Whether you're searching for the perfect beach getaway, full-time residence, or investment property, this canal-front home offers exceptional value in the highly desirable Swann Keys community. Enjoy fee simple ownership (no ground rent), your own private dock, and direct access to the bay—all just 3.5 miles from the Delaware and Maryland beaches. This well-maintained home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths with a desirable split-bedroom floor plan. The private primary suite is tucked away from the guest bedrooms and includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining, the bright, open layout includes a canal-front family room, separate living room, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinets, and additional dining area. Step outside to the expansive waterfront patio and enjoy peaceful canal views as boats, kayakers, and paddleboarders drift by. Keep your boat at your private dock and spend your days cruising to the bay or enjoying waterfront dining at nearby Harpoon Hanna's. Two storage sheds provide plenty of room for beach gear, boating equipment, and outdoor essentials. Recent improvements include a professionally refreshed metal roof with new 50-year screws, upgraded electrical panel with dedicated EV charger, eight replacement windows, new carpet, luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen, dining area, and family room, low-maintenance vinyl siding with maintenance-free trim, concrete hardscaping along the side and rear of the home, and an asphalt driveway. Swann Keys residents enjoy an outstanding amenity package for just $1,300 annually, including a community pool, boat ramp, pickleball courts, kids’ Splash Zone, Picnic pavilion, horseshoe pits, basketball court, playground, mini golf, and a full calendar of community activities. Conveniently located near Delaware beaches, Fenwick Island and Ocean City, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and popular attractions such as Bayside Resort Golf Club and the Freeman Arts Pavilion, this affordable waterfront property offers the perfect blend of coastal lifestyle, recreation, and convenience. If you've been dreaming of waking up to waterfront views and having your boat just steps from your back door, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Swann Keys, located between the Assawoman Canal and the Indian River Bay, is a waterfront and residential Ocean View neighborhood with canal-front docks and low-slung coastal homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Swann Keys Boulevard bridge over the canal, where kayaks, fishing gear, and golf carts set the daily rhythm. Architecture leans beach-cottage and contemporary coastal, with wide porches and elevated foundations shaped by the water. Life here tracks the tides, with calm back-bay paddling and sunset views as regular scenery. Nearby, The Salted Rim, Ocean View Brewing Company, and Dickens Parlour Theatre act as local pillars for drinks, conversation, and live performances.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Family room off the kitchen
Gourmet kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dining area
Master bath(s)
Walk-in closet(s)
Ceiling fan(s)
Tub with shower
Entry level bedroom
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Gas oven/range
Range hood
Exhaust fan
Refrigerator
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer provided
Laundry on the main floor
Flooring
Carpet
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Patio(s)
Water view
On waterfront (canal) with water access
40 feet of water frontage
Navigable water
Home design
Modular/manufactured home (Mobile pre-1976)
Parking
Driveway with six spaces
Off-street parking
Asphalt and concrete driveway
Construction
Shingle and metal roof
Crawl space foundation
Shed on property
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Water from community and well
Private sewer
Electric for cooling fuel and hot water
HOA & community
HOA covers water, trash, sewer, and common area maintenance
Community amenities include playgrounds, golf club, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, shuffleboard, and picnic area
Annual HOA fee
Electricity and solar
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Affordable West Fenwick Waterfront features great living space. Floorplan offers living rm + family rm + large canalfront sunrm + enclosed patio; room for the whole gang. Paved parking for 4 cars. Shed w/ elec. New AC, newer heat & metal roof. New bulkhead 2008, Furnished, MAKE AN OFFER.
BRIGHT MLS #1001131044
May 15, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 15, 2013
Listed
$195,000
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$656 (−0.4%)
$100,900 + $52,900
$153,800
2025
$658 (+81.3%)
$100,900 + $52,900
$153,800
2024
$363 (+0.1%)
$100,900 + $52,900
$153,800
2023
$363 (+1.6%)
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
2022
$357 (+8.4%)
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
2019
$329 (−1.0%)
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
2018
$332 (−0.8%)
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
2017
$335 (+13.6%)
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
2016
$295 (−1.7%)
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
2014
$300
$4,000 + $4,750
$8,750
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,999 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
533-12.16-309.00
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.
GR
General Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential use, including all manufactured homes. Manufactured homes shall include those which do not meet certain characteristics of manufactured homes permitted in AR Districts, as contained in Section 115-20A(1).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Climate risks
10/10 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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Selbyville, DE • 19975
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 36964 Laws Point Rd
$413,321
$22K under list price of $435K
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