The Four Unit Types — Overview
| Unit Type | Size Range | Bedrooms/Baths | Price Range (2026) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio/Efficiency | 500–600 sq ft | Studio / 1 bath | $50K–$80K | Budget buyers, seasonal use, snowbirds |
| 1-Bedroom | 650–850 sq ft | 1 bed / 1 bath | $70K–$130K | Solo retirees, light footprint |
| 1.5-Bedroom | 800–1,000 sq ft | 1 bed + den / 1.5 bath | $90K–$160K | Solo with office/guest space |
| 2-Bed/2-Bath | 1,000–1,590 sq ft | 2 bed / 2 bath | $120K–$280K | Couples, full-time residents, guest room |
Unit-by-Unit Guide
Studio / Efficiency — The $50K Entry Point
The studio is CV East's most affordable unit — and also its most limited. At 500–600 square feet, you're getting a single open living/sleeping area, a kitchenette or galley kitchen, one bathroom, and a small screened balcony. There is no separate bedroom. Storage is minimal. Two people can live here, but it requires compromising on personal space.
The studios are concentrated in CV East's oldest buildings (1970s construction), which carry the highest SB 4-D exposure. The low purchase price ($50K–$80K) is attractive, but the building-level financial obligations may exceed the unit's value. A $60K studio in a building facing a $35,000/unit reserve assessment is effectively a $95K purchase. Budget accordingly.
Best use case: A seasonal snowbird who needs a Florida address for 4–5 months per year and wants the lowest possible fixed cost. Or a budget buyer who plans to use the 145,000 sq ft clubhouse as their living room and the unit strictly for sleeping.
1-Bedroom — The Solo Retiree Sweet Spot
The 1-bedroom adds what the studio lacks: a separate bedroom with a door. At 650–850 sq ft, you get a defined living room, a kitchen (typically galley or L-shaped), one bedroom, one bathroom, and a screened balcony. The bedroom is typically 10x12 or 11x13 — large enough for a queen bed and a dresser, tight for king-size furniture.
The 1-bed is available across buildings from all construction eras (1970s through 1990s), giving you a wider range of building-age options than the studio. A 1-bed in a 1992 building at $120K is a fundamentally different purchase (lower SB 4-D risk, newer systems) than a 1-bed in a 1974 building at $75K. The price difference reflects the building quality, not just the unit quality.
Best use case: A solo retiree who wants a proper bedroom, plans to live full-time, and uses the community amenities for social space. Also strong for couples who are comfortable in tight quarters and want to minimize purchase price.
1.5-Bedroom (1-Bed + Den) — The Flexible Middle
The 1.5-bedroom adds a den or second room that can serve as a home office, a guest sleeping area, a craft room, or additional storage. The half bath means guests don't share your bathroom. At 800–1,000 sq ft, the living space feels meaningfully more generous than the 1-bed — enough room for a dining table, a comfortable living room, and the flexibility of that second space.
This layout is mostly found in buildings constructed during the 1980s and 1990s, when developers realized that retirees wanted a dedicated second space without the cost of a full second bedroom. The 1.5-bed is often the best value per square foot at CV East — priced $20K–$30K above a 1-bed but with 150–200 sq ft more space and a half bath.
Best use case: Solo retirees who want a home office, couples where one partner needs a separate workspace, or anyone who hosts occasional overnight guests and wants a door to close between the guest space and the bedroom.
2-Bed/2-Bath — The Full Living Space
The 2/2 is CV East's premium layout and the most popular with full-time resident couples. At 1,000–1,590 sq ft, you get a true master suite with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom with its own bathroom (or shared hall bath), a full kitchen, a living/dining area, and usually a screened balcony large enough for a small table and chairs. Corner units (up to 1,590 sq ft) add extra windows and a wraparound balcony that transforms the living space with natural light.
The 2/2 price range ($120K–$280K) reflects enormous variation in building age, condition, floor level, and view. A ground-floor 2/2 in a 1975 building facing the parking lot: $120K. A top-floor corner 2/2 in a 1993 building with golf course views: $280K. Same number of bedrooms and bathrooms; completely different living experience and financial risk profile.
Best use case: Couples who plan to live full-time, entertain guests, and need the second bathroom for hosting. Also the strongest resale layout — 2/2 units sell faster than any other type because the buyer pool is largest.
The Floor Plan Decision Framework
Choose your floor plan based on three factors: how many people live there daily, whether you host overnight guests, and how you use the community amenities. If you spend 6 hours a day at the clubhouse, pool, and golf course, your unit is for sleeping and showering — a 1-bed works. If you cook at home, host dinner parties, and watch TV in your living room, you need the 2/2's space. The studio is only for seasonal use or extreme budget situations where the $50K entry price is the priority.
Then layer in the building-age factor. A 1-bed in a 1992 building is a better long-term investment than a 2/2 in a 1974 building — the newer building's lower SB 4-D exposure and longer remaining system life more than compensate for the smaller unit size. Buy the building first, the floor plan second.
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