Southern New Jersey 55+ Communities Without Golf Courses

Like Four Seasons at Mirage, these South Jersey communities don\'t have costly golf course upkeep in their monthly fees.

There are many advantages to living within a golf course community if you’re an avid golfer. Being able to play practically whenever the mood strikes is an important perk. For everyone else though, this is not the case.

Active adults that do not play the game might find that they do not want all that comes with this lifestyle, including additional noise and traffic, and the money that has to pay for the course’s upkeep and other fees.

There are many good-sized 55+ neighborhoods in Southern New Jersey that do not have golf courses but still provide outstanding amenities. Instead of spending time at the links, these homeowners enjoy relaxing by the pool, getting a good workout in the exercise room, or playing some competitive pickleball with friends.

To many, these worthwhile pursuits are just as rewarding as playing golf, and maybe even a bit less expensive. Here are some of our favorite active adult communities without courses that have homes for sale in South Jersey.

Holiday City at Berkeley – Toms River

Low $100s – Low $300s

As the largest 55+ community in all of New Jersey, Holiday City at Berkeley has a lot going on. It has to with 10,636 single-family homes and a very active population that VALUES
( health and wellness activities.

These well-established resale homes are offered in 20 floor plans from 757 to 1,852 square feet. They come with one to three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and attached one or two-car garages. Options on the larger models include decks, breakfast nooks, and dens. A monthly association fee provides for lawn service, bus service, and common area maintenance.

Holiday City at Monroe has five clubhouses with amenities like bocce ball courts, game and craft rooms, outdoor pools, and shuffleboard. And since it is so large, it has its own shops, banks, and restaurants.

There are dozens of social and activity groups for interests like bowling, cameras, computers, fishing, and exercise. There is also a community bus for residents, and a variety of planned events and trips throughout the year.

Lucky Toms River residents can drive right over the Thomas A. Mathis Bridge to get to the shore towns, like Seaside Heights and Ortley Beach. The downtown Toms River area is full of cool shops, trendy restaurants, and its own indoor farmers market.

Greenbriar I – Brick

Low $100s – Low $200s

Also close to the Jersey Shore, Greenbriar I affordable 55+ neighborhood has 1,951 attached and single-family homes on a sprawling property in desirable Ocean County. Greenbriar I has five floor plans with two bedrooms, one to two bathrooms, and one-car garages. Upgrades include screened-in porches, atriums, and breakfast nooks.

The popular clubhouse includes its own fitness center, along with an outdoor pool, plus pickleball, shuffleboard, and bocce ball courts. The cozy fireplace lounge is used by some of the social groups for their events, which include wine and cheese parties, book discussions, and holiday get-togethers. The golf club, garden club oil painting, and line dancing clubs are also all well-attended by residents.

Brick is in close proximity to three state recreation areas, including Allaire State Park, Ocean County Park, and Lake Shenandoah County Park. The town is also just off the Garden State Parkway, which leads to major metropolitan areas like New York City.

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