55 Plus Communities in Stafford Township, NJ

Stafford Township 55 Plus Communities

Stafford Township, including the Manahawkin area, offers several distinctive 55+ communities for active adults considering a move to Southern Ocean County.

Buyers can choose from traditional single-family homes, attached residences and manufactured homes. Available communities range from small, established neighborhoods to larger gated developments with resort-style amenities.

Stafford Township’s five 55+ communities are:

  • Fawn Lakes
  • Perry’s Lake
  • Escapes Ocean Breeze
  • Atlantic Hills
  • West Bay Village

Each community offers a different combination of home styles, amenities, association services and ownership arrangements. Perry’s Lake and West Bay Village are land-lease communities, while the other Stafford Township communities generally follow more traditional ownership structures.

The area provides convenient access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare services, Route 9, Route 72 and the Garden State Parkway. Long Beach Island’s beaches, boating, fishing and seasonal attractions are also only a short drive away.

John and Marilyn Mecchia can help you compare Stafford Township’s 55+ communities and determine which location, home style and ownership arrangement may best fit your needs.

Explore Stafford Township’s 55 Plus Communities

Fawn Lakes

Fawn Lakes is an established 55+ community offering a friendly neighborhood atmosphere and a selection of single-family homes, duplexes and attached residences.

Residents can enjoy a clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, shuffleboard, walking areas and community activities. Its Manahawkin location provides convenient access to shopping, healthcare, the Garden State Parkway and Long Beach Island.

VIEW FAWN LAKES COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND HOMES FOR SALE

Perry’s Lake

Perry’s Lake is a larger 55+ community consisting of approximately 450 manufactured single-family homes. Most homes offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and comfortable one-level living.

Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, game room and outdoor recreational facilities.

Perry’s Lake is a land-lease community. Buyers purchase the home but lease the land beneath it through a monthly lot fee.

VIEW PERRY’S LAKE COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND HOMES FOR SALE

Escapes Ocean Breeze

Escapes Ocean Breeze is a gated, resort-style 55+ community offering spacious detached single-family homes. Many residences provide first-floor primary suites, lofts, guest rooms and attached two-car garages.

The community features an approximately 16,000-square-foot Lifestyle Pavilion, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, sports courts, walking trails and numerous clubs and activities.

VIEW ESCAPES OCEAN BREEZE COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND HOMES FOR SALE

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Atlantic Hills

Atlantic Hills is an established 55+ community with approximately 250 detached single-family homes. Its ranch-style designs generally offer two or three bedrooms, comfortable one-level living and attached garages.

Residents can enjoy a clubhouse, fitness room, outdoor swimming pool, billiards, activity rooms, walking paths, scenic ponds and landscaped open spaces.

Atlantic Hills may appeal to buyers who want a traditional single-family home in a smaller active-adult community near Manahawkin’s shopping, healthcare and everyday services.

VIEW ATLANTIC HILLS HOMES FOR SALE

West Bay Village

West Bay Village is a small 55+ manufactured-home community with approximately 69 home sites. It offers a quieter residential environment and convenient access to Route 9, Route 72 and Long Beach Island.

West Bay Village is a land-lease community. Buyers own the manufactured home but lease the home site through a monthly lot fee.

Because it is a small community, available homes may be limited and may not always appear under a consistent community name in the MLS.

VIEW WEST BAY VILLAGE HOMES FOR SALE

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Comparing Stafford Township’s 55 Plus Communities

Each Stafford Township community offers a different home style, setting and ownership arrangement.

Consider Fawn Lakes If You Prefer:

  • An established and friendly neighborhood
  • Single-family and attached home choices
  • Comfortable one-level living
  • A clubhouse and outdoor swimming pool
  • A smaller community atmosphere

Consider Perry’s Lake If You Prefer:

  • A manufactured single-family home
  • A larger community with approximately 450 homes
  • A clubhouse, pool and fitness facilities
  • Convenient access to Long Beach Island
  • A land-lease ownership arrangement

Consider Escapes Ocean Breeze If You Prefer:

  • A gated, resort-style community
  • A spacious detached single-family home
  • A first-floor primary suite with possible loft space
  • Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
  • Extensive recreational and social amenities

Consider Atlantic Hills If You Prefer:

  • A traditional single-family ranch-style home
  • A smaller community of approximately 250 homes
  • An attached garage
  • A clubhouse, fitness room and outdoor pool
  • Ponds, walking paths and landscaped open spaces

Consider West Bay Village If You Prefer:

  • A smaller manufactured-home community
  • A quiet neighborhood with approximately 69 home sites
  • One-level living
  • A location near Route 9 and Route 72
  • A land-lease ownership arrangement

John and Marilyn Mecchia can help you compare current home availability, association fees, lot rents, community rules and property features before you make a decision.

Buying or Selling in a Stafford Township 55 Plus Community

Choosing the right 55+ community involves more than comparing home prices. Buyers should also consider:

  • Home size and floor plan
  • Property condition and improvements
  • Association fees or monthly lot rent
  • Services included in the monthly payment
  • Age and occupancy requirements
  • Community rules and pet policies
  • Amenities and social activities
  • Maintenance responsibilities
  • Financing options
  • Proximity to shopping, healthcare and family

Perry’s Lake and West Bay Village are land-lease communities. Buyers own the manufactured home but lease the land beneath it. This arrangement should be carefully reviewed and compared with traditional homeownership.

Thinking About Buying?

John and Marilyn Mecchia can help you:

  • Compare Stafford Township’s five 55+ communities
  • Monitor new listings
  • Arrange private home showings
  • Review important community considerations
  • Prepare and negotiate an offer
  • Coordinate the purchase through closing

Thinking About Selling?

If you own a home in a Stafford Township 55+ community, John and Marilyn can help you understand current market conditions, review comparable sales and prepare a customized marketing plan.

Visit JMMecchia.com and select “What Is Your Home Worth?”

This home-value service is free and comes with no obligation. It can help you begin learning about your home’s possible current market value and available equity before deciding whether you are ready to sell.

Your Stafford Township 55 Plus Real Estate Resource

John and Marilyn Mecchia provide friendly, knowledgeable real estate guidance for buyers and sellers throughout Stafford Township and Ocean County.

As longtime Ocean County residents and experienced full-time real estate professionals, they understand the questions and decisions involved in moving to or from a 55+ community.

Whether you are downsizing, relocating, moving closer to family or searching for a home near Long Beach Island, John and Marilyn are ready to help.

Contact John and Marilyn Today

John C. Mecchia, SRES, GRI, CRS
Call or Text: 732-267-4093

Marilyn Mecchia, Senior Real Estate Specialist
Call or Text: 732-267-4065

Crossroads Realty
Visit: JMMecchia.com

Contact John or Marilyn for current Stafford Township listings, private showings, community comparisons or help selling your home.

For free, no-obligation home-value information, visit JMMecchia.com and select “What Is Your Home Worth?”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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