Kensington Ridge by Del Webb

Independent Assessment

Kensington Ridge's age-restricted status is confirmed via Del Webb's own official site, and its opening was independently corroborated by PulteGroup's newsroom and a BusinessWire press release announcing a grand-opening ribbon-cutting in spring 2023 -- among the stronger confirmation chains available, since Del Webb is a long-established, nationally recognized age-restricted community brand. Pricing and amenity descriptions are broadly consistent across 55places, Redfin, and Del Webb's own site, with the reported average price of roughly $678,000-$680,000 and the 16,800-square-foot Lake House clubhouse both corroborated across sources. The current exact count of homes sold versus remaining planned inventory toward the 600-plus total has not been independently verified.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want Del Webb's most current floor-plan collection -- open-concept designs, taller ceilings, larger island kitchens, and smart-home features -- paired with resort-scale amenities and direct proximity to a major regional metropark, will find Kensington Ridge appealing. It suits buyers prioritizing new construction and a large, actively growing community with a full-time lifestyle director over the more intimate scale of Auburn Hills' smaller 55+ communities, and who have the budget for its upper-end pricing.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Kensington Ridge by Del Webb is built by Del Webb, a PulteGroup brand, with construction beginning around 2022 and a grand-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony in spring 2023, corroborated by PulteGroup's own newsroom and a BusinessWire press release. The community offers Del Webb's current floor-plan collection across three series -- generally described in aggregator sources as Cottage, Retreat, and Scenic -- spanning roughly 1,300 to 2,900 square feet with two to four bedrooms and options for a third-car garage on larger plans. The community is planned for 600-plus total homes.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Kensington Ridge has a reported average price around $678,000-$680,000 and a general range across its three floor-plan series from roughly $550,000 for smaller Cottage-series homes to $820,000-plus for larger Scenic-series homes. This reflects both its status as a newer, actively selling Del Webb community and its direct lake and metropark-adjacent location. Buyers should confirm current pricing directly with Del Webb, since new-construction pricing shifts by phase and lot.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Kensington Ridge is an actively selling new-construction community with 600-plus homes planned; the current exact count of homes sold versus remaining planned inventory has not been independently confirmed. Buyers should confirm current phase, available lots, floor-plan pricing, and any builder incentives directly with Del Webb's sales office.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Kensington Ridge are subject to Milford Township and Oakland County property tax administration. As new-construction purchases, taxable value generally starts at State Equalized Value (SEV, roughly 50% of market value) with no Proposal A cap-suppression benefit from a prior owner, meaning the first tax bill should reasonably reflect the purchase price. Milford Township's current exact homestead millage rate, which several sources note can vary by specific school district within the township, has not been independently confirmed; buyers should confirm the current rate directly with the Michigan Department of Treasury's Property Tax Estimator for their specific parcel and school district before finalizing a purchase.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Kensington Ridge is organized around The Lake House, its 16,800-square-foot clubhouse and the community's social and recreational hub, on the shore of a 43-acre no-wake lake with a beach area, fishing dock, and water-sports access. A full-time lifestyle director coordinates programming, and the community's direct adjacency to Kensington Metropark extends the available outdoor recreation well beyond the community's own grounds -- trails, a swimming beach, and a golf course are accessible by walking path.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Kensington Ridge by Del Webb is located along Milford Road in Milford Township, Michigan, just north of I-96, in Oakland County. The community is adjacent to Kensington Metropark, a more than 4,300-acre regional park with trails, a swimming beach, and a golf course. Buyers should confirm current specific drive times to preferred shopping, medical, and highway access points.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Kensington Ridge's age-restricted status is confirmed via Del Webb's own official site, which markets the community explicitly as a 55+ active-adult community. Del Webb, a PulteGroup brand, is a long-established, nationally recognized operator of legally age-restricted (HOPA-compliant) communities, which is treated as a reasonably strong confirming signal that the community is legally age-restricted 55+. Buyers should nonetheless confirm the current specific age-verification procedure directly with the community's HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Kensington Ridge is a still-growing new-construction community, so buyers should confirm current phase, lot availability, and any builder incentives directly with Del Webb rather than relying on general pricing ranges. Because the community is relatively new (opened spring 2023), its clubs and activities calendar, while described as active, has had less time to mature than at a long-established, sold-out community like Bridgewater by Del Webb in Brownstown Township. Buyers should also independently verify Milford Township's specific homestead millage rate for their exact school district before finalizing a purchase, since township millage in the area is reported to vary by district.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Detroit metro's Del Webb footprint, Kensington Ridge is the newer, higher-priced, still-actively-selling counterpart to Bridgewater by Del Webb in Brownstown Township, Wayne County, which sold out years ago and is resale-only. Kensington Ridge is priced well above Auburn Hills' Heritage in the Hills, Villa Montclair, and Reserves of Auburn Hills.

Current Listings

A connected local agent, or Del Webb's sales office directly, can provide current available floor plans, lot pricing, and builder incentives at Kensington Ridge.

Is Kensington Ridge a legally age-restricted 55+ community?

Yes. Del Webb's own official site confirms Kensington Ridge as an age-restricted 55+ active-adult community, consistent with Del Webb's status as a long-established, nationally recognized age-restricted community brand.

How many homes are planned at Kensington Ridge?

The community is planned for 600-plus homes and opened in spring 2023. The current exact count of homes sold versus remaining planned inventory is not independently confirmed.

What is the average home price at Kensington Ridge?

Reported average pricing is around $678,000-$680,000, with a general range across three floor-plan series from roughly $550,000 to $820,000-plus depending on size and lot.

What is included in the HOA fee at Kensington Ridge?

Reported HOA dues of approximately $340/month include lawn care, snow removal, and amenity access; multiple sources also describe internet service as bundled into the fee, though buyers should confirm this directly with the HOA before purchasing.