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Looking for a second home in NE for summer vacations. Any good suggestions for around $200k?

Prefer somewhat close to the water and local villages. Is it completely unrealistic at this price range?
Thu May 15 2008, 20:07 - Rhode Island - Home Buying - 5 answers
 
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no it is not unrealistic. Try mid-coast Maine in the villages along the coast such as Cushing, Friendship, Waldoboro, Breman, Round Pond or towns of Rockland, Rockport etc.

we have property in Friendship and have about a 4minute walk to the harbor with wonderful views.

Thu May 29 2008, 07:29
 
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JC,
There are condo's in Charlestown which are in a complex called Castle Rock about 2 miles from the beaches. Low taxes. For more information you can go tohttp:// www.BobsTeam.info click on Condominiums, Charlestown, complex Castle Rock. If you need additional information let us know.

Mon May 19 2008, 08:15
 
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Yes, there are more condos available heading torwards the beaches. Narragansett has quite a few on the market, slightly over the $200 mark. Also Newport has a couple (also asking around 229, that are walking distance to beaches, mostly two bedrooms.

Fri May 16 2008, 15:38
 
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Would I have more choices if it was Condo or Townhouse? (May be preferable because of no upkeep)
Looking for something small (around 1,000 sq feet)

Fri May 16 2008, 05:30
 
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The best beaches in Rhode Island are in Narragansett, Matunuck, Sand Hill Cove, Charlestown, etc. Very rarely is there one in the $200 price range. Warwick does have some small beaches, Conimicut and Oakland, that have old beach cottages mixed in with newer homes. If you are looking in the $200 price range, Warwick may very well be your best bet.

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