Manufactured Homes for People 55 & Older in Springfield Illinois
Westwood Place is a 55+ manufactured home community that resides in a Springfield, IL suburb just minutes from city living. Our park offers several amenities, from extremely affordable homes to spacious living areas, modern upgrades, and of course, friendly neighbors. We are proud to offer local 55+ residents the ability to have a personal and secluded living space while being a short drive from several local attractions, dining spots, and medical facilities. Contact us today to view our available properties if you’re ready to start your next adventure in our upgraded manufactured home community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an active 55+ Community?
An active 55+ community describes a neighborhood of residents, ages 55 and older. The age restriction, as well as other guidelines you will learn upon inquiry, allow us to offer stable home values and peaceful, friendly communities to our residents.
What’s the Difference Between Manufactured & Mobile Homes?
Westwood Place is one of the most up and coming locations for people 55 and older in Springfield, IL. Our community promotes independent living while encouraging an active lifestyle in a gorgeous rural location. If you’re interested in our modular home community, get in touch with our park manager to view available properties and customization options. Below, we’ve included answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If your questions aren’t answered, we’d be happy to answer them in a phone or in-person consultation.
What is a Land Lease or Lot Rent Community?
A land lease is when a resident purchases their home on a lot but does not own the land it rests on. Westwood Place is a lot rent community that offers affordable houses for those 55 and over in the Springfield, IL area. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a mortgage, you will simply pay a monthly lot rent to the park owner.
Are Manufactured Homes Energy Efficient?
Absolutely. If energy efficiency is important to you, you’ll be happy to know that manufactured homes are just as eco-friendly as site-built homes. In fact, manufactured homes are known to be more energy-friendly due to the use of recyclable materials and less machinery used to fabricate the home.
Are Manufactured Homes Built to Last?
Yes! Mobile homes have gotten a bad reputation in the past for being cheaply made, however, the current life expectancy of a manufactured home is well over 55 years. Manufactured homes built offsite and transported to Westwood Place have long life expectancies and are made with high-quality materials that are found in standard site-built homes.
Are Manufactured Homes More Prone to Fire?
No! While many myths have deemed manufactured homes as more vulnerable to fire than traditionally built homes. A recent study showed that homes built on the lot were twice as likely to have a fire than offsite-built homes like ours at Westwood Place.
Can Manufactured Homes Gain Value or Appreciate?
Of course, they can! When you choose Westwood Place for your permanent residence, your modular home is yours to take care of and renovate as necessary. The more frequently you maintain your manufactured home, the greater the value will be when you decide to sell.
What is the Difference Between Single-Wide & Double-Wide Manufactured Home?
The main difference between a single-wide and double-wide manufactured home is the square footage and lot size. A typical single-wide home ranges from 15 feet wide to 72 feet long with roughly 600-1,300 square feet of space depending on the design.
A Double-wide manufactured home is roughly 26 feet wide by 56 feet long and can be anywhere from 1,100-2,400 square feet.
What is an active 55+ Community?
An active 55+ community describes a neighborhood of residents, ages 55 and older. The age restriction, as well as other guidelines you will learn upon inquiry, allow us to offer stable home values and peaceful, friendly communities to our residents.
What’s the Difference Between Manufactured & Mobile Homes?
Westwood Place is one of the most up and coming locations for people 55 and older in Springfield, IL. Our community promotes independent living while encouraging an active lifestyle in a gorgeous rural location. If you’re interested in our manufactured home community, get in touch with our park manager to view available properties and customization options. Below, we’ve included answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If your questions aren’t answered, we’d be happy to answer them in a phone or in-person consultation.
What is a Land Lease or Lot Rent Community?
A land lease is when a resident purchases their home on a lot but does not own the land it rests on. Westwood Place is a lot rent community that offers affordable houses for those 55 and over in the Springfield, IL area. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a mortgage, you will simply pay a monthly lot rent to the park owner.
Are Manufactured Homes Energy Efficient?
Absolutely. If energy efficiency is important to you, you’ll be happy to know that manufactured homes are just as eco-friendly as site-built homes. In fact, manufactured homes are known to be more energy-friendly due to the use of recyclable materials and less machinery used to fabricate the home.
Are Manufactured Homes Built to Last?
Yes! Manufactured homes have gotten a bad reputation in the past for being cheaply made, however, the current life expectancy of a manufactured home is well over 55 years. Manufactured homes built offsite and transported to Westwood Place have long life expectancies and are made with high-quality materials that are found in standard site-built homes.
Are Manufactured Homes More Prone to Fire?
No! While many myths have deemed manufactured homes as more vulnerable to fire than traditionally built homes. A recent study showed that homes built on the lot were twice as likely to have a fire than offsite-built homes like ours at Westwood Place.
Can Manufactured Homes Gain Value or Appreciate?
Of course, they can! When you choose Westwood Place for your permanent residence, your manufactured home is yours to take care of and renovate as necessary. The more frequently you maintain your manufactured home, the greater the value will be when you decide to sell.
What is the Difference Between Single-Wide & Double-Wide Manufactured Home?
The main difference between a single-wide and double-wide manufactured home is the square footage and lot size. A typical single-wide home ranges from 15 feet wide to 72 feet long with roughly 600-1,300 square feet of space depending on the design.
A Double-wide manufactured home is roughly 26 feet wide by 56 feet long and can be anywhere from 1,100-2,400 square feet.
