weeki Wachee, FL 34614
6 homes $69,900 - $199,900
Weeki Wachee North is centrally located on the west coast of Florida, 15 miles east of the Gulf of Mexico, 45 minutes north of Tampa and 60 miles west of Orlando. We are conveniently located off U.S. 19, north of Hwy 50, and six and a half miles north of the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home of the “Live Mermaids.” We are part of Hernando County, Florida’s Adventure Coast, the center for outdoor activities.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Sweetwater - Sun Communities
Sweetwater - Sun Communities
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37647 Chancey Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
3 homes $18,900 - $26,000 / 7 models
The picturesque boulevard shaded with stately draping oaks, the private gated entry, this is just the ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Grove Ridge - Sun Communities
Grove Ridge - Sun Communities
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10721 US Hwy 98
Dade City, FL 33525
Tucked between orange groves in the rolling hills of Pasco County, Grove Ridge RV Park a 55+ resort in Dade City, FL offers the tranquility of the Florida countryside. Our 247 full-hookup sites each have their own private picnic table, as well as the option for spacious concrete patios. As a valued member of our closely-knit community, you can take advantage of our impressive amenity package.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Southfork
Southfork
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10808 US 98 S
Dade City, FL 33525
2 homes $76,900 - $93,000 / 1 model
Southfork - Active Adult Community offering a friendly, relaxed lifestyle, an abundance of social activities ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Morningside RV Estates
Morningside RV Estates
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12645 Morning Dr.
Dade City, FL 33525
2 homes $69,000 - $69,000
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, RV Communities
Stonebrook - Sun Communities
Stonebrook - Sun Communities
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8219 W. Charmaine Dr.
Homosassa, FL 34448
5 homes $49,000 - $153,995
Nestled among Florida's most treasured natural wonders, Stonebrook in Homosassa, FLA, is a 55+ community that welcomes an active and fulfilling way of life. Come experience all that Mother Nature has to offer on Florida's pristine Nature Coast at this wonderful 55+ community. Stonebrook manufactured homes are a retreat from the ordinary, wrapped with Southern hometown charm. From pristine rivers for boating and fishing to lush forests and preserves, the Nature Coast offers a relaxed "Old Florida" lifestyle at a truly affordable price.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)
Community Amenities: Fitness Center, Pools/Spas, Indoor Activities, Outdoor Activities, Fishing, RV and/or Boat Storage, Scenic Views, Nearby Attractions, Clubhouse
Foxwood Village
Foxwood Village
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4700 Foxwood Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33810
1 homes $21,900 - $21,900
Foxwood Village is a vibrant 55+ resort-style manufactured home community in Lakeland, FL. With a heated pool, shuffleboard, clubhouse, scenic lakes, and convenient access to Disney, Busch Gardens, shopping, and medical care, it’s ideal for active or peaceful lifestyles.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes
Red Oaks - Sun Communities
Red Oaks - Sun Communities
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5551 SW 18th Terrace
Bushnell, FL 33513
4 homes $50,000 - $75,000
Find fun and adventure around every corner in the 130 tree-filled acres that is Red Oaks RV Resort in Bushnell, FLA. One of the biggest and best active 55+ Central Florida RV Parks, we have over 1,000 full-hookup sites, spacious enough to accommodate RVs of any size, plus additional spaces that allow for tent camping. Red Oaks offers fun for everyone with our impressive amenity package.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), RV Communities
Harborview Mobile Manor - MyMH
Harborview Mobile Manor - MyMH
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6617 Louisiana Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Harbor View offers a friendly relaxed lifestyle. Shopping, restaurants and medical facilities are located ...
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes
The Villas at Sunset Bay
The Villas at Sunset Bay
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7423 Kauai Loop
New Port Richey, FL 34653
The Villas at Sunset Bay is the "top-referred" Alzheimer's and dementia care provider in the New Port Richey, Florida area. Our Alzheimer's & dementia program utilizes a person-centered approach and offers the perfect mix of personal care and hosp...
Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement
New Port Richey, Florida, is a charming city perfect for active adults 55+, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural amenities. Located along the Pithlachascotee River, this coastal community provides excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Residents can explore the historic downtown area with its quaint shops, local restaurants, and vibrant arts scene. The city also hosts numerous events and festivals, fostering a lively community spirit. With beautiful parks, golf courses, and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, New Port Richey offers a dynamic and fulfilling retirement lifestyle.
Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.
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Foxwood Village
Nestled amid Central Florida’s lush lakes, gardens, and wildlife preserves, Foxwood Village offers serene, resort-style manufactured home living for those ...
1 homes $21,900 - $21,900
4700 Foxwood Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33810
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Walden Shores is a unique Waterfront Community tucked away in a relaxed atmosphere with easy access to Orlando, Tampa, the ...
9 homes $69,900 - $218,900
2204 Thoreau Drive Lake Wales, FL 33898
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Royal Palm Village, Haines City, FLA, 55+ community welcomes everyone from fishermen to nature enthusiasts with its sparkling lagoons, tranquil ...
5 homes $29,000 - $147,995
3000 US Hwy 17/92 W Haines City, FL 33844
Visit ShowcaseBonny Shores
Experience the excitement, activity, and comfort of Bonny Shores, a luxurious 55+ mobile home community located on the peninsula of ...
3 homes $19,000 - $24,999
164 Bonny Shores Drive Lakeland, FL 33801
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