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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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Four Seasons at Forest Me...
$300ks
Four Seasons at Forest Me..., Sicklerville, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 152 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Stirling Glen
$300ks
Stirling Glen, Williamstown, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - present | 195 homes
Lakebridge
$200ks
Lakebridge, Deptford, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1986 - 1988 | 375 homes
The Cascades
$400ks - $500ks
The Cascades, Newark, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 113 homes
Parks Edge at Bayberry
$400ks - $600ks
Parks Edge at Bayberry, Middletown, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 210 homes
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5 rating (1 reviews) Bishop's Landing
$300ks - $500ks
Bishop's Landing, Millville, DE
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2013 - present | 449 homes
Milltown Village
$500ks
Milltown Village, Wilmington, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2017 | 115 homes
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
RiverWinds
$100ks - $300ks
RiverWinds, West Deptford, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2001 - 2006 | 355 homes
The Village at Country Ga...
$300ks - $400ks
The Village at Country Ga..., Sewell, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2022 | 223 homes
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Legacy at East Greenwich
$300ks - $400ks
Legacy at East Greenwich, Clarksboro, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 140 homes
Crossings at Christiana
$200ks
Crossings at Christiana, Bear, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2011 | 140 homes
Village of Red Lion Creek
$200ks - $300ks
Village of Red Lion Creek, Bear, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2005 | 85 homes
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
3.7 rating (3 reviews) Foxfield
$300ks - $400ks
Foxfield, Garnet Valley, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2013 | 520 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Westtown Reserve
$300ks
Westtown Reserve, West Chester, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2011 - 2014 | 32 homes
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Harrogate
$400ks
Harrogate, Landenberg, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2010 | 124 homes
Traditions at Longwood
$400ks - $600ks
Traditions at Longwood, Kennett Square, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2001 - 2006 | 300 homes
1 rating (1 reviews) Brittany Hills
$300ks - $400ks
Brittany Hills, Avondale, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 126 homes
Victoria Gardens
$200ks - $400ks
Victoria Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2008 | 48 homes
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Harlow Pointe
$300ks - $400ks
Harlow Pointe, Landenberg, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2020 | 42 homes
Creekside Village
$100ks - $400ks
Creekside Village, Boothwyn, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2018 | 346 homes
The Greens
$300ks
The GreensLaurel Springs, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 117 homes
Forest Landing at Bethany...
$300ks - $500ks
Forest Landing at Bethany..., Frankford, DE
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2012 - present | 280 homes
Bridlewood Estates
$200ks
Bridlewood Estates, Sewell, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1998 - 2000 | 148 homes
The Parke at Foulkstone
$400ks
The Parke at Foulkstone, Wilmington, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 31 homes
The Maples
$100ks - $200ks
The Maples, Pennsauken, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2011 - 2014 | 50 homes
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High Bridge
$200ks - $300ks
High Bridge, Woodstown, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2010 | 85 homes
Heatherwood
$200ks - $300ks
Heatherwood, Sewell, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 160 homes
Fieldstone Village
$200ks - $300ks
Fieldstone Village, Dover, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - present | 98 homes
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Riverbend
$400ks
Riverbend, New Castle, DE
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 200 homes
Riviera at Concord
$400ks - $500ks
Riviera at Concord, Garnet Valley, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2006 | 127 homes
The Vineyards at Silver L...
$200ks - $300ks
The Vineyards at Silver L..., Glassboro, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2020 | 30 homes
Kings Run at Haddon Heigh...
$200ks
Kings Run at Haddon Heigh..., Haddon Heights, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2009 | 66 homes
Gatherings at East Greenw...
$400ks
Gatherings at East Greenw..., Clarksboro, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2014 | 161 homes
Windsor at Glen Mills
$200ks
Windsor at Glen Mills, Glen Mills, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2007 | 131 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Four Seasons at Weatherby
$200ks - $400ks
Four Seasons at Weatherby, Woolwich, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2013 | 428 homes
Brookhollow
$200ks - $300ks
Brookhollow, Mickleton, NJ
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1998 - 2000 | 53 homes
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The Preserve at Weatherby
$300ks - $400ks
The Preserve at Weatherby, Woolwich, NJ
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - present | 239 homes
The Village of Rocky Run
$400ks - $500ks
The Village of Rocky Run, Wilmington, DE
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1999 - 2004 | 96 homes
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New Noble's Pond 18 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$610,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,727 sq ft

18 MATISSE PL, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Verona Woods 79 LAERTES DR, DOVER, DE, 19901, Dover, DE 19901
$394,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,700 sq ft

79 LAERTES DR, DOVER, DE, 19901
Community: Verona Woods
Independence 23730 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1..., Millsboro, DE 19966
$669,000

4 beds

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3 baths

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3,191 sq ft

23730 SAMUEL ADAMS CIR, MILLSBORO, DE, 1...
Community: Independence
Heritage Shores 1 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933, Bridgeville, DE 19933
$344,900

3 beds

|

2 baths

|

1,733 sq ft

1 HARLEQUIN LOOP, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933
Community: Heritage Shores
Heritage Shores 85 EMILYS PINTAIL DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 1..., Bridgeville, DE 19933
$324,900

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,574 sq ft

85 EMILYS PINTAIL DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 1...
Community: Heritage Shores
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Auburn Meadows 101 HANOVER AVE, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$475,000

3 beds

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3 baths

|

2,361 sq ft

101 HANOVER AVE, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Auburn Meadows
Heritage Shores 134 WATERSIDE DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933, Bridgeville, DE 19933
$300,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,320 sq ft

134 WATERSIDE DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 19933
Community: Heritage Shores
Heritage Shores 110 WINGED FOOT DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 199..., Bridgeville, DE 19933
$529,000

4 beds

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3 baths

|

2,598 sq ft

110 WINGED FOOT DR, BRIDGEVILLE, DE, 199...
Community: Heritage Shores
New Parks Edge at Bayberry 2901 MAILLY DAVIS CT 164, MIDDLETOWN, DE..., Middletown, DE 19709
$658,139

3 beds

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2 baths

|

2,428 sq ft

2901 MAILLY DAVIS CT 164, MIDDLETOWN, DE...
New Verona Woods 126 LAERTES DR, DOVER, DE, 19901, Dover, DE 19901
$390,000

3 beds

|

2 baths

|

1,530 sq ft

126 LAERTES DR, DOVER, DE, 19901
Community: Verona Woods
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New Spring Arbor 13 PALISADE CIR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709
$539,000

3 beds

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3 baths

|

3,110 sq ft

13 PALISADE CIR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709
Community: Spring Arbor
New Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills 36 RODANTHE AVE, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962, Magnolia, DE 19962
$450,000

3 beds

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2 baths

|

1,686 sq ft

36 RODANTHE AVE, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962
New The Villages at Red Mill Pond 17942 TORRY PINES PL, LEWES, DE, 19958, Lewes, DE 19958
$575,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,862 sq ft

17942 TORRY PINES PL, LEWES, DE, 19958
New The Village at Country Gardens 42 LAVENDER CT, SEWELL, NJ, 08080, Sewell, NJ 08080
$520,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,281 sq ft

42 LAVENDER CT, SEWELL, NJ, 08080
New Fox Hill Farm 1508 N HUNTING HORN TURN, GLEN MILLS, PA..., Glen Mills, PA 19342
$585,500

2 beds

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2 baths

|

2,415 sq ft

1508 N HUNTING HORN TURN, GLEN MILLS, PA...
Community: Fox Hill Farm
New Auburn Meadows 601 VIRDIN DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$439,500

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,891 sq ft

601 VIRDIN DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Auburn Meadows
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New The Villages at Red Mill Pond 34378 SPRING BROOK AVE, LEWES, DE, 19958, Lewes, DE 19958
$600,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,922 sq ft

34378 SPRING BROOK AVE, LEWES, DE, 19958
New Noble's Pond 104 ARIEL LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$365,654

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,518 sq ft

104 ARIEL LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
New The Greens 18 PRESTWICK LN, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, 08094, Williamstown, NJ 08094
$459,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,821 sq ft

18 PRESTWICK LN, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, 08094
Community: The Greens
New Fox Hill Farm 172 E TALLY HO TURN, GLEN MILLS, PA, 193..., Glen Mills, PA 19342
$485,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,350 sq ft

172 E TALLY HO TURN, GLEN MILLS, PA, 193...
Community: Fox Hill Farm
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The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1062 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD PLAN, TOWNSEN..., Townsend, DE 19734
$496,900

3 beds

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2 baths

|

2,826 sq ft

1062 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD PLAN, TOWNSEN...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1060 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD RANCH PLAN, T..., Townsend, DE 19734
$475,900

3 beds

|

2 baths

|

2,449 sq ft

1060 ROBINSON RD WHITFIELD RANCH PLAN, T...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1058 ROBINSON RD LAKELAND PLAN, TOWNSEND..., Townsend, DE 19734
$469,900

3 beds

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2 baths

|

2,534 sq ft

1058 ROBINSON RD LAKELAND PLAN, TOWNSEND...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1056 ROBINSON RD PEMBROOK PLAN, TOWNSEND..., Townsend, DE 19734
$454,900

3 beds

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2 baths

|

2,439 sq ft

1056 ROBINSON RD PEMBROOK PLAN, TOWNSEND...
The Villas at The Preserve at Robinson Farms 1054 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

1054 ROBINSON RD DELRAY PLAN, TOWNSEND, ...
Harlow Pointe 125 HARLOW POINTE CT, LANDENBERG, PA, 19..., Landenberg, PA 19350
$419,900

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,467 sq ft

125 HARLOW POINTE CT, LANDENBERG, PA, 19...
Community: Harlow Pointe
Legacy at East Greenwich 525 CHARLES CORLISS BLVD, CLARKSBORO, NJ..., Clarksboro, NJ 08020
$495,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,564 sq ft

525 CHARLES CORLISS BLVD, CLARKSBORO, NJ...
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Noble's Pond 135 CASSELBERRY LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$359,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,283 sq ft

135 CASSELBERRY LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Venue at Winchelsea 3152 PETT LEVEL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 1970..., Middletown, DE 19709
$465,500

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,443 sq ft

3152 PETT LEVEL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 1970...
Community: Venue at Winchelsea
Spring Arbor 264 TRELLIS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709, Middletown, DE 19709
$398,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,800 sq ft

264 TRELLIS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE, 19709
Community: Spring Arbor
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Liberty West 36792 W OLD GATE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 199..., Georgetown, DE 19947
$529,990

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,791 sq ft

36792 W OLD GATE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 199...
Community: Liberty West
Liberty West 36805 W OLD GATE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 199..., Georgetown, DE 19947
$549,990

4 beds

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4 baths

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2,791 sq ft

36805 W OLD GATE DR, GEORGETOWN, DE, 199...
Community: Liberty West
Southern Meadow 109 BLUEBELL DR 4, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962, Magnolia, DE 19962
$159,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,092 sq ft

109 BLUEBELL DR 4, MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962
Community: Southern Meadow
Village of Red Lion Creek 240 W RED LION DR, BEAR, DE, 19701, Bear, DE 19701
$359,999

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,425 sq ft

240 W RED LION DR, BEAR, DE, 19701
Spicer Estates 317 CHICKORY TRL, MULLICA HILL, NJ, 0806..., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
$430,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,757 sq ft

317 CHICKORY TRL, MULLICA HILL, NJ, 0806...
Community: Spicer Estates
Milltown Village 314 QUIMBY DR, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808, Wilmington, DE 19808
$719,900

3 beds

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4 baths

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2,800 sq ft

314 QUIMBY DR, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808
Community: Milltown Village
Noble's Pond 59 CASSELBERRY LN, DOVER, DE, 19904, Dover, DE 19904
$435,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,970 sq ft

59 CASSELBERRY LN, DOVER, DE, 19904
Community: Noble's Pond
Village of Eastridge 22 AZZURRI CT, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$390,000

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,611 sq ft

22 AZZURRI CT, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
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Ashland 113 E CLARENDON DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977, Smyrna, DE 19977
$440,000

3 beds

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3 baths

|

2,629 sq ft

113 E CLARENDON DR, SMYRNA, DE, 19977
Community: Ashland
The Village of Cinderberry 7 BAYBERRY ST, GEORGETOWN, DE, 19947, Georgetown, DE 19947
$305,000

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,568 sq ft

|

Condo

7 BAYBERRY ST, GEORGETOWN, DE, 19947
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