Four Seasons at Sea Oaks

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks is a K. Hovnanian-built 55+ active adult community tucked into a rural corner of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, just off Route 539 and minutes from Garden State Parkway Exit 58. Built between 2000 and 2007, the community comprises 387 single-family homes ranging from roughly 1,776 to 3,448 square feet, with 2-3 bedroom layouts including ranches, two-story homes with lofts (the popular Captiva model), and some with basements. Many homesites back up to or overlook the adjacent 18-hole championship golf course, giving the neighborhood a country-club feel without the country-club price tag — the HOA is just $237/month. The community is built around the Sea Oaks Golf Club (now operated as LBI National Golf & Resort by the owners of Renault Winery), a public 194-acre, 18-hole championship course designed by Ray Hearn with driving range, putting green, pro shop, and a public restaurant and small inn (The Inn at Sea Oaks) on property — a rare perk that lets residents host out-of-town guests right at the community. The restaurant, The Legacy, is open to both residents and the public. The residents-only 20,000-square-foot clubhouse was redesigned in 2010 and anchors the social life of the community. Inside: a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and strength equipment, indoor pool with hot tub, card room, arts and crafts studio, library, billiards, and a grand ballroom for community events. Outside: two outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoe pits, plus walking and biking trails winding through the property. A full-time activities director keeps the calendar full with social clubs, classes, and special interest groups. The setting is quiet and rural — tree-lined streets, wooded lots, and a small-town Jersey Shore vibe. Tuckerton's waterfront and the Tuckerton Seaport maritime museum are just down the road, and the sands of Long Beach Island are about 25 minutes east. Atlantic City is roughly 20 minutes south for casinos, shows, and dining, while Philadelphia is about an hour via the Atlantic City Expressway and New York City is under two hours north. A Walmart Supercenter sits minutes away on Route 9, and the shopping hub of Manahawkin (gateway to LBI) is 10 minutes north. Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin is the nearest hospital, with AtlantiCare facilities further south toward Atlantic City. Ocean Ride, the county transit system, and a senior Reserve-A-Ride medical transport program provide non-driving options for residents.