South Jersey Real Estate Blog

Birchfield: Mt Laurel Neighborhood Overview

Welcome to Birchfield - another very popular development located in Mount Laurel, NJ.  Birchfield has just under 900 units - which are comprised of condominiums, town homes, ranchers and single family homes.  The main entrance is on Church St. over by Laurel Acres Parkbut can also be accessed through Elbo Ln or Union Mill Rd.  The development has easy accessibility to Rt 38, Rt 73, Rt 70, I-295 and it is 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 2 hours from NYC and only an hour from the Jersey Shore.  Very centrally located!   

View Map (Satellite Hybrid) 

As you can see by the map and the pictures, the development surrounds 3 lakes which makes for a great place to walk, run and have picnics.  Many of the condos, town homes and ranchers are built along the lake which makes for a scenic view from the homes.

There are also two tennis courts, a basketball court, a swimming pool, a playground, an exercise facility and a clubhouse which are open to resident usage.  The exercise facility has two treadmills, a recumbent bike, a weight bench, dumbbells, and a Catalina machine. 

Wondering how much homes are here?  As of July 2008 you can find condo's and town homes starting around $150k and ranging up to the low $200s.  Condition and location (waterfront) play a big factor on pricing.  Single family homes can be found in the $300k to $400k range. 

If you have questions about Birchfield or would like details on homes currently for sale, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Ravi Shah, REALTOR^®
South Jersey Real Estate Blog
Prudential Fox & Roach
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The Lakes at Larchmont: Mt Laurel Neighborhood Overview

Welcome to The Lakes at Larchmont, a very popular condo & townhome community located in Mount Laurel, NJ.  The Lakes is located at the intersection of Larchmont Blvd. and Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd.  The development has easy accessibility to Routes 38, 295 and 130, it is 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 2 hours from NYC and only an hour from Atlantic City.  It is also walking distance to the WAWA shopping center. 

View Map (Satellite Hybrid)

When you enter The Lakes development through Forrest Lake Dr. or Kettlebrook Dr. you are greeted with a scenic drive along the lake surrounded by trees.  There are also some walking paths along the lake.  For a quick tour, click the video below:

The Lakes at Larchmont, Mt Laurel NJ

Thinking of buying in The Lakes?  Here is what you can expect to find:

Condominiums - 2 Bedroom condo's run between $165k to $200k on average over the past year.  Condo's with a loft tend to run between $200k to $210k. 

Townhomes- 2 Bedroom townhomes with garages have sold between $225k to $235k.  3 bedroom townhomes are also available with garages, and these have ranged between $240k to $300k.

If you have any questions about The Lakes or Mt. Laurel in general, please don't hesitate to contact me.  Also, remember that these are averages, depending on the condition - some have sold outside these ranges.

Ravi Shah, REALTOR^®
South Jersey Real Estate Blog
Prudential Fox & Roach
O: (856) 222-0077 x153
C: (609) 760-7852

Recreation Center Planned for Mt. Laurel

Thanks to an article in the Courier Post today, I've learned that a new recreation center is in the works for Mount Laurel Township.  The proposed location is right on Moorestown-Mt. Laurel Rd near the NJ Turnpike overpass.  Currently there are 94 acres at that location which is now owned by the township.  The plans are to use 28 acres for the complex.

The primary use is slated for football by the Fleetwood Indians, however it will be available for lacrosse , soccer and field hockey.  The plan is to have the complex ready by August '08 and the township plans to have selected a designer by this weekend.