RARE canalfront opportunity to own a unique and rarely offered Henlopen Acres property. This canal-front town features 200 homes and is nestled adjacent to Rehoboth Beach. The home offers spacious, light-filled one-level living, a four season back porch and deck both overlooking the tidal waters of the Lewes Rehoboth Canal. The canal features access to Rehoboth Bay, the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. As you enter the home you are greeted with views of the water, oversized living room, a wood-burning fireplace and expansive space for dining and entertaining. The kitchen opens to a bright living room with a wood burning fireplace and sliding doors to the water. The owner's suite has an adjacent office and sliding glass doors which open to the back deck. Three additional bedrooms and a shared bathroom complete the sleeping quarters. The additional appeal of this home is an approved bulkhead and dock permit that can potentially be conveyed to a Buyer with DNREC approval (permit expires Dec 2024). Additional features of the town of Henlopen Acres include the marina (wait-list can apply) and the private beach, Block W, along with the opportunity to join the Henlopen Acres Beach Club and tennis club. This property affords endless possibilities to enjoy now or to renovate. Offered "as is. " The town of Henlopen Acres has the first right of refusal on all home sales, there is also an architectural review process for any lot/structure improvements/updates. Rentals are permitted with restrictions in the Town of Henlopen Acres.
Directions: Start on Route 1 and head south towards Rehoboth Beach, DE. Continue on Route 1 until you reach the Exit for Rehoboth Beach/Route 1 Business. Take the Exit for Rehoboth Beach/Route 1 Business. Merge onto Coastal Highway/Route 1 Business. Continue straight on Coastal Highway/Route 1 Business for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Holland Glade Road (you will see a Shell gas station on the corner). Continue on Holland Glade Road for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Old Landing Road. Drive for about 0.6 miles on Old Landing Road. Turn right onto Old Landing Drive. Continue on Old Landing Drive for approximately 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Tidewaters Road. Continue on Tidewaters Road for about 0.2 miles. Arrive at 99 Tidewaters Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-1617.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Canal
Water Body Name: Lewes Rehoboth Canal
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 334-13.16-19.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rehoboth Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Beacon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
Cape Henlopen High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 100° 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
Rehoboth Beach, DE • 19971
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.46M – $5.40M
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