# 8 Dorset Road, Manchester, NJ 08759

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $479,900 ($280/sqft), built 1978, 1,714 sqft.
> Fireplace, Solar, A/C. Est. $2,803/mo. Listed 7 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $479,900 |
| Price/sqft | $280 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,714 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 7 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Solar Panels** - Reduced energy costs

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,427 |
| Estimated Insurance | $140 |
| HOA | $236 |
| **Total** | **$2,803** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Middle:** Manchester TWP
- **High:** Manchester Twnshp

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Solar
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1978
- 0.13 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Welcome to carefree living in this beautifully renovated ranch home located in the desirable Leisure Knolls gated 55+ community. Meticulously maintained and truly turnkey, this exceptional residence has been thoughtfully updated throughout and offers the perfect blend of comfort, style and convenience. An inviting front porch welcomes you into this stunning home featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen complete with top-of-the-line GE SS appliances, a pantry and a convenient coffee bar-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious king-size primary suite offers a beautifully updated private bath and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom is spacious and beautifully appointed. The main bath was also tastefully renovated. New flooring flows seamlessly throughout the entire home, enhancing its modern appeal. The cozy family room, highlighted by a gas fireplace, features sliding glass doors leading to a private concrete patio, and stunning garden with blooming flowers and vegetables. Additional amenities include natural gas heat, a gas stove, gas BBQ, front & rear underground sprinkler systems, newly landscaped grounds and a newly painted exterior. Energy efficient leased solar panels provide substantial savings on electric costs, adding to the home's overall value & efficiency. Residents enjoy the many benefits of this sought-after gated community featuring an inground pool, community room, gym, & low HOA fees.

## Location

- **Address:** 8 Dorset Road, Manchester, NJ 08759
- **County:** Ocean
- **Neighborhood:** Leisure Knoll
- **Coordinates:** 40.01762, -74.286904
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=40.01762,-74.286904

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Libera Schilare
- **Brokerage:** The Agency Rutherford
- **Phone:** 2019397500

## Primary Photo

![8 Dorset Road - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89c5e7551d5ca77f17e2ec191294d52bl-f3856737801r.jpg)

*50 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8-dorset-road-manchester-nj-08759-22619417)*

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**MLS#:** 22619417 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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