K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Kent Island

Independent Assessment

Four Seasons at Kent Island is strongly confirmed as a genuine, large-scale, legally age-restricted 55+ community, with consistent, well-sourced agreement across K. Hovnanian's own site, multiple brokerage platforms (Redfin, Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com), and independent local news coverage (stardem.com/myeasternshoremd.com) on its 1,079-home planned total, four-phase build-out, and 24,000-square-foot clubhouse. As a nationally branded K. Hovnanian 'Four Seasons' community with an explicit 55+ active-adult marketing identity, the age-restriction evidence here is strong. The main unresolved details are the precise current single-family-versus-condo unit split within the 1,079 total (sources describe 14 single-family floor plans across three model collections -- River, Bay, and Island Series -- plus four planned waterfront condo buildings, but do not total each category), and the exact current construction-completion percentage; local news from the ongoing construction period describes the community 'ramping up construction' and beginning new phases with the Chester House clubhouse complex, suggesting the community was still mid-build-out as of that coverage. Buyers should confirm current phase status, remaining inventory, and completion timeline directly with K. Hovnanian.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting a large-scale, resort-amenitized, still-building 55+ community directly on the Chesapeake Bay/Chester River, with a choice of new single-family ranch-style homes or waterfront condos and a major clubhouse, are the clearest fit. Buyers who want builder-backed new construction with current floor-plan selection (14 single-family plans across three model collections, plus condo options) and don't mind an active construction environment while later phases build out will also find this community appealing.

Homes, Builders & Development History

K. Hovnanian Homes began developing Four Seasons at Kent Island around 2015, with vertical construction starting in 2018. The community is being built in four phases; after a successful first phase, K. Hovnanian began pre-selling additional homesites alongside Phase II construction, which included the waterfront Chester House clubhouse complex. Fourteen single-family floor plans span three distinct model collections -- River Series, Bay Series, and Island Series -- ranging from 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,693-square-foot homes with 2-car garages up to 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 3,601-square-foot homes with 3-car garages, in addition to four planned waterfront condominium buildings. At completion, the community is planned to include 1,079 total residences.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Four Seasons at Kent Island originally launched in 2018 with pricing from the upper $300,000s; as of the last update, single-family homes are reported priced from the mid-$600,000s and condos from the upper $400,000s, reflecting substantial appreciation and a shift toward higher-end offerings as the community has built out. This positions it at the upper end of Maryland's Eastern Shore 55+ market, well above The Parke at Ocean Pines' resale pricing and Village of Cecil Woods' resale pricing, reflecting its waterfront Chesapeake Bay/Chester River location and large resort-style amenity package. Buyers should request current base pricing and available incentives directly from K. Hovnanian given the community's active, multi-phase construction status.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

As an actively building, multi-phase new-construction community, Four Seasons at Kent Island offers buyers a builder warranty and current floor-plan selection directly from K. Hovnanian, though buyers should expect ongoing nearby construction activity in unfinished phases and condo buildings for the foreseeable future. Buyers considering an early-phase resale (the community has been selling since 2018) should request the HOA's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package, along with a full independent inspection.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Four Seasons at Kent Island are subject to Queen Anne's County property tax administration. Maryland offers various state-level senior tax credit and exemption programs that vary by county and household circumstance; buyers should confirm current property tax figures directly with the Queen Anne's County Department of Finance and ask about applicable senior programs.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Four Seasons at Kent Island offers a resort-scale lifestyle centered on its 24,000-square-foot Chester House clubhouse and waterfront pier, with a broad amenity mix (indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball, a dog park, and an amphitheater for events) that positions it among the more fully amenitized 55+ communities on Maryland's Eastern Shore. As a still-building, multi-phase community, its social scale is expected to grow further as later phases and the remaining condo buildings are completed.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community is located in Chester on Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, directly on the Chesapeake Bay and Chester River, with a reported address around 131 Flycatcher Way. It sits roughly 17 miles from Annapolis, 40 miles from Baltimore, and 45 miles from Washington, D.C., via the US-50/301 corridor and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, giving residents relatively direct access to the greater Baltimore-Washington region while remaining on the more rural, water-oriented Eastern Shore.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Four Seasons at Kent Island is explicitly and consistently marketed as a 55+ active-adult community under K. Hovnanian's national 'Four Seasons' brand across the builder's own site and independent real estate platforms, providing direct confirming evidence of an intended age restriction. The recorded Queen Anne's County declaration of covenants establishing the specific legal restriction language and verification procedure has not been independently reviewed. Maryland's age-restricted-housing framework relies on the standard federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) 80/20 occupancy rule, with no Maryland-specific statutory wrinkle identified; this should be independently verified against a primary legal source, and buyers should confirm the community's exact current age-verification procedure directly with K. Hovnanian or the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Four Seasons at Kent Island is still under active, multi-phase construction, buyers should expect ongoing nearby building activity for the foreseeable future and should confirm which phase a given home or homesite belongs to before purchasing. HOA fees are reported to vary meaningfully by section and home type (roughly $265-$346/month across different listings), so buyers should get the exact current fee for their specific unit rather than assuming a single community-wide number. Pricing has risen substantially since the community's 2018 launch (from the upper $300s originally to the mid-$600s for single-family homes and upper $400s for condos as of the last update), so buyers comparing this to older marketing materials should confirm current base pricing and any available incentives directly with K. Hovnanian.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Four Seasons at Kent Island is a large, amenity-rich confirmed 55+ community on Maryland's Eastern Shore, substantially exceeding The Parke at Ocean Pines (503 homes, fully built resale) and Village of Cecil Woods (235 homes, fully built resale) in both planned scale and price point, and offering a different waterfront/Chesapeake Bay orientation than the Talbot County Four Seasons at Easton and Easton Club East communities further south. Unlike Glen Riddle in Worcester County, which carries heavy golf-resort marketing with no confirmed age restriction, Four Seasons at Kent Island's age-restricted status is explicitly and consistently confirmed across builder and independent sources.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available new-construction inventory by phase and floor plan, current condo availability, recent closed comparables, and the current exact HOA fee by section.

How many homes are planned at Four Seasons at Kent Island?

1,079 single-family and condominium homes at full build-out, across four phases. Construction began in 2018 and was reported as ongoing into 2025-2026.

Is Four Seasons at Kent Island age-restricted?

Yes, it is explicitly marketed as a 55+ community under K. Hovnanian's national 'Four Seasons' active-adult brand. Confirm the current exact restriction language and verification procedure directly with K. Hovnanian or the HOA.

What does the clubhouse offer at Four Seasons at Kent Island?

A 24,000 sq ft clubhouse (the Chester House) with resort-style indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a pier, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, and an amphitheater.

What do homes cost at Four Seasons at Kent Island?

Originally offered from the upper $300s at 2018 launch; as of the last update, single-family homes are reported from the mid-$600,000s and condos from the upper $400,000s. Confirm current pricing directly with K. Hovnanian.

Is Four Seasons at Kent Island still under construction?

Yes, as of the most recent review. It is being built in four phases and was reported as expected to substantially wrap up construction mid-2025 to early-2026; buyers should confirm current phase status directly with the builder.