Properties have an open floor plan with two bedrooms and two baths. Two of the models feature a private master suite, a covered porch, cathedral ceilings, wide doorways and lever door handles. The larger model includes a loft. Homes come with a security system, ceiling fans, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an attached one car garage. Exteriors are maintenance-free vinyl and brick with a small front porch.

Prices begin in the high-$100,000s. HOA fees are about $190 per month and pay for exterior building insurance and maintenance as well as common area lawn care. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they are subject to change.

Monarch Walk residents share a clubhouse and an outdoor grilling area. A private membership at the nearby Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club means access to an 18-hole course, an Olympic-size pool, six tennis courts, and fine dining.

The surrounding city of Chesapeake is adjacent to Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the Hampton Roads harbor. It maintains acres of protected forests and wetlands, as well as community centers, boat ramps, and dog parks. City Park hosts a farmers' market and outdoor concerts. Northwest River Park has a campground, a miniature golf course, eight miles of horse trails, and an equestrian ring. Chesapeake holds a Dismal Swamp Stomp, a Paddle for the Border, and a Battle of Great Bridge.

Chesapeake Regional is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the 80s and 90s. Winters are relatively mild with temperatures usually in the 30s and 40s. The area receives about six inches of snow and nearly 50 inches of rain annually.

Visit tinyurl.com/y8lua24l to see pictures (homes do not come up for sale often). There are current active listings.

Virginia:

Jamestown was founded in 1607, and both the American Revolution and the Civil War surrender sites are in Virginia. The state, nicknamed the Mother of Presidents, has given birth to eight U.S. presidents and has the longest continually operating state legislature in the Western hemisphere.

Points of interest include the home of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Richmond, and Williamsburg, a restored Colonial town. Booker T. Washington's birthplace, Arlington House, and the Blue Ridge National Parkway are worth a visit, too.

Stats:

Population - 8,411,808

Persons 65 years old and over - 15%

High school graduates age 25+ - 88%

Bachelor's degree or higher age 25+ - 36%

Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin - 9%

White persons, not Hispanic - 63%

Median household income - $65,015

Median home value - $245,000

Social Security taxed? No

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

What are the Benefits of a 55+ Community?

Developments designed for the 55+ crowd offer a lot of benefits. The main ones are security, plenty of recreation opportunities and a sense of community with people of similar backgrounds, but the benefits do not end there. Nearly all 55+ single family home communities, particularly newer ones, have single story homes, whether single family homes, town homes or condominiums. No more having to go up and down stairs all day long. Many have a homeowners' association that take care of the exterior maintenance, including mowing the lawn and shoveling the snow. Others have rental programs so that if you decide to go on vacation for six months, the association will find a qualified renter for you. There are even communities that will, for a monthly fee, provide meals, housekeeping and 24/7 emergency services.

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