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Lewes, DE 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Lewes
A a city referred to as “The First Town in the First State”, Lewes is a small city next to the Atlantic Ocean, with accessibility to Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., New York,…
A a city referred to as “The First Town in the First State”, Lewes is a small city next to the Atlantic Ocean, with accessibility to Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., New York, and one ferry ride away from New Jersey. Residents of Lewes 55+ communities enjoy the calm lifestyle offered by an oceanfront scenery or enjoy an active life of hiking and boating in the many parks in and around the city.
Lewes Climate & Geography
With mild winters and hot summers, Lewes tends to have pleasant weather with mild winters and warm summers. The area is surrounded by farmlands and wetlands since it is situated with Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Lewes
Lewes serves largely as a vacation spot for people from Washington D.C. because of its beaches and oceanfront. The city primarily serves as an ocean resort; and is home to state parks like Cape Henlopen and Cape May. The culture in Lewes surrounds its oceanfront location and recreation centers around its parks, perfect for activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating.
Lewes Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living index is higher than indexes for Delaware and the United States. Though home prices are high, taxes are relatively low. Delaware does not have any sales tax, personal property tax, estate tax, and has low income and corporate taxes. Furthermore, Lewes offers reduced property taxes for senior citizens which assists Lewes 55+ community residents on a budget.
Health Care In Lewes
Local Beebe Healthcare-Lewes is ranked No. 2 among hospitals in Delaware with specialized services in cardiac, vascular, women’s health, chronic disease and chronic disease management. Additionally, there are many surrounding areas that have medical centers such as Bayhealth Medical Center, Saint Francis Healthcare in Wilmington.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lewes, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Lewes has 256 homes, the largest has 520 homes, and the average communities consists of 348 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Lewes. The most recent communities started in Lewes include Four Seasons at Belle Terre, The Villages at Red Mill Pond, Bay Crossing. There are also 2 communities in Lewes that offer new construction homes, including Four Seasons at Belle Terre, The Villages at Red Mill Pond.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Lewes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Lewes stay on the market for around 410 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $643,397, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Bay Crossing average around $674,677, while homes in Four Seasons at Belle Terre average around $669,934.
84 communities near Lewes
480 homes near Lewes
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,788 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,052 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,574 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,598 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,020 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,606 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|969 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,970 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,200 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,748 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,794 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,794 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,621 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Mobile Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
|Mobile Home
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,778 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,114 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,401 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,401 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,303 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,100 sq ft
5 beds
|4 baths
|4,525 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Lewes, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Lewes has 256 homes, the largest has 520 homes, and the average communities consists of 348 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Lewes. The most recent communities started in Lewes include Four Seasons at Belle Terre, The Villages at Red Mill Pond, Bay Crossing. There are also 2 communities in Lewes that offer new construction homes, including Four Seasons at Belle Terre, The Villages at Red Mill Pond.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Lewes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Lewes stay on the market for around 410 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $643,397, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Bay Crossing average around $674,677, while homes in Four Seasons at Belle Terre average around $669,934.
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