Lakebridge

Independent Assessment

Lakebridge is a genuine, well-established J.S. Hovnanian 55+ community, notable for its small home sizes, low reported HOA fee (~$107/month), and explicitly resale-only status given its circa-1988 vintage. A specific total home count was not located in available sources, an unusual gap for an otherwise well-documented community; buyers should confirm the exact unit count directly with the association. The community's own recorded deed-restriction language was not independently reviewed, and buyers should confirm the current age-qualification standard directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking one of the more affordable entry points into 55+ homeownership in Gloucester County, with a notably low monthly HOA fee and a convenient Deptford location near a Walmart Supercenter, restaurants, banks, and a Walgreens, are a strong fit for Lakebridge. Its proximity to the New Jersey Turnpike and Philadelphia International Airport (about 15 miles) also suits buyers who travel frequently or want easy Philadelphia access.

Homes, Builders & Development History

J.S. Hovnanian built Lakebridge circa 1988, offering four distinct single-family home models with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1.5 to 3 bathrooms, a 1-car attached garage, and no basements, ranging from approximately 1,175 to 1,510 square feet. As a fully built-out, older-vintage community, all homes are sold on a resale-only basis.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Aggregator data reports an average sale price around $369,147 as of mid-2026 for Lakebridge, below Deptford's broader average home price of roughly $514,227, consistent with the community's smaller, older housing stock. Buyers should request recent closed comparables for the specific model under consideration from a local agent familiar with the Deptford market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Lakebridge was built circa 1988 and is fully built out, with all homes sold on a resale-only basis and no active builder new-construction inventory. Given the community's age, buyers should budget for a full independent inspection covering roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and should request the association's current financials, reserve study, and CC&R documentation before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Lakebridge are subject to Deptford 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/disabled property tax relief programs directly with Deptford Township's tax assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Lakebridge offers a compact, affordable version of the 55+ lifestyle centered on a clubhouse with pool, tennis, bocce, and horseshoe amenities, well-suited to residents who want a lower-cost, lower-maintenance base rather than an expansive amenity campus. Its smaller home sizes across four models keep both purchase price and ongoing costs relatively modest.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Lakebridge is located in Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, with a Woodbury, NJ 08096 postal address, conveniently located next to Philadelphia. A Walmart Supercenter sits directly across from the community, with restaurants, banks, and a Walgreens just a few doors down. The New Jersey Turnpike is around the corner, and Philadelphia International Airport is about 15 miles away.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Lakebridge is consistently described across real estate directories as a 55-and-older community. 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 Lakebridge was built circa 1988 and all homes are sold resale-only, buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and expect smaller home sizes (roughly 1,175-1,510 square feet) and older major systems (roofing, HVAC, plumbing) compared with more recently built communities. A specific total home count was not found, so buyers should confirm the community's exact scale directly with the association. No on-site golf course was identified.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Deptford Township, Lakebridge is more affordable and older than the larger Heritage community and Bridlewood Estates, with notably smaller homes and a lower HOA fee. Buyers wanting newer home systems or larger square footage should compare it against Villages at Aberdeen in nearby Clayton (completed 2016) or Village Grande at Camelot in Glassboro (completed 2018).

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables by model, and current HOA pricing at Lakebridge.

Is Lakebridge legally age-restricted?

Multiple real estate directories describe it as a 55-and-older community. Confirm the exact current standard directly with the HOA, as the community's recorded deed-restriction language has not been independently reviewed.

Can I still buy a new-construction home at Lakebridge?

No. Lakebridge was built circa 1988 and is fully built out; all homes are sold on a resale-only basis, across four original home models.

What is the HOA fee at Lakebridge?

Reported at approximately $107 per month, covering snow removal, lawn mowing, and common-area maintenance. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Does Lakebridge have amenities?

Yes. The community has a clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis court, bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, and a community library.