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Living in Whiting
Property taxes in Whiting are set by Manchester Township, but state programs offer discounts for retirees:
- Township Tax Rates: Whiting levies no independent municipal property tax; all real estate taxes are assessed through Manchester Township.
- Assessment Ratio & Reassessments: Following an Ocean County-mandated reassessment, property valuations track market values at a 100% equalization ratio, carrying an overall combined tax rate of 1.455 per $100 of assessed value.
- Senior Deduction Program: Authorized state-level programs allow eligible senior homeowners 65 or older (with qualifying income limits) to receive a $250 annual property tax deduction.
- Filing Requirements & Appeals: Initial tax deduction applications (Form PTD) and annual post-tax year statements (Form PD5) are submitted to the Manchester Township Tax Assessor by March 1. Property assessment appeals for reassessed districts are due to the Ocean County Board of Taxation by May 1
Crestwood Village 6 sits directly along Route 530 and centers on Deerfield Hall, featuring a grand ballroom, catering kitchen, card room, shuffleboard, and bocce courts. Cedar Glen Lakes offers dual clubhouse amenities — Lakeside Hall and Lakeside West — alongside a mini-golf course, horseshoe pits, and immediate access to nearby retail centers. Whiting Station provides newer single-family detached homes built around a private clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, tennis courts, and community transit service. At 55places, we comprehensively profile every Whiting active adult neighborhood with verified pricing, real resident reviews, and direct access to trusted local 55+ real estate experts.
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Property tax bills in Whiting remain relatively modest compared to broader New Jersey averages. Because Manchester Township conducts annual reassessments to keep assessed values aligned with true market value, rates remain predictable across local active adult villages. Eligible senior residents aged 65 or older who meet state income guidelines can stack the statewide $250 Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deduction onto standard tax billings. Additional state tax relief measures — such as ANCHOR and the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) program — provide ongoing financial protection against municipal tax increases.
Whiting active adults have access to several specialized geriatric and emergency care facilities: Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (RWJBarnabas Health): Located nearby in Lakewood, functioning as the primary acute hospital with specialized age-focused infrastructure, including the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute and an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit. Community Medical Center (RWJBarnabas Health): Positioned roughly 25 minutes east in Toms River, operating as Ocean County's largest full-service acute care hospital. Regional Trauma & Health Systems: Virtua Mount Holly Hospital (Burlington County) and CentraState Medical Center (Freehold, Atlantic Health System) offer secondary care, while Cooper University Hospital in Camden serves as the nearest regional Level I trauma center.
Choosing to retire in Whiting involves balancing exceptional affordability against home age and regional travel distances: Whiting Core (Route 530 Corridor): Offers some of the most budget-friendly 55+ housing options in New Jersey, with local grocery stores, pharmacies, and clubhouses within golf-cart or short driving distance. The tradeoff: Most established co-op and single-family homes in developments like Crestwood Village and Cedar Glen date to the 1970s, requiring capital planning for aging HVAC, plumbing, and roof systems. Eastern Manchester & Route 70 Corridor: Features later-phase single-family construction (such as Whiting Station) with modern floor plans and faster access to the Garden State Parkway. The tradeoff: Higher home purchase prices, higher monthly HOA maintenance dues, and an hour-plus drive to reach major metropolitan hubs in Philadelphia or New York City.
In Whiting, there are 8 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Whiting has 227 homes, the largest has 1236 homes, and the average communities consists of 864 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Whiting. Approximately 9.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lennar at Lake Ridge is a gated communities with 228 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Whiting stay on the market for around 249 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $237,460, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lennar at Lake Ridge average around $545,363, while homes in Crestwood Village 6 average around $234,600.
18 communities near Whiting
395 homes near Whiting
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2 beds
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|1,678 sq ft
2 beds
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|800 sq ft
2 beds
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|2,020 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|970 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|1,200 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,192 sq ft
2 beds
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|1,192 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,714 sq ft
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|2 baths
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,782 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,782 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,359 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|940 sq ft
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|1 baths
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,602 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,100 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,314 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,381 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,100 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,544 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,811 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|515 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,422 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,222 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,428 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|1,216 sq ft
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|2 baths
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Whiting, there are 8 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Whiting has 227 homes, the largest has 1236 homes, and the average communities consists of 864 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Whiting. Approximately 9.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lennar at Lake Ridge is a gated communities with 228 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Whiting stay on the market for around 249 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $237,460, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lennar at Lake Ridge average around $545,363, while homes in Crestwood Village 6 average around $234,600.
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