Richfield House Hunt: Senior, Easy Living

The high-rise at 6615 Lake Shore Dr. is Richfield’s largest and best known senior condominium building. Prices for these condos are much less than most single family homes, which can allow seniors hoping to downsize and use some cash from the sale of their homes as a down payment. However, financing for these condos is also available.

What makes Lake Shore Drive so popular is the extended friendly community, drawn by the many amenities. The monthly condo association fee gives residents free access to community, party and game rooms as well as workshops, hobby rooms, a fitness area, even free community laundry rooms. For a small fee, condo owners can use the van service, guest suites and more. Association members get together for events and outside activities, like trips to the theater, restaurants and shopping.

Of course, heat, sanitation, lawn and snow care, outside maintenance and a 24-hour security staff is available. For those of a certain age who no longer want or need the hassle of owning a single family home, this is a terrific alternative. There are several condo sizes and layouts from which to choose. Just pick the best one for you:

Condo No. 1: Unit #708

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $30,000 Taxes: $418 Association Fee: $334

Description: High-rise, senior condo with one bedroom, one bath and 560 finished square feet. This unit is conveniently located near elevator and laundry room with great views of beautiful green space. Small but everything needed for trouble-free living. Use the money your save buying this condo for relaxation and entertainment.

Condo No. 2: Unit #906

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $42,900 Taxes: $511 Association Fee: $365

Description: High-rise, senior condo with one bedroom, one bath and 655 finished square feet. Beautifully maintained with a large living room, a bedroom to fit a king sized bed, and eat-in kitchen and lots of closet space.

Condo No. 3: Unit #1115

Listed by: Edina Realty

Price: $56,000 Taxes: $454 Association Fee: $366

Description: High-rise, senior condo with one bedroom, one bath and 655 finished square feet. This top floor unit’s large windows allows for beautiful views of . Mechanicals are updated and there’s lots of storage plus a walk-in shower.  This unit comes with an indoor parking space, great when it’s raining or snowing.

Condo No. 4: Unit #114

Listed by: Edina Realty

Price: $67,000 Taxes: $833 Association Fee: $524

Description: High-rise, senior condo with two bedrooms, one bath and 1,131 finished square feet. This large main floor condo includes Pergo flooring, a newer fridge with bottom freezer, a large patio perfect for sipping morning coffee or an evening glass of wine and a walk-in closet. Move in now and start enjoying the easy life.

Condo No. 5: Unit #1017

Listed by: Coldwell Banker Burnet

Price: $97,000 Taxes: $1,127 Association Fee: $601

Description: High-rise, senior condo with two bedrooms, two baths and 1,190 finished square feet. One of the larger units in the building, this upper level condo has a walk-through kitchen and a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet. There’s plenty of space with a great view from inside the separate dining room, bedroom or the balcony. You don’t have to give up roominess to have easy living. This condo has two parking spaces–one in the garage and one on the open ramp.