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Peabody Properties begins leasing at Lincoln Park

Dartmouth, MA According to Peabody Properties, leasing is underway for immediate occupancy of its final phase plan for the former Lincoln Amusement Park site into a community of 126 apartment homes.

“In this particularly tough housing market, affordability has become a real issue, particularly for our senior population,” said John McKee, regional operations director for Peabody Properties. “This is an excellent opportunity, for residents 55+ to live in a community where they can enjoy carefree days with endless entertainment possibilities all around.” 

Income limits apply for this affordable 55+ rental opportunity and there are openings for the two-bedroom apartments at 60% of AMI. Income limits for one person at 60% AMI is $26,460; for two people, $30,240. 

Interest has been strong for this once-iconic Lincoln Amusement Park location, which enjoys many wonderful community amenities including fitness center, laundry care suite, community lounge retreat and the best of Dartmouth right outside your door.  Landscaping around the property incorporates the area’s natural habitats with plenty of outdoor green space.

Located in close proximity to supermarkets, pharmacies, retail shopping, restaurants and the nearby Dartmouth seashore, residents can experience a sense of neighborhood and community.  

Peabody Properties is a full-service real-estate firm which manages more than 12,000 units of housing, primarily in New England. The award-winning, privately held corporation and Accredited Management Organization (AMO) was incorporated in 1976 and is under the direction of Karen Fish-Will and Melissa Fish-Crane.  In 1995, Peabody Properties recognized its long-term commitment to resident services as a unique area of expertise within the field of property management and established a new, specialty sector.  Peabody Resident Services, Inc. is dedicated solely to the development of support services and programs for residents of affordable housing.  Peabody Properties is designated as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), is certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) and was recently ranked in the top 60 on the 2017 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List, as well as a 2017 Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe and 2018 Glassdoor Best Place to Work.

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