Delaware retirement communities are in a state known for not having state sales or state social security taxes. Many outlet malls located here.
Tip: When touring a model home community, ask the builder if they have any older communities in the area that they have closed out. There may be some great resales there. We list old and new communities as well.
Communities near popular Lewes
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Delaware Retirement Communities at Lewes is very close to all the attractions of the larger Rehoboth but retains a less-crowded more
country atmosphere. Popular and ideal retirement location and amenities.
Rehoboth Beach Dunes and Boardwalk
Bay Crossing by Pulte Homes - Lewes in Sussex County - 34806 Capstan Lane - Rehoboth Beach area - Villa homes and single-family homes 4 miles from the beach. Community is closed. Resales may be available. Pulte Homes advisor - 1-800-778-0656.
Angola By The Bay Not designated over 55 but a gated community with a senior population. Very nice and quiet with pool, lake and dock. Check local Realtors for other communities in the area good for seniors that may not be over 55 but geared to retirement living.
Coastal Club Del Webb Communities has decided not to build this community at this time. Please check status with builder.
At Georgetown
Independence By Schell Brothers. Approximately 15 minutes to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Single Family Homes. Independence by Schell
Milford Retirement Community
Central Parke at Milford Ponds - Milford - Size-Medium (planned 725 homes) - Quaint town - Resort-style coming soon to the historic town of Milford by Central Parke as developer. Winchester Homes will be a builder with their Artistry Collection that has as one of the features single-level living with open floorplans and
universal design (see our explanation)
components. See Winchester Homes for their Universal Design features for Milford Ponds. Central Parke at Milford Ponds over 55 Community
Delaware Retirement Communities Near Wilmington and Northern Delaware
NewThe Courtyards at Brandywine New Castle, north of Wilmington - By McKee Builders - Luxury carriage home community start mid $300's. attached 2-car garages and full basements. The Courtyards at Brandywine
Energy Star Partner
Village of Long Creek Newark, Del. - Price-$$ - Community size-small - by Benchmark Builders. 2-3 bedroom single semi-custom homes. Village-style with clubhouse lifestyle. Village of Long Creek
Traditions at Christiana Price-$$ - Size-Small - By Pulte at Newark, Delaware - 191 single family homes on Chapman Road 302-292-1636 Traditions at Christiana
Milltown Village Pike Creek southwest of Wilmington - By Benchmark Builders - Price-$$-$$$ - Community size-Small - Classic design with European influences. Clubhouse - walking trails - village-like and more. Milltown
Villages of Fox Meadow Newark - Price $$ - Singles, townhomes, twins and carriage homes - By Gemcraft Homes -
Energy-saving features
Village of Fox Meadow
Village of Fountainview Newark - Builder is Jack Corrozi - Community size-Small Price-$ - One, two and three-bedroom apartment style homes with designer features and luxury amenities. Building one sold out and occupied.
EPA Five Star Energy Home
Hearthstone at Brandywine Village by Ryan Homes in Wilmington - closed out - See a Realtor for resales only -
Hearthstone at Meridian Crossing by Ryan Homes at Bear - closed out - See a Realtor for resales only
Steeple Glen Bear - By Frank Robino Companies - Homes and townhomes with pool and clubhouse amenities. Walk trails - condominium homes start low $200's. Steeple Glen Over 55 Community
Delaware Retirement Communities in Townsend Delaware
Legacy at Odessa National Townsend, Del. by Ryan Homes - Price-$$ - single family homes golf course community starts upper $220's Legacy at Odessa National Retirement Community by Ryan Homes
Communities near Dover Delaware
Spring Arbor at South Ridge at Middletown - north of Dover - Price $$ - By McKee Builders - Carriage and Ranch Homes - Clubhouse now open - Energy Star Program Spring Arbor at South Ridge by McKee Builders
Village of Eastridge Clayton - north of Dover by Benchmark Builders Price-$$ - Community size-Small - Village-style - Single homes with luxury clubhouse, walking trails and more.
Energy efficient features--see website for information
Village of Eastridge by Benchmark Builders
Champions' Club at Jonathan's Landing - Magnolia south of Dover. Price-$$ - The McKee Group. Resort-style community of single-family ranch homes. Adjacent to Jonathan's Landing golf course. Clubhouse, pool, bocce, tennis, billiards, library, billiards. Energy star certified. From upper $200's. Champions Club at Jonathan's Landing by McKee Builders
Energy Star Partner
Noble's Pond Dover - Price $-$$ - Size-Medium. - Now open. Land/lease
modular homes community.
Resort-style clubhouse - Miles of walking trails - outdoor pool - carriage, ranch and cape cod floorplans.Noble's Pond at Dover
Village of Doveview Dover - Price $ - Community size-small - One, two, and three bedroom apartment-style condominiums with luxury amenities for ease of living. Next to the Modern Maturity Center with services and programs for seniors.
The Woods at Longacre Village Camden - Price-$$-$$$ - Village-styled with its own shopping center at Longacre Village. You own your land. Single-family and duplexes. 45 minutes to Rehoboth. Community maintained lawns and snow removal.
Energy-saving features
The Woods at Longacre Village
NewRoesville Frederica Del - between Milford and Dover - Price $$ - J.S. Hovnanian Homes - Their first community in Delaware has had its grand opening. 3 bedroom ranch style homes - own land - 55 minutes to Rehoboth and Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Roesville by JS Hovnanian
Spring Meadow Smyrna north of Dover - Wilkinson Builders - Price-$$ - Community size-Small - Clubhouse now open - heated outdoor pool, bocce, putting green, fitness center, juice bar - Carriage homes.
Energy saving features
Spring Meadow
Delaware Retirement Communities in Bridgeville
Providence at Heritage Shores Bridgeville - Size of Community-Large - By Brookfield Homes - I reviewed this community and loved it. See my review.
My review of Providence at Heritage Shores
Providence at HS is also an Energy Star Partner.
Providence at Heritage Shores
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