Rare waterfront lot on Broadkill Beach -- bring your imagination to design and build your waterfront dream home overlooking the Delaware Bay with its amazing sunrises. Beach is well preserved in this area of Broadkill allowing for easy beach access. Building footprint allows for construction of an approximately 40' x 40' home - or 1600 sq ft per floor. With building height up to 42', a structure of 2-3 floors totaling +/- 3000 sq ft, with ability to cantilever approximately 39' over DNREC building line for additional deck area. Site evaluation completed as well. Great location in this mature area of Broadkill to enjoy nature at its finest.
Vacant landProperty Type
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LAURIE BRONSTEIN• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•302-645-6661 (broker)
Listed by Terry Coleman• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•302-645-6661 (broker)
Bought with Michelle Anderson• Coldwell Banker Resort Realty - Lewes
Rare waterfront lot on Broadkill Beach -- bring your imagination to design and build your waterfront dream home overlooking the Delaware Bay with its amazing sunrises. Beach is well preserved in this area of Broadkill allowing for easy beach access. Building footprint allows for construction of an approximately 40' x 40' home - or 1600 sq ft per floor. With building height up to 42', a structure of 2-3 floors totaling +/- 3000 sq ft, with ability to cantilever approximately 39' over DNREC building line for additional deck area. Site evaluation completed as well. Great location in this mature area of Broadkill to enjoy nature at its finest.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,462 (−0.4%)
$127,000 + $458,150
$585,150
2025
$2,472 (+31.1%)
$127,000 + $458,150
$585,150
2024
$1,885 (+1,060.1%)
$127,000 + $458,150
$585,150
2023
$163 (+3.6%)
$3,300 + $34,950
$38,250
2022
$157 (+0.9%)
$3,300
2021
$155 (+0.2%)
$3,300
2019
$155 (+7.1%)
$3,300
2018
$145 (+4.4%)
$3,300
2017
$139 (+5.9%)
$3,300
2016
$131 (+4.8%)
$3,300
2014
$125
$3,300
Tax history for 402 Bay Front Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,462 (−0.4%)
$127,000 + $458,150
$585,150
2025
$2,472 (+31.1%)
$127,000 + $458,150
$585,150
2024
$1,885 (+1,060.1%)
$127,000 + $458,150
$585,150
2023
$163 (+3.6%)
$3,300 + $34,950
$38,250
2022
$157 (+0.9%)
$3,300
2021
$155 (+0.2%)
$3,300
2019
$155 (+7.1%)
$3,300
2018
$145 (+4.4%)
$3,300
2017
$139 (+5.9%)
$3,300
2016
$131 (+4.8%)
$3,300
2014
$125
$3,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
6
Stories
4
Lot width
47 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
4,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
483
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
235-4.17-22.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 47.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Navigable Water
Water Frontage In Feet: 48
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $15
School Tax: $140
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $155
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Not Applied for Permit
Water Source: Private
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: East of Rt 1
Directions: Once on Broadkill, turn R, then L on Madison Ave to end.
Location Type: Bayfront
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: Delaware Bay
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 483
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 4,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 235-4.17-22.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Mariner Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
Cape Henlopen High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance 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
Milton, DE • 19968
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.39M – $1.69M
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