"A quiet acre off Shortly Road, ready whenever you are. " Some lots check boxes. This one hands you a blank page. Set on a gently wooded 1.18-acre parcel along Shortly Road in Georgetown, Lot A comes with something increasingly hard to find in Sussex County: real freedom. No builder tie-in means you bring your own plans and your own contractor — whether that's a craftsman ranch, a modern farmhouse, or something entirely your own. The hard work of permitting is already underway: a DNREC-approved site evaluation is on file for an elevated sand mound system, so your builder can move forward without the waiting game. The tree canopy gives natural privacy while leaving you plenty of room to site a home, detached garage, or workshop. Delaware's low property taxes and no sales tax make this one of the most cost-effective states on the East Coast to put down roots — and Rehoboth Beach is just minutes away when you're ready to trade the trees for the shore.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Sussex County
APN
NO TAX RECORD
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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: Level, Trees/Wooded
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: No Septic System, Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Well Required
Location
School Information
Elementary School: GEORGETOWN
Middle Or Junior School: GEORGETOWN
High School: SUSSEX CENTRAL
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 113 & 13
Cross Street: Paradise Rd
Directions: RT 113 to West on Shortly Rd. Lot on the left - Sign Posted
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 Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Georgetown Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Georgetown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Sussex Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Georgetown, DE • 19947
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Sun exposure
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Low sunlight
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There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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