Winding River Village: The Most Affordable Entry Into Brick Township 55+ Living

~200 attached homes in Brick with homes starting in the $175s — the budget option in a township where Lions Head South runs $350K+. HOA ~$210/month with exterior-light maintenance. For buyers who want Brick's location at the lowest possible entry, this is it.

Brick, NJ~200 HomesHOA ~$205–215/moAttachedHomes from $175s

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Community at a Glance

LocationBrick Township, Ocean County NJ; near Route 70 and Brick Blvd
Total Homes~200 attached homes (townhome/duplex style)
Home SizesApproximately 900–1,400 SF; 2 bedrooms, 1–2 baths
Price Range$175,000–$325,000 — most affordable 55+ option in Brick
HOA Fee~$205–$215/month; covers grounds, exterior elements, community amenities
Age Restriction55+
AmenitiesClubhouse, pool, common area maintenance, social activities
Tax RateBrick Township ~1.65% effective rate
Winding River Village is Brick's affordability play. Brick Township's best-known 55+ community, Lions Head South, runs $350K–$500K. Winding River offers attached living at $175K–$325K in the same township — meaning buyers who want Brick's location and amenities but at the lowest possible entry point have a genuine option here. The attached construction reduces some exterior maintenance burden, and the price point makes the NJ tax relief stack especially powerful.

Brick Township Tax at Winding River Price Points

Home ValueGross Tax (1.65%)After ANCHOR ($1,750)After Stay NJNet Annual Tax
$185,000$3,060/yr$1,310/yr$1,310/yr$1,310/yr
$240,000$3,970/yr$2,220/yr$1,985/yr$1,985/yr
$290,000$4,797/yr$3,047/yr$2,399/yr$2,399/yr
$325,000$5,376/yr$3,626/yr$2,688/yr$2,688/yr

65+, joint income ≤$150K. At $185K, the net effective rate after all programs is approximately 0.30% — among the lowest in the county.

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10-Year True Cost: $240,000 Purchase

Cost CategoryAnnual (Year 1)10-Year Estimate
Mortgage (P&I on $168K @ 6.75%, 30yr)$13,104$131,040
Property Tax (1.65% on $240K)$3,720$38,600 est.
HOA Fee ($210/mo)$2,520$27,700 est.
Homeowner's Insurance$1,000$10,000 est.
Maintenance (0.75% — attached)$1,800$18,000 est.
ANCHOR Benefit–$1,750–$17,500
Stay NJ (50% of gross tax $1,860)–$1,860–$18,600 est.
Net 10-Year Cost of Ownership~$189,240

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