55+ Community Questions, Answered

Yes! You own your home outright, title and all. The land it sits on is leased from the community — that’s what lot rent is. It’s the same arrangement used by thousands of 55+ communities nationwide.

Your monthly lot rent provides your homesite within Valley Ridge Estates. It also supports the upkeep and maintenance of common areas, community roads, and the overall grounds.

Residents are responsible for their individual utilities and services, including gas, water, sewer, electric, telephone, garbage, and cable, as well as the maintenance of their own home and homesite.

Lot rent adjustments are reviewed annually and communicated in advance if an adjustment is needed.

No — and the difference is worth seeing in person. These are brand-new manufactured homes built to federal HUD standards: drywall interiors, modern kitchens, front porches. Most visitors can’t tell them from a site-built ranch home. Across the street, Country View Estates serves as a great picture of how this is far more than a “trailer park.”

At least one member of the household must be 55 or older, with the minimum age of additional residents being 40. This is consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act. Grandkids and children are always welcome to visit.

Small pets may be permitted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval from management. Please contact us to discuss your pet and receive approval before bringing a pet into the community.

Yes — you’re buying new, so you choose the plan and finishes with Fremont Homes before it’s built. Single-wide and Double-wide options are available.

Many buyers pay cash from the sale of their current home. If you’d rather finance, manufactured-home loans (chattel loans) are available.

A real downtown a mile away, Gerber Memorial hospital minutes away, the lakes and rivers of Newaygo County out your door, and Grand Rapids about an hour when the grandkids fly in. Small-town costs, small-town pace.