Welcome To
Realife Cooperative Of Phalen Village
Enjoy the comforts and benefits of a single-family home, without the worries of maintenance – true carefree living! Realife Cooperative of Phalen Village is an active cooperative community for both working and retired independent 62+ adults. We differ from apartments and condominiums: we offer a cooperative form of shared home ownership. Residents become members of the cooperative by purchasing a share in the cooperative. Members collectively pay a monthly maintenance fee, and as a shareholder, take part in decision-making and running the cooperative as a whole. Without the burden of home maintenance, members can focus on creating a rich life focused on what’s important to them. Our community is a true cooperative which gives us a family-like feeling.
Our Facility
Realife Cooperative of Phalen Village offers independent living for 62+ individuals with many benefits. Our facility incorporates beautiful, independent living spaces with the community features, services and amenities our members enjoy. Each floor and wing has its own laundry rooms with three sets of washers and dryers, plus a laundry sink, folding surface and storage. The ground floor garages on each wing each offer warm water wash bays. Our members are protected in our controlled-access community with closed circuit television viewing of our arriving guests. Every member has ownership on our community and facility with tax-saving and financial advantages over renting or buying into other senior housing.
Testimonials
“It is like a big family. We laugh together and we cry together.”
“We love the Twin Cities — especially the trails and lakes and parks. Phalen Realife has been very welcoming and caring. And financially, it’s an excellent place to be.”
“I appreciate living in a diverse ethnic community in the middle of the city, not out in some far out suburb. We can easily reach any part of the city either with our own vehicles or by public transportation. I also appreciate that the building, grounds, and garage are always clean.”
“Love this place: the underground parking (temperature controlled), friendly people, many things to do and participate in. Closeness of stores and good walking areas.”
“I have travelled back and forth from Alaska to the lower 48 and across the Lower 48. As I travelled I continued to look for an affordable place to live. This is the only place that I could afford. The bonus. . . it is near my family.”
“Phalen is Great! I am always greeted with a smile. Someone is always around to advise or help. Social activities provide opportunities to see all members, i.e. family. Building is well maintained and always clean. There is a place for all my hobbies, gardening, wood-working, sewing, exercise, etc. Everyone contributes. . . .”
“I love the Cooperative ownership model and the way it plays out here at Realife Phalen. We are all owners; we are all committed to the success of our joint home ownership and to each other.”
Contact Us
Please contact us for additional information, available units and upcoming open houses or tours.