Cost Research · Ponds / Parks Edge · Middletown

Ponds at Bayberry & Parks Edge — Cost Guide 2026

New Castle County 0.75% property tax rate applies to both communities. Here is what the monthly carrying cost looks like across the price range, and how Blenheim’s communities compare to K. Hovnanian’s Baymont Farms a short drive away.

Cost Scenarios

Ponds Resale Entry — $375K

HOA fee (verify)~$200–$250/mo est.
Property tax (0.75%)~$234/mo
Insurance~$105–$145/mo
Utilities~$165–$230/mo
Total (ex-mortgage)~$704–$859/mo

Parks Edge Mid — $490K

HOA fee (verify)~$225–$275/mo est.
Property tax (0.75%)~$306/mo
Insurance~$135–$180/mo
Utilities~$175–$245/mo
Total (ex-mortgage)~$841–$1,006/mo

Parks Edge Upper — $575K

HOA fee (verify)~$225–$275/mo est.
Property tax (0.75%)~$359/mo
Insurance~$160–$210/mo
Utilities~$185–$260/mo
Total (ex-mortgage)~$929–$1,104/mo
Verify current HOA fees for both communities directly with Blenheim Homes or the respective HOA boardsThe Ponds at Bayberry is a sold-out community under homeowner board control; Parks Edge is an active build with an evolving HOA structure. Confirm current fees before budgeting.

Related Pages

Ponds / Parks Edge OverviewBlenheim Homes, sold out vs active buildBaymont Farms CostsK. Hovnanian alternative comparisonNew Castle County Tax GuideWhy 0.75% matters for your budgetCoastal Delaware HubAll communities statewide

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