Felton offers suburban living in central Delaware
Felton is a residential pocket of Delaware folded into the dense farmland in the central part of the state. Despite its rural location, Felton is along U.S. Route 13, which provides residents with a quick drive northward to Dover or eastward to the shore. “Felton is close to Camden and close to Route 1, so for anybody that’s looking to go down to the beach or get back north, it’s a straight shot,” says Marcus Rush, an associate broker and team leader with Rush Home Team at Compass. “It’s one of the smaller areas south of Dover and kind of the suburbs of Dover. The big draw is we have a lot of retirees there and lower options in pricing.” The ranch-style homes of Felton stand sentry on suburban streets, which occupy much of the community.
Ranch-style homes on suburban streets in Felton
The Felton community is mostly residential, with many sidewalk-lined streets flanked by homes. Properties in Felton are mostly ranch-style homes, along with some colonial-style homes mixed into the landscape, primarily built in the 1990s and 2000s. “There is a lot of new construction here and new-construction neighborhoods,” Rush says. “It’s kind of a mix, but we see a lot more ranch-style homes.” Homes in Felton typically cost between $300,000 and $400,000.
Four schools serve students in the Lake Forest School District
For education, students can begin at Lake Forest North Elementary School, which is within the community. The school runs up through third grade and receives a B-plus with Niche. Lake Forest Central Elementary School serves grades four and five and garners a B rating, while W.T. Chipman Middle School gets a B-minus. Lake Forest High School receives a B-minus and offers sports to students, including field hockey in the fall, swimming in the winter and unified track and field in the spring.
Driving north into Dover on Route 13
On the east side of Felton, U.S. Route 13 links the community with Dover about 12 miles north. “A lot of people get around by car to Route 1 or Route 13,” Rush says. “People can get to Virginia Beach, Ocean City and Philadelphia.” Philadelphia is between 90 and 100 miles north, while Baltimore is over 80 miles west. DART buses pick up passengers along Route 13. Camden Walk-In Medical Center Urgent Care is less than 8 miles north of Felton, while ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care is located less than 15 miles north in Dover.
Recreation at state parks and local ballfields in Felton
Killens Pond State Park is the largest recreational space close to Felton, about 3 miles southeast. Killens Pond itself spans nearly 70 acres of the park’s more than 1,400, accommodating fishing and non-motorized watercraft like pedalboats, canoes and kayaks. “Killens Pond is a summer draw,” Rush says. “They have a water park, do a lot of fishing there and have campgrounds.” The water park features slides, while visitors can also check out its nature center or hike the park’s four trails. On the east side of the community, the Felton Little League encompasses more than half a dozen fields. Anglers can fish in the Fan Branch, a creek running through the area.
Local bars and more dining north in Dover
The community has a small selection of restaurants. In southern Felton, diners can find a country-bar atmosphere at Paskey’s Owl’s Nest or head to Felton Pizza nearby. Up Route 13, The Green Stinger is a sports bar with pool tables and live music. Locals often head north into Dover for more options, like American fare at the Grey Fox Grille, cheesesteaks at Simaron Pizza & Steak Shop or retro-style surroundings at the Dover Hollywood Diner. A Food Lion is less than 7 miles south down Route 13.
Annual events near Felton and farther north
On Fridays from June to August, Killens Pond State Park hosts summer concerts near its sports complex. Farther north, the Dover Days Festival focuses on the history of the city and features a fireworks show, parade, maypole dancing, local food and artisan vendors and more. Dover Motor Speedway is about 15 miles north of Felton, on the north side of the city, and hosts an annual weekend of NASCAR racing.
