Senior Communities for Manhattan Commute from New Jersey
and Highlands Area of NJ

(This is Page 3 of New Jersey retirement communities includes northern New Jersey.)

Page 1 - Ocean County (main New Jersey page)

Page 2 - Jersey Shore

Page 3 - Commute to Manhattan and Highlands (This page)

Page 4 - Near Princeton

Page 5 - Central NJ

Page 6 - Southern NJ

New Over 55 communities for commuting to Manhattan from New Jersey 

The closer to New York City, generally the more expensive the prices.

• Regency at Readington Carriages by Toll Bros. - For over 55 - Near New Brunswick (16 miles) - Carriage homes - Pool, clubhouse, tot lot, bocce and more. 46 miles to Lower Manhattan.  Villas are available.  Carriage homes from  $500's.  659 Rt 22, Whitehouse Station, NJ - (Hunterdon County) 908-534-5656

• Regency at Flanders - single homes on Pleasant Hill Rd., Flanders near Morristown and north of Newark.  Across from Flanders Valley Golf Course in scenic area.  Resort-styled by Toll Brothers. From upper $400's.  70 Pleasant Hill Rd., Flanders - 973-584-8655

Resales - See local Realtors 

• Parkwood at Cambridge Crossings - Northern New Jersey - Clifton, NJ - approx. 30 minutes to NYC - 2 BR/2BA luxury homes from mid $300's. Resort like with CH, pool, spa - a unique feature is that only one person needs to be over 55; also will allow child over 18. (verify age qualifications) - One Harcourt Rd.  

• The Enclave at Shackamaxon - By Toll Brothers - 25 miles to New York City - Train to NYC - 56 large luxury carriage homes inside Shackamaxon Country Club.  Started from upper $700's. 1607 Shackamaxon Dr., Scotch Plains 

• K Hovnanian Four Seasons at Ridgemont - Montvale - Woodcliff Lake - By K Hovnanian - Price: $$$$$ - 108 spacious luxury garden condominium homes for a sophisticated active lifestyle of 2BR/2 or 2 1/2 baths - car or rail to NYC . From $600's.  701 Four Seasons Lane.

• Four Seasons at North Caldwell - North Caldwell by K Hovnanian Homes. Price: $$$$$ - Large luxurious condos 2BR/2BA - heated outdoor pool and clubhouse and more. Good commute to NYC location plus upscale shopping and dining in quaint small town. Started mid-$500's.  Four Seasons Drive, North Caldwell  

• Four Seasons at Sterling Pointe - Franklin Township - Price: $$$ - Somerset County - for the sophisticated 55+ lifestyle by K Hovnanian Homes - country area but near roadways - commute to NYC from train stations nearby and at MetroPark.  From upper $300's.  4 Schindler Court, Somerset NJ

• Enclave at Long Valley - Long Valley in Morris County - 61 miles to Manhattan - Carriage homes started mid-$400's - By Toll Brothers  2 Raspberry Lane - Open Daily

• Four Seasons at Great Notch Spa and Club - 12 miles to New York City  - Price: $$$$ - 39 Brownstone Rd. - Woodland Park, Clifton NJ - by K Hovnanian - villas, garden homes and courtyard homes - new phase is courtyard homes - world class clubhouse upper $400's. GPS: 650 Valley Rd.

• Greenbriar Fox Ridge by Lennar - Wharton - by Lennar - 35 miles to Manhattan - be out in the countryside and approx. hour commute for city amenities.  Good looking 3-level condominium building - one and two-bedroom homes started from upper $200's.  Clubhouse, pool, tennis. Rockaway Township.  (verify) - 7102 Polk Dr., Wharton  

• Bears Cove at Ramsey - 104 luxury gated town homes - approx. 25 miles to Manhattan - Near NJ Transit station on Bergen Main Line - Clubhouse, elegant pool and spa and more.  By Continental Properties.  200 Windsor Lane - Popular community is now Sold out.c
  

• Four Seasons at The Promenade - 35 miles to New York City - 123 Washington Valley Road - By K Hovnanian - Warren Township, Somerset County, a best place to live - Townhomes and singles - also 2BR/2BA garden home condominiums - For your discriminating taste -  historic town - Warren Township in Somerset County.

• Liberty Square at Wesmont Station This is not an age-restricted community but is for all ages - 9 miles to Manhattan  Started from upper $300's (verify).  By Pulte Homes -  217 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes -  Onsite train station open now with 25 minute ride to  Manhattan (verify all information)  Condominiums and townhomes. 5000 Wesmont Dr., Wood-Ridge, NJ  

• Regency at Long Valley Toll Brothers - Price: $$$$$ Luxury carriage homes from mid $500's (verify) - 4 miles to I-80 - prestigious town

• Traditions at Hamilton Crossing in Central New Jersey - By Pulte in Hamilton NJ - within an hour to New York City or Philadelphia. Price: $$ - 2 bedroom homes. 

• Wanaque Reserve - 34 miles from Manhattan - Sold Out - Price: $$$ - gated and large clubhouse "The Lodge," indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, massage rooms. Walking trails - large homes started low $400's.  6100 Warrens Way, Wanaque, NJ 

Northern New Jersey Highlands

• New Hunterdon Creekside - Small community of gated single homes and townhomes by Del Webb from mid-$300's - Resort amenities.  One hour to Manhattan. 
  Case Blvd. and Ridge Rd., Raritan Township - 866-226-2711 

Independent Apartment Community 

• Heath Village 
  Hackettstown - Apartments and cottages - Meals and housekeeping available.  Also, hotel style living with services. Pool, tennis, recreation and more.

Skylands Region - Warren County

• Horizons at Delaware Crossing 
  (70 miles to NYC) - large patio homes from $270's - Clubhouse and resort amenities. 561 Edward St., Lopatcong, NJ - 855-245-3507

florham park

• New  Florham Park by Del Webb - Very popular community in great area selling fast.  Singles, townhomes and condos from $400's in master community.  Resort amenities.  Shopping includes Whole Foods Market just 2 miles and Short Hills Mall. Park Ave. and Jets Drive, Florham Park.  908-280-8988

Resales 

• Gatherings at Haledon Near Paramus by Beazer - scenic highlands of Northern NJ - views of NYC skyline - resale condominiums - near major transportation routes.

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