6 Great Locations to Retire Near Water

When it comes to places to retire, living near the water is tops on many people’s lists. CNNMoney.com just released a list of 6 terrific towns on the water for retirement. We took their list and matched it up to our real estate information. Here’s a quick snapshot:

1. Dunedin, Florida– Located on the Gulf side of Florida, less than 5 miles north of Clearwater, FL.
About Dunedin
Zillow Housing Index: $175,000
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2. Beaufort, South Carolina — If you’ve seen the Prince of Tides or Forrest Gump,  you’ve seen Beaufort, S.C.
About Beaufort
Zillow Housing Index: $222,000
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3. Sequim, Washington – Hey! Sequim is near Zillow! Well, kinda. Pronounced “Sqwim,” this little place is no longer a secret around Seattle, WA.
About Sequim
Zillow Housing Index: N/A
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4. Durango, Colorado — And you thought Vail, CO, and Aspen CO, had the market on natural beauty. Animas River runs right through Durango, attracting kayakers and fly-fishermen.
About Durango
Zillow Housing Index: $387,500
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5. St. Joseph, Michigan – See the name Michigan and you think c-c-c-cold. And guess what? It is cold in the winter, but those memories fade when the gorgeous summers along Lake Michigan roll around.
About St. Joseph
Zillow Housing Index: $97,000
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6. Marble Falls, Texas – Move over, Austin, TX, this little gem 47 miles away is about to steal your thunder.
About Marble Falls
Zillow Housing Index: $498,500
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