Maple Ridge Legion Housing
Maple Ridge Legion operates two housing developments, Legion Gardens and Legion Manor.
The Legion Gardens at 12127 - 224th Street and the Legion Manor at 22408 121st Avenue are tangible proof of the success of well managed building projects:
- Designed, contracted and built by the Legion
- Marketed by the Legion
- 100% occupied
From concept to finish, these apartments were a runaway success story.
Life Lease Waiting Applications
An application form for residency can be downloaded, is available at the Legion office, 12101 – 224th Street, Maple Ridge or telephone us at 604-463-5101 for further information.
Legion Veterans applications are always given priority.
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Maple Ridge Legion Housing Q&A
Simply put, a Life Lease is a residential agreement involving an entry fee which affords the resident security and lease of an apartment for as long as needed or wanted.
The lease may be terminated and the original Life Lease value refunded - minus 5%.
In the event of death, the Life Lease value is refunded to the estate.
The Legion Gardens is next door to the Legion while the Legion Manor is kitty-corner across 224th Street.
Both are only one, level block from downtown Maple Ridge, close to shopping, banking, transportation and the new public Seniors Centre.
The Legion Gardens consists of 47 two bedroom and 9 one bedroom suites.
Legion Manor houses 84 apartments - 79 two bedroom apartments and 5 one bedrooms some with dens.
Each building consists of four floors and include full underground parking.
Legion Gardens
The exterior is a mix of stucco and brick.
Legion Manor
The exterior is a mix of river rock, vinyl siding and brick in three distinct sections.
Legion Gardens
The suites average a floor area of 975 square feet and are fashioned following the most sought-after styles. Specifically designed for convenience and comfort.
Legion Manor
The suites average a floor area of 1,000 square feet and are fashioned following the most sought-after styles. Specifically designed for convenience and comfort.
The facilities have been carefully planned from past experience and provide features that are important to today's senior. For example:
- functional gas fireplace
- balconies and sundecks
- in-suite laundry rooms
- extra storage locker in basement
- one parking spot - if needed - additional fee required
- grab bars and one piece fiberglass tubs.
- levers instead of knobs on most doors and plumbing fixtures
- lighting over kitchen sinks and stoves
- double stainless sinks
- kitchen islands in some suites
- solid wood cabinetry in kitchen and bathroom
- tiled kitchen back-splash (Legion Manor)
- pre-wired for your own ceiling fan in living room area (Legion Manor)
- every room has ceiling water sprinklers for fire safety
- vaulted ceilings on fourth floor suites (not all fourth-floor suites have vaulted ceilings in Legion Gardens)
- raised panel doors and closet bi-fold doors
- wood baseboards
- cable and telephone outlets in 3 locations
- metal front door with peephole and deadbolt lock
- security camera at entrance to permit you to view guests
- Caretaker and security personnel (Legion Gardens)
- nightly exterior security patrols (Legion Manor)
- "Seniors Only” residents - residents must be 55 years of age
- First floor suites enjoy provisions for alarm systems and larger patios (Legion Manor)
Note: Forward from July 12th, 2023 No Smoking or Vaping of any substance is permitted within our Legion Gardens or Legion Manor.
Yes, there is a monthly fee, common to apartments projects, to cover operating costs such as building maintenance, insurance, landscaping, utilities, janitor, caretaker, security personnel and garbage removal. Your monthly fee also includes cablevision, negotiated with Shaw Cable at a bulk rate, saving you about 50% over single residential rates. Your only additional overhead is your telephone and electricity bill. Contact us for more details.
Because this is your principal residence, you are eligible for the Provincial Homeowners Grant. Substantial savings are also realized because the municipality sends one tax bill to the Legion and not 84 individual tax bills to each tenant.
The entry fees are based on market, usually 50% below similar real estate product. The fee is fully refunded within 90 days after you give notice to leave . You simply cannot buy anywhere for a less price this close to town. These prices result in seniors spending less of their savings on shelter and freeing up more cash for retirement activities and necessities.
The Maple Ridge Legion is a non-profit community organization and strives to provide affordable housing at reasonable cost. This is accomplished in a number of unique, proven methods:
- the Legion was the developer, no developer profit
- the Legion does all the marketing, no real estate commissions
- the Legion handles all of the documentation, no lawyers fees
- we have the benefit of development experience and a proven track record.
A refundable deposit made by bank draft or money order is required within 24 hours of your decision to lease.
The balance is due and payable within 2 weeks of the date your deposit is received. Suites will continue to be shown to perspective tenants until the balance has been paid.