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View submission: How to be independent when I'm old?
This. We bought our first house in 2023 at 42 and 43, and it’s a 3/2, about 1500sqft.
People constantly comment about how “small” it is, lol and I say it’s got plenty of space for our current family (us + two 13yo boys and a dog) and is a great size to grow old in.
There are no stairs, and it’s laid out well.
There is technically a “master suite” that we use as a den that was an addition done and it’s across the house. This is where my mom can come and live eventually if she needs to. Or, if one of us potentially needs caretaker help, that person can live there and have their own small deck and entry area in the backyard, and privacy from the main household.
We are tucked into a quiet neighborhood but a short walk to both main streets, which are right main bus lines as well.
There is a small neighborhood shopping center also walking distance with grocery options, hardware, some dining, bank, and then medical and dental clinics.
There is also a rec center and large park to walk to as well.
There is a library, that is just a smidge too far to consider walkable, but it’s an easy bus ride away.
We will have plenty of options in this neighborhood as we age, to still be able to have things to do and places to go and get items we need, even if we stop driving. Plus, social options and outlets too.
There's nothing here!