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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
$300ks - $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
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
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 Village of Cinderberr...
$200ks - $300ks
The Village of Cinderberr..., Georgetown, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - present | 170 homes
Four Seasons at Hatteras ...
$400ks - $500ks
Four Seasons at Hatteras ..., Magnolia, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 400 homes
Sundance Club
$500ks - $800ks
Sundance Club, Frankford, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 180 homes
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The Villas at The Preserv...
$400ks
The Villas at The Preserv..., Townsend, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 144 homes
5 rating (3 reviews) Village of Eastridge
$300ks - $400ks
Village of Eastridge, Smyrna, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2014 - present | 189 homes
Liberty West
$400ks
Liberty West, Georgetown, DE
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 181 homes
Four Seasons at Baymont F...
$400ks - $500ks
Four Seasons at Baymont F..., Middletown, DE
New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2019 - present | 288 homes
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Longacre Village
$300ks
Longacre Village, Dover, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2016 | 250 homes
Venue at Winchelsea
$400ks - $600ks
Venue at Winchelsea, Middletown, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 336 homes
Ashland
$300ks - $400ks
Ashland, Smyrna, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - 2020 | 150 homes
3.7 rating (3 reviews) Spring Meadow
$300ks - $400ks
Spring Meadow, Smyrna, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2014 | 246 homes
Whispering Woods
$300ks - $400ks
Whispering Woods, Middletown, DE
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 178 homes
3 rating (5 reviews) Heritage Creek
$300ks - $500ks
Heritage Creek, Milton, DE
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2008 - present | 400 homes
Auburn Meadows
$400ks - $500ks
Auburn Meadows, Smyrna, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 262 homes
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Lakebridge
$200ks
Lakebridge, Deptford, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1986 - 1988 | 375 homes
3.3 rating (3 reviews) Windstone
$400ks
Windstone, Milton, DE
Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2017 - 2022 | 260 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
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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) Fox Hill Farm
$300ks - $400ks
Fox Hill Farm, Glen Mills, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1995 - 2003 | 491 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Stirling Glen
$300ks
Stirling Glen, Williamstown, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 195 homes
Parke Place
$200ks
Parke Place, Sewell, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1999 - 2003 | 406 homes
4.5 rating (2 reviews) Southern Meadow
$100ks - $200ks
Southern Meadow, Magnolia, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - 2015 | 120 homes
Four Seasons at Forest Me...
$300ks
Four Seasons at Forest Me..., Sicklerville, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 152 homes
Spicer Estates
$200ks - $300ks
Spicer Estates, Mullica Hill, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - present | 225 homes
Crossings at Christiana
$200ks
Crossings at Christiana, Bear, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2011 | 140 homes
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4.5 rating (2 reviews) Villages at Aberdeen
$200ks - $300ks
Villages at Aberdeen, Clayton, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2016 | 160 homes
Verona Woods
$300ks - $400ks
Verona Woods, Dover, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 148 homes
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Heritage Creek 305 PROSPECT ST, MILTON, DE, 19968, Milton, DE 19968
$474,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,661 sq ft

305 PROSPECT ST, MILTON, DE, 19968
Community: Heritage Creek
Independence 26453 COTTONTAIL CV, MILLSBORO, DE, 1996..., Millsboro, DE 19966
$189,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,755 sq ft

26453 COTTONTAIL CV, MILLSBORO, DE, 1996...
Community: Independence
Noble's Pond 11 KINSALE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$384,000

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
Ashland 26 CYCLOPS TRL, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$425,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,848 sq ft

26 CYCLOPS TRL, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Ashland
Noble's Pond 04 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$450,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,820 sq ft

04 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
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Noble's Pond 03 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$442,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,750 sq ft

03 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Noble's Pond 02 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$423,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,510 sq ft

02 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Noble's Pond 01 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$392,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,260 sq ft

01 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Noble's Pond 643 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$459,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,575 sq ft

643 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Noble's Pond 05 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$456,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,820 sq ft

05 FAIRMONT LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
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Village of Eastridge 115 HENGST FARM LN, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$467,489

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,760 sq ft

115 HENGST FARM LN, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Village of Eastridge 131 HENGST FARM LN, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$449,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,684 sq ft

131 HENGST FARM LN, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Four Seasons at Baymont Farms 114 AUSTRIAN PINE CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19..., Middletown, DE 19709
$689,900

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,595 sq ft

114 AUSTRIAN PINE CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19...
Verona Woods 168 TYBALT LN, DOVER, DE, 19901, Dover, DE 19901
$399,999

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,404 sq ft

168 TYBALT LN, DOVER, DE, 19901
Community: Verona Woods
Heritage Shores 21 WHITE PELICAN CT, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19..., Bridgeville, DE 19933
$424,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,458 sq ft

21 WHITE PELICAN CT, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19...
Community: Heritage Shores
Traditions at Whitehall 204 BALDY LN ALRICH MODEL, MIDDLETOWN, D..., Middletown, DE 19709
$429,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,794 sq ft

204 BALDY LN ALRICH MODEL, MIDDLETOWN, D...
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Traditions at Whitehall 314 CHAROLAIS ST ASHTON MODEL, MIDDLETOW..., Middletown, DE 19709
$460,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,794 sq ft

314 CHAROLAIS ST ASHTON MODEL, MIDDLETOW...
Traditions at Whitehall 204 BALDY LN ANNANDALE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN..., Middletown, DE 19709
$429,000

2 beds

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3 baths

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1,794 sq ft

204 BALDY LN ANNANDALE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN...
Silver Woods 218 LACKAWANNA LN, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970, Ocean View, DE 19970
$438,990

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,267 sq ft

218 LACKAWANNA LN, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970
Community: Silver Woods
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1063 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD PLAN, TOWNSEN..., Townsend, DE 19734
$496,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,826 sq ft

1063 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD PLAN, TOWNSEN...
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The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1065 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD RANCH PLAN, T..., Townsend, DE 19734
$475,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,449 sq ft

1065 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD RANCH PLAN, T...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1067 ROBINSON RD LAKELAND PLAN, TOWNSEND..., Townsend, DE 19734
$469,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,534 sq ft

1067 ROBINSON RD LAKELAND PLAN, TOWNSEND...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1069 ROBINSON RD PEMBROOK PLAN, TOWNSEND..., Townsend, DE 19734
$454,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,439 sq ft

1069 ROBINSON RD PEMBROOK PLAN, TOWNSEND...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1071 ROBINSON RD DELRAY PLAN, TOWNSEND, ..., Townsend, DE 19734
$441,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,004 sq ft

1071 ROBINSON RD DELRAY PLAN, TOWNSEND, ...
Southern Meadow 104 LAVENDER DR 10, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962, Magnolia, DE 19962
$177,500

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,750 sq ft

104 LAVENDER DR 10, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962
Community: Southern Meadow
Silver Woods 380 SCRANTON LN, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970, Ocean View, DE 19970
$415,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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2,026 sq ft

380 SCRANTON LN, OCEAN VIEW, DE, 19970
Community: Silver Woods
Liberty West 36366 W OLD GATE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 199..., Georgetown, DE 19947
$398,990

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,349 sq ft

36366 W OLD GATE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 199...
Community: Liberty West
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Heritage Shores 338 HERITAGE SHORES CIR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE..., Bridgeville, DE 19933
$434,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,576 sq ft

338 HERITAGE SHORES CIR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE...
Community: Heritage Shores
Heritage Shores 12 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 1993..., Bridgeville, DE 19933
$334,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,845 sq ft

12 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 1993...
Community: Heritage Shores
Independence 23792 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1..., Millsboro, DE 19966
$625,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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3,100 sq ft

23792 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1...
Community: Independence
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Ashland 2 CYCLOPS TRL, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$384,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,612 sq ft

2 CYCLOPS TRL, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Ashland
Traditions at Whitehall 548 LONGHORN LOOP 33 CHELSEA, MIDDLETOWN..., Middletown, DE 19709
$688,893

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,296 sq ft

548 LONGHORN LOOP 33 CHELSEA, MIDDLETOWN...
Heritage Shores 328 HERITAGE SHORES CIR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE..., Bridgeville, DE 19933
$429,990

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,018 sq ft

328 HERITAGE SHORES CIR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE...
Community: Heritage Shores
Independence 24006 BENJAMIN HARRISON CIR, MILLSBORO, ..., Millsboro, DE 19966
$489,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,825 sq ft

24006 BENJAMIN HARRISON CIR, MILLSBORO, ...
Community: Independence
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1027 ROBINSON RD, TOWNSEND, DE, 19734, Townsend, DE 19734
$508,990

3 beds

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2 baths

1027 ROBINSON RD, TOWNSEND, DE, 19734
Noble's Pond 90 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$745,995

3 beds

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3 baths

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3,395 sq ft

90 RESORT BLVD, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Traditions at Whitehall 204 BALDY LN BRISTOLE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN,..., Middletown, DE 19709
$546,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,441 sq ft

204 BALDY LN BRISTOLE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN,...
Traditions at Whitehall 120 BURLINA BLVD BLOOMFIELD MODEL, MIDDL..., Middletown, DE 19709
$526,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,053 sq ft

120 BURLINA BLVD BLOOMFIELD MODEL, MIDDL...
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Traditions at Whitehall 204 BALDY LN BELVILLE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN,..., Middletown, DE 19709
$522,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,059 sq ft

204 BALDY LN BELVILLE MODEL, MIDDLETOWN,...
Traditions at Whitehall 204 BALDY LN COTTONWOOD MODEL, MIDDLETOW..., Middletown, DE 19709
$622,000

3 beds

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2 baths

|

2,477 sq ft

204 BALDY LN COTTONWOOD MODEL, MIDDLETOW...
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