Princeton Commons

Princeton Commons is an established 55+ active adult community in Brick Township, New Jersey, tucked off Princeton Avenue in Ocean County just a short walk from the Metedeconk River. Built between 1989 and 1995, the community comprises 385 single-family ranch-style homes designed specifically for active adults who want single-level, low-maintenance living. Homes range from about 1,400 to 1,600 square feet with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a one-car garage, with a handful of properties offering basements and many backing up to wooded areas for added privacy. Popular floor plans include the Edinborough and Covington models. As a resale-only community, inventory turns slowly and homes tend to hold their value. The heart of Princeton Commons is its clubhouse, which functions as the social and fitness hub of the neighborhood. Inside, residents have access to an exercise room, billiards room, card rooms, a library, and a ballroom used for community parties, holiday events, and special-interest gatherings. Outdoors, the community offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, and shuffleboard, along with walking and biking trails that wind through the neighborhood. The social calendar stays full with bingo, book club, exercise group, knitting club, mah jongg, bus trips, holiday parties, movie nights, and a regular monthly newsletter that keeps residents informed. Location is one of Princeton Commons' biggest selling points. Marinas on the Metedeconk River are within walking distance, making it an easy fit for boating enthusiasts, and Windward Beach Park is also walkable — residents regularly stroll over for free summer concerts, the Fourth of July fireworks, summer fests, and waterfront walking trails. The Jersey Shore beaches of Point Pleasant are a short drive away, and Route 70 and Route 88 give quick access to shopping centers, restaurants, and Ocean Medical Center. Commuting is straightforward with Garden State Parkway exit 89 nearby and Interstate 195 a short drive away; NJ Transit rail service to New York City is accessible from Point Pleasant, and bus service runs from Lakewood. Ocean County's Ocean Ride program also provides senior-focused local bus transportation. Combined with Brick Township's relatively low property taxes and a reasonable monthly HOA fee, Princeton Commons offers one of the more affordable paths to 55+ Jersey Shore living. Pets are welcome.