Rare coastal development opportunity just minutes to the beach. This prime GR-zoned parcel offers multiple potential paths for a buyer or developer. The property appears well suited for a five-lot subdivision featuring approximately one-acre homesites, with subdivision approval handled administratively through Sussex County and estimated to take approximately three to four months. Lots of this size this close to the beach are increasingly uncommon and allow for spacious single-family homes with room for pools, detached garages, and meaningful landscape buffers — creating clear differentiation in today’s market. For buyers seeking greater density, the property is also believed to support a higher-yield configuration of approximately 25 to 30 condominium units or smaller single-family home sites, subject to zoning, engineering, and full county approvals. This approach would require a longer entitlement timeline but may offer substantial upside depending on final design and layout. Alternatively, the parcel could be held or enjoyed as a private estate-sized homesite just minutes to Bethany Beach, allowing a future owner to pursue development at a later date as surrounding growth continues. Public utilities are at the road (buyer to perform all due diligence regarding sewer capacity, stormwater management, and subdivision approvals). Opportunities of this scale, flexibility, and proximity to the beach are increasingly limited. Please note that there is a structure on the property. It offers no additional value and will convey as-is, where-is.
Vacant landProperty Type
6.75 acresLot Size
$160,741Price/Acres
Listed by Andrew Timmons• Keller Williams Realty
•302-360-0300 (broker)
•steve@srarealty.com (broker)
Listed by Tammy Dunn• Keller Williams Realty
•302-360-0300 (broker)
•steve@srarealty.com (broker)
Bought with Christopher Colpo• Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
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134-08.00-66.00
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Last updated by owner on Feb 26, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $201,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Lot Information
# of Lots: 1
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $104
School Tax: $938
Tax Assessed Value: $488,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,042
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
Directions: Call listing or co-listing agent for location
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Sussex County
APN: 134-08.00-66.00
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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Ocean View, DE • 19970
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This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Ocean View. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$833,000 – $1.01M
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