Mount Laurel, New Jersey, located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, is a suburb known for the award-winning Laurel Acres Park and its many active neighborhoods with diverse housing styles. Andrea Previte, a Realtor with Weichert Realtors, who moved to Mount Laurel about 20 years ago, says, “It’s a unique blend of small-town charm with modern amenities and everything you could possibly want in a town.” Mount Laurel began to transform from farmland into subdivisions in the 1970s.
Homes in Mount Laurel can cost between $210,000 to $956,000 and Keller Williams Realty – Moorestown Realtor Christopher Bate considers the neighborhoods diverse, active and vibrant. Bates is a lifelong resident of the area. Since Mount Laurel is Additionally, Mount Laurel has several different types of communities for seniors, which adds to the neighborhood’s diversity. The CAP Index crime score for the area is a 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4. The community has several annual events throughout the year, including the 4th of July Fireworks celebration, a senior luncheon and a menorah lighting ceremony. Bate adds that the community has several other events and opportunities for the senior community.
Mount Laurel Schools educate neighborhood kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. Springville Elementary School has a Niche grade of A-minus, while Thomas Harrington Middle School has a B-plus rating. As a result of their reciprocal partnership with the Lenape Regional High School District, students will continue their education at Lenape High School, which has an A rating. Burlington County Institute of Technology has two campuses, one around seven miles away and the other about 11 miles away, so high school students who are interested in technical and vocational programs have an alternative. There are also five local colleges and universities, including Rowen College.
The Funplex is an amusement park that has bowling, go-karts and water slides, among other fun activities for the young and young at heart. Laurel Acres Park hosts events and Top Golf is a great place to hit the links. “There’s always something going on at Laurel Acres Park,” Previte says. “You see a sign basically every week for things like movie nights in the park and awareness events.” Laurel Acres Park is often bustling with activity and locals love to come to this picturesque park and stroll along the paths that surround the fishing pond. The park also has athletic fields, a playground and a dog park. Sledding on the hills of the park is a popular winter activity for kids. Additionally, the park hosts Mount Laurel’s 4th of July fireworks show in 2024. Other points of interest in the area include XL Sports World Mt. Laurel, Igloo Ice Rink, Mount Laurel Township Community Gardens and the NFL Films headquarters.
On nearby NJ Route 38 is a bevy of restaurants, shops and attractions. Many big-box businesses, including Wegmans, Target and Costco, fill Centerton Square. There are several little shopping complexes along the way, each housing a unique assortment of local storefronts. Along Route 38 are also the majority of the township's eateries, one of which is Prospector's Steakhouse & Saloon, famous for its huge salad bar and country line dancing. The crabcakes at Carlucci's Waterfront, which overlooks Rancocas Creek, are also a local favorite. Other popular eateries include Cucina Carini Italian Restaurant and Tony Soprano’s Pizza.
Additionally, the park hosts Mount Laurel’s 4th of July fireworks show in 2024. Other points of interest in the area include XL Sports World Mt. Laurel, Igloo Ice Rink, Mount Laurel Township Community Gardens and the NFL Films headquarters.
Mount Laurel is a popular neighborhood for city workers, and Center City Philadelphia is located about fifteen miles to the west. Although driving is an option, Haddonfield, which is approximately 10 miles away from Mount Laurel, has a PATCO train station. Center City may be reached in around 25 minutes by train. Drivers have access to the majority of the region’s main thoroughfares — Interstate 295, New Jersey Routes 73 and 38 and the New Jersey Turnpike all cut through the area. In addition, New Jersey Route 70 is a short distance away. Trenton Mercer and Philadelphia International airports are both about an hour away.
Deborah Mara
RE/MAX Homeland Realtors
(551) 888-3140
174 Total Sales
1 in Outlying Mount Laurel Township
$660,000 Price
Kara Sachs
Lamb Realty
(856) 666-2815
87 Total Sales
1 in Outlying Mount Laurel Township
$355,000 Price
Ronald Palentchar
RE/MAX World Class Realty
(856) 830-6122
96 Total Sales
2 in Outlying Mount Laurel Township
$393K - $400K Price Range
Trish Gesswein
Houwzer LLC-Haddonfield
(848) 301-1594
190 Total Sales
1 in Outlying Mount Laurel Township
$740,000 Price
Maria Polcari
Keller Williams Premier
(267) 394-9384
72 Total Sales
1 in Outlying Mount Laurel Township
$815,000 Price
Nicholas Nowak
EXP REALTY, LLC
(856) 702-2787
149 Total Sales
2 in Outlying Mount Laurel Township
$160K - $396K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Outlying Mount Laurel Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Outlying Mount Laurel Township, Mount Laurel sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Outlying Mount Laurel Township, Mount Laurel over the last 12 months is $309,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,605 - $2,145 per month
$1,910 - $3,500 per month
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