Brentwood

Brentwood offers a collection of single-family homes with spacious, low-maintenance living. The community comprises approximately 304 single-family homes, allowing for a substantial but neighborly feel.
Home Styles: Single-Family Homes with options for single-story or multi-level living.
Size: Homes offer flexible living spaces ranging from approximately 1,411 to over 4,250 heated square feet.
Bedrooms/Bathrooms: Floor plans vary widely, offering 2 to 7 bedrooms and 2 to 7 bathrooms, with popular models like the Camden, Orchid, Monterey, Iris, and Southport.
Home Features: The homes are optimized for retirement with award-winning floor plans that often include a First-Floor Owner’s Suite, open-concept layouts, and options for features like basements or customizable interiors. The homes also utilize advanced building science technology for high energy efficiency.
Builder Mention Rule: The community of Brentwood is built by Schell Brothers.

Brentwood boasts a world-class amenity package, focusing heavily on year-round recreation and fitness.
The Clubhouse: The central hub featuring a fitness center/gym, lounge area, bar, billiards, meeting rooms, and sometimes even a golf simulator. ?
Pickleball: The community’s most celebrated feature is having both Indoor and Outdoor Pickleball Courts, allowing residents to play their favorite sport regardless of the season. ?
Pool Area: A large outdoor pool and lounge area, complete with a lanai, a splash zone and a tot lot.
Outdoor Recreation: A spacious dog park, a grass sports field (for activities like soccer or grandkids' play), walking/biking trails, and beautifully landscaped common areas and pocket parks.
Rental Rules: Rental restrictions are in place.

The quest for the ideal retirement home often leads to Coastal Delaware, and Brentwood answers the call for those serious about active living and high-end amenities. As more and more people consider moving to Lewes, Delaware, seeking a blend of historic charm and modern convenience, Brentwood stands out among the best neighborhoods in Lewes, Delaware. The community has both indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, a bar in the clubhouse, a pool, and trails surrounding the scenic ponds. Brentwood’s story is one of coastal comfort and unparalleled amenities. ?

Brentwood is positioned on Robinsonville Road, balancing quick access to essential services with a peaceful setting away from the busiest resort roads.
The Beaches: Close proximity (less than 8 miles) to the famous beaches of Rehoboth Beach and the historic charm of Lewes Beach. ?
Essential Services: Quick access to grocery stores, shopping centers, and a variety of dining options (including local favorites like JD Shucker's and Amore Pizza).
Healthcare: Lewes is home to the highly regarded Beebe Healthcare system, providing peace of mind regarding medical needs.
Recreation: Easy access to the area’s extensive nature trails, like the Junction & Breakwater Trail, for biking and walking.

The HOA at Brentwood is structured to deliver a true low-maintenance retirement experience, allowing residents to spend their time enjoying the amenities and the beach.
HOA Dues (as of October 2025): The community is known for offering resort-style amenities with "residential-style" HOA fees. Prospective buyers should contact Active Adults Realty for the current and specific monthly fee structure.
What the Fees Cover: Typically includes comprehensive maintenance of the resort-style amenities, operation of the clubhouse and pool, all common area landscaping, and crucial on-lot lawn care for a lock-and-leave lifestyle. ?
Additional Costs: A one-time Transportation Improvement District (TID) fee (around $4,900 to $5,145 per unit) is often applied at closing to support local road improvements.

Brentwood is a Schell Brothers community off Robinsonville Road with indoor and outdoor pickleball and a full clubhouse.
Clubhouse: a fitness center, lounge, bar, billiards and meeting rooms.
Pickleball: both indoor and outdoor courts.
Outdoors: a large pool with lanai, splash zone and tot lot, a dog park, a grass sports field, and walking and biking trails.
Rules: rental restrictions are in place.
HOA: typically covers amenity maintenance, clubhouse and pool operation, common area landscaping and on-lot lawn care; a one-time TID fee of around $4,900 to $5,145 per unit is often applied at closing.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

Delaware is an incredibly tax-friendly state for retirement income, offering significant financial advantages. (As of October 2025), the state has no sales tax, which means you save money on every purchase. Delaware also boasts one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation. For those 60 and older, the state offers a generous pension and retirement income exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $12,500 of pension income from state taxes. In addition, Social Security benefits are completely tax-exempt at the state level. These favorable tax laws help your retirement savings go further, making Delaware a smart financial choice.