Developers of new home communities on New Jersey’s famed Jersey Shore are reporting an uptick in interest from urban enthusiasts seeking more space and comfort without sacrificing the ease of living and proximity to a dynamic lifestyle they enjoy in city apartments and condos. At one of the most unique new neighborhoods in Monmouth County, East Gate in Oceanport, CB New Homes, its exclusive sales and marketing agent, has seen a noticeable increase in phone calls and website leads from potential buyers in urban centers such as Jersey CIty and Hoboken.
One thing many of these prospects share is a strong desire to move quickly and purchase a home that would allow them to be residing “down the shore” by summer’s end. This not only allows them to be enjoying a suburban-like lifestyle sooner than later, it also enables families with young children to be settled in a new home in time for the 2020 school year.
East Gate has been an attractive option thanks in large measure to its limited inventory of immediate occupancy homes now available, according to RPM Development Group, which has created East Gate in fully–restored century-old Officer’s Housing at historic Fort Monmouth in Oceanport, NJ.
Each of the product types offered at East Gate, townhomes and single-family detached residences, are available in the Quick Delivery inventory. The residences boast all the attributes that have spurred sales at the community past the 70% sold mark.
First and foremost are modern and spacious interiors that feature designer appointments throughout. These contemporary floorplans are complemented by notable brick exteriors of tremendous grandeur and consequence. There’s also plenty of room to spread out with private patios and outdoor space provided with each residence, as well as shared open space that includes a walking trail, expansive parade grounds and the East Gate Park. All of this is offered in a picturesque, maintenance-free neighborhood where tiresome chores such as lawn are handled by a Homeowner Association. The community is also serviced by the sough-after Oceanport school district which is consistently critically acclaimed.
Three-bedroom Quick Delivery townhomes are priced from the low $500,000s, three-bedroom Quick Delivery duplexes are priced from the upper $600,00s and the Quick Delivery four-bedroom single-family residences start in the upper $800,000s.
“Our Quick Delivery homes have had great appeal to homebuyers who want to purchase a stylish new residence, but may desire to speed up plans to move,” says Michael Hong, Assistant VP of Development for RPM. “This is further amplified by current market conditions and includes everyone from purchasers who already sold an existing home to renters in places like Hoboken, Jersey City, Morristown and Long Branch are looking to significantly increase living space from smaller urban apartments or condos. East Gate provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to purchase a chic, expansive home with sought-after interior features and exterior historic flair that’s delivered to them quickly after completing their purchase.”
RPM Development Group has instituted revised sales procedures to assist homebuyers at East Gate during the coronavirus outbreak. The development firm, along with CB New Homes, the community’s exclusive sales agent, has enacted the new measures to allow prospects to safely tour the homes and neighborhood and alleviate some of the concerns associated with COVID-19.
The community’s sales gallery is open by appointment and buyers can still discuss the one-of-a-kind homes at East Gate with a sales representative by calling 732-523-5566. What’s more, the process of in-person private tours has been adjusted to comply with recommended social distancing guidelines. On-site visitors are provided exclusive access to new Officer’s Row models at East Gate, including a fully -decorated three-bedroom single-family attached home and a vignetted four-bedroom single-family detached residence. Buyers can walk through the models at their leisure. For the safety of visitors and staff, there is an increased frequency of cleanings of the models and its high touch surfaces. As always, a wealth of detailed information, including availability, homes features, and virtual model tours, are available on the community’s website at http://www.EastGateOceanport.com.
Officer’s Row, the final housing section at East Gate, is a limited offering of just 8 detached and attached single-family homes. Aptly named after its former purpose as acclaimed residences for high ranking officers stationed on Fort Monmouth, homes in Officer’s Row are situated in some of most desirable community locations with beautiful waterviews of Parker’s Creek.
Palermo Edwards Architecture has remodeled the buildings’ interiors to create new two- and three-story homes with luxurious kitchens and bathrooms and a high level of style and comfort. Generous floorplans feature designer elements, including modern kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel Kohler fixtures and GE appliance packages; and master-bathroom suites with double vanity countertops, Moen Eva faucets and showers with built-in benches and semi-frameless shower doors. Residences also provide hardwood flooring throughout first floors in the townhome designs and throughout both first and second floors in the duplex and single-family floorplans.
Homes in Officer’s Row are priced from the upper $700,000s and feature spacious dining/living room, open concept kitchen, expansive master bedroom suite with lavish master bath and sitting room and den. Residences provide spacious backyards with large patios to take advantage of the water views of Parker’s Creek. As an added bonus, crown molding can be found throughout the main living level and hardwood flooring is included on both the first and second floors, desired finishes not available in previous duplexes.
In addition to Officer’s Row, a limited number of townhomes and duplexes are available in Phase II at East Gate priced from the $500,000s to the mid-$700,000s.
Residents at East Gate enjoy being part of the Jersey Shore’s premier live/play community. An abundance of amenities and services are nearby, including the Marina at Oceanport, parade grounds, open space and walking and biking trails around Parker’s Creek. There’s also East Gate Park, a one-acre outdoor space featuring a monument paying homage to Fort Monmouth’s storied past, pedestrian pathways, benches, lawns, seasonal flowers and shrubbery and a modernized lightning/lantern package
Oceanport is one of Monmouth County’s most desired residential settings, combining a distinctly suburban environment with award-winning schools. The Borough also provides an incredibly commuter-friendly location with easy access to all that makes Jersey Shore living so special.
East Gate itself is situated just minutes from popular New Jersey beaches and the banks of the Shrewsbury River, and is in proximity to the entertainment, dining and culture of Red Bank and Asbury Park. Commuters will enjoy the location just two miles from New Jersey Transit’s Little Silver Train Station, which provides direct service to Manhattan, as well as easy access to major highways including Routes 35, 36, 18 and the Garden State Parkway.
The on-site sales program at East Gate is being conducted by CB New Homes of Madison, NJ.(www.cbnewhomes.com)
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