The Greens

Independent Assessment

The builder's own site (J.S. Hovnanian & Sons) and multiple secondary directories consistently agree on The Greens' core facts: the 117-townhome plan, fee-simple ownership structure, three named models with specific starting prices, and five-year tax abatement. No confirmed current HOA fee or exact original construction start year was found; buyers should confirm both directly with the builder.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a genuinely low-maintenance attached-home format (fee-simple townhomes rather than single-family detached) with a five-year property tax abatement and a location directly across from a country club, are a strong fit for The Greens.

Homes, Builders & Development History

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is developing The Greens as a 117-unit, fee-simple, ranch-style townhome community, with standard floor plans starting at 1,889 square feet across three models: Woodcrest, Greenbrier, and Wedgewood, plus a full finished loft option on some plans.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

The builder's own materials report standard floor plans priced from $384,900 to $394,900. Buyers should request current pricing, available lots, and incentives directly from J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, since new-construction pricing changes over time.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Greens appears to be an actively selling new-construction community as of the last update, with specific current model pricing published by the builder. Buyers should confirm current construction status, available lots, and the builder's contract and warranty terms directly with J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in The Greens are subject to Monroe Township (Gloucester County) and Gloucester County property tax at the current municipal and county rates, though the community carries a five-year tax abatement that reduces costs during that window. Buyers should confirm the exact abatement terms, the post-abatement tax rate, and any applicable New Jersey senior property tax relief eligibility directly with Monroe Township's tax assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Greens offers a fee-simple, ranch-style townhome version of the 55+ lifestyle -- less exterior upkeep than a detached home while still owning the underlying land -- paired with a clubhouse, pool, and pickleball court, directly across from the Scotland Run Country Club.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Greens is located off Fries Mill Road in Williamstown, Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, directly across from the Scotland Run Country Club.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Greens is described by its builder, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, and multiple 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 association's own occupancy-based age restriction. Buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the builder or association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As an attached townhome community, buyers have less exterior/yard control than in a detached single-family home; buyers who specifically want a detached home should compare against Holiday City at Monroe or Whitehall Gardens instead. A current HOA fee was not confirmed, and the five-year tax abatement means buyers should model their property tax cost both during and after the abatement period.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Greens is an attached-townhome community, distinguishing it from the detached single-family homes at Holiday City at Monroe, Stirling Glen, and Whitehall Gardens, and from the manufactured-home land-lease format at Sunny Estates.

Current Listings

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons' own site and a connected local agent can provide current available lots, floor plans, and pricing at The Greens.

Is The Greens a detached or attached community?

Attached -- The Greens consists of 117 fee-simple, ranch-style townhomes, not detached single-family homes.

What is the starting price at The Greens?

The builder's materials report standard floor plans starting at $384,900 to $394,900 across three models.

Does The Greens have a tax abatement?

Yes, a five-year property tax abatement is reported for this community. Confirm the exact terms and post-abatement rate directly with the builder or township.

Is The Greens age-restricted?

Yes, per the builder's own site and multiple real estate directories. The recorded deed-restriction language was not independently reviewed; confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the builder or association.