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Delaware has become a major destination for East Coast retirees—and the financial metrics explain why. With no state tax on Social Security, zero sales tax, and an exceptionally…
Delaware has become a major destination for East Coast retirees—and the financial metrics explain why. With no state tax on Social Security, zero sales tax, and an exceptionally low effective property tax rate (~0.43%), the First State functions as an absolute tax haven for active adults looking to stretch their retirement nest eggs. Because of the state’s compact geography, low-maintenance coastal-adjacent living near Lewes and Rehoboth Beach sits less than two hours from the suburban conveniences of Wilmington and the greater Philadelphia metro.Delaware is home to 88 active adult communities, featuring residential options starting in the low $200Ks and averaging around $475K. Heritage Shores in Bridgeville (1,816 homes) stands as the state's largest master-planned golf community, while neighborhoods like Independence in Millsboro and The Villages at Red Mill Pond in Lewes offer highly sought-after, amenity-filled enclaves just short drives from the Atlantic shoreline. 55places has mapped out every local development with verified pricing, resident reviews, and on-site expert agent connections.

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5 rating (2 reviews) Heritage Shores
$200ks - $500ks
Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - present | 1,816 homes
2.8 rating (4 reviews) The Villages at Red Mill ...
$400ks - $600ks
The Villages at Red Mill ..., Lewes, DE
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2009 - present | 520 homes
Four Seasons at Belle Ter...
$400ks - $600ks
Four Seasons at Belle Ter..., Lewes, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 269 homes
Bay Crossing
$400ks - $600ks
Bay Crossing, Lewes, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2016 | 256 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Independence
$400ks - $800ks
Independence, Millsboro, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - 2021 | 455 homes
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4 rating (1 reviews) Village of Fountainview
$100ks - $200ks
Village of Fountainview, Newark, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - 2019 | 124 homes
Columbia Place
$800ks - $1Ms
Columbia Place, Wilmington, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 61 homes
Champions' Club
$300ks - $400ks
Champions' Club, Magnolia, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - 2022 | 326 homes
3 rating (2 reviews) Spring Arbor
$300ks - $500ks
Spring Arbor, Middletown, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - 2018 | 317 homes
The Village of Hershey Ru...
$200ks
The Village of Hershey Ru..., Wilmington, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1990 - 1998 | 192 homes
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5 rating (2 reviews) Noble's Pond
$200ks - $300ks
Noble's Pond, Dover, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - present | 800 homes
Carriages at Orchard Glen
$400ks - $500ks
Carriages at Orchard Glen, Elk Township, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 250 homes
The Village of Cinderberr...
$200ks - $300ks
The Village of Cinderberr..., Georgetown, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - present | 170 homes
1.7 rating (3 reviews) Silver Woods
$400ks - $500ks
Silver Woods, Ocean View, DE
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2005 - present | 111 homes
Traditions at Whitehall
$400ks - $500ks
Traditions at Whitehall, Middletown, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 250 homes
The Villas at The Preserv...
$400ks
The Villas at The Preserv..., Townsend, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 144 homes
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Venue at Winchelsea
$400ks - $600ks
Venue at Winchelsea, Middletown, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 336 homes
Four Seasons at Hatteras ...
$400ks - $500ks
Four Seasons at Hatteras ..., Magnolia, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 400 homes
Liberty West
$400ks
Liberty West, Georgetown, DE
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 181 homes
Sundance Club
$500ks - $800ks
Sundance Club, Frankford, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 180 homes
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5 rating (3 reviews) Village of Eastridge
$300ks - $400ks
Village of Eastridge, Smyrna, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - present | 189 homes
Verona Woods
$300ks - $400ks
Verona Woods, Dover, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 148 homes
3.7 rating (3 reviews) Spring Meadow
$300ks - $400ks
Spring Meadow, Smyrna, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2014 | 246 homes
Longacre Village
$300ks
Longacre Village, Dover, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2016 | 250 homes
Parks Edge at Bayberry
$400ks - $600ks
Parks Edge at Bayberry, Middletown, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 210 homes
Auburn Meadows
$400ks - $500ks
Auburn Meadows, Smyrna, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 262 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Fox Hill Farm
$300ks - $400ks
Fox Hill Farm, Glen Mills, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1995 - 2003 | 491 homes
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The Ponds at Bayberry
$300ks - $500ks
The Ponds at Bayberry, Middletown, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 572 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Bishop's Landing
$300ks - $500ks
Bishop's Landing, Millville, DE
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 449 homes
Four Seasons at Silver Ma...
$400ks - $500ks
Four Seasons at Silver Ma..., Middletown, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2011 - 2017 | 299 homes
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Legacy at The Preserve at...
$400ks - $500ks
Legacy at The Preserve at..., Middletown, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 205 homes
Ashland
$300ks - $400ks
Ashland, Smyrna, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2020 | 150 homes
5 rating (2 reviews) Four Seasons at Millville
$200ks
Four Seasons at Millville, Millville, NJ
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - present | 610 homes
Parke Place
$200ks
Parke Place, Sewell, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1999 - 2003 | 406 homes
Traditions at Inniscrone
$400ks
Traditions at Inniscrone, Avondale, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - 2013 | 167 homes
Lakebridge
$200ks
Lakebridge, Deptford, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1986 - 1988 | 375 homes
Four Seasons at Baymont F...
$400ks - $500ks
Four Seasons at Baymont F..., Middletown, DE
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 288 homes
Crossings at Christiana
$200ks
Crossings at Christiana, Bear, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2011 | 140 homes
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5 rating (1 reviews) Stirling Glen
$300ks
Stirling Glen, Williamstown, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 195 homes
Whispering Woods
$300ks - $400ks
Whispering Woods, Middletown, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 178 homes
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The Village of Hershey Run 36 COLEFAX CT 63, WILMINGTON, DE, 19804, Wilmington, DE 19804
$399,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,139 sq ft

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Condo

36 COLEFAX CT 63, WILMINGTON, DE, 19804
Noble's Pond 1111 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$368,500

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,142 sq ft

1111 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
The Village of Hershey Run 61 STANDIFORD CT 146, WILMINGTON, DE, 19..., Wilmington, DE 19804
$279,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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Condo

61 STANDIFORD CT 146, WILMINGTON, DE, 19...
Four Seasons at Millville 29 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332, Millville, NJ 08332
$399,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,550 sq ft

29 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332
Forest Landing at Bethany Beach 36725 PAR LN 98, FRANKFORD, DE, 19945, Frankford, DE 19945
$559,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,400 sq ft

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Condo

36725 PAR LN 98, FRANKFORD, DE, 19945
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Legacy at East Greenwich 313 CHARLES CORLISS BLVD, CLARKSBORO, NJ..., Clarksboro, NJ 08020
$450,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,564 sq ft

313 CHARLES CORLISS BLVD, CLARKSBORO, NJ...
Crossings at Christiana 232 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE, 19701, Bear, DE 19701
$359,900

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,575 sq ft

232 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE, 19701
Cindy Certified
233 GILPIN DR, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382, West Chester, PA 19382
$496,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,726 sq ft

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Condo

233 GILPIN DR, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382
Auburn Meadows 814 VIRDIN DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$414,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,728 sq ft

814 VIRDIN DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Auburn Meadows
Four Seasons at Weatherby 7 DUXBURY CT, SWEDESBORO, NJ, 08085, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
$399,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,668 sq ft

7 DUXBURY CT, SWEDESBORO, NJ, 08085
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Traditions at Longwood 438 LARKSPUR DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 193..., Kennett Square, PA 19348
$690,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,135 sq ft

438 LARKSPUR DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 193...
Four Seasons at Millville 47 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332, Millville, NJ 08332
$429,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,560 sq ft

47 DITMAN ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332
Venue at Winchelsea 3022 IVYHOUSE LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709
$545,749

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,065 sq ft

3022 IVYHOUSE LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709
Community: Venue at Winchelsea
Foxfield 1631 VILLAGE AVE, GARNET VALLEY, PA, 190..., Garnet Valley, PA 19060
$535,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,047 sq ft

1631 VILLAGE AVE, GARNET VALLEY, PA, 190...
Community: Foxfield
The Village of Cinderberry 11 TEABERRY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE, 19947, Georgetown, DE 19947
$359,800

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,648 sq ft

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Condo

11 TEABERRY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE, 19947
Heatherwood 15 CASERTA DR, SEWELL, NJ, 08080, Sewell, NJ 08080
$399,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,192 sq ft

15 CASERTA DR, SEWELL, NJ, 08080
Community: Heatherwood
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Spring Meadow 53 CORNFLOWER CT, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$345,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,764 sq ft

53 CORNFLOWER CT, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Spring Meadow
Four Seasons at Silver Maple 158 SILVER MAPLE RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 197..., Middletown, DE 19709
$530,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,050 sq ft

158 SILVER MAPLE RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 197...
Traditions at Ridley Creek 124 CREEKSIDE DR 8, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 1901..., Brookhaven, PA 19015
$309,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,178 sq ft

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Condo

124 CREEKSIDE DR 8, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 1901...
Noble's Pond 11 KINSALE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$379,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,306 sq ft

11 KINSALE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
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Parks Edge at Bayberry 5719 E CENTRAL PARK DR 149, MIDDLETOWN, ..., Middletown, DE 19709
$631,214

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,631 sq ft

5719 E CENTRAL PARK DR 149, MIDDLETOWN, ...
Heritage Creek 100 LANTERN LN, MILTON, DE, 19968, Milton, DE 19968
$607,999

4 beds

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4 baths

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3,806 sq ft

100 LANTERN LN, MILTON, DE, 19968
Community: Heritage Creek
Noble's Pond 117 PEACOCK PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$389,999

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,349 sq ft

117 PEACOCK PL, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Fox Hill Farm 150 E FOXCHASE LN, GLEN MILLS, PA, 19342, Glen Mills, PA 19342
$469,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,556 sq ft

150 E FOXCHASE LN, GLEN MILLS, PA, 19342
Community: Fox Hill Farm
Bishop's Landing 18722 OLD CANAL LN, MILLVILLE, DE, 19967, Millville, DE 19967
$499,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,180 sq ft

18722 OLD CANAL LN, MILLVILLE, DE, 19967
Community: Bishop's Landing
Silver Woods 347 GALLAGHER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970, Ocean View, DE 19970
$509,990

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,070 sq ft

347 GALLAGHER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970
Community: Silver Woods
Silver Woods 349 GALLAGHER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970, Ocean View, DE 19970
$489,990

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,500 sq ft

349 GALLAGHER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970
Community: Silver Woods
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Silver Woods 351 GALLAGHER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970, Ocean View, DE 19970
$539,990

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,500 sq ft

351 GALLAGHER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970
Community: Silver Woods
Independence 30144 GEORGE WASHINGTON AVE, MILLSBORO, ..., Millsboro, DE 19966
$495,000

4 beds

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5 baths

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3,171 sq ft

30144 GEORGE WASHINGTON AVE, MILLSBORO, ...
Community: Independence
Bishop's Landing 32120 FORT DUPONT DR, MILLVILLE, DE, 199..., Millville, DE 19967
$615,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,570 sq ft

32120 FORT DUPONT DR, MILLVILLE, DE, 199...
Community: Bishop's Landing
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Carriages at Orchard Glen 208 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343
$549,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,518 sq ft

208 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343
Carriages at Orchard Glen 800 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343
$449,990

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,497 sq ft

800 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343
Carriages at Orchard Glen 209 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343
$524,990

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,865 sq ft

209 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343
Carriages at Orchard Glen 213 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343
$469,990

4 beds

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2 baths

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1,698 sq ft

213 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343
Carriages at Orchard Glen 205 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343, Monroeville, NJ 08343
$499,990

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,748 sq ft

205 TETON CT, MONROEVILLE, NJ, 08343
Noble's Pond 40 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$372,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,262 sq ft

40 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Venue at Winchelsea 3024 IVYHOUSE LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709
$598,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,151 sq ft

3024 IVYHOUSE LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709
Community: Venue at Winchelsea
Parke Place 46 PRISTINE PL J, SEWELL, NJ, 08080, Sewell, NJ 08080
$325,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,652 sq ft

46 PRISTINE PL J, SEWELL, NJ, 08080
Community: Parke Place
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Four Seasons at Millville 3 BUSTLETON ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332, Millville, NJ 08332
$445,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,370 sq ft

3 BUSTLETON ST, MILLVILLE, NJ, 08332
Parks Edge at Bayberry 2901 MAILLY DAVIS CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19..., Middletown, DE 19709
$658,139

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,428 sq ft

2901 MAILLY DAVIS CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19...
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