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Cranbury, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Cranbury
Cranbury is a New England-styled township with a rich history dating back as far as the late 1600s, when buildings that are still up today were first built, making this township…
Cranbury is a New England-styled township with a rich history dating back as far as the late 1600s, when buildings that are still up today were first built, making this township one of the oldest in New Jersey. The town has a quaint, small-town culture where active adults can enjoy peaceful and leisurely living.
Climate & Geography
The climate in most of New Jersey is classified as humid subtropical which is characterized by four distinct seasons, with some influence from weather patterns originating in the Gulf of Mexico and the Northeast Atlantic. Summers in this region are hot and humid, while winters are cold to mild. Residents can expect more rainfall than average, slightly less-than-average snowfall, and approximately 206 days of sunshine throughout the year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Some of the top attractions in Cranbury include Plainsboro Preserve, The Cranbury Museum, David Wells Antiques and Riddlesbrood Dinner theater, the Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market, and the Working Dog Winery.
The township is also located directly between Philadelphia and New York City, providing residents with options when they want to get out of town and enjoy a visit to a bigger city.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Cranbury is higher than both the state and national average. The driving factors for this are housing and transportation costs which are the highest of all the cost of living indexes.
The effective income tax rate is 1.53 percent for single filers and 3.37 percent for joint filers. Social Security benefits are exempt from income tax, and although most other forms of retirement income are taxable, the state provides a substantial deduction on retirement income for residents who are 62+.
Homeowners aged 65+ can take advantage of tax break programs like the Property Tax Reimbursement Program, and a $250 tax deduction from property taxes, depending on eligibility for the programs.
Health Care
Cranbury residents can receive high quality health care from hospitals in neighboring towns that are less than 20 miles away. Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center is the closest high performing hospital, only 8 miles away in Plainsboro, and with a high performing rating in procedures and conditions like heart failure, hip replacement, and knee replacement. Other options include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Cranbury, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Cranbury has 138 homes, the largest has 167 homes, and the average communities consists of 152 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Cranbury. The most recent communities started in Cranbury include Regency at Cranbury, Four Seasons at Historic Cranbury. There is also 1 communities in Cranbury that offers new construction homes, including Regency at Cranbury.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Cranbury.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Cranbury stay on the market for around 487 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $993,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Cranbury average around $993,500.
11 communities near Cranbury
94 homes near Cranbury
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,979 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,754 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,458 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,486 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,486 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,825 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,625 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,509 sq ft
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|1 baths
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,568 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,240 sq ft
|Townhouse,Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,005 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,265 sq ft
|Townhouse,Condominium
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,150 sq ft
|Ranch
Frequently Asked Questions
In Cranbury, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Cranbury has 138 homes, the largest has 167 homes, and the average communities consists of 152 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Cranbury. The most recent communities started in Cranbury include Regency at Cranbury, Four Seasons at Historic Cranbury. There is also 1 communities in Cranbury that offers new construction homes, including Regency at Cranbury.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Cranbury.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Cranbury stay on the market for around 487 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $993,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Regency at Cranbury average around $993,500.
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