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Delaware, OH 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Delaware
Located within the Columbus area, Delaware serves as a home for those that enjoy outdoor recreation and a small-town environment.
Climate & Geography
Residents experience a…
Located within the Columbus area, Delaware serves as a home for those that enjoy outdoor recreation and a small-town environment.
Climate & Geography
Residents experience a humid continental climate where summers are warm to hot, while winters are cold to freezing and windy. There is average rainfall and less snowfall in Delaware compared to the national averages.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
In Delaware, active adults can travel the many bikeway paths, enjoy more than 250 acres of park land, visit the Veterans Memorial Plaza, or golf. At the Veterans Memorial Plaza an eternal flame structure burns with surrounding benches, landscaping, and memorial bricks available for purchase. Experienced and novice golfers will enjoy Hidden Valley Golf Course, nestled in Delaware’s hidden valley, with a winding creek, par-28 layout, pond, and numerous sand traps.
In the city’s downtown area, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues line the streets. Many events are held in the area such as the annual Soups for Shelter, Pork-a-Palooza, and various workshops.
Delaware is less than an hour’s drive from the state capital, Columbus, with many recreation options available.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Delaware is higher than the state and national average. The cost of homes and housing is the main factor in the cost of living difference.
In Ohio, Social Security benefits are exempt from state income taxes and retirees can claim a tax credit up to $200 on other types of retirement income.
Healthcare
There are six hospitals located within 20 miles of Delaware: OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hospital-Marysville, Columbus Dublin Springs Hospital, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, and OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital.
Mount Carmel St Ann’s Hospital is high performing in heart failure and knee replacements. OhioHealth Dublin Methodist is high performing in hip replacements. OhioHealth Riverside Methodist is ranked No. 2 in Columbus and No. 9 in Ohio. The hospital is considered high performing in neurology and neurosurgery and seven other procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Delaware, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Delaware has 65 homes, the largest has 120 homes, and the average communities consists of 92 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Delaware. The most recent communities started in Delaware include The Courtyards at River Bluff, Burr Oak Commons, The Courtyards at Price Farms. There is also 1 communities in Delaware that offers new construction homes, including The Courtyards at River Bluff.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Delaware.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Delaware stay on the market for around 118 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $652,974, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at River Bluff average around $652,974.
19 communities near Delaware
31 homes near Delaware
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,468 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,300 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,750 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,134 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,989 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,120 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,116 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,961 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,894 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,599 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,133 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,133 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,818 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,800 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,452 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,894 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,959 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,408 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,791 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,189 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,067 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,826 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,826 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,903 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,731 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|3,196 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,731 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,135 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,120 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,140 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Delaware, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Delaware has 65 homes, the largest has 120 homes, and the average communities consists of 92 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Delaware. The most recent communities started in Delaware include The Courtyards at River Bluff, Burr Oak Commons, The Courtyards at Price Farms. There is also 1 communities in Delaware that offers new construction homes, including The Courtyards at River Bluff.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Delaware.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Delaware stay on the market for around 118 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $652,974, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Courtyards at River Bluff average around $652,974.
Columbus Area 55+ Housing Market Trends
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