Creek View

Creek View sits within a 55+ community in Upper Frankford Township and was built in 2007, and when you drive in you'll notice wide, paved streets with street lights, and most of the homes are single-story, detached, and manufactured, which makes the place easy to get around because there are only one or two steps to get into the homes, and the sidewalks out front are concrete so walkers and wheelchairs manage fine. Each home usually has a front porch for sitting and a covered rear porch that overlooks the community pond, and out back you might see storage sheds, level patios, decks, or even two raised garden plots for folks who like to putter in the dirt. Most houses have two bedrooms and two full bathrooms on one level with an open floor plan, and there's a living space of about 1,664 square feet, with central air conditioning and forced air heating using propane and electric, which keeps things pretty comfortable year-round, plus there's a gas fireplace for cozy evenings. Kitchens come with the usual appliances like a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and an electric oven and range, and a kitchen island and combination dining area make meal prep and eating together pretty simple, and there's a formal dining room for bigger gatherings, and the laundry room sits right on the main floor. Parking is straightforward with a two-car attached garage that has a door opener, and there are even special spaces for RVs if residents own them. There's a community clubhouse, about 2,100 square feet, where neighbors gather for events, potluck dinners, Wii games, and cards, and there's a separate clubroom, library, activity room, and fitness space, plus amenities like an arts room, game room, spa, and a movie theater so there's usually something going on. Outdoor features include walking trails along Conodoguinet Creek, a large grand pavilion with a fire pit, a pond with a gazebo and bench, scenic walking paths, horseshoe pits, a community mailbox area, and well-lit public spaces, so folks can get outside safely. For ease of daily life, the community's got all-day dining in a dining room, restaurant-style meals, allergy-sensitive options, meal prep for diets like diabetes, and staff can help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and medicine, and non-ambulatory care is available, too. Creek View has services like housekeeping, laundry or dry cleaning, move-in help, a concierge, and transportation, and an emergency alert and 24-hour supervision bring some peace of mind. High-speed internet, cable TV, air conditioning, and a telephone are in each room, with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Residents pay a monthly HOA fee-figures vary but are usually around $350 to $370-with taxes at about $1,706 a year, and estimated rent sits at about $2,238 a month, and many utilities and community services come with that, and the water and sewer are public. The homes are all on land leases, and the property tax value as of 2019 sat at approximately $129,900. The setting is quiet and scenic, especially with the walking paths and pond, and the community keeps things well-maintained. Creek View is in the Big Spring School District, though it's just for residents 55 and older, and all the main living spaces are on one floor. For people looking to buy, Zillow Home Loans can do a quick pre-qualification without hurting credit scores.