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Ocean View, DE 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Ocean View
Homeowners looking for 55+ communities in Ocean View will love this small town in Southern Delaware's Sussex County. The town offers active adults access to laid-back coastal…
Homeowners looking for 55+ communities in Ocean View will love this small town in Southern Delaware's Sussex County. The town offers active adults access to laid-back coastal living, with amenities like a serene nature preserve and a local art gallery.
Climate & Geography
The town has a humid subtropical climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Residents can expect more rain than average and less snowfall. Additionally temperatures in Ocean View don’t typically fall too far below freezing during the winter months.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Ocean View nature lovers will find that there are plenty of ways to enjoy their time in the coastal city. James Farm Ecological Preserve offers hiking trails, gardens, an amphitheater, and a beach alongside Indian River Bay. The preserve is a well known area for wildlife viewing. Bear Trap Dunes is a local golf club where fans of the sport can play during the warmer months.
Ellen Rice Studio and Learning Center showcases the local artist’s gallery and visitors can stop by to view her paintings of Delaware’s coast.
Ocean View is home to a few local restaurants, moreover residents can take a drive to Rehoboth Beach to visit the Tanger Outlet Center, which offers more extensive shopping and dining options.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Ocean View's overall cost of living is higher than the state and national averages. This is mainly due to the higher cost of homes and housing in the town.
The state of Delaware is considered to be tax friendly to retirees, as it does not have sales tax or Social Security tax. Income tax can range from 2.2 percent to 6.6 percent, and furthermore property taxes are generally lower than average.
Health Care
The state of Delaware scores very high on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top eight states in the country.
Residents of Ocean View 55+ communities do not have a hospital in town, however there are several highly rated hospitals nearby. Nearby hospitals include Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland, and Beebe Healthcare Lewes, in Lewes. Beebe Healthcare Lewes is ranked as the No. 2 hospital in Delaware by U.S. News, and is rated high performing in three procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ocean View, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Ocean View has 72 homes, the largest has 111 homes, and the average communities consists of 91 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Ocean View. The most recent communities started in Ocean View include Cedar Bay, Silver Woods. There is also 1 communities in Ocean View that offers new construction homes, including Silver Woods.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Ocean View.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Ocean View stay on the market for around 378 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $477,064, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Silver Woods average around $477,064.
53 communities near Ocean View
366 homes near Ocean View
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,574 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,598 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,420 sq ft
|Mobile Home
4 beds
|2 baths
|2,344 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,439 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|Mobile Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,092 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|Mobile Home
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,570 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,370 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|Other
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,865 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,748 sq ft
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,698 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ocean View, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Ocean View has 72 homes, the largest has 111 homes, and the average communities consists of 91 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Ocean View. The most recent communities started in Ocean View include Cedar Bay, Silver Woods. There is also 1 communities in Ocean View that offers new construction homes, including Silver Woods.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Ocean View.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Ocean View stay on the market for around 378 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $477,064, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Silver Woods average around $477,064.
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