Red Cedar Farms

The single-family homes at Red Cedar Farms are built by Schell Brothers.
Models and Floor Plans: Single-level ranch plans and two-story plans with a first-floor primary suite.
Square Footage: Sizes vary by plan and by the options chosen. The floor plans below list each base plan's bedrooms, baths and square feet.
Key Features: Vaulted ceilings, open kitchens with center islands, first-floor primary suites and rear screened porches. Lots can take basements and backyard pools.

The amenities at Red Cedar Farms:
Clubhouse: A lounge, an indoor bar and an outdoor lanai with a dual-sided stone fireplace.
Pool and Sundeck: A heated outdoor pool with a concrete deck, shade umbrellas and seating.
Courts: Pickleball courts, full-size basketball courts and a tot lot.
Garden Plots: Raised garden plots for vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Red Cedar Farms is on the outskirts of Milford, DE, a short drive from downtown Milford and the Mispillion Riverwalk, with farm fields around it. Inside the community are walking paths, pickleball courts and a clubhouse with a stone fireplace. Delaware charges no sales tax.

Beaches & Parks: Less than 20 minutes to Slaughter Beach and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The beaches at Lewes and Rehoboth are under 30 miles south.
Medical Care: Close to the Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus and its outpatient offices.
Shopping & Daily Essentials: Downtown Milford's shops, plus grocery stores, pharmacies and local breweries, are a short drive.
Nature Reserves: Near the Abbott's Mill Nature Center for woodland trails, kayaking and wildlife watching.

The homeowners association at Red Cedar Farms covers on-lot lawn care and the common areas.
Monthly Fee: Approximately $162 per month. (As of February 2026).

• Fee Inclusions:

  • On-lot lawn service, covering routine lawn cutting and trimming.

  • Upkeep, landscaping and weed control of the common green spaces and entry boulevards.

  • Maintenance, chemical care, and seasonal management of the outdoor pool, clubhouse, and multi-sport courts.

  • Upkeep and monitoring of the community stormwater retention ponds, sidewalks, and trail networks.

  • Note: Standard municipal services, including trash removal, recycling and snow clearing on city-owned streets, are covered through City of Milford property taxes.

The practical details of owning in Red Cedar Farms.

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.
Delaware's tax rules for Milford homeowners, sometimes called the Delaware Advantage:
No State Sales Tax: Delaware charges no sales tax.
Property Taxes: Set by Sussex County and the local school district.
Income Tax: Social Security income is exempt from state income tax, and people aged 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 a year of pension or qualified retirement account income.
School Tax Credit: Eligible long-term homeowners aged 65 and older can qualify for an additional property tax credit of 50% off their school tax obligation (up to $500 per year).