* * INCREDIBLE VALUE & RARE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE YOUR PRIVATE DREAM HOME! * * Welcome to Lot 7 on W Shortly Rd—an exceptional 1.58-acre wooded homesite offering the perfect blend of privacy, flexibility, and future potential. Nestled just west of Route 113, this serene setting provides a peaceful, natural backdrop while still maintaining convenient access to nearby amenities. This premium parcel comes with a completed site evaluation already on file, saving you time and adding immediate value. Even better, there’s no builder tie-in, giving you the ultimate freedom to design and build on your terms—bring your vision, your plans, and your preferred builder to craft a truly custom home tailored to your lifestyle. Enjoy the benefits of light community restrictions, thoughtfully designed to preserve property values while still allowing for creativity and personalization. With ample space to design your ideal layout, outdoor living areas, and more, the possibilities here are truly expansive. Whether you're looking to build now or invest in a growing area, this property presents a unique opportunity to secure land in an up-and-coming location at an outstanding value. If you’ve been searching for the perfect canvas to bring your dream home to life—this is it.
1.58 acre building lot with restrictions but without builder tie-in. Lot-7 is located on Shortly Rd. west of RT 113. Bring your plans, your builder and create your NEW HOME!
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2024500
Dec 25, 2022
Listing Removed
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Aug 3, 2022
Price Changed
$99,900
Jun 28, 2022
Listed
$114,900
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Zoning
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Sussex County
APN
NO TAX RECORD
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Last updated by owner on Mar 17, 2026.
AR-1
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of these districts is to provide for a full range of agricultural activities and to protect agricultural lands, as one of the county's most valuable natural resources, from the depreciating effect of objectional, hazardous and unsightly uses. They should also protect established agricultural operations and activities. These districts are also intended for protection of watersheds, water resources, forest areas and scenic values and, at the same time, to provide for low-density single-family residential development, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The AR regulations seek to prevent untimely scattering of more-dense urban uses, which should be confined to areas planned for efficient extension of public services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Recreation-Other
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Partly Wooded, Rural, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Possible Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $15
School Tax: $139
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $154
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Site Evaluation on File
Electric Available
Water Source: Well Required
Location
School Information
High School: SUSSEX CENTRAL
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 113 & 13
Directions: Coming west from 113, the lot sits in between Paradise & Homestead road, and is the last wooded lot before the open farmland.
Location Type: Rural
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: NO TAX RECORD
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 17, 2026
Around this home
5/100 Car-Dependent27/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Georgetown Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Georgetown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Sussex Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
3/10
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Georgetown, DE • 19947
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Sun exposure
53/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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2.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$94,000 – $113,000
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