Plantation Lakes offers a diverse selection of home styles and sizes, primarily new construction.
Home Types: Single-Family Homes and various Townhome/Duplex Villas.
Sizes: Homes generally range from approximately 1,374 sq. ft. to over 4,000 sq. ft.
Price Range (as of late 2025): Prices typically start in the low to high $300,000s for townhomes and move up significantly for larger single-family homes.
Retiree Focused Features: Many available floor plans, such as the Laguna and Jennings (in the villa collections), are designed with a convenient First-Floor Owner's Suite for single-level living. Townhomes often feature open-concept layouts and low-maintenance exteriors.

Plantation Lakes is designed to foster an active, social, and healthy retirement lifestyle.
Golf: Arthur Hills Championship Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Golf Simulator.
Social & Dining: The Landing Clubhouse with a bar and grille/restaurant.
Wellness: State-of-the-art Fitness Center (open 5 am to 11 pm) and multiple community pools.
Sports: Tennis courts, basketball court, and dedicated Pickleball Courts.
Recreation: Walking trails, lakes/ponds, and a separate Community Center (The Landing).
Social Life: Active committees, including Events and Garden Clubs, for easy socialization.

The story of Plantation Lakes is one of a vibrant, active retirement where every day feels like a vacation. For the retiree considering moving to Sussex County, Delaware, this community offers a complete social and recreational life built right into the neighborhood. It is designed for those who want their retirement to be defined by frequent social engagements, easy access to world-class golf, and the convenience of being close to the coastal towns without sacrificing the financial benefits of Delaware's low tax environment.

Millsboro is centrally located in Sussex County, close to the best of Delaware's coastal plain.
Beaches: Approximately 30 minutes to Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and the other Delaware resort towns.
Shopping & Dining: Minutes to downtown Millsboro, which offers local dining, markets, and convenient shopping (Food Lion, Giant Food, BJ's Wholesale Club).
Healthcare: Convenient access to the medical facilities in the Millsboro and Georgetown areas.
Region: Located in Sussex County, benefiting from one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation.

Homeowner assessments are tiered based on the type of home and benefit enjoyed (golf access).
Base HOA Fee (as of early 2023 data): Approximately $144.87 per month (based on a 10% increase projected for April 2023, up from $131.70/month).
Golf Assessment: Residents pay an additional mandatory fee for the golf-benefitted budget, which was projected to be $196.74 per month (as of early 2023 data). This total assessment covers the high level of resort-style amenities and maintenance.
What the Fee Covers: Maintenance of common areas, community roads, extensive amenities (clubhouse, pools, fitness center, courts), and the operational budget for the golf and resort facilities. Townhomes may have additional fees for exterior maintenance.

Plantation Lakes in Millsboro, Delaware, is a top choice for active adult retirees seeking a full resort and golf lifestyle near the coast. This master-planned community features the Arthur Hills Championship Golf Course, multiple pools, a full fitness center, and a beautiful clubhouse with dining. Housing options include both townhomes and single-family homes, with many floor plans designed for ease of use, featuring crucial first-floor primary suites. Located in low-tax Sussex County, residents benefit from Delaware's tax-friendly retirement laws and proximity to Bethany and Rehoboth Beaches

Plantation Lakes is in Sussex County, offering excellent financial advantages for retirees:
No Sales Tax: Delaware has zero sales tax. 🚫
Low Property Taxes: Sussex County property taxes are exceptionally low.
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.