Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) continues to be bullish on the Philadelphia metro, delivering its third multifamily community in the last year. J Centra is a 500-unit luxury community comprising 20 buildings on 46 acres, in Burlington Township, New Jersey.
J Centra offers a wide range of unit types and income-targeting, with 100 of the units designated as affordable housing. The design plans include three building types: four-story buildings with elevators, three-story breezeway walk-ups, and three-story and four-story stacked buildings. Floorplans include two-over-one townhouse style units with garages as well as one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
Leasing has begun for the initial residential offerings, with new buildings coming online each month into 2026.
“This opportunity allowed for an extensive development plan flush with amenities and floor plans that appeal to a wide range of residents in terms of age, household size, and lifestyle,” said JAG senior vice president and development partner Drew Chapman. “We’re especially proud to be adding much-needed affordable housing in line with Burlington’s commitment to the state of New Jersey.”
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Unit interiors showcase premium finishes, including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes, plank flooring, and custom cabinetry with open shelving. Each unit also has kitchen islands, front-loading washers and dryers, built-in pantries, walk-in closets, patios or balconies, and keyless entry systems.
Residents also have access to a comprehensive amenities package designed to create a resort-style atmosphere. Two separate clubhouses span nearly 11,000 square feet, and each feature resort-style pools, outdoor kitchens, lounge areas, and courtyards. A fitness clubhouse provides cardio and strength equipment, a wellness lounge, a yoga studio, and a Peloton spin room. Outdoors, residents can take advantage of two pickleball courts, a putting green, a basketball court, an enclosed playground, community garden plots, 3 miles of community trails, a dog park configured for both small and large breeds, and fire pits. The community also includes 996 parking spaces—867 surface spots and 129 garage spots—and 50 electric vehicle charging stations.
JAG teamed with SpringHarbor Financial Group and H.I.G. Realty as joint venture and equity partners, respectively, with financing provided by United Bank.
“J Centra is an exceptional community strengthened by the team behind it,” Chapman added. “Our partnerships with SpringHarbor Financial Group and H.I.G. Realty Partners, as well as our on-site partners, have made a strong vision a reality for all stakeholders, and we’re excited for new opportunities to come.”
The other two communities recently completed by JAG include J Veridian Upper Dublin, a 310-unit Class A development in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, delivered in January, and Rivermark Northern Liberties, a 470-unit mixed-use development on Philadelphia’s riverfront, which delivered a year ago.
