Coastal glamour meets country charm in this wondrous home in the beach community of Selbyville, Delaware. Stunning and spacious country exterior yields to the unexpected glamour of a gourmet kitchen with abundant light, plus 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Two of the bedrooms are located on the first floor, one of which has an ensuite bathroom, and a full hall bath is available for the other bedroom. There are two more bedrooms upstairs, one at the front of the house with charming built-ins. That bedroom has easy access to the hall bathroom with tub shower. The other bedroom? That's the one that feels like you're in a mountain hideaway. We've called it the primary, because of the location and the size, plus it has an ensuite bathroom (again, with a vaulted ceiling), a spacious walk-in shower, and a double sink granite-topped vanity. The home features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams in the ceilings, a stone fireplace (you can choose to keep it ornamental as it is now or reconnect the propane to it), an upstairs loft area that can be a reading nook, marble and quartz, the gourmet kitchen, the back of the home open to the water view with private access to the canal right out your back door. Yes, it's just steps down to your own slip where you can dock your boat. Fishing? Boating out on the Assawoman Bay? Or just relaxing on your deck to enjoy your home? So many choices. And yes, you can see the sunset from the house. This house offers so much that all your friends and family will want to visit. .. and stay! You might want to give your least favorite a sofa bed sleeper so they'll go home at some point. :-) This home can be your year-round residence or the perfect beach home. The address is Selbyville which is right next to Fenwick Island, so you have easy access to the ocean, shopping, great restaurants, state parks, and as much or as little of the night life and boardwalks as you want. Schedule your tour today! Note: The Seller has conducted a Home Inspection for your added comfort in purchasing the property and has addressed defects (see the disclosure documents).
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Monica Hill• RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
•302-477-3900 (broker)
•john@johnwford.com (broker)
Bought with Elizabeth Kilroy• Coldwell Banker Realty
Dock your boat, jet skis, kayak and canoes at your back door and enjoy each day fishing from your dock. This property is located just three miles to Fenwick Island and four miles to Ocean City, MD. The opportunities are endless if you prefer to start fresh and build your own waterfront dream home. The home and entire property is in need of extensive renovation. The home is NOT livable as is without extensive clean up and mold removal therefore, please enter at your own risk. Any inspections are for buyer's information only. Home and property are being sold AS IS with no repairs to be made by seller. No guarantee on operability of pool in back or pond in front. No knowledge if appliances are in usable condition.
Public Records
Aug 26, 1997
Sold
$158,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,440 (+1.5%)
$163,550 + $164,250
$327,800
2025
$1,419 (+15.5%)
$163,550 + $164,250
$327,800
2024
$1,228 (+0.1%)
$163,550 + $163,700
$327,250
2023
$1,227 (+65.8%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2022
$740 (−5.6%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2021
$784 (+6,432.8%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2019
$12 (−98.4%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2018
$742 (−1.2%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2017
$751 (+18.1%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2016
$636 (−0.6%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2014
$640
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
Tax history for 36730 Lighthouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,440 (+1.5%)
$163,550 + $164,250
$327,800
2025
$1,419 (+15.5%)
$163,550 + $164,250
$327,800
2024
$1,228 (+0.1%)
$163,550 + $163,700
$327,250
2023
$1,227 (+65.8%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2022
$740 (−5.6%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2021
$784 (+6,432.8%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2019
$12 (−98.4%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2018
$742 (−1.2%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2017
$751 (+18.1%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2016
$636 (−0.6%)
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
2014
$640
$4,500 + $24,700
$29,200
*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
81 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
533-12.19-6.00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Paved Driveway, Private
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Refrigerator
Door Features: Six Panel, Insulated
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, CeilngFan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Tub Shower, Stall Shower, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Exposed Beams