Renaissance at Manchester

Independent Assessment

Renaissance at Manchester is strongly confirmed as a genuine, large-scale, amenity-rich 55+ golf community, with multi-source agreement on its 1,900+ home count, 1997-2007 construction span, and on-site 18-hole golf course. Carlton Homes and Centex Homes were identified as the builders; no evidence connecting Renaissance at Manchester to Lennar's separate 'Renaissance' product line elsewhere in New Jersey (e.g., Renaissance at Monroe in Middlesex County) was found, and the two are treated as unrelated communities despite sharing the 'Renaissance' name.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Golf-focused buyers who want a full 18-hole course as the centerpiece of daily life, paired with a large, resort-style 30,000-square-foot clubhouse and more than 75 clubs, are a strong fit for Renaissance at Manchester. Its relatively later construction (1997-2007) compared to many older Whiting-area communities also suits buyers who want more modern floor plans and systems within an established, fully built-out 55+ community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Renaissance at Manchester was built by Carlton Homes and Centex Homes between 1997 and 2007 on Route 70 in Manchester Township, reaching more than 1,900 single-family homes across 11 distinct floor plans ranging from 1,522 to 2,256 square feet, each with one or two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached one- or two-car garage. The community's golf course was designed by J. Christopher Cummins. Renaissance at Manchester is now fully built out, and all current purchases are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Nothing in available sourcing gave a single, precise, current community-wide price range for Renaissance at Manchester, which spans a wide range of floor plans (1,522-2,256 square feet) built across a decade. Buyers should request current comparables specific to floor plan and construction year from a local agent familiar with Renaissance at Manchester resales.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Renaissance at Manchester has been fully built out since 2007, so all current purchases are resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection appropriate to the specific home's 1997-2007 construction era and request the association's current bylaws, fee schedule, and any reserve or assessment information before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Renaissance at Manchester 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 association's current reserve information before purchasing.

Golf

Renaissance at Manchester's 18-hole golf course, designed by J. Christopher Cummins, is a par-63 layout measuring 4,262 yards from the longest tees and winds through more than 20 ponds on the property. Current membership fees, whether course access is included in the HOA fee or requires a separate membership, and the course's current management arrangement were not independently confirmed; golf-focused buyers should confirm current terms directly with the Renaissance Golf Club and the Renaissance Homeowners Association.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Renaissance at Manchester offers a resort-style, golf-centered 55+ lifestyle anchored by its 18-hole course and 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, with an indoor pool, fitness center, and ballroom supporting a robust calendar of activities across more than 75 clubs. Its 1997-2007 construction across 11 floor plans gives the community a relatively more modern housing stock than many of Whiting's older, mid-20th-century developments nearby.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Renaissance at Manchester is located on Route 70 in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, with its clubhouse referenced at 1 Renaissance Blvd W, Manchester, NJ 08759. Route 70 provides direct regional access toward Toms River and the Jersey Shore to the east and Lakewood and the Garden State Parkway to the north.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Renaissance at Manchester is consistently described across independent sources as an age-restricted 55-and-older golf community, governed by the Renaissance Homeowners Association's own occupancy rules rather than any municipal ordinance. Buyers should confirm the current exact age-verification procedure and any additional-occupant age requirements directly with the Renaissance Homeowners Association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Renaissance at Manchester was built over a decade (1997-2007), buyers should confirm the specific construction year, floor plan, and any renovation history for a target home among its 11 available models. A single, precise, current community-wide price range was not found in available sourcing; buyers should independently confirm current pricing, the exact current HOA fee (reported around $265/month but described only generally in some sources as 'under $300'), and golf-related costs directly with the Renaissance Homeowners Association.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Renaissance at Manchester is the only community in this Manchester Township/Whiting batch to offer a full 18-hole golf course as its centerpiece amenity, distinguishing it from Leisure Village West's two 9-hole courses and the golf-free numbered Crestwood Village sections. Its later construction (1997-2007) makes it newer than the 1960s-1980s-era Crestwood Village and Cedar Glen communities.

Current Listings

A connected local agent experienced with Renaissance at Manchester can provide current available inventory, recent closed comparables across its 11 floor plans, and the current HOA fee.

Does Renaissance at Manchester have a golf course?

Yes, an 18-hole, par-63 course designed by J. Christopher Cummins, winding through more than 20 ponds, is the community's centerpiece amenity.

Who built Renaissance at Manchester?

Carlton Homes and Centex Homes built the community between 1997 and 2007.

How many homes are in Renaissance at Manchester?

More than 1,900 single-family homes across 11 floor plans ranging from 1,522 to 2,256 square feet.

What are the HOA fees at Renaissance at Manchester?

Reported around $265/month, covering lawn cutting, irrigation, and snow removal from the driveway and walkway. Confirm the current exact amount and any separate golf costs with the association.