Why Live in Laurel Creek
Laurel Creek in Moorestown, New Jersey, is a neighborhood divided into four sections, including two townhome communities and two standalone housing styles. The Townhomes at Laurel Creek and The Mews at Laurel Creek offer amenities such as community pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, and fitness centers, with monthly HOA fees. Single-family homes feature New Traditional styles with red brick or stucco facades, some with colonial or Georgian influences. These homes range from smaller villa styles to larger estate homes, many with golf course views and multi-car garages. Laurel Creek is served by the highly rated Moorestown Township Public School District, including South Valley Elementary School, Moorestown Upper Elementary School, William Allen Middle School, and Moorestown High School. The neighborhood is close to major shopping centers like Centerton Square, which includes Wegman’s, Costco, and TopGolf, and dining options such as Barone’s Tuscan Grill and Tommy’s Tavern & Tap. Residents can also enjoy local parks like Little Woods on the Rancocas and Boundary Creek, offering walking trails and wildlife observation decks. The area is safer than the national average, and transportation options include easy access to Interstate 295, with Philadelphia 20 miles away and New York City 75 miles away. The nearby Riverside station provides SEPTA River Line service, and Philadelphia International Airport is 30 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laurel Creek a good place to live?
Laurel Creek is a good place to live. Laurel Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Laurel Creek is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $248,192 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 81.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Laurel Creek are home owners, with 6.4% of residents renting and 93.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Laurel Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Laurel Creek neighborhood guide.
Is Laurel Creek, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Laurel Creek, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Laurel Creek?
The median home price in Laurel Creek is $239,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $48,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $53K a year to afford the median home price in Laurel Creek. The average household income in Laurel Creek is $248K.
What are the best public schools in Laurel Creek?
The best public schools that serve Laurel Creek are:
What are the best private schools in Laurel Creek?
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Are home prices dropping in Laurel Creek?
Yes, home prices in Laurel Creek are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Laurel Creek, NJ
On average, homes in Laurel Creek, Moorestown sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Laurel Creek, Moorestown over the last 12 months is $433,000, up 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$433,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$239,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$353,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$559,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$383
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$239,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
42%