Woodbridge Cooperative sits in New Hope, MN, inside the Highway 169 corridor, and has 78 units spread across four floors for adults age 55 and up who want a home without the stress of typical homeownership, and really, people like knowing they don't have to worry about a master mortgage or big, unexpected bills, since members pay monthly and share everything as part-owners. The building itself has underground heated garage parking, one assigned spot per unit, plus a car wash bay and a workshop if you like tinkering or fixing things, and there's an inside bike rack for anyone who cycles. The property runs smoke-free and pet-friendly, with cats allowed, badge-controlled entry, and extras like dual elevators and LED lighting in the halls.
There's a business center and a library, a computer room with a printer, and both a community room and a conference room for all sorts of meetings, gatherings, or social events, and the grand piano and fireplace in the parlor give a warm welcome. The fitness center and game room offer places to stay active or just have fun, and they keep a monthly calendar full of activities, which members plan themselves through one of the five main committees-Activities, Building and Grounds, Finance, Library, and Marketing-since members own both their homes and the right to vote on community decisions, working with an elected Peers Board and a full-time property manager to keep things running steady.
The Coop includes a guest room you can rent, plus a patio garden with grills and twelve raised beds where you can plant, and there's another shared laundry room for bulky items, though every unit also has its own washer and dryer. Units come as either one-bedroom with a den or two-bedroom, all with various layouts like The Decatur, The Zealand, and The Aquila, and each comes with a patio or deck, storage on the same floor, and full-size appliances throughout. Members pay for electricity, cell phones, and their own insurance, but the HOA covers basically everything else-property taxes, heating and cooling, water, sewer, DirecTV service, phone line, and internet, as well as all building upkeep, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and even carpet and appliance replacement as needed, so you really don't have to do much beyond locking the door and living your life.
Common areas like the garden, parlor, library, and community rooms are shared by everyone, and residents are both shareholders and neighbors, working together to keep the place running and friendly. The building has a full fire sprinkler system, inside mail and trash rooms, a workshop, and both indoor and outdoor gathering spots, plus wheelchair-accessible showers and bathtubs, and the whole property was designed to make living easy and independent but still social if you want it. Woodbridge Cooperative is close to parks, shops, restaurants, and only a short trip into Downtown Minneapolis, so you're never far from what you need or want.
