Carriages at Orchard Glen - Elk Township, NJ

About Carriages at Orchard Glen

Carriages at Orchard Glen is a 55+ community in Elk Township, New Jersey, built by D.R. Horton with a choice of two-story townhomes and single-story ranch homes. Residents will have access to a 6,084-square-foot clubhouse, pickleball courts, a fire pit, and a swimming pool with an expansive deck.

A homeowners' association handles yard maintenance and snow removal so homeowners can spend more time on community events and pickleball games. Set off Ewan-Gloucester Road, Carriages at Orchard Glen comes with a 30-year tax PILOT program and sits close to Glassboro, Mullica Hill, and Route 55 for easy access throughout Gloucester County and beyond.

Carriages at Orchard Glen Amenities

Residents will have access to a 6,084-square-foot clubhouse with gathering spaces, a kitchen, and a game room, as well as an on-site fitness center.

Outside, residents can take advantage of pickleball courts, a swimming pool with an expansive pool deck, and a fire pit.

Carriages at Orchard Glen Homes & Real Estate

D.R. Horton broke ground on Carriages at Orchard Glen in August 2026 and plans to build 250 homes total, split between two collections: two-story townhomes and single-story ranch homes. The mix gives buyers a choice between more square footage spread across two levels or a single-story layout with no stairs to manage day-to-day.

The townhome collection includes the Taylor floor plan, which spans 2,114 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage, priced from $464,990.

Buyers who prefer single-level living can choose from four ranch floor plans, each with a two-car garage. The Freeport starts at 1,497 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Neuville starts at 1,698 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Bristol starts at 1,748 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Clifton starts at 1,865 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Homeowners also benefit from a 30-year tax PILOT program, which sets a fixed payment in place of standard property taxes for three decades—a long-term factor in the overall cost of owning at Carriages at Orchard Glen.

Carriages at Orchard Glen Lifestyle

A homeowners' association takes care of the community's common property, including trash removal, irrigation and fencing on common areas, and management of the clubhouse, pool, and other recreational amenities. On individual lots, the HOA handles routine lawn mowing and snow removal from sidewalks, walkways, and driveways, plus snow clearance of more than two inches from common parking lots and walkways.

With yard work and exterior upkeep off their plate, homeowners at Carriages at Orchard Glen can spend more time on community events, game nights, pickleball matches, and other social gatherings.

Elk Township, NJ Area

Carriages at Orchard Glen is located off Ewan-Gloucester Road in Elk Township, within Gloucester County.

Homeowners are close to the Glassboro retail corridor and Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, both about four miles away, covering everyday shopping and health care needs.

For additional dining and shopping, Mullica Hill's downtown is a seven-mile drive. Wine lovers can visit Summit City Winery, three miles away, or Heritage Winery, four miles away.

Residents who want to get outside have several nearby options: the Elephant Swamp Trail is three miles away, Scotland Run Park is six miles away, and golfers can play Scotland Run Golf Course, about seven miles from the community.

Route 55 is one mile from Carriages at Orchard Glen, providing direct access to Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, and other destinations throughout South Jersey.