Come discover the quiet enclave of Academy Hill in Newark, Delaware. This prestigious and established community of single family homes is surrounded by nearly 20 acres of open space in New Castle County. Benchmark Builders is creating the final phase, on some of the highest land in Newark, to include 56 semi-custom homes all on spacious and professionally landscaped lots.

Conveniently located near I-95, this fabulous community provides easy access to major metropolitan hubs including Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Dover and New Jersey. With a choice of six distinctive floor plans, including two with owner’s suites on the first floor, you’ll find the home of your dreams. All have spacious, dynamic floor plans, nine foot first floor ceilings, two car garages and an abundance of features and options allowing you to design your home to be uniquely yours.

And with major shopping centers such as the Christiana Mall, Peoples Plaza, Governors Square, Eden Square, and Fox Run just minutes away, errands are a breeze. And the town of Newark itself has a quaint village-like atmosphere with gourmet restaurants, boutiques, and of course the University of Delaware’s renowned educational facilities. Plus, recreational facilities such as Fort Delaware State Park, Winterthur Museum, Lums Pond State Park, the upper Chesapeake Bay area, Dover Downs, Delaware Race Track and Hagley Museum are only a quick drive away.

So whether you’re a first time buyer or looking for a better home in a popular area, we have the designs for you! You’ll immediately recognize the signature quality and craftsmanship only a local builder provides. And when you consider the exceptional location, timeless design and unsurpassed value of a Benchmark Builders home, you’ll find Academy Hill irresistible. So, visit us today and allow us to help your new home dreams come true!