So close to the Delaware Bay, you can almost smell the salt air! This charming, clean, and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offers affordable coastal living in a peaceful country setting. Inside, you'll find a welcoming living room with hardwood flooring, a formal dining room with wood floors, and a bright kitchen featuring oak cabinetry, appliances, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The updated full bath adds modern comfort, while the two generously sized bedrooms provide cozy retreats. A delightful sunroom with vintage decorative flooring offers the perfect space for a reading nook, home office, or flex room. Outside, enjoy a detached garage, a fenced backyard for added privacy, and an oversized driveway with plenty of room for your boat, RV, or additional vehicles. Conveniently located east of Route 1 with only Sussex County taxes, this home is approximately two miles from the shores of Slaughter Beach and just a short drive to Milford for shopping, dining, and professional services. The Delaware beaches of Lewes, Rehoboth, and Dewey are also within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this well-cared-for home offers the perfect blend of charm, location, and value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$261Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Donna Watson• The Watson Realty Group, LLC
•302-422-4400 (broker)
•jamie@thewatsonrealtygroup.com (broker)
Listed by Jamie Watson• The Watson Realty Group, LLC
Looking for an affordable home? New vinyl siding, roof, doors and windows. Greeat hardwood floors! new kitchen with appliances! Two Bedrooms & one bath! Close to Slaughter Beach and Route 1 ! Two car detached garage. Enclosed porch! Home has great character !
BRIGHT MLS #1001707758
Mar 7, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2008
Listed
$119,900
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 14, 2006
Sold
$80,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$807 (−0.3%)
$31,600 + $100,350
$131,950
2025
$809 (+97.5%)
$31,600 + $100,350
$131,950
2024
$410 (−3.7%)
$31,600 + $100,350
$131,950
2023
$425 (+1.5%)
$1,000 + $6,650
$7,650
2022
$419 (−2.2%)
$1,000 + $6,650
$7,650
2019
$428 (−0.5%)
$1,000 + $6,650
$7,650
2018
$431 (−1.2%)
$1,000 + $6,650
$7,650
2017
$436 (−7.6%)
$1,000 + $6,650
$7,650
2016
$472 (+50.3%)
$1,000 + $6,650
$7,650
2014
$314
$1,000 + $6,500
$7,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
10,498 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
864
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
230-7.00-119.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
GR
General Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential use, including all manufactured homes. Manufactured homes shall include those which do not meet certain characteristics of manufactured homes permitted in AR Districts, as contained in Section 115-20A(1).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 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
Milford, DE • 19963
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 23049 Argos Corner Rd
$272,076
$7,824 under list price of $280K
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