Auburn Meadows

Auburn Meadows is a 55+ active adult community by Lennar in Smyrna, Delaware, offering a low-maintenance, amenity-rich lifestyle on the northern edge of Kent County. Construction began in 2022, with 262 single-family homes planned across eight distinct floor plans (Tuscany, Tuscany Luxe, Sonoma, Solano, Mendocino, Mendocino Luxe, and others). Homes range from roughly 1,728 to 2,261 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Interior options include open-concept layouts, spa-inspired owner's bathrooms, dedicated home offices, formal dining rooms, and optional patios or sunrooms — all built under Lennar's 'Everything's Included' program with modern smart-home technology at no extra cost. The centerpiece of community life is a modern clubhouse with resort-inspired amenities designed for a vibrant social scene. Inside, residents find a sports-bar-style lounge with a commercial kitchen, wine lockers, multi-purpose and meeting rooms, and game rooms for cards and billiards. A fully equipped fitness center supports daily workouts and group classes. Outside, the amenity campus includes a luxurious outdoor pool, pickleball and tennis courts, an outdoor patio, a fire pit gathering area, a dog park, and parks and natural green space woven through the neighborhood. A full-time activities director and active resident-led committee keep the calendar full — pickleball, tennis, and yoga groups are established, and new clubs and special-interest groups spin up as residents bring ideas forward. The HOA is a flat $198 per month, covering lawn maintenance, snow removal, and upkeep of common grounds and amenities — meaning residents can lock the door and travel without worrying about the yard. That low-maintenance philosophy is a big part of the appeal for buyers trading larger homes for something that leaves more time for hobbies, grandkids, and Delaware's coast. Location is one of Auburn Meadows' strongest selling points. The community sits just off Route 13 at 29 Crestwyck Blvd in Smyrna, putting residents minutes from East Commerce Street's restaurants and shops, a short drive north to the greater Middletown and Wilmington metro areas (about 45 minutes to Wilmington), and south to Dover. Delaware's tax-friendly status — no sales tax and favorable treatment of retirement income — is a meaningful draw. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Blackbird State Forest, Big Oak County Park, and Lake Como Recreation Area all nearby. Golfers have Garrisons Lake Golf Club, Odessa National Golf Club, Maple Dale Country Club, and The Links at St. Anne's within easy reach, and the Delaware beaches (Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany) are roughly an hour and a half south for day trips or weekend getaways.