Village of Long Creek

Independent Assessment

Multiple sources -- 55places, activeadultsdelaware.com, and the community's own HOA site (myvolc.org) -- consistently agree that the Village of Long Creek is a genuinely age-restricted 55+ community of 98 homes established in 2007. One senior-care aggregator (Mirador Living) categorizes the community under an 'assisted living' style listing; the community's own HOA site describes it simply as a '55+ active community,' and no nursing, meal, or personal-care services are mentioned anywhere in the real estate-focused sources reviewed, so the aggregator categorization appears to be generic mislabeling rather than evidence of an actual care component. A current price range and exact HOA fee amount could not be independently confirmed.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a moderately sized, established 55+ community with a full-service clubhouse (lounge, meeting room, game room, catering kitchen, exercise room) and an all-inclusive maintenance package (lawn, snow, trash) close to Newark's shopping, dining, and medical care are a strong fit for the Village of Long Creek.

Homes, Builders & Development History

The Village of Long Creek was established in 2007 and consists of 98 homes with sizes ranging from approximately 1,452 to 1,933 square feet, one to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage. The specific builder responsible for construction could not be independently confirmed.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

No confirmed price range for homes in the Village of Long Creek was found. Buyers should request recent closed comparables from a local agent familiar with the Newark market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

The Village of Long Creek was established in 2007 and is now a fully built-out, resale-only community. Buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and should request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at the Village of Long Creek 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 Village of Long Creek offers a maintenance-free 55+ lifestyle centered on a full-service clubhouse -- a lounge, meeting room, game room, catering kitchen, and exercise room -- serving as the year-round gathering point for homeowners, just south of Route 40 and west of Route 896 in Newark.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Village of Long Creek is located in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, just south of Route 40 and west of Route 896, with easy access to nearby shopping, dining, medical care, and public parks.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Village of Long Creek is described by its own HOA site (myvolc.org) and secondary real estate sources as a '55+ active 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

Neither a current HOA fee amount nor a current price range for homes in the Village of Long Creek could be confirmed. As a community established in 2007 and now fully built out, buyers should expect a limited resale inventory at any given time and should budget for age-appropriate maintenance and system updates.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Newark, the Village of Long Creek is a mid-sized (98-home) 55+ community comparable in scale to Steeple Glenn (74 carriage homes) and smaller than Legacy at The Village of Fox Meadow (194 homes); like Traditions at Christiana, it is a fully built-out, resale-focused community with its own dedicated HOA rather than a still-actively-building product.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables at the Village of Long Creek.

Is the Village of Long Creek age-restricted?

Yes, it is described by its own HOA site and secondary sources as a '55+ active community.' Confirm current age-qualification standards directly with the association, as the community's own recorded governing-document language was not independently reviewed.

How many homes are in the Village of Long Creek?

98 homes, established in 2007.

What does the HOA fee cover at the Village of Long Creek?

Secondary sources describe it as covering lawn maintenance, snow removal, and trash pickup, but the current exact fee amount could not be confirmed; confirm directly with the association.

What amenities does the Village of Long Creek offer?

A clubhouse with a lounge, meeting room, game room, catering kitchen, and exercise room.