Silver Woods Villas offers newly constructed villa-style homes and single-family homes that are expertly designed to simplify your life. The community features homes built by both DRB Homes and Beazer Homes across its sections.

Key Retiree Features: The homes are primarily villa-style and focus on convenience, featuring main-level owner's suites, spacious open layouts, and two-car garages.

Sizes and Options: Homes generally range from approximately 1,892 to over 2,443 square feet. Floor plans offer up to four bedrooms, providing plenty of space for visiting family or a dedicated home office/den.

Energy Efficiency: Many homes are designed with modern energy-efficient features, contributing to lower utility costs and a healthier, more comfortable living environment—a key factor for today's active adult buyer.

The amenities at Silver Woods Villas are extensive and tailored to support a highly active and social retirement lifestyle.

Clubhouse & Fitness: The community clubhouse is the main social center, offering gathering spaces and a well-equipped fitness center to help residents stay active and healthy.

Outdoor Recreation: The outdoor amenities are designed for leisure and friendly competition: a refreshing saltwater pool for relaxation, dedicated pickleball courts, and bocce ball courts.

Prime Location Perks:  Residents benefit greatly from the location, which is adjacent to the premier Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course, offering easy access to tee times and a country club atmosphere.

The story of Silver Woods Villas is one of smart positioning and great value. For those moving to Ocean View, DE, this community represents the golden ticket: true coastal proximity with the peace of a secluded neighborhood. It’s for the retiree who views their home as a comfortable, elegant base camp for a vibrant, travel-filled retirement. The emotional appeal lies in the ease of life—no more yard work, no more large bills, just sun, sea, and community. Its excellent amenity package and proximity to both the beach and Bear Trap Dunes solidify its reputation as one of the best neighborhoods in Ocean View, DE for an effortless and exciting next chapter.

Ocean View is a premier destination for coastal retirement, and Silver Woods Villas places you at the center of the action.

Coastal Access: Just 4 miles to the Bethany Beach Boardwalk and its pristine shoreline. Fenwick Island and Ocean City, MD, are also a quick drive away.

Golf: The community is situated right across the street from the highly-regarded Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course.

Conveniences: Excellent proximity to grocery stores (Giant Food, Weis Markets), coffee shops (Starbucks), and a variety of local dining and entertainment options, ensuring daily errands and social outings are effortless.

The Silver Woods Villas Homeowners Association (HOA) provides a crucial layer of low-maintenance living, ensuring the community remains pristine and your time is truly your own.

Services Covered: HOA dues cover the maintenance of all common areas, community amenities, and, most importantly for retirees, exterior home maintenance and lawn care. This eliminates the worry of yard work, allowing residents to travel or enjoy the beach.

Financials: The specific HOA fee amount is subject to change, but is part of the overall cost of a low-maintenance lifestyle. Please note: Exact HOA fees are available upon request from the Active Adults Realty team, as of October 2025.

Residents of Silver Woods Villas consistently express their appreciation for a few key elements that define life here:

The Quiet: Despite being so close to the beach, the community feels peaceful and secluded in its wooded setting.

The Low-Maintenance Villas: The ease of owning a home here, thanks to the HOA handling the exterior, is a major draw for downsizers.

The Active Social Scene: The abundance of amenities like pickleball and the pool makes it simple and fun to meet new people and stay engaged.

The Location: Being a four-mile drive to Bethany Beach and having grocery stores and dining options just down the road is unbeatable convenience.

Delaware’s favorable tax structure is a primary reason why so many retirees choose to call Ocean View their home.

Sales Tax: Delaware has NO state or local sales tax.

Social Security: Social Security benefits are NOT taxed by the state.

Retirement Income: Residents aged 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 of retirement income (pensions, 401k, etc.) from state taxes.

Property Tax: Property taxes in Sussex County, DE, are among the lowest in the nation.

Please note: Tax laws are subject to change. Consult with a qualified financial advisor for current information, as of October 2025.