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Best Places to Live & Retire in Virginia

Ideal-Living offers a free comprehensive service that begins with helping you find your Ideal Lifestyle. Until you know how you want to live, you can’t know where you want to live. We offer a wide array of tools to help you get answers to the questions that are keeping you from moving to your ideal destination. That includes finding the best place to retire in Virginia.

Find the best retirement communities in Virginia. This includes gated communities, coastal/beach communities, mountain communities, and, of course, golf communities. We can help you gain all this information as well as talk with representatives from the top retirement and resort communities in Virginia.

These communities are in some of the best locations within the beautiful state. Would you like to retire to Williamsburg or live along the beautiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay? Maybe you prefer the liveliness of Richmond or near the Washington D.C. area?

From its ocean coastline to its western mountains, Virginia offers a rare combination of beaches, gorgeous small town, urban centers and serene mountain living. It is also offers many tax benefits for retirees and seniors. The tax benefits of living in Virginia include:

No inheritance or estate tax

No tax on social security benefits

Retirement income exempt up to $12,000 per person, per year

Prescription & non-prescription drugs are exempt from state sales tax

 

Our free Digital Retirement Guide, Ideal-Living Magazine and e-Newsletter offer an abundance of information on which states, towns and cities are the best for retirees, vacationers and second-home buyers. If you are looking to retire or relocate to any of the picturesque spots within the state, you’ll find the information you need from Ideal-Living. Our Digital Ideal-Living Magazine includes numerous articles such as the top travel destinations, tips on selling your home, and how to make the most of your retirement.

Virginia offers unmatched historic destinations that rest at the core of the American legacy. Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown are three of Virginia’s most popular destinations, but Virginia offers so much more. Come discover breathtaking mountains, pristine beaches, rich cultural experiences, charming small towns, award-winning wineries and world class accommodations.

The ideal-LIVING Relocation Package is perfect for those people just starting their search, or who have already chosen an area and are ready to narrow their choices.

Sample Communities to Discover

Tundidor Wealth & Investment Group

Arlington, VA

Welcome to Tundidor Wealth and Investment Group, an office of Cetera Financial Advisors. We are a full-service Independent Financial Planning practice focusing on Retirement, Investment Management, Income Spend-Down Strategies, Wealth Management, Tax Planning, and Estate Planning through our open architecture and unbiased approach. We give our clients the familiarity of a large national brand while providing the flexibility and intimacy of a local boutique firm. Our mission is to help clients grow and protect their wealth while having a one-on-one long-term relationship through retirement and the passing of any assets to future generations. We focus on pre-retirees/retirees, high net worth investors, and business owners.

Three Locations!

1800 John F Kennedy Blvd
Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 399-9389
Fax: (267) 238-3801
  1100 N. Glebe Road Suite 1010
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (215) 399-9389
Fax: (267) 238-3801
   
991 US Highway 22 Suite 200-210
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Phone: (215) 399-9389
Fax: (267) 238-3801

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Afton Villas

Fredericksburg, VA
Homes from $389,900 - $460,000

This new Active Adult community is located near historic Fredericksburg, Virginia just a mile off I-95 with close proximity to a wide array of restaurants, shopping and entertainment options. Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, and University of Mary Washington Hospital are also located less than 10 minutes from the community. The new 470,000 square foot state-of-the-art VA hospital, Fredericksburg Health Care Center, is under construction will open in 2024.

Afton Villas offers many wellness and healthy activities: 2 Pickleball courts with monthly complimentary lessons, *1.75 miles of sidewalks for power walking or just strolling with friends & pets, monthly Social Activities to include: Meet Your Neighbors Get Togethers, Book Clubs, Game Nights, Community BBQ’s and much more.

Innovative attached Villa homes feature a 2-car garage, spacious main level owner’s suite, and open kitchen, dining, and great room layout. Upstairs has plenty of room for guests with a large loft area, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Downstairs, there’s plenty of storage or homebuyers have the ability to add more finished spaces.

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Master Planned Community New Kent VA | Groves at New Kent

Groves at New Kent

New Kent, VA
Main-Level Living Homes from the Mid $200K - Upper $300K

Welcome to Groves at New Kent master-planned community! If you’ve been dreaming of effortless living with a first-floor owner’s suite, low-maintenance lifestyle, and million-dollar amenities, you’ll be excited to hear that Groves at New Kent offers just that and more!

With three different lines of homes to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect fit. Townhomes from the mid $200s, ranch homes from the low $300s, and estate homes from the upper $300s.

Being a part of this community also offers a ton of perks. With an expansive amenity package, you will never run out of things to do and ways to stay active. Featuring a clubhouse, zero-entry pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts, walking trails and so much more!

The Groves at New Kent is the prime of location. Located just one mile to I-64, making it an easy drive to and from both Richmond and Williamsburg. You’ll also be happy to know there’s plenty of local dining and everyday conveniences close by. The new VCU Emergency Health Center is even centrally located to the community, as well as endless recreational activities.

Stop the search for a new home! Take the first step to buying at the Groves at New Kent.

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Finding and choosing the right active adult community can be a daunting task. This is where ideal-LIVING can help. Sign up below to receive our complimentary relocation package, which offers tips on how to find a community that suits your needs. In this guide, you’ll discover the top active adult communities in Virginia, as well as what you can do to get started. Sign up for this free package to take the first step in your exciting journey.

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  • ideal-LIVING Relocation Guide
    The ultimate guide to find your ideal destination, life and home. This annual guide contains more than 15 state maps, a location-based cost of living and climate comparison chart and discovery travel packages.
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