The homes in Cannery Village include a diverse selection of duplexes, townhomes, and single-family residences. Builders who have contributed to the community include NVR, Inc. (NV Homes), Ryan Homes, and Capstone Homes. Homes typically range from 1,800 to over 3,000 square feet, offering spacious open-plan kitchens, high ceilings, and modern features like smart plumbing systems, tankless water heaters, and Manibloc systems. The architecture features classic, historic design elements, while the interiors are updated for modern convenience and low-maintenance living.

Cannery Village offers a robust amenity package designed for year-round activity and social connection. The community center is the main hub, featuring both a heated indoor pool 🏊‍♀️ (allowing for year-round swimming) and a large outdoor pool. Other amenities include a spacious fitness center 🏋️, a community lounge, a mail center, and a meeting room. Outside, residents can enjoy scenic park-like areas, sidewalks throughout the community, and a charming gazebo perfect for picnics or relaxing.

You can feel the sense of history and community the moment you turn onto the tree-lined streets, where white picket fences evoke a classic American feel. This is the story of Cannery Village, a place built on the promise of bringing back the charm of old-town living. The energy here is one of constant, easy connection, with neighbors often meeting at the community lounge or visiting the local coffee spots.

Living here means your life has a rhythm defined by convenience and camaraderie. The emotional benefit of living in Cannery Village is the genuine sense of belonging that comes from living in a truly accessible neighborhood. For a retiree moving to Milton, DE, it’s about finding an affordable, low-maintenance home that immediately connects you to a rich social scene and the culture of a historic small town.

Cannery Village is ideally situated just one mile from Downtown Milton, offering easy access to local attractions. Residents can easily get to the Milton Public Library, the historic Milton Theatre for live performances, and local parks. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (which includes a restaurant) is virtually next door. For medical care, residents have access to the nearby Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus and Beebe Healthcare's Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus. Its location provides easy access to Route 1 and the Delaware beaches, making it perfectly positioned for both local small-town living and coastal excursions.

The HOA at Cannery Village is designed to provide residents with a low-maintenance lifestyle in a highly desirable, amenity-rich community. The average HOA fee is approximately $137 per month (as of October 2025). This fee is estimated to cover:

• Amenities: Maintenance and upkeep of the community center, fitness center, and both indoor and outdoor pools.

• Common Area Maintenance: Landscaping and maintenance of all community grounds, parks, and shared facilities.

• Essential Services: Trash removal and street/sidewalk maintenance.

Residents of Cannery Village love the close-knit, traditional neighborhood feel and the convenience of having so many amenities right at their doorstep. They frequently mention the convenience of having both the indoor and outdoor pools, allowing for year-round fitness and social activities. The community's location—being so close to the charm of Downtown Milton, the library, and local spots like the Milton Theatre—is a huge draw. Residents feel they get the benefit of a modern, amenity-rich community combined with a relaxed, historic small-town lifestyle.

Retiring in Delaware comes with significant financial benefits. (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.