K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Silver Maple

Independent Assessment

Four Seasons at Silver Maple is confirmed as a genuine, well-documented, fully sold-out K. Hovnanian Four Seasons 55+ community, corroborated across newhomesource, 55places, activeadultsdelaware, and Delaware 211's community resource listing. Its historical designation as 'Delaware's best-selling 55+ community from 2014 until its completion in 2016' is a notable, specific claim repeated across sources and treated here as likely accurate, though not independently verified against primary sales data. Four Seasons at Silver Maple appears on some senior-living aggregator sites (Mirador Living, BoomersHub) tagged as 'independent living,' which appears to be generic aggregator-template noise rather than a genuine care-facility signal; multiple direct-for-sale listing sources (55places, Redfin-linked realtor sites) confirm it is a conventional, deeded, HOA-governed for-sale single-family community, not a rental or independent-living facility, and buyers should treat any 'independent living' aggregator tagging as inaccurate.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting an established, fully built-out K. Hovnanian Four Seasons community on a spacious 200-acre rural setting, with resale pricing rather than new-construction premiums, are a strong fit for Four Seasons at Silver Maple. Its historical status as Delaware's best-selling 55+ community also suggests broad buyer appeal and a large, active resident base for buyers prioritizing an established social community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

K. Hovnanian Homes built Four Seasons at Silver Maple on 200 rural acres just off Route 13 east of downtown Middletown, constructing 299 ranch homes with basements, two-car garages with carriage-style doors, and concrete driveways. Open floor plans range from 1,251 to 2,569 square feet with up to three bedrooms and three baths. The community was described as Delaware's best-selling 55+ community from 2014 until its completion in 2016, and is now fully sold out.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Current resale pricing for Four Seasons at Silver Maple has not been independently confirmed. As a fully built-out, sold-out community completed in 2016, it likely offers relatively established resale pricing compared to K. Hovnanian's newer, still-selling Delaware Four Seasons communities (Pennfield, Baymont Farms, Hatteras Hills); buyers should request current closed comparables from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Four Seasons at Silver Maple has been sold out and fully built since 2016; all current purchases are resale. Buyers should request the association's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package, along with a full independent inspection.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Four Seasons at Silver Maple are conventionally deeded single-family properties subject to New Castle County property tax administration. Buyers should confirm current tax figures directly with the New Castle County Office of Finance and request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Four Seasons at Silver Maple offers an established, fully built-out 55+ lifestyle on a spacious 200-acre rural setting, with ranch-style homes featuring basements and carriage-style garage doors, and a clubhouse-centered amenity program (pool, tiki hut, tennis, bocce). Its rural setting just off Route 13 balances privacy with easy access to downtown Middletown's daily conveniences.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Four Seasons at Silver Maple is located at 600 Red Maple Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, situated on 200 acres in a rural setting just off Route 13, a few miles east of historic downtown Middletown, New Castle County.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Four Seasons at Silver Maple is marketed by K. Hovnanian as a 55+ resort-style living community. The community's own recorded governing-document age-restriction language was not independently reviewed, so buyers should confirm the community's actual current age-verification and occupancy-restriction standard directly with the community association. Some senior-living aggregator sites incorrectly tag this community as 'independent living'; multiple direct for-sale listing sources confirm it is a conventional deeded, HOA-governed community, not a rental or care facility. Delaware's legal baseline for age-restricted housing relies on the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) 80/20 occupancy framework, with no state-specific wrinkle identified.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Four Seasons at Silver Maple has been sold out since 2016, all current purchases are resale, and current resale pricing and the exact current HOA fee could not be independently confirmed. Buyers should also disregard any 'independent living' tagging encountered on senior-living aggregator sites, which is treated as inaccurate template noise rather than a genuine indication of a care facility -- Silver Maple is a conventional for-sale HOA community.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Middletown's K. Hovnanian Four Seasons cluster, Four Seasons at Silver Maple is the largest by home count (299, versus 288 at Baymont Farms and a smaller enclave at Pennfield) and the only one that is fully sold out and resale-only, having completed its build-out in 2016 — years before either Pennfield or the ongoing Baymont Farms construction. Its 200-acre rural setting off Route 13 also distinguishes its location from Pennfield's direct Route 1 frontage.

Current Listings

A connected local agent familiar with Four Seasons at Silver Maple can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables.

Is Four Seasons at Silver Maple still selling new homes?

No. The community has been fully sold out since its completion in 2016, with all 299 homes built. All current purchases are resale.

Is Four Seasons at Silver Maple an independent living or senior-care facility?

No. It is a conventional, deeded, HOA-governed for-sale single-family 55+ community. Some senior-living aggregator sites incorrectly tag it as 'independent living'; multiple direct for-sale listing sources confirm it is not a care facility.

How many homes are in Four Seasons at Silver Maple?

299 ranch homes on 200 rural acres, ranging from 1,251 to 2,569 square feet.

Where is Four Seasons at Silver Maple located?

At 600 Red Maple Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, just off Route 13 a few miles east of downtown Middletown.