Essex County, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

70 communities near Essex County

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Cheesequake Village

$200Ks - $300Ks

Cheesequake Village, Old Bridge, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1965 - 1971 | 713 homes

Bald Eagle Commons

$100Ks - $300Ks

Bald Eagle Commons, West Milford, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1995 - 2005 | 463 homes

Plaza Grande at Old Bridg...

$400Ks - $500Ks

Plaza Grande at Old Bridg..., Old Bridge, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2007 | 279 homes

Fox Hills

$200Ks - $500Ks

Fox Hills, Rockaway, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - 2003 | 672 homes

Canal Walk

$400Ks - $600Ks

Canal Walk, Somerset, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2018 | 1,200 homes

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4.8 rating (4 reviews)

Wanaque Reserve

$400Ks

Wanaque Reserve, Wanaque, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2014 | 755 homes

Venue at Monroe

$600Ks - $800Ks

Venue at Monroe, Monroe, NJ

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 587 homes

Greenbriar at Fox Ridge

$300Ks - $400Ks

Greenbriar at Fox Ridge, Rockaway, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2018 | 336 homes

Gateway at Royce Brook

$700Ks - $800Ks

Gateway at Royce Brook, Hillsborough Township, NJ

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - present | 296 homes

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Somerset Run

$400Ks - $1Ms

Somerset Run, Somerset, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2007 | 755 homes

The Club at East Brunswic...

$200Ks - $300Ks

The Club at East Brunswic..., East Brunswick, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1984 - 1988 | 368 homes

Regency at Flanders

$800Ks - $1Ms

Regency at Flanders, Flanders, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2022 | 275 homes

Renaissance at Raritan Va...

$300Ks

Renaissance at Raritan Va..., Somerset, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2009 | 344 homes

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Four Seasons at Bridgewat...

$300Ks - $400Ks

Four Seasons at Bridgewat..., Bridgewater, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2010 | 154 homes

Cedar Village at East Bru...

$300Ks

Cedar Village at East Bru..., East Brunswick, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2015 | 184 homes

The Commons at Mendham

$700Ks

The Commons at Mendham, Mendham, NJ

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 1978 - 1985 | 330 homes

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3 rating (2 reviews)

Regents Wharf

$300Ks - $400Ks

Regents Wharf, Sayreville, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2021 | 96 homes

Regency Walk

$500Ks - $600Ks

Regency Walk, Helmetta, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2003 | 72 homes

5 rating (1 reviews)

Paris Square

$400Ks - $700Ks

Paris Square, Northvale, NJ

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - present | 88 homes

The Hamlet at Town Center

$300Ks

The Hamlet at Town Center, Sparta, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2008 | 44 homes

Kimbolton

$1Ms

Kimbolton, Far Hills, NJ

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 105 homes

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Fox Crest

$500Ks

Fox Crest, Rockaway, NJ

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 41 homes

The Pointe at Garwood

$600Ks - $700Ks

The Pointe at Garwood, Garwood, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2007 | 44 homes

Shoregate

$200Ks

Shoregate, South Amboy, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1999 - 2000 | 114 homes

Chelsea Square

$400Ks - $500Ks

Chelsea Square, Morganville, NJ

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - present | 225 homes

1 rating (2 reviews)

Knoll Edge

$600Ks - $700Ks

Knoll Edge, Boonton, NJ

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 16 homes

Four Seasons at Wayne

$500Ks

Four Seasons at Wayne, Wayne, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1999 - 2001 | 230 homes

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Tapestry at Montgomery

$800Ks - $900Ks

Tapestry at Montgomery, Montgomery, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2016 | 101 homes

Hearthstone at Hillsborou...

$300Ks

Hearthstone at Hillsborou..., Hillsborough Township, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2013 | 185 homes

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Horizons at Mount Arlingt...

$400Ks

Horizons at Mount Arlingt..., Mount Arlington, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2004 | 144 homes

Briar Hill

$600Ks - $700Ks

Briar Hill, Montville Township, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2012 - 2015 | 28 homes

Campagna

$300Ks

Campagna, Montville Township, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1980 - 1986 | 136 homes

Whitfield

$600Ks - $700Ks

Whitfield, Metuchen, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | 17 homes

The Savannah

$800Ks - $900Ks

The Savannah, Westfield, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2009 | 35 homes

Venue at The American

$800Ks - $1Ms

Venue at The American, Morris Plains, NJ

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 156 homes

Brooklake Park

$400Ks

Brooklake Park, Florham Park, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2008 | 25 homes

Eagle Ridge at East Hanov...

$300Ks

Eagle Ridge at East Hanov..., East Hanover, NJ

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1992 - 1993 | 50 homes

Wolfe Landing

$500Ks - $600Ks

Wolfe Landing, Clarkstown, NY

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2016 | 43 homes

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Eden Park

$500Ks - $600Ks

Eden Park, Clarkstown, NY

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2011 - 2011 | 34 homes

The Views at Pomona

$200Ks - $400Ks

The Views at Pomona, Pomona, NY

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2011 - 2011 | 56 homes

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New Venue at Princeton Parke

19 DAVINCI DR, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ, 08..., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

$779,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,148 sq ft

House

19 DAVINCI DR, MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ, 08...

Community: Venue at Princeton Parke

New Fox Crest

301 FISCHER CT, ROCKAWAY TWP., NJ, 07866, Rockaway Twp., NJ 07866

$565,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,408 sq ft

301 FISCHER CT, ROCKAWAY TWP., NJ, 07866

Community: Fox Crest

New Gateway at Royce Brook

43 KLINE RD, HILLSBOROUGH TWP., NJ, 0884..., Hillsborough Twp., NJ 08844

$799,900

3 beds

4 baths

2,523 sq ft

43 KLINE RD, HILLSBOROUGH TWP., NJ, 0884...

Community: Gateway at Royce Brook

New Gateway at Royce Brook

84 NORTON RD, HILLSBOROUGH TWP., NJ, 088..., Hillsborough Twp., NJ 08844

$849,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,375 sq ft

84 NORTON RD, HILLSBOROUGH TWP., NJ, 088...

Community: Gateway at Royce Brook

New Four Seasons at Wayne

109 FOUR SEASONS DR, WAYNE TWP., NJ, 074..., Wayne Twp., NJ 07470

$525,000

2 beds

2 baths

109 FOUR SEASONS DR, WAYNE TWP., NJ, 074...

Community: Four Seasons at Wayne

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New Cheesequake Village

23 HAVEN DR, OLD BRIDGE TWP., NJ, 07747, Old Bridge Twp., NJ 07747

$285,000

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

23 HAVEN DR, OLD BRIDGE TWP., NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

New Princeton Manor

68 HARDWICK DR, KENDALL PARK, NJ, 08824, Kendall Park, NJ 08824

$898,700

4 beds

3 baths

House

68 HARDWICK DR, KENDALL PARK, NJ, 08824

Community: Princeton Manor

New Greenbriar at Fox Ridge

6110 VETERANS DR, WHARTON, NJ, 07885, Wharton, NJ 07885

$345,000

1 beds

2 baths

979 sq ft

6110 VETERANS DR, WHARTON, NJ, 07885

Community: Greenbriar at Fox Ridge

New Fox Hills

3302 CLEVELAND LN # 302, ROCKAWAY BORO, ..., Rockaway Boro, NJ 07866

$279,000

1 beds

1 baths

3302 CLEVELAND LN # 302, ROCKAWAY BORO, ...

Community: Fox Hills

New Cheesequake Village

23 HAVEN DR, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 07747, Old Bridge, NJ 07747

$285,000

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

Condo

23 HAVEN DR, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

New Cheesequake Village

23 HAVEN DR, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, Matawan, NJ 07747

$285,000

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

Ranch

23 HAVEN DR, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

New Gateway at Royce Brook

43 KLINE RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

$799,900

3 beds

4 baths

2,523 sq ft

43 KLINE RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844

Community: Gateway at Royce Brook

New Cheesequake Village

4 HAWAII CT # 1003, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, Matawan, NJ 07747

$279,500

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

Adult Community

4 HAWAII CT # 1003, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

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New Shoregate

100 JOHN T O LEARY BLVD UNIT 412, SOUTH ..., South Amboy, NJ 08879

$309,900

2 beds

2 baths

Condo

100 JOHN T O LEARY BLVD UNIT 412, SOUTH ...

Community: Shoregate

New Cheesequake Village

4 HAWAII CT, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 07747, Old Bridge, NJ 07747

$279,500

1 beds

1 baths

709 sq ft

Condo

4 HAWAII CT, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

New Del Webb Florham Park

3 VANDERBILT BLVD 406, FLORHAM PARK BORO..., Florham Park Boro, NJ 07932

$999,000

2 beds

2 baths

3 VANDERBILT BLVD 406, FLORHAM PARK BORO...

Community: Del Webb Florham Park

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New Cheesequake Village

72 HAVEN DR # 500, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, Matawan, NJ 07747

$325,000

2 beds

1 baths

949 sq ft

Adult Community

72 HAVEN DR # 500, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

Canal Walk

6 BAYARD RD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873, Somerset, NJ 08873

$649,999

2 beds

2 baths

1,788 sq ft

House

6 BAYARD RD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873

Community: Canal Walk

Canal Walk

18 BAYARD RD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873, Somerset, NJ 08873

$629,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,803 sq ft

House

18 BAYARD RD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873

Community: Canal Walk

The Club at East Brunswick

223 WYCOFF WAY, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, 0881..., East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$395,000

2 beds

2 baths

Condo

223 WYCOFF WAY, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ, 0881...

Community: The Club at East Brunswick

Cheesequake Village

8 MINNESOTA DR B, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, Matawan, NJ 07747

$270,000

2 beds

1 baths

9,140 sq ft

Condo

8 MINNESOTA DR B, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

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Somerset Run

675 POST LN, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873, Somerset, NJ 08873

$799,000

3 beds

4 baths

3,075 sq ft

675 POST LN, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873

Community: Somerset Run

Cheesequake Village

72 HAVEN DR D, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 07747, Old Bridge, NJ 07747

$325,000

2 beds

1 baths

949 sq ft

Condo

72 HAVEN DR D, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

The Pointe at Garwood

615 MAPLE CT, GARWOOD, NJ, 07027, Garwood, NJ 07027

$798,500

2 beds

4 baths

2,343 sq ft

615 MAPLE CT, GARWOOD, NJ, 07027

Community: The Pointe at Garwood

Fox Hills

3211 CLEVELAND LN # 211, ROCKAWAY BORO, ..., Rockaway Boro, NJ 07866

$529,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,837 sq ft

3211 CLEVELAND LN # 211, ROCKAWAY BORO, ...

Community: Fox Hills

Princeton Manor

4 HUNTINGTON CT, KENDALL PARK, NJ, 08824, Kendall Park, NJ 08824

$839,900

4 beds

3 baths

4 HUNTINGTON CT, KENDALL PARK, NJ, 08824

Community: Princeton Manor

Canal Walk

6 BAYARD RD, FRANKLIN TWP., NJ, 08873, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873

$649,999

2 beds

2 baths

1,860 sq ft

6 BAYARD RD, FRANKLIN TWP., NJ, 08873

Community: Canal Walk

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Cheesequake Village

15 NEBRASKA DR, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, Matawan, NJ 07747

$320,000

2 beds

1 baths

Ranch

15 NEBRASKA DR, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747

Community: Cheesequake Village

Fox Hills

1129 HAMILTON DR, ROCKAWAY BORO, NJ, 078..., Rockaway Boro, NJ 07866

$320,000

1 beds

1 baths

915 sq ft

1129 HAMILTON DR, ROCKAWAY BORO, NJ, 078...

Community: Fox Hills

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The Commons at Mendham

6 HAMPSHIRE DR, MENDHAM, NJ, 07945, Mendham, NJ 07945

$735,000

3 beds

3 baths

6 HAMPSHIRE DR, MENDHAM, NJ, 07945

Community: The Commons at Mendham

Paris Square

5309 RIO VISTA LN, NORTHVALE, NJ, 07647, Northvale, NJ 07647

$479,000

1 beds

1 baths

Condo

5309 RIO VISTA LN, NORTHVALE, NJ, 07647

Community: Paris Square

Gateway at Royce Brook

66 KLINE RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

$800,000

3 beds

4 baths

66 KLINE RD, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, 08844

Community: Gateway at Royce Brook

Venue at Monroe

9 WEMBLEY CT, MONROE, NJ, 08831, Monroe, NJ 08831

$887,640

3 beds

3 baths

2,452 sq ft

House

9 WEMBLEY CT, MONROE, NJ, 08831

Community: Venue at Monroe

Venue at Monroe

3 WEMBLEY CT, MONROE, NJ, 08831, Monroe, NJ 08831

$809,690

2 beds

2 baths

1,838 sq ft

House

3 WEMBLEY CT, MONROE, NJ, 08831

Community: Venue at Monroe

Bald Eagle Commons

6411 RICHMOND RD # 411, WEST MILFORD, NJ..., West Milford, NJ 07480

$350,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,220 sq ft

6411 RICHMOND RD # 411, WEST MILFORD, NJ...

Community: Bald Eagle Commons

Bald Eagle Commons

$350,000

3 beds

2 baths

Condo

6411 RICHMOND RD 411, WEST MILFORD, NJ, ...

Community: Bald Eagle Commons

Kimbolton

22 WHITAKER LN, FAR HILLS, NJ, 07931, Far Hills, NJ 07931

$1,089,990

3 beds

4 baths

2,763 sq ft

22 WHITAKER LN, FAR HILLS, NJ, 07931

Community: Kimbolton

Regency at Flanders

7 DRAKE WAY, ROXBURY TWP, NJ, 07836, Roxbury Twp, NJ 07836

$325,000

1 beds

2 baths

7 DRAKE WAY, ROXBURY TWP, NJ, 07836

Community: Regency at Flanders

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Regency at Flanders

7 DRAKE WAY, ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ, 07836, Roxbury Township, NJ 07836

$325,000

1 beds

2 baths

Condo

7 DRAKE WAY, ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ, 07836

Community: Regency at Flanders

Cedar Village at East Brunswick

1102 CEDAR VILLAGE BLVD, EAST BRUNSWICK,..., East Brunswick, NJ 08816

$369,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,668 sq ft

Condo

1102 CEDAR VILLAGE BLVD, EAST BRUNSWICK,...

Community: Cedar Village at East Brunswick

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in the Essex County?

In the Essex County, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.

How many homes are there in the smallest, largest, and average 55+ communities in the Essex County?

The smallest 55+ communities in the Essex County has 108 homes, the largest has 180 homes, and the average communities consists of 148 homes.

Are there gated 55+ communities in the Essex County?

Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in the Essex County. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Pointe is a gated communities with 180 homes.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in the Essex County typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

On average, listings in 55+ communities in the Essex County stay on the market for around 94 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $883,333, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Four Seasons at North Caldwell average around $1,390,000, while homes in Four Seasons at Cedar Grove average around $699,999.

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Essex County, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

70 communities near Essex County

126 homes near Essex County

3 beds

3 baths

2,148 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,408 sq ft

3 beds

4 baths

2,523 sq ft

3 beds

3 baths

2,375 sq ft

2 beds

2 baths

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

4 beds

3 baths

House

1 beds

2 baths

979 sq ft

1 beds

1 baths

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

Condo

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

Ranch

3 beds

4 baths

2,523 sq ft

1 beds

1 baths

708 sq ft

Adult Community

2 beds

2 baths

Condo

1 beds

1 baths

709 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

2 beds

1 baths

949 sq ft

Adult Community

2 beds

2 baths

1,788 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,803 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

Condo

2 beds

1 baths

9,140 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

4 baths

3,075 sq ft

2 beds

1 baths

949 sq ft

Condo

2 beds