What Holiday Village Is
Holiday Village is one of the most established and well-regarded 55+ active adult communities in South Jersey — 711 homes built by J.S. Hovnanian & Sons in the mid-1980s in Mt. Laurel Township, Burlington County. The community offers genuine variety in home type: single-family homes, patio homes, and condominiums within the same community, allowing buyers at different price points to enter the same social environment. This is unusual in the 55+ market, where most communities are single home type, and it contributes to the community's long-standing desirability.
Holiday Village and Holiday Village East are two separate communities built by the same developer in close proximity — each has its own HOA, associations, and clubhouse, though they're geographically adjacent and socially intertwined. Mt. Laurel's location gives residents NJ Turnpike access, 30 minutes to Philadelphia, access to Cooper and Jefferson Health facilities, and a walkable retail and dining environment immediately surrounding the community.
40 Years of Community Character
Holiday Village opened in the mid-1980s, making it among the oldest continuously active 55+ communities in the Philadelphia metro. Four decades of social infrastructure means a fully established club calendar, longstanding neighbor relationships, and a community culture that newer developments can't replicate. For buyers who value moving into a community where things are already working rather than still being built, Holiday Village is the South Jersey answer. Homes average around $295,000 — the most affordable single-family product in any established 55+ community within 30 minutes of Philadelphia.
Cost Structure
| Cost Item | Range / Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home Price | ~$250K–$380K (verify) | Single-family runs higher than condos — verify current MLS |
| HOA Fee | Varies by section — verify | Holiday Village East: ~$282/month CAMCO + ~$88/month CSA as of Jan 2026 — confirm for HV |
| Property Tax | ~2.56% effective (Burlington Co.) | Higher than PA counties; NJ senior relief programs apply |
| NJ ANCHOR | Up to $1,750 credit | File annually with NJ Division of Taxation |
| NJ Senior Freeze | Locks base year tax | 65+ with income under $168,268 — apply through NJ |
| Stay NJ | Phasing in 2026–2030 | 50% property tax relief for qualifying seniors — verify current program status |
Who Holiday Village Is Right For
Strong fit if you…
- Want the most affordable single-family 55+ option within 30 minutes of Philadelphia
- Value an established community with 40 years of social character already built
- Want home type flexibility — single-family, patio, and condo all in one community
- Are already in Burlington County and don't want to leave NJ
- Can qualify for NJ's three senior relief programs to partially offset the higher rate
Consider other options if you…
- Want to move to PA for income tax advantages on pension/IRA income
- Need a larger home or more modern construction than mid-1980s stock
- Want resort-style amenities at the level of Regency at Yardley or Villas of Newtown
- Are comparing against Renaissance Club — similar price point, smaller community
Related Research
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