Beds2
Baths2
Sq.Ft.1,050
Year1954
Dustin Oldfather
(302) 260-2000
Status:
Sold
Property Type:Detached
MLS #:DESU2025124
Sq. Feet:1,050
Date Sold:3/3/2023
Lot Size:0.24 Acres
County:Sussex
Listing Office
Office:Nexthome Tomorrow Realty
Broker Phone:302-601-4171
BEACHFRONT COTTAGE! ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks! Panoramic Views! Back on the Market Due to No Fault of the Property or Sellers! NOT due to appraisal- the previous contract/appraisal was at $450k+! Unique and Cozy Beach Front Cottage Directly on the Delaware Bay in Slaughter Beach! Enjoy both sunrises and sunsets from the ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks. This UNIQUE Waterfront home with Beach Access gives you ownership from the street up to the high water line. If you have always dreamed of living steps to the beach, or you are looking to invest in a vacation rental property - this is the home for you! This unique and quirky beachfront cottage is about 1050 square feet, features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms + a Den/office, and is ONLY STEPS TO THE BEACH. Enjoy both sunrises and sunsets from the ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks. The kitchen is open to the living room and a small dining/breakfast nook. Septic new in 2015. 1 car garage and shed. If you have always dreamed of being steps to the beach, or are looking for a vacation rental - this is it. Home inspection completed prior to listing and report is available for those with serious interest. Sold As-Is, Home inspections for informational purposes only. Slaughter Beach has a Fire Department, Fire Hall, public beach pavilion, public bathrooms, public tennis courts, and public basketball courts. Just a minute to Cedar Creek Marina and the DuPont Nature Center and about 7 miles to the new BayHealth Medical Center. Boundary lines in photos are not exact and are a visual illustration of the lot dimensions.
Detailed Maps
Price Change History
| Date | Old Price | New Price | Percent Change |
| 12/28/2022 | $425,000 | $450,000 | 5.9% |
| 3/5/2023 | $450,000 | $443,000 | -1.6% |
Community Information
Address:447 Bay Ave, Milford, DE 19963
Area:Cedar Creek Hundred (31004)
County:Sussex
City:Milford
Subdivision:Slaughter Beach
Zip Code:19963
Neighborhood:SLAUGHTER BEACH
Building:None Available
School Information
School District:Milford
High School:MILFORD
Middle School:MILFORD CENTRAL ACADEMY
Architecture
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Year Built:1954
Stories:1
Style:Cottage,Bungalow
Construction: Frame, Stick Built
Year Renovated: 1988
Foundation: Crawl Space
Features / Amenities
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms: Office
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Patio And Porch: Deck(s), Porch(es), Roof
Community Amenities: Beach, Common Grounds, Tennis Courts, Water/Lake Privileges, Basketball Courts
Sub Structure Types: Above Grade, Below Grade
Garage: Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces: 1
Cooling: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Square Footage
| Finished Sq. Ft. | |
| Above Grade | 1050 |
| Below Grade | 0 |
| Total | 1050 |
Rooms
| Level | Size | Description | |
| Office | Main Level |
Property Features
Lot Size:
0.24 Acres
Lot Dimensions:50.00 x 211.00 Sq. Ft.
Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Backs - Open Common Area, Adjoins - Public Land, Backs to Trees, Fishing Available, No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Rural, Secluded
Water Access: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Boat - Powered, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Public Access, Public Beach, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Location: Bayblock
Soil Types: Sandy
Parking: Gravel Driveway
Parking Types: Driveway, Detached Garage, On Street, Off Street
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
View: Bay, Trees/Woods, Creek/Stream, River, Water, Scenic Vista, Garden/Lawn
Waterfront Features: Sandy Beach, Boat/Launch Ramp
TV/Cable/Com: Cable TV, Phone, Propane
Sewer: Private Septic Tank, Mound System
Water: Community, Well
Zoning:TN
Directions:Slaughter Beach Rd to Bay Ave, 447 Bay Ave is on Right
Tax and Financial Info
Total Taxes: $704 (paid Annually)
Tax Year: 2021
School Tax: $418
New Financing: Conventional
Ownership Type: Fee Simple
Homeowners' Assoc.: No
City Tax Rate: $250.00 (Annually)
County Tax Rate: $36.00 (Annually)
Acceptable Financing: Conventional, Seller Financing
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