Heatherwood
Sewell, New Jersey · Gloucester County
Heatherwood is a 160-home, age-restricted 55-and-older community of single-family homes built between 2002 and 2007 in Sewell, Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The community sits on roughly 60 wooded acres with scenic lakes, ponds, walking and biking trails, a picnic area, and a gazebo. Floor plans range from 1,400 to 2,400 square feet, and every home includes an attached garage.
Last researched 2026-09-17
- Price positioning
- Historically reported from the high $200,000s to mid $300,000s, per directory sources; buyers should request current comparables from a local agent
- HOA
- Not publicly confirmed; buyers should confirm the current exact figure directly with the association
- Community size
- 160 single-family homes
- Home types
- detached
- Builder
- Not independently confirmed
- Age policy
- Consistently described across multiple secondary real estate directories as an age-restricted 55+ community; the community's own recorded deed-restriction language has not been independently reviewed, and buyers should confirm the exact current age-qualification standard directly with the HOA
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Overview
Independent Assessment
Multiple real estate directories, including the community's own homeowners' association site, consistently agree on Heatherwood's core facts: its 160-home count, 2002-2007 construction span, and 60-acre wooded setting with lakes and trails. No independently confirmed original developer/builder or current HOA fee was found; buyers should confirm both directly with the association.
Who May Find This Community Appealing
Buyers who want a moderately sized, wooded, nature-oriented 55+ community with walking and biking trails, and who want proximity to a wide range of everyday retail (Kohl's, Target, Marshalls, ShopRite, Acme) as well as Center City Philadelphia, are a strong fit for Heatherwood.
Homes & Prices
Homes, Builders & Development History
Heatherwood was built between 2002 and 2007, delivering 160 single-family homes with floor plans ranging from 1,400 to 2,400 square feet, each with an attached garage. The original developer/builder was not independently confirmed; buyers should request this history directly from the HOA or Gloucester County property records.
Current Pricing & Market Positioning
Directory sources report Heatherwood homes historically priced from the high $200,000s to the mid $300,000s. A current 2026 average was not confirmed; buyers should request recent closed comparables from a local agent familiar with the Sewell/Washington Township market.
New Construction vs. Resale Considerations
Heatherwood was built out between 2002 and 2007 and is now resale-only. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and should request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing.
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Fees
HOA Fees, Capital Contributions & Recurring Costs
Nothing in the sources reviewed confirmed a specific current HOA fee for Heatherwood. Buyers should confirm the current exact figure and full coverage directly with the association -- Heatherwood(NJ) Homeowners Assoc., Inc. -- before purchasing.
Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments
Homes in Heatherwood are subject to Washington Township and Gloucester 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 and any applicable New Jersey senior property tax relief eligibility directly with Washington Township's tax assessor.
Amenities
Community Layout & Lifestyle
Heatherwood offers a quieter, nature-oriented 55+ lifestyle built around its wooded, water-featured 60-acre setting rather than a large clubhouse complex, with walking and biking trails and a gazebo as its central shared amenities. This suits buyers who prioritize outdoor scenery and a tree-lined, private feel over resort-style programming.
Location
Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access
Heatherwood is located in Washington Township, in the Sewell area of Gloucester County, New Jersey, close to a wide range of shopping and dining -- including Kohl's, Target, Marshalls, Bottino's ShopRite, Acme Markets, and Save-A-Lot -- and with convenient access to Center City Philadelphia and major highways.
Restrictions
Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions
Heatherwood is consistently described across real estate directories as an age-restricted 55+ community. The community's own recorded deed-restriction or governing-document language has not been independently reviewed. The 2024 NJ Realtors v. Township of Berkeley appellate ruling concerns a municipality's ability to restrict ownership (not occupancy) of age-restricted units, and does not affect a private HOA's own occupancy-based age restriction. Buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the HOA.
Pros & Tradeoffs
Tradeoffs & Limitations
Heatherwood does not have a golf course or a large resort-style clubhouse amenity package on-site; buyers wanting that scale of amenities should look to larger master-planned communities elsewhere in the state.
Comparison With Nearby Communities
Within the Sewell/Washington Township cluster, Heatherwood offers a more wooded, nature-oriented setting than the larger, clubhouse-anchored County Gardens (242 homes) and a larger home-size range than the smaller, more compact The Maples (127 homes) or Parke Place (406 units, mixed condo/single-family).
Listings
Current Listings
A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables at Heatherwood.
FAQs
Questions Buyers Should Verify
- Original developer/builder, not independently confirmed
- Current HOA fee and exactly what it covers
- Current resale pricing and available inventory
- The community's actual recorded deed-restriction or governing-document age-qualification language
- Current property tax rate and any applicable senior property tax relief eligibility
- How many homes are in Heatherwood?
- 160 single-family homes, built between 2002 and 2007.
- Does Heatherwood have a clubhouse?
- No large resort-style clubhouse was found; Heatherwood's amenities center on its 60 wooded acres, lakes, trails, and gazebo.
- Is Heatherwood age-restricted?
- Yes, per multiple real estate directories. Confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the association, as the HOA's recorded deed-restriction language has not been independently reviewed.
- What is the HOA fee at Heatherwood?
- A specific current figure could not be confirmed. Confirm directly with Heatherwood(NJ) Homeowners Assoc., Inc. before purchasing.
Sources
- Heatherwood - 55+ Community in Sewell, New Jersey | 55places — accessed 2026-09-17
- Heatherwood 55+ Living Joy in Washington Township: By Joe Wiessner — accessed 2026-09-17
- Where are we - Heatherwood(NJ) Homeowners Assoc., Inc. — accessed 2026-09-17
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