Chase Oaks is a multi-builder community offering a diverse selection of new single-family homes.
Builders: DRB Homes and Beazer Homes
Home Types: Single-Family Detached Homes.
Sizes: Homes generally range from approximately 1,464 square feet up to nearly 3,000 square feet, with options for both ranch-style and two-story designs.
Price Range (as of late 2025): Prices typically start in the mid-$400s up to the mid-$700s.
Retiree Focused Features: Many available floor plans (such as DRB's Aloha, Latitude, and Palm) are single-story or feature first-floor primary suites, large open kitchens, and options for screened porches and basements.

Chase Oaks offers a full resort-style package designed for active residents:
3,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse (with fireplace and bar area)
Large Outdoor Resort-Style Pool 🏊‍♀️ (with sundeck and cabanas)
Fitness Center 💪
Lighted Pickleball Courts 🎾
Tot Lot / Playground (for visiting grandchildren)
Community Irrigation (included in HOA)
Wooded and Pond Views
Walking Paths

The story of Chase Oaks is about finding luxury resort amenities and low-maintenance living in the most sought-after coastal zip code: Lewes, DE. For those planning on moving to Lewes, Delaware, and seeking the best neighborhoods in Lewes, DE, this community provides a fantastic blend of new home quality, financial benefits (especially the low HOA coverage of lawn care), and proximity to coastal life. It's a place where retirees can easily connect with neighbors, stay active, and enjoy all the charm and convenience of the Delaware beaches without the burden of constant home maintenance.

Lewes (19958) is a prime coastal location:
Beaches & Downtown: Minutes-drive to the historic downtown Lewes and the shores of the Delaware Bay. Easy access to Rehoboth Beach for the ocean and boardwalk.
Shopping: Extremely close to major grocery stores (Giant and Grocery Outlet) and minutes from the Rehoboth Tanger Outlets for tax-free shopping.
Healthcare: Convenient access to the state-of-the-art Beebe Healthcare Medical Center in Lewes and the surrounding medical network.
Recreation: Quick drive to Cape Henlopen State Park, numerous golf courses, and the Junction & Breakwater Trail for walking and biking.

The community provides a highly valued low-maintenance structure:
Quarterly HOA Fee (as of late 2025): Approximately $975 Quarterly (which is about $325 per month). (Note: Fees are subject to change and may vary by builder section.)
What the Fee Covers: Maintenance and upkeep of all resort amenities, common area maintenance, lawn care and landscaping, community irrigation, and snow removal.
Retiree Appeal: This highly inclusive fee structure provides the perfect low-maintenance, lock-and-leave home for travelers and those who want their weekends free for leisure.

Retirees are strongly attracted to Chase Oaks for:
The Amenity Value: Getting a resort-style clubhouse, a large pool, and pickleball for a reasonable cost in a prime Lewes location.
Included Maintenance: The freedom from yard work due to the inclusive HOA fee.
First-Floor & Basement Options: Finding new construction with desirable single-level living and the option for a basement near the beach.
Location Convenience: Being minutes from essential shopping, dining, and the major medical center.

Lewes is located in Sussex County, benefiting from the state’s highly tax-friendly status for retirees:

• No Sales Tax: Delaware has zero sales tax. 🚫

• Low Property Taxes (as of late 2025): Sussex County property taxes are among the lowest in the nation.

• Retirement Income Exclusions: Residents aged 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 of eligible retirement income (pensions, 401k/IRA distributions) from state income tax.

• No State Social Security Tax: Social Security benefits are not taxed by the State of Delaware.