The homes in Citation Meadows are exclusively crafted by Capstone Homes, a locally-owned builder known for their high degree of personalization and quality.
Models and Floor Plans: The community offers a diverse selection of floor plans, including favorites like the Torbay, Jackson, Devon, and the expansive Marquette.
Square Footage: Homes are designed for flexible living, typically ranging from 1,360 to over 3,000+ square feet, with options for second-story lofts and bonus rooms.
Key Features: Most designs prioritize first-floor living with gourmet kitchens, 10-foot ceilings, and luxury primary suites. Standard features often include tankless water heaters and energy-efficient building systems, with significant options to add sunrooms, screened porches, or in-law suites to suit a multi-generational or hobbyist lifestyle.

Citation Meadows focuses on a low-maintenance, high-privacy amenity package that keeps monthly costs efficient:
Community Playground: A modern tot-lot and playground area designed for visiting grandchildren.
Scenic Ponds: Professionally maintained water features and open green spaces that enhance the neighborhood’s natural beauty.
Pedestrian-Friendly Infrastructure: Paved, accessible sidewalks and street lighting throughout the community for safe evening strolls.
Proximity to Nature: Residents are just minutes from the Indian River Inlet and local boat ramps, serving as a natural extension of the neighborhood's recreational lifestyle.

There is a specific "insider" charm to moving to Millsboro, DE and choosing Citation Meadows. As one of the best neighborhoods in Millsboro, DE, it offers a vibe that is upscale, independent, and deeply peaceful. You are far enough west to avoid the peak summer congestion, yet you can have your toes in the sand at Cape Henlopen in under 30 minutes. It is a neighborhood where the "Slower Lower" Delaware pace is a daily reality, perfect for retirees who want to spend their mornings gardening on their own half-acre and their afternoons exploring the tax-free boutiques of downtown.

Beaches: A straightforward 20-to-25-minute drive to Rehoboth Beach and the quiet shores of Bethany Beach.
Medical Care: Less than 10 miles from the Beebe Healthcare facilities and the Bayhealth Sussex Campus.
Shopping: Just 5 minutes from the grocery stores and pharmacies of downtown Millsboro and 15 minutes from the Tanger Outlets.
Recreation: Close to Cupola Park for water access and Plantation Lakes Golf Resort for public play.

The HOA at Citation Meadows provides a high-end look and worry-free common areas with exceptionally low fees.
Monthly Fee: Approximately $125 - $141 per month. (As of February 2026).

• Fee Inclusions:

  • Maintenance of the community playground and common areas.

  • Upkeep of the community entrance and professional landscaping.

  • Maintenance of neighborhood ponds and street lighting.

  • Trash removal and professional property management.

Residents at Citation Meadows frequently highlight the "room to breathe"—they love that they were able to find a brand-new home with a large yard that doesn't feel like a cookie-cutter development. The emotional draw is the low-stress environment; neighbors often remark on the quiet nights and the friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. For many, the highlight is the Capstone personalization process, which allowed them to create a home that feels truly unique in a community of peers.

Living in Millsboro allows you to fully capitalize on the Delaware Advantage:
ZERO Sales Tax: Save significantly on everything from groceries to outfitting your new coastal estate.
Low Property Taxes: Sussex County property taxes are among the lowest in the nation for retirees.
Retirement Friendly: Social Security benefits are not taxed, and Delaware offers generous state income tax exclusions for residents over 60, keeping your hard-earned savings where they belong.