Preserve at Jefferson Creek

Schell Brothers built the single-family homes and twin homes, and Lennar built the townhomes. Today every home is a resale.
Single-family homes: ranch and two-story plans, with two to six bedrooms. Recent listings run up to about 3,200 square feet.
Townhomes: two-story plans with three or four bedrooms and an attached garage. Recent listings run about 2,100 to 2,500 square feet.
Age: homes were built from about 2018 into the early 2020s, so they are still relatively new.
Recent prices: 2025 and 2026 listings have run from the mid $500,000s for a townhome to the low $800,000s for a larger single-family home.
The exact size and layout of any home is on its listing, and we will pull it for you.

The amenity program is small and simple, which helps keep the HOA fee down.
Pool: an outdoor pool with a pool house and restrooms.
Walking: sidewalks run through the community, and listings mention a walking path.
On the water: the Assawoman Canal is close by for kayaking, paddling and fishing.
Open land: the community borders the Assawoman Wildlife Area, roughly 2,000 acres of protected land.
There is no clubhouse or golf course here. If you want those, see the three communities below.

What sets Preserve at Jefferson Creek apart is how close it is to the beach for a community of newer homes.
Distance to the ocean: about 1.5 miles to downtown Bethany Beach, close enough to bike.
What is next door: the Assawoman Wildlife Area is state land, so the woods and wetlands beside the community are protected from development.
A finished community: the builders have finished here, so every home for sale is a resale, and what you see is what the community will be.
Ask us which homes back to the woods or the wetlands. Those lots come up less often.

Preserve at Jefferson Creek has a Frankford mailing address, but it sits just inland from Bethany Beach in unincorporated Sussex County.
Beaches: Bethany Beach is about 1.5 miles away, and Fenwick Island is a short drive south.
Health care: Beebe's South Coastal emergency department in Millville is a short drive north and open around the clock. Beebe's main hospital is in Lewes.
Everyday errands: Millville Town Center on Route 26 has Giant and other shops.
Schools: Indian River School District. Confirm school assignments with the district for any specific address.

Preserve at Jefferson Creek has one homeowners association. There is no condominium association on top of it.
What the fees cover: lawn mowing, mulching, irrigation upkeep, the pool, the common areas, road maintenance and snow removal.
Recent figures: 2025 and 2026 listings show fees of about $161 to $175 a month.
At settlement: any one-time capital contribution or transfer fee is shown on the resale certificate.
Fees change. We will get the current figure for any home you are considering.

The practical details of owning here.
Utilities: public water and public sewer. Listings show propane for cooking, hot water and backup heat, with electric heat pumps or forced air.
Maintenance: the HOA handles lawn care, mulching and irrigation upkeep. The owner handles the house itself.
Garages: the homes we have seen listed have attached garages.
Rules: the HOA sets rules on rentals, fences and exterior changes. Read them before you write an offer.
Ask us for the HOA documents before you commit, so you know the rules up front.

Read this first: Active Adults Realty is not a tax, legal or financial advisor and nothing below is advice. Confirm every figure with your own tax professional and with Sussex County before you rely on it.
The state picture: Delaware has no state sales tax, no estate tax and no inheritance tax, and Social Security is not taxed.
The local picture: Preserve at Jefferson Creek is in Sussex County with a Frankford mailing address. Whether a home carries any town tax depends on town limits, so confirm it for the specific address. Sussex County reassessed every property recently, so older tax figures on a listing may not reflect what you will pay.
Call 302-549-5164 and we will pull the recorded figures for the specific home you are considering.