Auburn Meadows

Auburn Meadows
29 Crestwyck Boulevard,
Smyrna, DE 19977
55 and Over
Smyrna, Kent County
West of US 13, south of Smyrna near Garrisons Lake
New and Resale Homes
Single-family homes with main-level living
No Golf Course
Clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball
Welcome toAuburn Meadows
Auburn Meadows is a 55+ community of new single-family homes about 4 miles south of downtown Smyrna in Kent County. The homes put the primary suite and daily living on the main floor, with plans from about 1,728 to 2,386 square feet. The clubhouse has a fitness center, an aerobics studio and a lounge with wine lockers, and outside there is a pool, tennis and pickleball courts and a dog park. The HOA covers lawn care and snow removal.

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Getting Your BearingsWhere Auburn Meadows Sits
Auburn Meadows sits about 4 miles south of downtown Smyrna in Kent County, west of US 13 on the stretch between Smyrna and Cheswold.
- Hospital. The Bayhealth Emergency Center in Smyrna is about 4 miles away, and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus in Dover is about 10 miles south.
- Town. Downtown Smyrna and the Smyrna Opera House are about 4 miles north. Downtown Dover is roughly 10 miles south.
- Beaches. Rehoboth Beach is about 54 miles away. The nearest bay access is Woodland Beach on the Delaware Bay, about 11 miles east.
- Getting around. US 13 is a short drive east, and Route 1 runs north to Middletown and Wilmington and south past Dover to the beaches.
- Inside the community. Single-family homes with the primary suite on the main floor, a clubhouse with a fitness center and aerobics studio, an outdoor pool with an outdoor fireplace, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, and greenbelts. The HOA covers lawn care and snow removal.
What Is Around YouDay To Day From Auburn Meadows
- Medical. The Bayhealth Emergency Center in Smyrna, open around the clock, is about 4 miles north. Full hospital care is at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover, about 10 miles south.
- Groceries. ALDI on South Dupont Boulevard in Smyrna is about 3 miles away. Food Lion and ACME are both in Smyrna.
- Restaurants. The Smyrna Diner has been on South Cory Lane since 1956, and Dover's restaurants along US 13 are about 8 miles south.
- Nightlife. Painted Stave Distilling runs a tasting room in an old movie theater on West Commerce Street in Smyrna, about 5 miles away. Bally's Dover Casino Resort is in Dover.
- Parks and outdoors. Garrisons Lake Golf Club, an 18-hole public course, is about 2 miles away. Lake Como in Smyrna is about 4 miles north, and Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is about 9 miles east.
- Shopping. The Dover Mall is about 7 miles south, with more stores along US 13 in Smyrna and Dover. Delaware charges no sales tax.
If You Like Auburn MeadowsThree Others Worth Your Time
Not the nearest pins on a map, the ones that answer the same question.
- Village of Eastridge. Single-family homes around a clubhouse, less than a mile away on the same stretch south of Smyrna, with homes from about 1,350 square feet.
- Ashland. Single-family homes on Sunnyside Road on the south side of Smyrna, built from about 2016 to 2020, for a resale home in the same town.
- Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills. Another Kent County community where new homes are being built, with a clubhouse and an outdoor pool, in Magnolia south of Dover.
All three, like Auburn Meadows, are 55+ communities. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale in each of them right now.
Learn More AboutAuburn Meadows
The Homes, the Clubhouse and the Location
Auburn Meadows is a 55+ community of single-family homes in Smyrna, Kent County. The clubhouse and outdoor amenities sit at the center of the community.
The Clubhouse: The clubhouse sits at the center of the community. It has a fitness center, a sports bar, lounge areas and wine lockers.
Outdoors: The grounds have landscaped greenbelts and parks, plus tennis and pickleball courts.
Maintenance: The HOA handles lawn care and snow removal.
Location: Downtown Smyrna and the Smyrna Opera House are about 4 miles north. Downtown Dover is roughly 10 miles south.
About the Homes 🗝️
The homes at Auburn Meadows put the primary suite and daily living on the main floor.
Home Types: Single-Family Detached Homes.
Floor Plans: Plans include the Solano, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Tuscany, plus the Napa and larger "Luxe" versions of the Mendocino, Tuscany and Napa.
Sizes: Homes typically range from 1,728 to 2,386 square feet.
Price Range (as of 2026): Starting in the mid $360,000s and reaching into the low $500,000s.
Community Features: Every home is built for main-level living. Plans have open kitchens, flex rooms, and a primary suite with its own bath on the main floor.
About the Amenities 🌳
The amenities at Auburn Meadows:
Clubhouse: A building with a fitness center, aerobics studio, and multipurpose rooms. 🏋️♂️
Sports Bar & Lounge: An on-site sports bar and lounge for watching games. 🍻
Swimming Pool: An outdoor pool with a surrounding patio and an outdoor fireplace. 🏊
Sports Courts: Dedicated courts for pickleball and tennis. 🎾
Dog Park: An area for dogs inside the community. 🐾
Activities: A full-time Activities Director who coordinates yoga classes, clubs, and events. 🗓️
Neighborhood Story 📖
At Auburn Meadows the HOA handles mowing, edging, fertilization and snow removal. The clubhouse with its fitness center and aerobics studio, the outdoor pool and the tennis and pickleball courts are all inside the community, about 4 miles south of downtown Smyrna.
Local Area and Proximity 📍
What is near Auburn Meadows in Smyrna:
Healthcare: About 4 miles from Bayhealth Emergency Center - Smyrna and the Smyrna Health & Wellness Center.
Nature: A short drive to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Blackbird State Forest for birdwatching and trails.
Culture: The Smyrna Opera House has live performances and art exhibits in a restored historic building.
Convenience: Nearby grocery stores include ALDI, Food Lion, and ACME.
HOA and Maintenance 🛠️
The HOA at Auburn Meadows:
Approximate Monthly HOA Fee (as of 2026): Generally ranges from $198 to $218 per month.
What the Fee Covers: Includes fully maintained lawns (mowing, edging, and fertilization), snow removal, and full access to all clubhouse amenities and programming.
HOA Note: Fees change. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current figure for any home you are considering.
What You Get
Auburn Meadows is a newer community with a full clubhouse, a pool, and an HOA that covers lawn care and snow removal.
HOA fee: generally $198 to $218 per month as of 2026.
Fee covers: mowing, edging and fertilization, snow removal, and full access to the clubhouse amenities and programming.
Clubhouse: a fitness center, aerobics studio, multipurpose rooms, and a sports bar and lounge with wine lockers.
Outdoors: an outdoor pool with a patio and outdoor fireplace, pickleball and tennis courts, and a dog park.
Price: as of 2026, new homes start in the mid $360,000s and reach into the low $500,000s.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.
Tax Benefits 💰
Read this first: Active Adults Realty is not a tax, legal or financial advisor and nothing below is advice. Confirm every figure with your own tax professional and with Kent County before you rely on it.
Delaware tax facts for Smyrna (Kent County):
Zero Sales Tax: Delaware has no sales tax. 🚫
No Tax on Social Security: Delaware does not tax Social Security income.
Pension Exclusion: If you are 60+, you can exclude up to $12,500 of your pension or investment income from state taxes.
Property Taxes: Set by Kent County and the local school district.
Straight AnswersAuburn Meadows Questions
What are the HOA fees in Auburn Meadows?
The HOA fee is generally $198 to $218 per month as of 2026. It covers mowing, edging and fertilization, snow removal, and access to the clubhouse amenities and programming. Fees change. We will get the current figure for any home you are considering.
Is Auburn Meadows a 55+ community?
Yes. Auburn Meadows is a 55+ community under its HOA rules.
What kinds of homes are in Auburn Meadows?
New and resale single-family homes with the primary suite and daily living on the main floor. Plans run from about 1,728 to 2,386 square feet, with 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 or 3 baths. As of 2026, new homes start in the mid $360,000s and reach into the low $500,000s.
What amenities does Auburn Meadows have?
A clubhouse with a fitness center, an aerobics studio, multipurpose rooms, and a sports bar and lounge with wine lockers. Outside there is an outdoor pool with a patio and an outdoor fireplace, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park and greenbelts. A full-time activities director runs yoga classes, clubs and events.
Does Auburn Meadows have a golf course?
No. There is no golf course in the community. Garrisons Lake Golf Club, an 18-hole public course, is about 2 miles away.
Where is Auburn Meadows?
At 29 Crestwyck Boulevard in Smyrna, Kent County, about 4 miles south of downtown Smyrna, west of US 13 between Smyrna and Cheswold. Downtown Dover is roughly 10 miles south, and Rehoboth Beach is about 54 miles away.
What is for sale in Auburn Meadows right now?
The current listings are on this page. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale and what has sold recently.
Auburn MeadowsFloor Plans
Browse the floor plans to see which model best suits you:
2 Bed
2 Bath
1,728 sq. ft
3 Bed
2 Bath
1,878 sq. ft.
2 Bed
2 Bath
1,936 sq. ft.
3 Bed
3 Bath
2,386 sq. ft.
2 Bed
2 Bath
1,778 sq. ft.
3 Bed
3 Bath
2,151 sq. ft.
2 Bed
2 Bath
1,838 sq. ft.
3 Bed
3 Bath
2,321 sq. ft.
Around Auburn Meadows
Where it is
Auburn Meadows is in Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware. You can see it beside every other community that has a page on our site on our Delaware Community Map.
Public schools
Auburn Meadows is in the Smyrna School District. School assignments can change, so confirm a specific address with the district: Smyrna School District.
Nearby communities on our site
- Village of Eastridge, Smyrna (55+)
- Spring Meadow, Smyrna (55+)
- Ashland, Smyrna (55+)
- Nobles Pond, Dover (55+)
- Verona Woods, Dover (55+)
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information available on our website, please note that availability of
models, their prices, and square footage are subject to change without
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pricing and square footage, please contact us.
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