Riviera at Freehold

Independent Assessment

Sources consistently confirm it as a genuine, well-established ranch-home community with strong agreement on its 300-home count, 2003-2007 construction window, 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, and both indoor and outdoor pools — an above-average amenity package for a community of this size. The specific developer and a precise current HOA fee were not independently confirmed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking single-story, ranch-style living in an upscale, amenity-rich Freehold-area 55+ community — including both indoor and outdoor pools, a putting green, and proximity to Six Flags Great Adventure for grandchild visits — are a strong fit for Riviera at Freehold. Its 2003-2007 construction era also suits buyers who want more modern home systems than the county's older 1970s-1980s-era communities.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Riviera at Freehold was built between 2003 and 2007 in Freehold Township, comprising 300 elegant ranch-style homes with ten-foot ceilings, two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, two-car garages, and living space reported roughly 1,885 to 2,170 square feet. The specific developer was not independently confirmed. The community is now fully built out, and all current purchases are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Riviera at Freehold homes are reported priced roughly from the low $700,000s to the high $800,000s, positioning it as an upscale, premium-tier option among the Freehold-area 55+ communities covered here. Buyers should request current closed comparables from a local agent familiar with Riviera at Freehold.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Riviera at Freehold has been fully built out since 2007, so all current purchases are resale. Buyers should request the HOA's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package, along with a full independent inspection, before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Riviera at Freehold are conventionally deeded single-family properties subject to Freehold Township and Monmouth County property tax administration. Given the community's upscale price positioning, buyers should confirm current tax figures directly with the Monmouth County Tax Assessor's office.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Riviera at Freehold offers an upscale, single-story ranch-home 55+ lifestyle with an unusually extensive amenity package for its size, including both indoor and outdoor pools and a putting green. Its central location gives residents convenient access to major business routes and regional retail.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Riviera at Freehold is located at 230 Schanck Road in Freehold Township, Monmouth County, with reported easy access to I-95, Route 18, Route 33, and the Garden State Parkway. Nearby attractions include several golf courses, Freehold Raceway Mall, Six Flags Great Adventure, and Jersey Shore beaches within roughly a half-hour drive.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Riviera at Freehold is marketed and consistently described by secondary sources as an upscale active adult community. The community's own recorded governing-document age-restriction language was not independently reviewed, so buyers should confirm the community's actual current age-verification and occupancy-restriction standard directly with the HOA. New Jersey's *NJ Realtors v. Township of Berkeley* (App. Div. 2024) ruling concerned a municipal ordinance restricting property ownership by age, not a private association's right to restrict occupancy, and should not be read as calling Riviera at Freehold's own private age-restriction covenants into question.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Buyers should request the specific developer and a precise current monthly HOA fee for Riviera at Freehold directly from the HOA or a local agent, as neither could be independently confirmed. All homes are single-story ranches, which some buyers may find limits total square footage compared with two-story models offered elsewhere in the county.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Freehold area, Riviera at Freehold sits at a premium tier alongside the newer Regent Oaks at Freehold (Toll Brothers, established 2022), both above the more affordable, older Surrey Downs (built mid-1980s to late 1990s). Riviera's single-story ranch format and dual indoor/outdoor pool amenity distinguish it from Regent Oaks' newer single-family and duplex mix.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and current HOA details at Riviera at Freehold.

How many homes are in Riviera at Freehold?

300 elegant ranch-style homes, built between 2003 and 2007.

Does Riviera at Freehold have an indoor pool?

Yes, the 11,000-square-foot clubhouse includes both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

What is the price range at Riviera at Freehold?

Reported roughly from the low $700,000s to the high $800,000s as of the last update.

Are the homes at Riviera at Freehold single-story?

Yes, all homes are single-story ranch-style homes with ten-foot ceilings.