Four Seasons at Sea Oaks

Independent Assessment

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks is confirmed as a genuine K. Hovnanian 55+ community, with consistent multi-source agreement on its 387-home count, 2000-2007 development window, and clubhouse amenities including its on-site restaurant. The golf relationship is specifically flagged as an important distinction rather than a false-positive risk: the adjacent Sea Oaks Golf Club is described as a public course 'next door' rather than a private, HOA-owned amenity, meaning golf access here is not bundled into the community's own HOA structure the way it is at Greenbriar Oceanaire in Waretown. Reported HOA fees show a wide range across sources by date (roughly $175 to $237 per month), reflecting fee growth over more than a decade rather than a discrepancy; buyers should confirm the current exact figure. The community's own recorded deed-restriction language could not be independently reviewed, and buyers should confirm the current age-qualification standard directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want golf-adjacent living without HOA-bundled club dues -- since the neighboring Sea Oaks Golf Club is public rather than a mandatory community amenity -- are a strong fit for Four Seasons at Sea Oaks. Its larger craftsman-style homes with first-floor master suites and its full-service clubhouse restaurant suit buyers who want a more spacious, K. Hovnanian-built home in the Little Egg Harbor/Great Bay area.

Homes, Builders & Development History

K. Hovnanian developed Four Seasons at Sea Oaks between approximately 2000 and 2007, building 387 craftsman-style single-family homes ranging from about 1,838 to 3,430 square feet, with two or three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, first-floor master bedrooms, two-car garages, and an optional loft that adds a bedroom and bathroom.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Recent listings show a median list price around $532,000 at Four Seasons at Sea Oaks, with active inventory ranging roughly from the mid-$400,000s to mid-$600,000s depending on home size and lot. Buyers should request recent closed comparables for the specific floor plan and section under consideration from a local agent familiar with the Little Egg Harbor Township market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks' development ran from approximately 2000 to 2007, and the community appears fully built out based on available sources, so current purchases should generally be treated as resale; no active builder new-construction inventory was found. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and should request the association's current financials, reserve study, and CC&R documentation before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Four Seasons at Sea Oaks are subject to Little Egg Harbor Township and Ocean County property tax at the current municipal and county rates. No special assessment districts specific to this community were found. Buyers should confirm current property tax rates, any applicable New Jersey senior/disabled property tax relief programs, and homeowners insurance considerations directly with Little Egg Harbor Township's tax assessor and a local insurance agent.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks offers a spacious, craftsman-style version of the 55+ lifestyle, with larger homes featuring first-floor master suites and a full-service clubhouse that includes its own on-site restaurant, The Legacy. Its position directly beside the public Sea Oaks Golf Club supports an active, golf-adjacent lifestyle without requiring HOA-bundled club membership.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks is located at 95 Golf View Drive in Little Egg Harbor Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, 08087, in the Great Bay area of southern Ocean County. The community sits directly beside the public Sea Oaks Golf Club, with access to Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway for travel along the South Jersey Shore.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks is consistently described across real estate directories as an age-restricted 55+ community, part of K. Hovnanian's long-running Four Seasons active-adult brand used across multiple New Jersey communities. The community's own recorded deed-restriction or master-deed language has not been independently reviewed. New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and a 2024 Appellate Division ruling (NJ Realtors v. Township of Berkeley) have been reported as limiting a municipality's ability to restrict who may own property in an age-restricted development, but that ruling concerns municipal ordinances, not a private HOA's right to enforce an occupancy-based age restriction through its own governing documents. Buyers should confirm the community's actual current age-verification and occupancy-restriction language directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because the neighboring Sea Oaks Golf Club is a public course rather than a private, HOA-included amenity, buyers specifically seeking a community with golf bundled into HOA dues should look to Greenbriar Oceanaire in Waretown instead. Because development spanned roughly 2000 to 2007, buyers should confirm the exact build year of any specific home and budget for a full independent inspection on any resale purchase. Reported HOA fees vary considerably by source and date, so buyers should confirm the current exact figure directly with the association.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Four Seasons at Sea Oaks is located in Little Egg Harbor Township and is paired with a public rather than HOA-bundled golf course, distinguishing it from Greenbriar Oceanaire's private, club-dues golf model in Waretown. Compared with the Manahawkin/Stafford Township cluster (Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze, Atlantic Hills, Fawn Lakes), Four Seasons at Sea Oaks offers larger, generally newer K. Hovnanian-built craftsman homes with a full-service clubhouse restaurant.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables by floor plan, and current HOA pricing at Four Seasons at Sea Oaks.

Is Four Seasons at Sea Oaks legally age-restricted?

Multiple real estate directories describe it as part of K. Hovnanian's age-restricted 55+ Four Seasons brand. Confirm the exact current standard directly with the HOA, as the community's recorded deed-restriction language has not been independently reviewed.

Does Four Seasons at Sea Oaks have a golf course?

The community sits directly beside the public Sea Oaks Golf Club and its 18-hole championship course, but the course is public rather than a private, HOA-bundled community amenity.

What is the HOA fee at Four Seasons at Sea Oaks?

Reported figures range from approximately $175 per month (as of 2013) to approximately $237 per month more recently. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Is Four Seasons at Sea Oaks still building new homes?

No. Development ran from approximately 2000 to 2007, and the community now appears fully built out; current purchases are resale.