Active adult homebuyers often search for gated communities for safety reasons. After all, gates and security booths are designed to keep out solicitors. There are other benefits to living behind these gates, though.
They limit traffic, so commuters won’t be cutting through the neighborhoods, and vehicles will likely be driving slower. This makes the streets quieter and much more serene for residents. Gates also can increase the homeowner’s pride of ownership. Well-maintained homes and landscaping lead to a very desirable outcome, increased property VALUES
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These 55+ communities get bonus points for being located in desirable Ocean County, New Jersey. With miles of sandy beaches, dozens of golf clubs like Ocean Acres Country Club, shopping, dining, parks, theaters, even river cruises, this county is one of the most popular in the country for leisurely living.
Sonata Bay – Berkeley Township
Mid $100s – Low $300s
Sonata Bay offers a great value in a great location. Built by Odin Development Group from 1993 to 1996, it has 312 attached and single-family homes. The attached or duplex homes range from 1,300 to 2,700 square feet with two or three bedrooms and bathrooms, and one or two-car garages. The single-family homes are 1,300 to 2,700 square feet with two or three bedrooms and bathrooms, and one or two-car garages. Some models include lofts and sunrooms.
There are many options to keep homeowners busy, including an outdoor pool, tennis, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and a popular clubhouse that features an exercise room, catering kitchen, and activity rooms.
Princeton Commons – Brick
Low $200s – High $200s
Princeton Commons offers active adults low-maintenance living at a reasonable price point just outside of scenic Point Pleasant Beach. Built from 1989 to 1995, it has 385 single family homes ranging from 1,400 to 1,600 square feet. Most have open floor plans with two bedrooms and bathrooms, and a garage.
There is a community clubhouse, activity rooms, an outdoor pool, tennis, bocce ball, trails, and convenient boat storage. Princeton Commons is known for its neighborhood gatherings, including bus trips, holiday parties, pancake breakfasts, pizza parties, and exercise groups.
Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze – Manahawkin
High $200s – Mid $400s
With such a relaxing name, Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze is sure to offer sanctuary for active adults seeking low-maintenance living, privacy, and the finer things in life. Construction began in 2006 by Paramount Homes, and upon completion, there will be 690 single-family new and resale residences. There are seven floor plans sized from 1,866 to 2,693 square feet. These well-appointed ranch style homes have two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and two-car garages. Some models also have lofts or dens.
Residents spend time at the lifestyle pavilion, which has an exercise room, indoor pool and sauna, a grand salon, and activity rooms. There is also an outdoor pool, tennis courts, nature trails, lakes, and ponds, plus social clubs and activity groups for billiards, cards, golf, movies, and tennis.
