Leisure Ridge

Independent Assessment

Leisure Ridge is confirmed as a genuine, smaller-scale 55+ gated community with consistent agreement across sources on its 183-home count, 1987-1998 construction span, and 411 Kingsridge Road address. Leisure Ridge was independently confirmed as a separately governed, legally distinct HOA from the larger, similarly named Leisure Knoll nearby in Manchester Township, despite sharing the 'Leisure' branding; no evidence of shared ownership or governance between the two communities was found. A single named original developer and a precise current HOA fee amount were not independently confirmed in publicly available sourcing.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a smaller, more intimate gated 55+ community — with only 183 homes rather than the thousands found in Manchester Township's larger developments — are a strong fit for Leisure Ridge. Its compact scale and full-service HOA fee (covering security, snow removal, lawn care, and common-area maintenance) also suit buyers who want a lower-maintenance, close-knit community without sacrificing clubhouse amenities like a pool, fitness room, and tennis courts.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Leisure Ridge was built between 1987 and 1998 in Manchester Township as a gated community of 183 single-family homes across four floor plans, all featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one- or two-car garages, with newer central air conditioning, furnaces, and water heaters reported in recent listings along with formal living rooms with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplaces with marble surrounds. A single named original developer was not identified in available sourcing. The community is now fully built out, and all current purchases are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A single, precise, current community-wide price range for Leisure Ridge was not identified in available sourcing. Buyers should request current available homes and recent closed comparables directly from a local agent familiar with Leisure Ridge resales, given the community's compact 183-home size and narrow floor-plan range.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Leisure Ridge has been fully built out since 1998, so all current purchases are resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection appropriate to the specific home's construction era (1987-1998) and request the HOA's current bylaws, fee schedule, and any reserve or assessment information before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Leisure Ridge are subject to Manchester Township and Ocean County property tax at the applicable current rate, separate from the HOA's monthly fee. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures directly with the Manchester Township Tax Assessor's Office and request the HOA's current reserve information before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Leisure Ridge offers a compact, gated 55+ lifestyle across 183 single-family homes, with a full-service HOA fee covering security, lawn care, and snow removal alongside clubhouse amenities including a pool, fitness room, billiards, and tennis and shuffleboard courts. Its smaller scale, relative to Manchester Township's larger 'Leisure' and Crestwood Village communities, supports a tight-knit social calendar of game nights, planned trips, and holiday parties.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Leisure Ridge is located at 411 Kingsridge Road, Manchester, New Jersey, within Manchester Township, Ocean County, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and major roads, and reasonable proximity to Ocean County's beaches, wildlife areas, lakes, and golf courses.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Leisure Ridge is consistently described across independent sources as a 55-and-older community, governed by its own HOA occupancy rules rather than any municipal ordinance. Under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and the federal HOPA framework, at least one occupant of a qualifying household must generally be 55 or older, subject to the association's specific rules; buyers should confirm the current exact age-verification procedure directly with the Leisure Ridge HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Leisure Ridge has only 183 homes across four floor plans, buyers should expect a narrower range of home sizes and layouts (1,330-1,682 square feet, all two-bedroom/two-bathroom) than larger nearby communities. Nothing in available sourcing gave a single, precise, current HOA fee figure or an original developer name; buyers should confirm both directly with the Leisure Ridge HOA. Given the 1987-1998 construction span, buyers should also budget for a full independent inspection of a given home's age-appropriate systems.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Leisure Ridge is by far the smallest of Manchester Township's 'Leisure'-named communities, with 183 homes compared to Leisure Knoll's 1,600+ and Leisure Village West's 2,692, and despite the shared name and close geography to Leisure Knoll, the two are confirmed as separately governed, legally distinct HOAs. Its gated, full-service HOA model (covering security and lawn care) also distinguishes it from the co-op and fee-simple Crestwood Village sections clustered in nearby Whiting.

Current Listings

A connected local agent experienced with Leisure Ridge can provide current available inventory, recent closed comparables across its four floor plans, and the current HOA fee.

How many homes are in Leisure Ridge?

Leisure Ridge has 183 single-family homes across four floor plans, built between 1987 and 1998, in Manchester Township, New Jersey.

Is Leisure Ridge the same community as Leisure Knoll?

No. Leisure Ridge and Leisure Knoll are separately governed, legally distinct HOAs in Manchester Township that happen to share the word 'Leisure' in their names.

Is Leisure Ridge gated?

Yes, Leisure Ridge is a gated 55+ community of 183 homes at 411 Kingsridge Road in Manchester Township.

What does the Leisure Ridge HOA fee cover?

It's described as covering security, snow removal, full lawn care, street and common-area maintenance, and access to the clubhouse and pool. Confirm the current exact amount with the HOA.