Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods in Howell, NJ: A Guide to This Adult Community
Published | Posted by Dennis Mark Interdonato
- Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods
- Howell NJ
- adult communities Monmouth County
- 55 and older communities NJ
Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods is a gated adult community in Howell Township, Monmouth County, built by K. Hovnanian between 2015 and 2020. 55places counts 251 single-family homes and describes the community as age-restricted (55 and older), and trade news coverage of its launch described it as an age-restricted development. It is one of the newer communities in the area, with a 6,830 square foot clubhouse, an outdoor pool and tennis and bocce courts. Here is what the sources say.
Where Is Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods?
The community is off West Farms Road in Howell, with access to Routes 9 and 33, according to 55places. It says a home improvement store, restaurants and grocery stores are around the corner, the Manasquan Reservoir County Park and a golf course in Howell are a few minutes away, and New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport are each about an hour away.
The Homes and Floor Plans
55places lists 12 single-family floor plans from 1,747 to 3,664 square feet: eight single-story plans and four plans with a loft. The single-story plans have two bedrooms plus a den, and the loft plans have three bedrooms plus a den, with two to three baths and an attached two-car garage throughout. 55places mentions designer cabinetry, granite counters and large walk-in closets. The 12 plans named on 55places:
- Grenada: 2 + den bedrooms, 2 baths, about 1,747 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Monterey II: 2 + den bedrooms, 2 baths, about 1,873 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Cocomo: 2 + den bedrooms, 2 baths, about 1,913 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Barbuda: 2 + den bedrooms, 2.5 baths, about 1,933 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Antigua: 2 + den bedrooms, 2 baths, about 1,960 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Nevis: 2 + den bedrooms, 2.5 baths, about 2,120 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Captiva II: 2 + den bedrooms, 2 baths, about 2,120 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Martinique II: 2 + den bedrooms, 2 baths, about 2,208 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Grenada Loft: 3 + den bedrooms, 3 baths, about 2,503 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Monterey II Loft: 3 + den bedrooms, 3 baths, about 2,662 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Nevis Loft: 3 + den bedrooms, 3 baths, about 2,782 sq ft, 2-car garage
- Captiva Loft: 3 + den bedrooms, 3 baths, about 3,664 sq ft, 2-car garage
On the day I checked, 55places showed an average listing price of around $699,000.
Clubhouse and Amenities
The 6,830 square foot clubhouse has meeting rooms, social lounges, a billiards room, a fitness center and a multipurpose room. Outside there is an outdoor pool with a patio, tennis and bocce courts, a putting green, and parks and ponds around the community.
Association Fees
55places says the fee covers snow and trash removal, mowing, trimming and fertilizing, and maintenance of the common areas. Ask Dennis Mark for the current fees.
Shopping, Medical Care and Getting Around
ACME at 3241 US Highway 9 in Freehold is about 2.9 miles away in a straight line. CentraState Medical Center at 901 West Main Street in Freehold is about 4.8 miles in a straight line. Monmouth County's SCAT service offers rides for senior and permanently disabled county residents; I did not research bus routes near the community.
What to Know Before Buying in an Age-Restricted Community
Buying in an adult community works much like buying any other home, with more paperwork to read. The association's governing documents set the age rule, who else may live in the home, how long guests may stay, and what you may change on the outside of the house. Every association writes its own rules, so read the current documents before you commit, and review them with your attorney. A few questions I suggest asking:
- What does the monthly fee cover, and is an increase planned?
- Are there one-time fees at closing, such as a capital contribution or a transfer fee, and is any special assessment pending?
- What are the rules on pets, renting the home, fences, landscaping and exterior changes?
- How are the clubhouse, pool and activities scheduled, and is anything paid separately?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods age-restricted?
Yes. 55places lists it as age-restricted, and news coverage of K. Hovnanian's launch described it as an age-restricted development. Confirm the exact rule in the association's documents.
Is it in Howell or Freehold?
It is in Howell Township. The nearest supermarket and hospital named here have Freehold addresses.
Are there homes with a second floor?
Yes. Four of the 12 plans have a loft, from about 2,503 to 3,664 square feet.
How much are the HOA fees?
Ask Dennis Mark for the current fees.
Thinking About Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods?
If you are considering a home in Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods or comparing it with other adult communities in Howell and western Monmouth County, I'm Dennis Mark Interdonato with Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living, and I'm glad to help. I can pull the current listings, request the association documents, and walk the community with you so you can see the homes and the clubhouse in person. Visit dennismarkrealestate.com and send a message through the contact page to start the conversation.
