Frontier Manor

Independent Assessment

Frontier Manor was confirmed as a genuine resident-owned manufactured home cooperative rather than either a corporate rental park or a standard land-lease community, based on its listing as an active member community on ROC USA's official site and consistent independent description across MHVillage and senior-housing directories as a '55+ Co-Op Resident Owned Community.' This ownership structure, in which residents collectively own the underlying land through their own cooperative corporation rather than renting from a landlord who can unilaterally raise lot rent, is generally a stronger form of housing security than a typical land-lease park. Nothing in the sources confirmed the exact home-site count (65 per ROC USA versus 68 per MHVillage) or the specific recorded age-restriction language; buyers should confirm both directly with the cooperative's board before purchasing a share.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want a resident-controlled ownership stake in their community's land — with a direct vote on lot fees, capital improvements, and governance — rather than being subject to a corporate landlord's lot-rent decisions are a strong fit for Frontier Manor. Its smaller scale (roughly 65 to 68 homes) and Lake Stevens location, close to Cavalero Hill Community Park, also suit buyers who want a quieter, close-knit community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Frontier Manor's original development history and construction date remain unconfirmed. The community is now organized as the Frontier Manor Homeowners Cooperative, an active member of the ROC USA network of resident-owned manufactured-home communities, giving residents collective ownership of the park's underlying land. Reported home-site counts vary slightly by source, from 65 (ROC USA) to 68 (MHVillage).

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

No confirmed current resale price range for manufactured homes within Frontier Manor was found. Because the community is a cooperative, any home price must be evaluated together with the separate cooperative share-purchase cost and the monthly cooperative fee (reported at approximately $650); buyers should request current comparables and share-purchase terms directly from the cooperative's board.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

All current activity at Frontier Manor is resale of existing manufactured homes together with the purchase of a cooperative share; no new-home construction was found. Buyers should obtain a manufactured-home-specific inspection, request the cooperative's current bylaws, financials, and share-transfer process, and confirm available financing options (which can differ from a standard manufactured-home mortgage given the cooperative structure) before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Because Frontier Manor's land is owned collectively through the cooperative rather than by an outside landlord, property tax treatment may differ from a typical land-lease community; buyers should confirm with the Snohomish County Assessor's Office how tax liability is structured between the cooperative's collectively owned land and an individual member's home and share. Washington has no state income tax and offers a Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons property tax exemption/deferral program for qualifying lower-income seniors, which buyers should confirm eligibility for directly with the county. Insurance should be independently quoted and should account for both the home and the member's cooperative share.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Frontier Manor offers a smaller-scale, resident-governed manufactured-home lifestyle centered on its community clubhouse, with residents holding a direct voice in park governance through the cooperative's board rather than being subject to an outside landlord's decisions. Its Cavalero-area Lake Stevens location keeps residents close to Cavalero Hill Community Park and the broader Lake Stevens shopping and dining corridor.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Frontier Manor is located at 1316 91st Avenue SE in the Cavalero neighborhood of Lake Stevens, Washington, near Cavalero Hill Community Park. Lake Stevens's town center, along with Everett's broader healthcare and retail infrastructure (including Providence Regional Medical Center Everett), is a short drive away via State Route 9 and US-2.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Frontier Manor is consistently described across ROC USA, MHVillage, and senior-housing directories as a 55-and-older resident-owned cooperative community. The cooperative's recorded age-restriction bylaws and occupancy-percentage rules were not independently reviewed; buyers should request the current written age-qualification policy, including any exceptions, directly from the cooperative's board before purchasing a share.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Frontier Manor is a cooperative, buyers must purchase both a manufactured home and a cooperative share (commonly a fractional interest in the underlying land), which is a different financial and legal structure than either a deeded lot or a standard land-lease space rental, and buyers should have a real estate attorney or the cooperative's board explain the exact share-purchase and voting terms before committing. The differing reported home-site counts (65 versus 68) could not be reconciled and the recorded age-restriction language was not confirmed, and cooperative financing can also be less straightforward than a conventional mortgage, so buyers should confirm available financing options directly with the cooperative or ROC USA.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Snohomish County's 55+ manufactured-home cluster, Frontier Manor stands apart from Glenwood, Fairway Estates, and Mobile Country Club by offering genuine resident ownership of the underlying land through its cooperative structure, rather than a corporate or family landlord charging lot rent. Buyers who specifically want a governance voice and protection from unilateral lot-rent increases should prioritize Frontier Manor, while those who prefer a larger-scale, professionally managed amenity package may prefer one of the county's land-lease communities.

Current Listings

A connected local agent experienced with cooperative and manufactured-home sales in Snohomish County can provide current available homes at Frontier Manor, recent comparable sales, and the cooperative's current share-purchase terms.

Do residents own the land at Frontier Manor?

Yes, collectively. Frontier Manor is organized as a resident-owned cooperative, affiliated with ROC USA, where residents own the underlying land together through the cooperative corporation rather than leasing it from an outside landlord.

Is Frontier Manor legally age-restricted?

It is consistently described as a 55-and-older community across ROC USA, MHVillage, and senior-housing directories. The cooperative's recorded age-restriction bylaws were not independently reviewed; confirm the current written policy directly with the cooperative's board.

How many homes are in Frontier Manor?

Reported figures vary slightly by source: ROC USA cites 65 homes, while MHVillage cites 68 sites. Confirm the current count and any available shares directly with the cooperative.

What does it cost to live at Frontier Manor besides buying a home?

Residents purchase both a manufactured home and a cooperative share, plus pay a reported monthly cooperative fee of approximately $650. Confirm current exact figures and financing options directly with the cooperative's board.