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Plainsboro, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Plainsboro
Plainsboro is a Central New Jersey township incorporated in 1919. It is located in Middlesex County and was previously a part of Cranbury and Brunswick County. Residents enjoy…
Plainsboro is a Central New Jersey township incorporated in 1919. It is located in Middlesex County and was previously a part of Cranbury and Brunswick County. Residents enjoy having access to great amenities including a lively village center and plenty of recreational programs in the park district, where the township maintains vast, open spaces of natural landscape perfect for active adults who enjoy long walks or hiking
Climate & Geography
New Jersey’s humid continental climate is highly influenced by oceanic weather patterns, and is characterized by four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and winters that are mild to cool. Residents can expect more rain than average, slightly less snowfall than average, and approximately 206 sunny days throughout the year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Residents of Plainsboro enjoy having access to the 1,000-acre Plainsboro Preserve, which is fully equipped with trails and a lake among other amenities. The village center is a large commercial area serving the community with a market square with restaurants, stores, and a library. Plainsboro also has many parks and facilities that offer programs and activities for all ages. Residents can also learn about the extensive history of Plainsboro by visiting the Historic Wicoff House Museum.
Residents looking to visit nearby cities can reach Philadelphia and New York City in about an hour, providing opportunities for day trips and weekend getaways to enjoy everything these destinations have to offer.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Plainsboro is higher than both state and national averages.
New Jersey’s effective income tax rate is 1.53 percent for single filers and 3.37 percent for joint filers. However, Social Security benefits, military pensions, and railroad retirement benefits are fully exempt. Other retirement income such as government pensions, annuities, IRAs, and other retirement plans may be excluded if taxpayers qualify.
Qualifying homeowners who are 65+ can also take advantage of property tax relief programs such as the Property Tax Reimbursement program, or a $250 tax deduction program.
Health Care
Plainsboro residents can acquire healthcare services from highly acclaimed hospitals like Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, St. Peter’s University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center, and Hunterdon Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Plainsboro, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Plainsboro has 45 homes, the largest has 260 homes, and the average communities consists of 138 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Plainsboro. The most recent communities started in Plainsboro include Serenity Walk at Plainsboro, Icon Riverwalk, The Townhomes at Riverwalk. There are also 3 communities in Plainsboro that offer new construction homes, including Serenity Walk at Plainsboro, The Townhomes at Riverwalk, Icon Riverwalk.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Plainsboro.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Plainsboro stay on the market for around 424 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $654,295, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Serenity Walk at Plainsboro average around $807,385, while homes in The Townhomes at Riverwalk average around $734,603.
62 communities near Plainsboro
399 homes near Plainsboro
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,816 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
|2,207 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,418 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,320 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,705 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,509 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,502 sq ft
|Townhouse,Condominium
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,502 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,588 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,468 sq ft
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
|Ranch
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,426 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,426 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Plainsboro, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Plainsboro has 45 homes, the largest has 260 homes, and the average communities consists of 138 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Plainsboro. The most recent communities started in Plainsboro include Serenity Walk at Plainsboro, Icon Riverwalk, The Townhomes at Riverwalk. There are also 3 communities in Plainsboro that offer new construction homes, including Serenity Walk at Plainsboro, The Townhomes at Riverwalk, Icon Riverwalk.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Plainsboro.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Plainsboro stay on the market for around 424 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $654,295, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Serenity Walk at Plainsboro average around $807,385, while homes in The Townhomes at Riverwalk average around $734,603.
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