The Cascades

Independent Assessment

The Cascades is a genuinely age-restricted 55+ community: Lennar's own press release announcing the community's grand opening and 55places both explicitly describe it as an 'Active Adult 55+' community with no mention of nursing, medical, or personal-care services. Because Lennar reports the community as sold out, its construction status is classified as completed/active resale rather than new construction, though buyers should confirm current resale availability directly, since builder inventory pages can lag behind an actual sold-out status.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a recently built (2021+), low-maintenance 55+ single-family home with first-floor owner's-suite living, within a shorter drive of Wilmington and Philadelphia, are a strong fit for The Cascades -- though as a sold-out community, availability depends entirely on the resale market.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Lennar began construction of The Cascades in 2021 and built 113 low-maintenance single-family homes across six floor plans, ranging from approximately 1,728 to 2,593 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and first-floor owner's suites. The community is now sold out.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

The Cascades originally priced from the high $400,000s to the mid $500,000s at launch; current resale pricing was not confirmed, and will reflect market conditions since the community's 2021+ construction period rather than original launch pricing. Buyers should request recent closed comparables from a local agent familiar with the Newark market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Cascades is sold out as a new-construction community; buyers today would be purchasing resale. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and should request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing, even for homes built as recently as 2021 or later.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Cascades are subject to New Castle County property tax. New Castle County completed its first property reassessment since 1983 for the 2025 tax year, following a Delaware Court of Chancery ruling, and revised tax bills went out in late 2025 amid legal challenges -- buyers should confirm a property's current, post-reassessment tax figure directly with New Castle County. Delaware residents age 60+ can exclude $12,500 of retirement income from state tax, Social Security income is exempt, and Delaware has no state or local sales tax.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Cascades offers a low-maintenance 55+ lifestyle in newer single-family homes with first-floor owner's suites, centered on a clubhouse with a lounge, multipurpose room, fitness center, and outdoor pool for socializing with neighbors.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Cascades is located in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, about a 30-minute drive to Wilmington and roughly an hour to Philadelphia.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Cascades is explicitly marketed by Lennar as an 'Active Adult 55+' community. The community's own recorded deed-restriction or governing-document language has not been independently reviewed. Delaware's legal baseline for age-restricted housing relies on the federal HOPA 80/20 occupancy framework, with no state-specific wrinkle found. Buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a sold-out community, The Cascades offers no new-construction inventory or builder warranty for new buyers; resale availability may be limited at any given time. A current HOA fee and current resale pricing were not confirmed; current resale pricing will differ from the original high-$400,000s-to-mid-$500,000s launch pricing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Cascades is among the newest 55+ communities in Newark (construction began 2021, versus decades-old build-outs like Traditions at Christiana or the Village of Long Creek), and like Riverbend in New Castle, represents a newer generation of production-builder active-adult development in New Castle County following the earlier Legacy-branded and independently built communities.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables at The Cascades.

Is The Cascades age-restricted?

Yes, Lennar explicitly marketed it as an 'Active Adult 55+' community. Confirm current age-qualification standards directly with the association, as the community's own recorded governing-document language was not independently reviewed.

Is The Cascades still selling new homes?

No, the community is sold out as of the last update. Resale listings may occasionally be available.

How many homes are in The Cascades?

113 single-family homes, built by Lennar beginning in 2021.

What amenities does The Cascades offer?

A clubhouse with a lounge and multipurpose room, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool.