The Colony at Summit Bridge

The homes at The Colony are built with modern lifestyles in mind, featuring high-performance systems and spacious, light-filled interiors.
Home Types: Large Single-Family Detached homes and Luxury Townhomes.
Floor Plans: Featuring 3 to 5+ bedrooms, with a heavy emphasis on open-concept kitchens and main-level primary suites in many models.
Sizes: Range from approximately 1,400 square feet (townhomes) to over 4,600 square feet for the largest single-family estates.
Price Range (as of 2026): Townhomes typically start in the high $300,000s, while larger single-family homes range from $500,000 to over $800,000.
Community Features: Attached 2-car garages, natural gas heating, energy-efficient building materials, and accessibility-friendly "level entry" points.

While The Colony avoids the high overhead of a massive clubhouse, it offers amenities that enhance daily life and community connection:
Walking & Nature Trails: Dedicated paths for morning exercise or walking the dog. ?
Community Parks: Manicured green spaces for outdoor gatherings.
Proximity to Recreation: Being so close to the C&D Canal Trail, the community has direct access to miles of paved waterfront paths for biking and walking.
Neighborhood Safety: A well-lit, suburban design that encourages evening strolls and neighborly interaction.

The story of The Colony is one of "The Seamless Transition." In this community, it’s about simplifying life without losing the things that matter. Imagine a morning where you wake up in a home designed with your future in mind, with no steps to climb and an open layout for hosting holiday dinners. You spend your afternoon exploring the nearby canal trails or taking a short ten-minute drive into Middletown for lunch at a local bistro. You return to a quiet, manicured neighborhood with plenty of room in the yard. At The Colony, you aren't just buying a house; you’re choosing a home that values both your independence and your connection to the world around you.

The "Bear-Middletown" location is one of the most sought-after in Delaware for its convenience:
Middletown (10-15 Minutes): Just south is Middletown’s lively Main Street, offering boutique shops, excellent local restaurants, and a "small-town" feel.
Healthcare: Close to the ChristianaCare Middletown Emergency Department and various medical specialist hubs in nearby Glasgow.
Shopping: Minutes from Summit Bridge Shopping Center and the major retail centers in People's Plaza.
Travel: Easy access to US-301 and Route 1, making trips to the Delaware beaches or Philadelphia incredibly straightforward.

The HOA is designed to be affordable, making it a great fit for those on a fixed retirement income.
Approximate Fee (as of 2026): HOA fees are generally low, with some sections seeing an annual fee of around $325.
What the Fee Covers: Maintenance of community common areas, professional management, and upkeep of neighborhood parks and trails.
HOA Note: Because the fees are lower than 55+ restricted communities, you have more flexibility in your monthly budget to spend on travel or hobbies.

The Colony at Summit Bridge in Bear offers homes set up for level living on larger lots near the C&D Canal Trail, with a low HOA fee.
Homes: larger lots and more square footage for the price than homes further north, set up for long-term accessibility.
Amenities: walking and nature trails and manicured community parks.
Recreation: the C&D Canal Trail offers miles of paved waterfront paths for biking and walking.
HOA fee: some sections see an annual fee of around $325 as of 2026, covering common areas, professional management and upkeep of parks and trails.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

Bear (19701) offers the standard Delaware tax benefits on retirement income:
No Sales Tax: Shop tax-free in Middletown or at the nearby Christiana Mall. ?
Low Property Taxes: Delaware property taxes are significantly lower than those in Maryland, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.
Income Tax Perks: Delaware does not tax Social Security benefits and offers a retirement income exclusion for those over 60.