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On the Market: Properties Perfect for Multigenerational Living

by Elliman Insider Team

April 2024

Multigenerational living is back on the rise in the U.S. According to data from the National Association of Realtors , after peaking at 15% during the height of the pandemic, then dropping to the pre-pandemic low of 11%, the share of home buyers who purchased properties for multigenerational living rose to 14% From spending time and caring for aging relatives to cohabitating with adult children to pooling finances in a still-challenging economy, the benefits and motivations in buying a multigenerational home are manifold. And these four magnificent Massachusetts compounds might just convince you to take the plunge. Western Massachusetts 113 Juggler Meadow Road, Leverett, Massachusetts | $18,995,000 | The Sarkis Team Sited on nearly 60 acres of land in beautiful Leverett, Mass., the Juggler Meadows estate is an expansive collection of eight structures comprising 120,000 square feet, including a five-bedroom main house, spa, several guest houses and two car barns. And with a full-size auditorium, indoor water park, four tennis courts, nine-hole golf course and performance stage, it’s like a resort unto itself, with no shortage of activities to keep inhabitants of all generations happily entertained. Cape Cod   180 Scraggy Neck Road, Bourne, Massachusetts | $12,995,000 | Joni and Jon Shore Located on a private 17.5-acre peninsula, this incredible Cape Cod estate features a five-bedroom main home and a four-bedroom guest house large enough to accommodate a family. A sunlit atrium, double-height kitchen, elevator and third-floor lounge with a wet bar and observation deck are included in the main home, making it ideal for entertaining friends or hosting family gatherings. Relax at the indoor pool, complemented by a sauna and steam shower. During the warmer months, enjoy access to multiple sandy beaches, a tennis court, two boat houses and a deep-water dock. Nantucket   14 Nonatum Avenue, Nantucket, Massachusetts | $15,250,000 | Michael Passaro, Carl Lindvall, Holly Parker This Nantucket compound allows for seamless multigenerational living with a three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom main house and a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom guest house. The main house features a finished basement for additional shared living space, while both residences enjoy access to a swimming pool and spa, plus a pool cabana with a half-bathroom. For additional family members or guests, a studio apartment can be found above the garage. North Shore 59 Walnut Road, Wenham, Massachusetts | $3,999,000 | The Sarkis Team Copper Beech Hill Estate is sited on over 24 acres of picturesque land overlooking the 15th green at Myopia Hunt and Polo Club. Originally built in 1898, the five-bedroom, 11-fireplace Tuscan-style main house has been renovated recently, while a three-bedroom guest house is attached to a seven-stall horse barn. Both homes include a pool and state-of-the-art limestone heated cabana.

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