Master-Planned and Gated Communities in Delaware and Maryland

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic, where you can experience the best of both worlds in Delaware and Maryland.

Delaware:

  • Tax-Friendly: Delaware is known for its tax-friendly environment for retirees, offering minimal taxes on retirement income and no sales tax.
  • Seasonal Delights: Enjoy four distinct seasons with comfortable weather, from warm summers to beautiful fall foliage.

Maryland:

  • Waterfront Living: Maryland's Eastern Shore is a haven for waterfront retirement living, with access to water sports and charming historic areas.
  • Historical Charm: Explore the rich history and enjoy easy access to major cities like Washington D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore.

Shared Benefits:

  • Property taxes are reasonable in both states.
  • Top healthcare facilities ensure your well-being in retirement.

In the Mid-Atlantic, you have a choice between coastal living and historical richness, both offering tax advantages and comfortable year-round weather. Your ideal retirement destination awaits in Delaware or Maryland.

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Two Rivers 55+

Odenton, MD
Main-Level Owner's Suite Homes from the Upper $600s

Introducing luxury active adult living just 22 miles from Washington, DC at Two Rivers, Anne Arundel County’s most in-demand 55+ community. Stay close to friends and family in the Maryland-area while enjoying easy access to historic downtown Annapolis, BWI Airport, and ample shops & dining, including Wegmans. Main-level owner’s suite homes are coming soon from the low $700s.

Set amongst 1,400 acres of natural beauty, Two Rivers offers ponds, walking trails that wind through open spaces, and a nature center – in addition to an award-winning clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor pools.

With NVHomes at Two Rivers, you can select from one of four amazing main-level owner’s suite plans that offer complete luxury without an ounce of compromise. All feature craftsman-style exteriors with charming details and provide spacious living that is as elegant as it is functional.

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Lakeside at Trappe by Brookfield Residential

Lakeside at Trappe by Brookfield Residential

Trappe, MD
New Townhomes and Single-Family Homes from the $300's

Lakeside at Trappe is your everyday getaway with resort-style amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, bathhouse with fitness room, multi-racquet sports court for pickleball and tennis, and Bark Park.

Brookfield Residential offers a variety of homes so you are sure to find the perfect one that fits your needs including traditional single-family homes and main-level living homes with everything you want and need on one convenient level, including spacious primary suites. Enhance your living space by blending the beauty of the outdoors with the comfort of your home by adding an optional screened porch, patio, or deck, depending on the plan chosen. You’ll love the convenience of our myCommand Smart Homes.

Plan your very own everyday getaway with a Stay & Play visit! Come stay in an on-site guest house and experience everything this vibrant community and the Eastern Shore offers!

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Lakeside Run at Trappe

Trappe, MD
Rentals $2500/mo-$4000/mo

Lakeside Run at Trappe is a new, multi-generational community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay that offers 1 and 2 level homes and 14 beautiful models for lease! Our luxury homes have an open-plan coastal style that is perfect for modern family living. Our homes include:

  • Entertainment-sized screened porches & patios
  • Beautifully designed kitchens with upscale, energy-efficient appliances
  • Wider hallways and doorways to effortlessly move through your home
  • Luxurious finishes such as spa-style bathrooms
  • Fireplaces
  • Ceiling fans and on-trend lighting
  • Lofts with ensuite baths in select models
  • 2 Car garages with driveways
  • Irrigated Lawns
  • Window Coverings

Flexible lease options offer you many choices to tailor your move to Lakeside Run at Trappe.

Comfort Guarantee

Lakeside Run is owned and professionally managed by award-winning Allen & Rocks, Inc., a family-owned and operated corporation founded in 1948. We understand that it is our residents who give life to our communities, and therefore, it is our desire to create an exceptional living experience that our residents will embrace and be proud to call home. Our company motto is “We Put Our Hearts In Your Home,” and we back this promise with outstanding property management to ensure that all of our resident’s needs are professionally and thoughtfully met.

Ninety-five percent of our residents recommend our communities to their friends, co-workers, and family members as a great place to live. Satisfacts Inc., a national company that surveys multifamily resident satisfaction, has recognized Allen & Rocks, Inc. as the top-performing property management organization each year for the past decade.

Our residents love the carefree lifestyle that leasing provides. All the day-to-day chores of maintaining a home are taken care of by our dedicated maintenance team, including lawn care, landscaping, appliance repair/maintenance, air conditioning/heating, snow removal, and so much more. This leaves our residents time to enjoy family and friends, engage in clubs and hobbies, explore the area, and have the quality time we all seek.

The Lakeside Run community is beautifully landscaped with walking paths, parks, and a swimming pool and a bathhouse. New community amenities are coming soon.

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Four Seasons at Kent Island | Active Adult Living in MD

K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Kent Island

Chester, MD
Homes from the mid $500K to upper $700K

K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Kent Island is a resort-style active adult 55+ community offering waterfront, Chesapeake Bay living with new single-family homes and luxury elevator condominiums. After decades of anticipation, this community is finally open—and homes are selling fast.

Ten versatile single-family home designs offer from 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,693 square feet and a 2-car garage to 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,601 square feet and a 3-car garage, so you can find your perfect fit, whether you’re looking to downsize or keep plenty of space for family and friends to visit. Each of our single- family homes are finished in one of our designer-curated interior Looks, so your home is cohesive, stylish and fits your taste: Loft, Farmhouse, Classic or Elements. Three luxury condo designs offer elegance, spaciousness and a low-maintenance lifestyle with up to 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,602 square feet and a 1-car garage.

Set along the banks of Maryland’s Chester River and Macum Creek, K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Kent Island offers stunning views and a wealth of outdoor recreation, including a canoe and kayak launch, a 450-foot in-community pier overlooking the Chester River and an in-community trail system, connected to the popular Cross Island Trail. From the game room and grand ballroom to the fitness center, yoga studio and sports courts to the resort-inspired indoor and outdoor pools, fire pit and waterside bar, you’ll find endless opportunities to socialize, exercise and relax at the 24,000 square foot Chester House clubhouse.

There’s even more shopping, dining and recreation to explore in nearby Washington DC, Baltimore and Annapolis—all just a short drive (or sail) away. Or, boat over to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to explore picturesque towns like Saint Michaels. With proximity to Route 50, excursions and commutes are a breeze!

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Heritage Shores

Bridgeville, DE
Villas for sale from $299,990, Single-Family Homes for sale from the low $400's, Rental Homes with Flexible Leasing Options Also Available

The homes at Heritage Shores have been designed to maximize your lifestyle by incorporating the latest technologies that provide ease of maintenance and energy efficiency. There’s something for every taste and budget at Heritage Shores, with flexible main-level living home designs featuring villa homes and single-family homes. With virtually endless possibilities for personalizing your new home. Plus, Heritage Shores also offers rental opportunities on some of its most popular floorplans, with flexible one- to five-year leases and all amenities included.

Additional amenities include: Full-Time Lifestyle Director, 18 – Hole Arthur Hills Championship Golf Course, State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center, Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools, Tennis, Pickleball and Bocce Ball, Fresh Air Exercise Circuit, Health & Wellness Center, 28,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse, Kayak Launch, On-Site Restaurants, Woodshop, Aerobics and Dance Studio, Arts and Creative Studio, Billiards and Card Room, Pro Shop, Dog Park, Performance Lawn, Outdoor Chess and Checkers Tables, Shuffleboard, and Many Classes & Clubs.

Call 302.956.6129 for more information or to schedule a visit to our Discovery Center.

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55+ Living in New Castle DE | Homes and Villas Riverbend | Coastal Town

Riverbend

New Castle, DE
Single Family Ranch and First Floor Owner Suites from the low $400K. Villa homes from the low $400K.

Welcome to Riverbend! 55+ Living in New Castle, DE. The perfect blend of a historic small town and modern living. Riverbend is located in the beautiful, historic riverfront town of New Castle, Delaware. New Castle has been named in the top 10 of the most beautiful small towns in the United States. Renowned for its Separation Day and A Day in New Castle events that showcase the town’s hundreds of years of history. There is never a shortage of things to see and do in New Castle, Delaware. Take your living outside the home with community amenities. The Riverbend community is a modern neighborhood with community amenities such as a clubhouse with an indoor pool and outdoor decks, a fitness center, and gathering spaces. Located along the Delaware River with access to New Castle’s many walking and bike trails, beaches, and fishing areas. This charming town is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295 makes it conveniently located from many metropolitan draws such as Philadelphia (45 min), Baltimore (1.5hr), Rehoboth Beach (1.5hr), and Washington D.C (2hrs).

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Schell Brothers – Delaware Premier Home Builder

Rehoboth Beach, DE

At Schell Brothers, our mission is to bring happiness to ourselves and our homeowners by not only creating exceptional homes and communities, but also by providing an extraordinary home buying experience.

Located in the heart of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, we pride ourselves on building homes that provide a healthier and more comfortable living environment for our homeowners. As a leading builder on the coast of Delaware, we specialize in new homes that offer a variety of architectural styles, innovative floorplans and extensive personalization in highly desirable communities in Sussex and New Castle Counties.

Award-Winning Homes. Our innovative floorplan designs are based on local experience, industry knowledge, and customer input. Your new home will include personalized features and specially crafted details, meticulously designed for comfort, aesthetics, and livability.

Extensive Personalization. Our design process provides you with all the tools and resources necessary to make choosing beautiful finishes fun and easy. In addition to spending a full day with one of our experienced design consultants in our award winning design center, you can also browse our Online Design Center to view inspiration photos and create collages of your favorite selections.

Energy Efficiency. We pride ourselves on building homes that that provide a healthier and more comfortable living environment for our homeowners. That is why we developed Schellter™ an advanced building science technology that delivers high performance and healthy living, and is included in our all of our homes. You will love the comfort, durability and, best of all, the savings our energy efficient homes provide.

Low Tax Living. Leave the taxing life behind! When you own a home in Delaware, you will pay no tax on social security benefits, personal property or sales tax. You’ll love the tax-free shopping and, the best of all, you’ll financially benefit from living in a state with one of the lowest property taxes in the nation.

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Let us know if you’re interested! We are ready to help you with your new home search. To learn more about us and our award-winning homes and communities in Delaware.

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K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills

Magnolia, DE
Single-Family Homes starting from the $300s

Welcome to K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills, a new active adult 55+ community in Magnolia, DE, offering low-maintenance, resort-style living. Come enjoy the best that active living has to offer with spacious home designs & access to countless amenities. Each home is offered in one of our new interior design Looks: Loft, Farmhouse, Classic or Elements for on-trend style in your new home.

At K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills, you can enjoy the 6,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that offers plenty of activities and amenities for all residents. With a sparking pool, pickleball courts, a fitness center, a gameroom and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy. A low-maintenance lifestyle assures that your lawn care is out of your hands, keeping you free to spend time with friends at the clubhouse. Just a short drive to downtown Dover with tax-free shopping, dining, and entertainment, this 55+ active adult community offers everyday convenience together with the serenity of a picturesque
Delaware landscape.

Whether you’re heading downtown for dinner or staying in for a game of cards with friends, at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills you’ll never run out of activities. The relationships that you make and the people you spend time with here will create memories for years to come.

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K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Baymont Farms

Middletown, DE
Homes priced from the low $400K

Located in Middletown, Delaware, K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Baymont Farms is a resort-style 55+
active lifestyle community featuring low-maintenance single-family homes. With endless amenities just
outside your front door and an ideal location offering plenty of shopping and dining to explore nearby,
you won’t need to go far to find your next adventure. 

K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Baymont Farms features a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse. It’s where you’ll
gather around the grand fireplace of the social lounge and bar area, or enjoy recreation of your choice in
the fitness center, game room, billiard room, card room or aerobics studio. The opportunities to relax,
socialize, and exercise continue outside, where you’ll find an outdoor pool and bar, pickleball courts and
walking trails.

K. Hovnanian Homes has decades of expertise curating exceptional active lifestyles for those 55 and
older. Their other active lifestyle communities in Delaware include K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at
Hatteras Hills in Magnolia, K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Scenic Harbor in Lewes, K. Hovnanian’s Four
Seasons at Silver Maple—which was Delaware’s best-selling 55+ community from 2014 until its
completion in 2016. 

Contact a Community Specialist to learn more about this amenity-filled community or schedule a tour of
one of the stunning model homes!

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Tower Hill

Lewes, DE
Homes from the upper $600K

Tower Hill is the latest addition to Lewes, Delaware, a quaint seaside town situated at the mouth of the Delaware Bay. Although Lewes has roots going back to 1631, the newly constructed homes at Tower Hill will surely attract a new generation of townsfolk to the coastal community.

Developed by Carl M. Freeman Companies and built by K. Hovnanian Homes, Tower Hill consists of 292 single family homes, with lots ranging from 1/5 to ¼ acre and homes consisting of two to four bedrooms. Inside, 10-foot ceilings create open living areas, while some floor plans offer the option of screened patios and separate entertainment rooms. But the heart of the homes at Tower Hill are the gourmet kitchens, with granite countertops, stainless steel GE appliances, and a large island with pull up seating.

Of course, Tower Hill includes a community pool, tennis courts, putting green and a 6,000 square foot clubhouse, among other outdoor facilities that you’ve come to expect. But perhaps the biggest draw to Tower Hill is the surrounding community and the impressive selection of beaches at your doorstep.

Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and Bethany Beach draw visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic region, and Tower Hill is literally minutes away from all three. To avoid tourists, head to the lesser-known Lewes Beach, a true locals spot. When you tire of the sun and sand, enjoy the town of Lewes, which has a busy historic district with boutique shopping, fine dining, art galleries and cafes. You can also explore the delicate ecosystem surrounding Tower Hill by visiting the nearby Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Redden State Forest, or Cape Henlopen State Park.

The Delmarva Peninsula is known for its relaxed pace of life, unique ecosystems, and pleasant towns. Request more information to be part of it all at Tower Hill.

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K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Scenic Harbor

Lewes, DE
Single-Family Homes Starting From the $600s

Welcome to K Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Scenic Harbor, a new active adult 55+ community located at the Rehoboth Bay in Lewes, DE. Featuring beautiful single-family homes and low-maintenance, resort-style living with a luxurious clubhouse, situated on picturesque homesites.

At K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons Scenic Harbor, you can enjoy the company of people who have worked hard and now want to enjoy all that a luxury community has to offer. The low-maintenance lifestyle assures that your lawn care is out of your hands, keeping you free to spend time with friends at the clubhouse or at the nearby beaches. Just minutes from downtown Lewes with tax-free shopping, dining and entertainment, this 55+ active lifestyle community pairs everyday convenience with the serenity of a picturesque Delaware landscape.

Whether you’re heading downtown for dinner with friends or staying in to watch the sunset, at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Scenic Harbor you’ll never run out of activities. The relationships that you make and the people you spend time with here will create memories for years to come.

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It’s hard not to be enchanted by Delaware and Maryland. So, if this is a place you know you want to settle, browse the communities below and make a list of the ones that may fit your lifestyle. Once you’ve chosen, take the next step and venture out. It’s the best way to truly know if this destination can become your home. Book a discovery tour and come visit for yourself.

 

 

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