Beautiful bay front lot with boat ramp, pier, hoist and boat house with top deck in a boaters paradise. An older home was professionally torn down in October 2020. The property value is in the bay front land for future building potential. Stone drive and boat ramp shared with neighboring property. Ask about a home design that's ready to go that perfectly fits on this property. Public water and sewer. No HOA.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Bunting• Keller Williams Realty
•302-360-0300 (broker)
Bought with Debbie Reed• RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
•302-227-4800 (broker)
•dolores@rehobothre.com (broker)
Bought with CYNDI MARSH• RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
Looking for a waterfront beach cottage? This unique home is approx 2,150 sq feet situated in a boaters paradise and offers an open floor plan with an upper level deck to enjoy the wonderful bay views. There are 4 bedrooms, including a main floor master and 3 bathrooms (the 3rd full bath is in the garage - possible convert to guest house), and a sunroom, there is plenty of room upstairs for guests with a large double bedroom and a loft. Windows and sliders bring the outside in. There is a boat ramp, pier, hoist and a boat house with a top deck . The property has room for a garden, outside shower, fish cleaning station with a sink, and a hot tub in an enclosed room for year round enjoyment, boat storage, 2 garages and a shed for plenty of storage for all your beach/water toys. Home is being sold unfurnished. Call today for your tour.
BRIGHT MLS #DESU146124
Nov 5, 2019
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2019
Price Changed
$420,000
Aug 17, 2019
Listed
$430,000
BRIGHT MLS #DESU130534
Jun 3, 2019
Listing Removed
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Mar 14, 2019
Price Changed
$450,000
Mar 14, 2019
Price Changed
$250,000
Feb 1, 2019
Listed
$475,000
BRIGHT MLS #1002352428
Dec 14, 2018
Listing Removed
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Sep 1, 2018
Listed
$515,000
BRIGHT MLS #1001173916
Oct 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2017
Listed
$514,990
BRIGHT MLS #1001169732
May 17, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$529,900
BRIGHT MLS #1000964994
Sep 25, 2012
Sold
$545,000
Mar 29, 2012
Listed
$599,900
BRIGHT MLS #1001691504
Sep 25, 2012
Listing Removed
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Mar 29, 2012
Listed
$599,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,285 (−0.5%)
$175,950 + $237,800
$413,750
2025
$1,292 (+426.0%)
$175,950 + $237,800
$413,750
2024
$246 (−32.4%)
$175,950 + $237,800
$413,750
2023
$363 (+1.6%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2022
$358 (+3.1%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2021
$347 (−2.3%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2020
$355 (+0.4%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2019
$354 (−0.9%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2018
$357 (−0.8%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2017
$360 (+12.7%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2016
$319 (−1.5%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2014
$324
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
Tax history for 32280 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,285 (−0.5%)
$175,950 + $237,800
$413,750
2025
$1,292 (+426.0%)
$175,950 + $237,800
$413,750
2024
$246 (−32.4%)
$175,950 + $237,800
$413,750
2023
$363 (+1.6%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2022
$358 (+3.1%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2021
$347 (−2.3%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2020
$355 (+0.4%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2019
$354 (−0.9%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2018
$357 (−0.8%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2017
$360 (+12.7%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2016
$319 (−1.5%)
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
2014
$324
$2,300 + $6,500
$8,800
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
51 ft.
Lot depth
325 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
234-34.11-55.00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
MR
Medium-Density Residential
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential development in areas which are or which are expected to become generally urban in character, but where sanitary sewers and public water supplies may or may not be available at the time of construction, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 49.00 x 331.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Navigable Water
Topography Description: Flat lot, house recently torn down and ground professionally leveled.
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 49
Tidal Water: Yes
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only
Possible Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $39
School Tax: $292
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $331
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
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 Route 5 East. Turn right onto Norwood Lane and bear right onto Chiefs Road. Turn left on River Road. Property will be on your left.
Location Type: Bayfront
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
Boat/Launch Ramp
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: Indian River Bay
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 234-34.11-55.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Schools
Long Neck Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Millsboro Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
4/10
Sussex Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 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
6 days above 101° 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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Millsboro, DE • 19966
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.3 hrs
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