The Cliffs at Evergreen

Independent Assessment

An early lead for The Cliffs at Evergreen surfaced via a Del Webb-associated URL parameter, raising an initial question about whether this was a national-brand community. Independent verification does not support that association: thegovegroup.com and 55places.com both consistently and specifically name Chinburg Properties, a New England regional builder, as the developer and builder of record, with no reference to Del Webb, PulteGroup, or any other national active-adult brand appearing anywhere in current marketing, listing, or local-brokerage coverage. That correction is material rather than incidental: Chinburg's own multi-decade regional track record and its Energy Star performance history are a genuinely different, and independently verifiable, basis for buyer confidence than an inferred national-brand tie that could not be substantiated. On the age-restriction question itself, the evidentiary posture is solid -- both the builder's own site and the listing brokerage consistently and explicitly frame this as a 55-plus community and Auburn's first.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting genuinely new-construction, single-level living with strong energy-efficiency credentials -- Chinburg's Energy Star-certified homes and eight-time EPA Partner of the Year recognition are a differentiator few regional builders can match -- are the clearest match for The Cliffs at Evergreen. The amenity package (clubhouse, pickleball, bocce, RV parking, and direct Rail Trail access) suits buyers who want an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle without a large-scale resort-style campus. As Auburn's first 55-plus community, it may also appeal to buyers specifically drawn to a smaller town setting outside the denser Nashua/Manchester or Seacoast 55-plus clusters.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Cliffs at Evergreen is built by Chinburg Properties, a New England regional builder with more than 30 years of experience and thousands of completed homes across the region, and an eight-time recipient of the EPA's Energy Star Partner of the Year award. The Gove Group's own coverage frames the community's spring opening as Auburn's first 55-plus community, with homes ranging from 1,429 to 1,999 square feet, two bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached one- or two-car garage. Every Chinburg home in the community carries an Energy Star certification, and units include a Smart Home technology package with energy-efficient appliances.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Real-estate listing sources report Cliffs at Evergreen pricing starting in the high $700,000s, with a range of roughly $805,900 to $925,500 depending on floor plan and lot. Buyers should request current, unit-specific pricing directly from Chinburg Properties or The Gove Group, since new-construction pricing in an actively selling community can change as remaining phases and lots come to market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Cliffs at Evergreen is an active, still-selling new-construction community as of the most recent review, being actively marketed by both Chinburg Properties and The Gove Group. Buyers interested in new construction should confirm current lot availability, floor plans, and build timelines directly with Chinburg. Buyers preferring resale should work with a local agent to be notified of any existing home coming back on the market, since resale inventory is likely limited given the community's ongoing initial build-out.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Cliffs at Evergreen are subject to Auburn, New Hampshire property tax administration (Rockingham County). New Hampshire's own Fair Housing Act, RSA 354-A:15, retains the pre-1999 federal HOPA 'significant facilities and services' two-prong formulation for its 55-plus exemption -- a legal nuance discussed in more detail on this state's own overview page. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures with the Auburn Assessing Department and request current homeowners-insurance quotes directly, as no community-specific insurance-cost range was found.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Cliffs at Evergreen is organized as a single-family-detached, single-level condominium community, with 79 homes built around a shared clubhouse and outdoor amenity core including pickleball and bocce courts. The direct connection to the Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail is a notable lifestyle feature, giving residents immediate access to a regional multi-use trail without needing to drive. Details of any organized resident-activity programming beyond the amenities described have not been independently confirmed.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Cliffs at Evergreen is located on Evergreen Drive in Auburn, New Hampshire, within the Merrimack Valley region as categorized by its listing brokerage, The Gove Group. Buyers should confirm specific drive times to Manchester, Auburn's larger neighboring city, or to area hospitals directly with a local agent.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Chinburg Properties' own site and The Gove Group's own marketing both explicitly and consistently describe The Cliffs at Evergreen as a 55-plus community and specifically as Auburn's first, independently corroborated by 55places.com's own community listing. No conflicting signal was found on the age-restriction question; the only correction concerns builder identity (Chinburg, not Del Webb). The 55+ legal age restriction rests on this consistent, converging sourcing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Buyers should confirm current HOA fees directly, since the reported $235-$415 monthly range spans a meaningful gap likely tied to unit size, location within the community, or phase; a specific per-unit quote should be requested before purchase. Reported pricing ($805,900 to $925,500) should be treated as a snapshot rather than a guarantee, particularly for a still-selling new-construction community where remaining inventory and pricing can shift. Buyers should also confirm current construction status and remaining lot availability directly with Chinburg Properties or The Gove Group, since a confirmed total build-out completion date was not found.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

As Auburn's first 55-plus community, The Cliffs at Evergreen has no direct in-town predecessor to compare against; buyers evaluating Auburn against nearby options should look toward Londonderry's larger, more established 55-plus communities (The Nevins, Sugarplum Hill) or Windham's denser cluster of active-adult subdivisions for points of comparison in scale and amenity style. An earlier, unsupported association between The Cliffs at Evergreen and the Del Webb national brand is incorrect; the community is built exclusively by Chinburg Properties, a regional New England builder.

Current Listings

Chinburg Properties' own site, The Gove Group's community page, or a connected local Auburn-area agent can provide current available floor plans and lots, confirm the current HOA fee, and confirm current age-verification practice directly with the community.

Who builds The Cliffs at Evergreen?

Chinburg Properties, a New England regional builder with more than 30 years of experience and eight EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year awards. An earlier lead mistakenly associated the community with Del Webb via a stray URL parameter; no evidence supports that association.

Is The Cliffs at Evergreen age-restricted?

Yes. Both Chinburg Properties' own site and The Gove Group's marketing consistently describe it as a 55-plus community -- specifically, Auburn's first.

How many homes are at The Cliffs at Evergreen?

79 single-family detached condominiums, ranging from 1,429 to 1,999 square feet.

What amenities does The Cliffs at Evergreen have?

A clubhouse with an exercise room and full kitchen, pickleball and bocce courts, RV parking, and direct access to the Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail.