Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods

Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods is a gated 55+ active adult community of 251 single-family homes in Howell, New Jersey, developed by K. Hovnanian between 2015 and 2020. Tucked into a wooded, semi-rural stretch of Monmouth County about a mile west of Route 9, the community blends a low-maintenance lifestyle with easy access to the Jersey Shore, major shopping, and the New York metro area — NYC and Newark Liberty International Airport are both roughly an hour away. Homes were built across 12 distinct floor plans ranging from 1,747 to 3,664 square feet, with two or three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. Eight plans are single-story while four include second-floor lofts, and a walk-up attic storage option was available on some models. Interiors were delivered with GE appliances, designer cabinetry, granite countertops, elegant baths, and large walk-in closets. Because construction wrapped in 2020, all available homes today are resales, and recent sales in 2024–2026 have trended in the $630,000 to $740,000 range — a meaningful step up from the upper-$400,000s original pricing. Social life centers on a 6,830-square-foot clubhouse with meeting rooms, social lounges, a billiards room, and a fully equipped fitness center. Outdoors, residents have an outdoor pool with a separate kiddie pool for grandchildren, a patio, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, and a putting green. Scenic lakes, ponds, parks, and natural space wind through the community, making it a popular spot for walking and biking. A full-time activities director helps coordinate clubs and events, and residents consistently describe an engaged HOA board and an active social calendar. The location is a strong practical draw. Everyday essentials — Home Depot, grocery stores, and restaurants — sit right along the Route 9 corridor just minutes away. Freehold Raceway Mall, New Jersey's second-largest mall, is a short drive, as are Jackson Premium Outlets and Six Flags Great Adventure. The Manasquan Reservoir County Park, with more than five miles of hiking and biking trails, is nearby, and Monmouth County operates eight public golf courses within easy reach. Jersey Shore beaches are about 30 minutes east, and CentraState Medical Center in Freehold plus Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune provide strong healthcare access. The community is governed by its HOA and uses the TownSq community app for communications, payments, and amenity reservations.