Prime development opportunity located at the corner of Route 7 and Telegraph Road in Mill Creek Hundred. This 10.84 acre parcel offers significant potential for a senior living community, with conceptual plans allowing for up to 130 units overlooking the 8th green of White Clay Creek Country Club. Ideally situated across from CVS and adjacent to the main entrance of Delaware Park, the site benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility. Zoning includes both NC 6.5 (residential, single-family) and S (Institutional Type II), which may require a variance depending on your development vision. Just a 3 minute drive to I-95 and the Christiana Mall—one of the nation’s largest sales tax-free shopping destinations, this location combines convenience with high appeal. Don’t miss the chance to bring your project to life in one of Northern Delaware’s most strategic corridors. Also for sale: 901 Delaware Park Blvd, 961 Delaware Park Blvd & 6 Fairplay Blvd
Vacant landProperty Type
10.84 acresLot Size
$461,255Price/Acres
Listed by Joseph Fasy Jr• Joseph F X Fasy Realtors
Heritage, located between Limestone Road (DE-7) and Milltown Road, is a residential and suburban Pike Creek neighborhood with wooded edges and curving cul-de-sacs. The neighborhood’s day-to-day energy concentrates around the Limestone Road corridor near the Pike Creek Shopping Center, where local eateries, salons, and service storefronts set a steady, practical rhythm. Nearby, the Hockessin Athletic Club anchors routines with courts, pools, and training spaces. The Delaware Park Racetrack & Casino adds a distinct regional landmark for live racing and event nights. Streetscapes lean toward late-20th-century colonials and split-levels with mature trees and broad lawns. Outdoor time often points toward Middle Run Natural Area’s trail network and creekside woods.
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Property details
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Interior features
Land/lot only (vacant parcel)
Exterior features
Public water hook-up available
Public sewer hook-up available
Also for sale: 901 Delaware Park Blvd, 961 Delaware Park Blvd, and 6 Fairplay Blvd
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Construction not completed
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Public water hook-up available
Public sewer hook-up available
Financial info
2024 tax year with annual tax amount of $9,803
Other
Possible uses include institutional, residential, investment, commercial, development, medical/dental, senior assisted/day care, and special purpose
Electricity and solar
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This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1614 Telegraph Rd
$4,090,044
$910K under list price of $5.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $340K to $494K.