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East Brunswick, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in East Brunswick
Just a drive away from New York City, East Brunswick is a small town located in Central New Jersey. With features like a local community arts center, shopping mall, and a number…
Just a drive away from New York City, East Brunswick is a small town located in Central New Jersey. With features like a local community arts center, shopping mall, and a number of parks, East Brunswick provides residents with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy their favorite activities. East Brunswick is also northeast of Philadelphia, offering residents a prime location with access to the entertainment of major metro areas.
Climate & Geography
East Brunswick experiences all four seasons with warm summers and cold winters. The town receives slightly more sunny days than average as well as more rainfall and less snowfall.
East Brunswick is situated on low-lying, flat land in Central New Jersey between Philadelphia and New York City. Farrington Lake runs along the town’s northwestern edge while Jamesburg Park is at the town’s southern edge. Beaverdam Brook, Sawmill Brook, and Ireland Brook all run through East Brunswick.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
East Brunswick is home to numerous popular local events, including the Middlesex County Fair and the East Brunswick Art and Music Festival. Nearby New Brunswick offers a farmers market from June through October where residents can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. Those who appreciate the arts will enjoy a visit to Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s local theater. Entirely run by volunteers, members of the community who share a passion for theater come together and work on the productions.
Brunswick Square Mall features many popular commercial stores and restaurants. Additionally, there are many supermarkets and restaurants scattered through East Brunswick, providing everything one would need within close proximity to home. Residents that want to experience more extensive shopping options can head to New York City, about an hour away from East Brunswick.
For active adults looking to get outside, Jamesburg Park offers a quiet escape. The wooded area provides trails for a peaceful stroll as well as canoeing and kayaking opportunities in Helmetta Pond. Residents can visit this park all year to surround themselves in nature.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in East Brunswick is higher than the state and national averages. High housing costs play the biggest factor.
New Jersey does not tax Social Security benefits, and while all other forms of retirement income are taxed, they are also largely deductible for retirees over 62. The combined sales tax is lower than average, but property taxes in the state are among the highest in the country.
Health Care
The New York-Newark metro area ranks in the top 65 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
There are no hospitals in East Brunswick, but there are several hospitals in nearby New Brunswick that are rated high performing by U.S. News, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and St. Peter's University Hospital. Both of these hospitals are also nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
In East Brunswick, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in East Brunswick has 148 homes, the largest has 368 homes, and the average communities consists of 233 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in East Brunswick. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Cedar Village at East Brunswick is a gated communities with 184 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in East Brunswick stay on the market for around 566 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $345,687, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Cedar Village at East Brunswick average around $382,689, while homes in Waterford at East Brunswick average around $339,371.
12 communities near East Brunswick
115 homes near East Brunswick
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,398 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,185 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Ranch
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
|1,558 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,185 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,240 sq ft
|Townhouse,Stock Cooperative
1 beds
|3 baths
|1,332 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
|Ranch
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,265 sq ft
|Townhouse,Condominium
2 beds
|2 baths
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,158 sq ft
|Ranch
1 beds
|1 baths
|920 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,307 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,462 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,158 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,280 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,300 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In East Brunswick, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in East Brunswick has 148 homes, the largest has 368 homes, and the average communities consists of 233 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in East Brunswick. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Cedar Village at East Brunswick is a gated communities with 184 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in East Brunswick stay on the market for around 566 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $345,687, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Cedar Village at East Brunswick average around $382,689, while homes in Waterford at East Brunswick average around $339,371.
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