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Smyrna, DE 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Smyrna
Smyrna is a small community rooted in history and culture. The town is fast growing, with shops, restaurants, and events to keep residents busy. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean is…
Smyrna is a small community rooted in history and culture. The town is fast growing, with shops, restaurants, and events to keep residents busy. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean is just one of the reasons that 55+ communities in Smyrna are so popular.
Climate & Geography
Delaware is a fairly flat state that stretched the border of the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Smyrna experience distinct seasonal variation with a mix of rain, snow, and sunny days during the respectable seasons.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
The Smyrna Museum offers free admission and displays historic paintings, furnishings, and documents along with special exhibits almost every month. The Smyrna Opera House is a theater and an art gallery that hosts various events such as: dances, debates, lectures, musical evenings, and more.
Lake Como is a secluded beach area with one of the few swimmable lakes in Delaware. During the summer, lake visitors can kayak, canoe, swim, and paddleboard.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Delaware is a great state when it comes to retirees and taxes. Social Security benefits are exempt and retirees 60+ can exclude $12,500 of investment and qualified pension income from state taxes.
Delaware is also one of the few states that does not impose a sales tax.
Health Care
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital is within a 10 mile radius of 55+ communities in Smyrna. The hospital is high performing in nephrology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart failure. Bayhealth Medical Center also operates a 24-hour emergency center with a Level III trauma center in Smyrna.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Smyrna, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Smyrna has 150 homes, the largest has 262 homes, and the average communities consists of 211 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Smyrna. The most recent communities started in Smyrna include Auburn Meadows, Ashland, Village of Eastridge. There are also 2 communities in Smyrna that offer new construction homes, including Village of Eastridge, Auburn Meadows.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Smyrna.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Smyrna stay on the market for around 603 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $407,567, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Auburn Meadows average around $430,471, while homes in Village of Eastridge average around $401,581.
222 communities near Smyrna
737 homes near Smyrna
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,788 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,052 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,711 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,196 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,574 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,602 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,003 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,598 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,778 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,114 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,401 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,401 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,014 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,616 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,486 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,303 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,100 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,872 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,421 sq ft
|Condo
5 beds
|4 baths
|4,525 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,415 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,550 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,884 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,400 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Smyrna, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Smyrna has 150 homes, the largest has 262 homes, and the average communities consists of 211 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Smyrna. The most recent communities started in Smyrna include Auburn Meadows, Ashland, Village of Eastridge. There are also 2 communities in Smyrna that offer new construction homes, including Village of Eastridge, Auburn Meadows.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Smyrna.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Smyrna stay on the market for around 603 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $407,567, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Auburn Meadows average around $430,471, while homes in Village of Eastridge average around $401,581.
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