Truitt Homestead

20054 Shuttle Road,

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

55 and Over

Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County

Off Route 1 at Shuttle Road, under two miles from downtown

Resale Homes

Single-family homes, most on one level

No Golf Course

Indoor pool, fitness center, dining and a pond trail

Welcome toTruitt Homestead

Truitt Homestead is a 55+ community under its HOA rules, with 90 single-family homes built from about 2017 off Route 1 at Shuttle Road, less than two miles from downtown Rehoboth Beach and the boardwalk. At its center is The Lodge, a separate independent living rental building whose ground floor holds an indoor pool, a fitness center, a dining room, a cafe and a pub. Outside there is a walking path around a central pond and raised garden beds.

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Getting Your BearingsWhere Truitt Homestead Sits

Truitt Homestead sits off Route 1 near Shuttle Road, less than two miles from downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Hospital. Beebe's main hospital on Savannah Road in Lewes is about six miles away, and Beebe's Specialty Surgical Hospital is off Route 24.
Town. Downtown Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Avenue are less than two miles away, and downtown Lewes is about six miles north.
Beaches. The Rehoboth Beach boardwalk and beach are less than two miles away, and Cape Henlopen State Park is about six miles north.
Getting around. Route 1 runs north to Lewes and Milton and south toward Dewey Beach. The Junction and Breakwater Trail toward Lewes starts nearby.
Inside the community. 90 single-family homes around a central pond, with an indoor pool, a fitness center, dining and a walking path.

What Is Around YouDay To Day From Truitt Homestead

Medical. Beebe's main hospital on Savannah Road in Lewes, with its emergency department open around the clock, and Beebe's Specialty Surgical Hospital off Route 24.
Groceries. Giant at Lighthouse Plaza on Route 1.
Restaurants. Henlopen City Oyster House on Wilmington Avenue, and the restaurants along Rehoboth Avenue.
Nightlife. Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats on Rehoboth Avenue, and the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk.
Parks and outdoors. The Junction and Breakwater Trail toward Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park and Gordons Pond, and the beach in Rehoboth.
Shopping. Tanger Outlets along Route 1 and the shops of downtown Rehoboth Beach. Delaware charges no sales tax.

If You Like Truitt HomesteadThree Others Worth Your Time

Not the nearest pins on a map, the ones that answer the same question.

Covered Bridge Trails. Homes about the same age near Lewes, with villas as well as single-family homes and HOA fees that run lower, beside the Georgetown to Lewes Trail.
Bay Crossing. In Lewes off Route 1, with single-family homes and villas built from 2005 and a large clubhouse with an outdoor pool and tennis.
Four Seasons at Belle Terre (Lewes). A few miles west off Route 24, with newer single-family homes, some with full basements, and a clubhouse with pickleball and a pool.

All three, like Truitt Homestead, are 55+ communities. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale in each of them right now.

Learn More AboutTruitt Homestead

A Small 55+ Community Close to Downtown Rehoboth Beach

Truitt Homestead sits off Route 1 near Shuttle Road, less than two miles from downtown Rehoboth Beach and the beach.
What is here: 90 single-family homes around a central pond, with The Lodge, an independent living rental building, in the middle.
The rules: the homes are a 55+ community under the HOA rules. The Lodge is a separate rental building with its own age and lease rules.
Age of the homes: the homes went up from about 2017, so they are recent construction.
Setting: some homes back to wetlands, woods or the community buffer.
With only 90 homes, few come up for sale at once. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is available.

About the Homes

Every home is single-family, built by Schell Brothers, and every home we have seen sold in 2024 and 2025 was a resale.
Plans: six plans, from about 1,330 square feet to about 2,430 square feet and up, many with the main bedroom on the first floor and some with a loft or second floor.
Size: recent listings run from about 1,770 to about 2,760 square feet, with three to four bedrooms.
Garage: the homes we have seen listed have an attached two car garage.
Recent prices: 2024 and 2025 listings have run from about $730,000 to about $900,000.
The exact size and layout of any home is on its listing, and we will pull it for you.

About the Amenities

Most of the indoor amenities are on the ground floor of The Lodge, and the outdoor ones are spread around the pond.
Indoor: an indoor pool, a fitness and wellness center, a game room, a media room and a salon.
Dining: a dining room, a cafe and a pub inside The Lodge.
Outdoors: a walking path around the central pond, raised garden beds, small parks, and a patio with a fire pit.
Outdoor pool: listings also mention an outdoor pool.

Why The Lodge Matters Here

The Lodge at Truitt Homestead is an independent living rental building at the center of the community, run separately from the homes.
Two different things: the homes are owned and governed by the HOA. The apartments in The Lodge are rented month to month under their own lease and age rules.
Amenity access: how homeowners use the Lodge amenities has been described differently over the years: a 2017 news report said access came through the monthly fees, and a recent listing calls it an optional membership.
Rental option: the same 2017 report said homeowners would get priority for an apartment in The Lodge.
We will get the HOA documents and the current Lodge terms for any home you are considering, so you know exactly what the fee buys.

About the Area

Truitt Homestead has a Rehoboth Beach address and sits along Route 1, a short drive from downtown.
Downtown: downtown Rehoboth Beach and Rehoboth Avenue are less than two miles away.
Beaches: the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk and beach are less than two miles away, and Cape Henlopen State Park is about six miles north.
Health care: Beebe's main hospital on Savannah Road in Lewes is about six miles away, and Beebe's Specialty Surgical Hospital is off Route 24.
Schools: Cape Henlopen School District. Confirm school assignments with the district for any specific address.

About the HOA

Ask us what the fee covers today.
What the fees cover: Ask us what the fee covers today.
Recent figures: 2025 listings show about $1,325 to $1,350 a quarter. A 2024 listing showed about $1,975 a quarter, so the figure varies by home.
Second fee: one 2025 listing also shows a small separate condominium fee. Ask us whether the home you want carries one.
Fees change. We will get the current figures for any home you are considering.

What You Get

The practical details of owning here.
Utilities: public water and public sewer. Heat varies by home, with natural gas in some and metered community propane in others.
Maintenance: Ask us what the fee covers today.
Layout: many homes have the main bedroom on the first floor, and some are on one level with no stairs.
Pets: confirm pet rules in the HOA documents for the specific home.
Ask us for the HOA documents before you write an offer.

About the Taxes

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: a Rehoboth Beach mailing address does not mean a home is inside the City of Rehoboth Beach limits. Whether a city tax applies on top of county and school tax depends on the parcel, and we will check it for the specific home. 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.

Straight AnswersTruitt Homestead Questions

What are the HOA fees in Truitt Homestead?

2025 listings show about $1,325 to $1,350 a quarter. A 2024 listing showed about $1,975 a quarter, so the figure varies by home. Ask us what the fee covers today. One 2025 listing also shows a small separate condominium fee. Fees change. We will get the current figure for any home you are considering.

Is Truitt Homestead a 55+ community?

Yes. Truitt Homestead is a 55+ community under its HOA rules. The Lodge in the middle of the community is a separate rental building with its own age and lease rules.

What kinds of homes are in Truitt Homestead?

There are 90 single-family homes, built from about 2017. Every home we have seen sold in 2024 and 2025 was a resale. There are six plans, from about 1,330 square feet to about 2,430 square feet and up, many with the main bedroom on the first floor. Recent listings run from about 1,770 to about 2,760 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and an attached two car garage.

What amenities does Truitt Homestead have?

Most of the indoor amenities are on the ground floor of The Lodge: an indoor pool, a fitness and wellness center, a game room, a media room, a salon, and a dining room, cafe and pub. Outside there is a walking path around the central pond, raised garden beds, small parks and a patio with a fire pit. Listings also mention an outdoor pool.

What is The Lodge at Truitt Homestead?

The Lodge is an independent living rental building at the center of the community, run separately from the homes. The homes are owned and governed by the HOA. The apartments in The Lodge are rented month to month under their own lease and age rules. How homeowners use the Lodge amenities has been described differently over the years, so we will get the HOA documents and the current Lodge terms for any home you are considering.

What utilities do the homes in Truitt Homestead have?

Public water and public sewer. Heat varies by home, with natural gas in some and metered community propane in others.

Where is Truitt Homestead?

Truitt Homestead has a Rehoboth Beach address and sits off Route 1 near Shuttle Road. Downtown Rehoboth Beach and the boardwalk are less than two miles away. Beebe's main hospital in Lewes, downtown Lewes and Cape Henlopen State Park are about six miles north.

What is for sale in Truitt Homestead right now?

The current listings are on this page. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale and what has sold recently.