Welcome to the quaint community of Oak Orchard where you will enjoy gorgeous sunrises over the Indian River Bay, fishing, and navigating the waters by boat or kayak to local beaches and state parks. Walking distance from Serendipity restaurant and only minutes from other dining options, tax free shopping, waterpark/amusements, live entertainment, and much more. No HOA. No land lease. Situated at the end of Basin Road on an oversized triple lot with firepit area, plenty of room for parking, and two sheds, one of which is equipped with electric and running water. Inside you will find a workshop with ample storage space and a full bath on the ground level . The upper level of this raised home features a spacious wrap around deck overlooking acres of vacant land, home to waterfowl and the waterway known as Emily Gut. The inside consists of three bedrooms, another full bath, eat in kitchen, living room, and large three season room perfect for entertaining and taking in the spectacular views. This peaceful retreat is ready for you to make it your new home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Amy Spahr• Elevated Real Estate Solutions
•302-422-2619 (broker)
Bought with BILL CULLIN• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Great opportunity in Oak Orchard! Plenty of room for your boat, cars or RV, whether it be for summer fun or year-round coastal living. With three bedrooms and one bath on the main level, this home has great potential for personalization. Galley kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, a new range, compact dishwasher and new stackable washer/dryer just off the kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout the home including new flooring in the three season room that extends along the entire front of the home. Watch the beautiful sunrise or sunset from your deck which wraps around three sides of the home. Sunbathe on one side, grill, eat and entertain on another. Lower level is a handyman's dream - huge workbench, storage and a workable bathroom with shower and work sink. Home has been converted from propane to electric with new HVAC and water heater. Enjoy evenings on your flagstone paver patio around the fire pit overlooking the fragmite marsh and Emily's Gut inlet to the Indian River. Walk to the Indian River and Serendipity Restaurant. Short drive to shopping, many more restaurants, boat launchs, marinas and golf.
BRIGHT MLS #1000976482
Sep 5, 2014
Sold
$140,000
$113/sq ft
Sep 4, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$113/sq ft
+3
Bring your boats! Snug 3BR, 1.5 Bath stick built home on pilings is the perfect place for boaters and fishermen. Large workshop under home, plenty of room for tools. Screened in porch upstairs overlooks salt marsh and bay.
BRIGHT MLS #1001054052
Jun 25, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 3, 2012
Listed
$199,000
$161/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$568 (−0.4%)
$43,750 + $84,050
$127,800
2025
$570 (−32.7%)
$43,750 + $84,050
$127,800
2024
$847 (+0.1%)
$43,750 + $84,050
$127,800
2023
$846 (+1.6%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2022
$833 (+3.0%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2021
$808 (+6.4%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2020
$760 (+0.4%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2019
$756 (+12.7%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2018
$671 (−0.8%)
$3,750 + $14,000
$17,750
2017
$677 (+13.5%)
$3,750 + $14,000
$17,750
2016
$596 (+92.3%)
$3,750 + $14,000
$17,750
2014
$310
$3,750 + $5,350
$9,100
Tax history for 28236 Basin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$568 (−0.4%)
$43,750 + $84,050
$127,800
2025
$570 (−32.7%)
$43,750 + $84,050
$127,800
2024
$847 (+0.1%)
$43,750 + $84,050
$127,800
2023
$846 (+1.6%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2022
$833 (+3.0%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2021
$808 (+6.4%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2020
$760 (+0.4%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2019
$756 (+12.7%)
$3,750 + $16,450
$20,200
2018
$671 (−0.8%)
$3,750 + $14,000
$17,750
2017
$677 (+13.5%)
$3,750 + $14,000
$17,750
2016
$596 (+92.3%)
$3,750 + $14,000
$17,750
2014
$310
$3,750 + $5,350
$9,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
234-35.05-39.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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).
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Federal Flood Zone: AE
# of Floors In Unit: 2
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $16,450
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
# of Levels (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
Foundation Details: Pilings
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Wrap Around, Balcony
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Screens
Other Structures: Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Stream/Creek, Cleared, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Level, No Thru Street, Premium, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Year Round Access
Lot Size Dimensions: 150.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Land Assessed Value: $3,750
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,238
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $91
School Tax: $744
Tax Assessed Value: $20,200
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $834
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable, DSL, Satellite, LTE
Central Air
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Other Fees Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: LONG NECK
High School: INDIAN RIVER
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
Directions: Route 24 to Oak Orchard Rd. Left onto Delaware Ave. Follow straight as it runs into Basin Rd. Last house on left at end of street.
Entry Floor Number: 2
Location Type: Bayblock
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Public Access, Public Beach, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Access
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: Indian River Bay
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 234-35.05-39.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Schools
Long Neck Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Millsboro Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
Sussex Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
3/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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 101° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$354,000 – $428,000
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