Proposal Revived to Build 145 Homes on Former Eatontown Golf Course

The 72-acre former Old Orchard County Club site could become an age-restricted single-family home community.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

A proposal has been revived to build a 145-home, 55+ or 60+ age-restricted community on the 72-acre site of the former Old Orchard County Club golf course in Eatontown, New Jersey. The golf course permanently closed last year and the land has sat vacant since then.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of the former golf course site represents an opportunity to transform unused land into new housing, potentially meeting demand for age-restricted communities in the area. However, the proposal may also face scrutiny from local residents concerned about the impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

The details

The proposal calls for building 145 single-family homes around a central clubhouse on the 72-acre former golf course site. The homes would be restricted to residents aged 55 and older or 60 and older, though the specific age restriction has not been determined yet.

  • The Old Orchard County Club golf course permanently closed last year.
  • The new proposal to redevelop the site has been revived in 2026.

The players

Old Orchard County Club

The former golf course that permanently closed last year, leaving the 72-acre site vacant.

New Developer

The developer that has taken over a prior plan to build a 55+ senior living community on the former golf course site.

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What’s next

The proposal will need to go through the local approval process in Eatontown before any construction can begin.

The takeaway

The redevelopment of the former golf course site represents an opportunity to bring new housing options to the area, but the proposal will likely face scrutiny from the local community about the potential impacts on the surrounding neighborhood.