Renaissance at Manchester in Manchester Township, NJ: A Guide to This Adult Community

Renaissance at Manchester is a gated 55+ community of about 1,900 single-family and patio homes in Manchester Township, Ocean County. It was built from 1997 to 2007 and has an executive 18-hole golf course, a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse and a separate Annex with an art studio.

I'm Dennis Mark Interdonato with Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living. Here is what the association and the published sources say about Renaissance.

Where Renaissance Is

Renaissance sits off Ridgeway Road in Manchester Township, and the management office is at 3 Renaissance Boulevard East. The community has a security gate.

The Homes

Ocean County's planning department lists 1,901 units, and 55places counts 1,904, so the figures are close but not identical. 55places names Carlton Homes and Centex Homes as the builders and gives building years of 1997 to 2007. The association describes the homes as single-family and patio homes.

55places lists 11 floor plans from 1,522 to 2,256 square feet, all with two baths:

• Two bedrooms, one-car garage: the Aragon (1,522 square feet) and the Burgundy (1,577)
• Two bedrooms, two-car garage: the Sienna (1,598), Florence (1,667), Raphael (1,754) and Tivoli (1,882)
• One bedroom plus a den to two bedrooms: the Siena 2 (1,753)
• Two bedrooms plus a den, two-car garage: the Byron (1,825), Wellington (1,929), Devon (2,122) and Oakmont (2,256)

Clubhouse and Amenities

From the association's website:

• A 30,000-square-foot clubhouse with a grand lobby, a ballroom, a billiards and ping pong room, card rooms, a fitness room, a library and a cafe, which the association says is being restored
• A heated indoor pool with a hot tub
• The Annex, with a multi-purpose room and an art and craft studio
• An executive 18-hole golf course
• A woodworking shop
• A basketball half court
• Ponds with a fountain

Fees and Rules

Association fees at Renaissance at Manchester vary by section and home type and change every year when the budget is set, so I don't publish a number here that could be out of date by the time you read it. Call or text me and I will get you the current fees for the specific home you are looking at.

According to the association, the fee includes lawn care, irrigation and snow removal. The association calls Renaissance one of Ocean County's 55+ communities; ask for the governing documents for the exact age rule.

Shopping, Medical Care and Getting Around

• Groceries: Stop & Shop at 2360 Lakewood Road in Toms River is about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
• Hospital: Community Medical Center (RWJBarnabas Health), 99 Route 37 West in Toms River, is about 6 miles away in a straight line.
• County bus: Ocean Ride route OC 2 Manchester serves Manchester, Lakehurst, Berkeley and Toms River, ending at the Ocean County Mall. Exact stops near Renaissance were not confirmed.
• Township rides: Manchester Township Senior Services offers medical and non-medical transportation for residents 60 and older.

Before You Buy: Questions for Any Age-Restricted Community

I walk every buyer through the same short list when we look at a community like Renaissance at Manchester. This is general guidance, not legal advice, and your attorney will review the association documents with you.

• The age requirement. Ask how the association applies it, including the rules for a younger spouse, a live-in caregiver and overnight guests.
• The fee and the budget. Ask for the current fee, what it covers, the size of the reserve fund and any planned special assessments.
• Closing costs that belong to the association. Ask whether a capital contribution, transfer fee or resale certificate fee applies to buyers.
• Everyday rules. Ask about pets, leasing, exterior changes, additions and parking for a second car, a boat or an RV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Renaissance at Manchester gated?

Yes. The association lists a security gate.

How many homes are in Renaissance?

Ocean County lists 1,901, and 55places counts 1,904.

Who built Renaissance?

Carlton Homes and Centex Homes, from 1997 to 2007, according to 55places.

Is there a golf course?

Yes, an executive 18-hole course.

What does the association fee include?

Lawn care, irrigation and snow removal, according to the association. Ask me for the current fee.

Thinking About Renaissance at Manchester? Let's Talk

I'm Dennis Mark Interdonato, a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living. I work with buyers and sellers in Manchester Township and across Monmouth and Ocean County. If you would like to see homes for sale in Renaissance at Manchester, compare it with other adult communities nearby, get the current association fees, or find out what your current home could sell for before you move, call or text me at (732) 598-2672 or send me a message. You can also browse the other communities in my Adult Communities guide.