New Brighton Cohousing is an owner-occupied townhouse community, located at 6010-6034 Soquel Drive in Aptos, California, less than one mile from the beach. It was was established in the fall of 2007 when we purchased a townhouse complex. Currently we are a community of 17 adult members, 5 children, 3 cats and 2 dogs. About half the community works or has worked in social services and the other half in education, the sciences, healthcare, and planning. Our ages range from 2 months to 81. We enjoy each other’s company and share a common interest in living responsibly. The property consists of 11 individually owned 2-story townhomes in 3 buildings, and one 1600-square-foot common house, all situated around a central courtyard. Our common house has a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a children’s room, and two guest rooms. Community amenities include two group meals per week, two guest rooms, dining and meeting spaces, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, and a small community garden and orchard. Our community is designed, owned, and managed by the residents. Membership requires participation in meal preparation once a month, active participation on a committee and an affinity group as well as participation in quarterly community-wide work parties. As much as possible, we do the maintenance and upkeep of the property ourselves.
We are interested in living sustainably as a community with teams to manage the organization and maintain the property. We manage our community together and we also have strong social connections.
Prospective members are asked to attend a business, a committee or affinity group meetings, attend a community dinner and/or perhaps participate in a work party. We want to make sure there is a good fit and that the buyer understands what it means to live in cohousing.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Common House, Garden(s), Swingsets & play areas
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
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