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23 Blackthorn Place, Manchester, NJ 08759

$329,900

2 beds 2 baths 1,942 sqft Built 198691 days on marketClosed

About this home

Welcome to effortless living in the highly desirable Leisure Knolls at Manchester, a gated adult community known for its vibrant lifestyle and unbeatable convenience. This spacious Fairfax model offers a thoughtfully designed, flowing open floor plan ideal for both comfortable everyday living and easy entertaining. The home features a sun-filled 4-season bonus room, a formal living room, and an inviting family room with a woodburning fireplace that creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The neutral kitchen opens to the dining room, making gatherings seamless and enjoyable. You'll find two large bedrooms and two full baths, along with a laundry/mud room with direct access from the 1-car garage. Additional highlights include a private driveway and a full attic, providing excellent storage. Enjoy peace of mind with gated security and a guard for controlled access, and embrace an active, social lifestyle with outstanding community amenities. Leisure Knolls offers a pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard, bocce courts, a boat dock, and so much more. The impressive community center boasts a large auditorium and ballroom, poker room, pool table, caf room, library, and workout room, along with countless clubs and activities to keep you engaged and connected. All of this is conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway and Route 70, close to shopping, dining, and recreation. This home truly offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, security, and an exceptional lifestyle- don't miss this opportunity to live your best life at Leisure Knolls.

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$3,457/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,331
Principal + interest$2,125
Property tax + insurance$899
HOA$183
PMI / 2nd mortgage$124
Utilities
$463
Heating + cooling$92
Internet + TV + phone$113
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$113
$3,457/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,543/mo
Purchase price
$329,900
Down payment
$16,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$313,405
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1986
Lot size
0.1451 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
$183 / Monthly
Annual tax
$4,081
MLS #
2609563R
County
Ocean

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsGreat RoomKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomFlorida RoomNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Community
BocceMovie/StageClubhouseCommunity RoomOutdoor PoolFitness CenterGatedRV Parking AreaShuffle BoardTennis Court(s)
Parking
RV Access/Parking1 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Not Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full BathWalk-In Closet(s)
Security
Security Gate
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 08759

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population32,0028,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199021.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density3931,137
Male13,0384,307,827147,432,321
Female18,9644,525,010151,655,844
Never Married2,9861,965,81163,775,926
Married16,4393,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,033391,23912,639,686
Widowed7,593515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,888529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold18,4993,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size1.712.732.60
Medial Age69.9937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$30,847$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$46,236$83,312$63,629
P C I$27,404$30,662$24,529
M D I$27,746$52,505$41,133
A T H E$41,394$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.89%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8759

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23 Blackthorn Place · Manchester — $329,900 · Certihomes