Park Place - Palm Coast sits in a quiet area along Pine Tree Drive and Pine Grove Drive in Palm Coast, Florida, where folks 55 and older can live in single-story homes with stucco exteriors and soft color choices, and you'll notice the driveways are paved and most homes have two-car garages with keypad entry, so parking's easy and unloading groceries when you get home from errands isn't a trouble, and these places are pretty sturdy with block and stucco construction and shingle or asphalt roofs, and you'll see extra touches like rain gutters and carriage lights on many homes. Inside, many homes feature simple designs with open floor plans, lots of light because of the big windows, and high or even cathedral ceilings with ceiling fans in every bedroom and out on the lanai-some even have recessed lights running along those ceilings and granite counters in kitchens and bathrooms, and kitchens come ready with appliances including dishwashers, ovens, and microwaves, so you don't have to start from scratch, and sometimes you can work out getting a washer and dryer if you want, and there's often tile or vinyl flooring in most spaces with softer carpet in bedrooms, which is easier on the feet.
The master suites usually have walk-in closets, private water closets, and bathrooms with dual granite sinks and roomy, tiled walk-in showers that you don't have to step over high sides to get into, and the den could be a spot for hobbies or an office, or it can hold extra guests, depends what you need, and some homes have all-seasons rooms or screened lanais off the back where you can sit with coffee and look out over a lake or just enjoy the morning air without the bugs, and you might see some have modern extras like alarm systems, smart home features, or pendant lighting over granite islands in the kitchen.
The community itself is locked down with a gate so only residents and guests get in, and the main amenity center's got a cabana, a pool for hot days, shuffleboard and bocce ball courts, a putting green, a sundeck to catch the sun, and a summer kitchen so everyone can grill together, and you'll find sidewalks, street lights, underground utilities, and well-kept lawns that the HOA or community staff trim for you, so outside chores don't fall on your shoulders unless you want to potter in a flower bed, and it's safe for walks at dusk because of the extra lighting, plus there's a small lake for a water view and nearby conservation land for a patch of peace. Homes here come in a handful of different floor plans, most with three bedrooms and two full baths, living spaces between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet, and some even have sitting rooms in the master or a den; builders like SeaGate Homes and Holiday Builders have worked on the neighborhood, with upgrades like better finishes, tile curbing for the gardens, or wider driveways showing up in newer homes.
Taxes run about $4,300 to $4,500 a year, and there's a property manager from Southern States that people can call if something needs fixing in the shared areas, but most homes are maintained by their owners with a little help from the association, and some homes have things set up for cable, fast internet, water, sewer, and even sprinkler systems for easier lawn care. There's a focus on low maintenance and making things comfortable for older adults, with options for homes to have accessible features if you need them, and while there aren't fireplaces or private pools in every home, the pool and all the games at the community center keep folks busy, and you'll see activity calendars so people can get together for planned events, which helps neighbors keep in touch. Park Place aims to finish with about 125 homes, and the area feels close and secure, with easy routes for walks and places to sit with friends without too much fuss or noise, so people looking for a relaxed, low-stress lifestyle in a friendly, active-adult community often find themselves fitting right in.
