Sussex County (Lower Delaware) Waterfront Home News

Sussex County offers you the best waterfront homes you’ve always dreamed of. Whether you’re a single retiree, living with your spouse with all kids gone or a striving family man, you will surely find the right spot by the Atlantic Coast. Delaware 55+ communities are widely known for providing high quality living and comfort for many years to come.

Water View Properties
There are so many places in Delaware where you can be very close to the water as well as still be conveniently near the town action. The top water view properties would be found in Rehoboth Beach, Fenwick Island and Ocean View. Real estate and homes in these areas tend to be more expensive compared to other communities but you will surely be very close to events and beach fun too.

Ocean View has several wonderful communities featuring the majestic Atlantic Coast as a backdrop such as Bear Trap, Bethany Bay, Sandy Cove and Cedar Shores. You will find prime homes available aging around 20 years. Standard beachside homes have around 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms at least at an average price of $700,000. Bigger areas estimating around 6,500 square feet or more can reach up to $1,500,000 or more. Some beachside homes come with extra facilities as well like indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and whirlpool tub. There’s lots of room for vehicles plus a huge side and backyard for vegetation. Homes in Ocean View are only meters away from the waves.

Bethany Bay in Ocean View has many available waterfront homes so prices tend to drop as the number of properties for sale increase. Pettinaro is a new community with homes aging around 10 years or less. The houses in this area are not too close to shore but you still get to have the nice water view while spending less on maintenance and repair due to the constant pounding of sea elements on most beachside homes. There are apartments, cottages, condominiums and single family homes in Pettinaro having an average area of 2,000 square feet including 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Long Neck Delaware Housing Options
Long Neck is another beautiful waterfront area in Sussex County where you will find very affordable homes and lots. Average price of 2,000 square feet area properties can be anywhere from $400,000 to $650,000. Homes usually have two levels which includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Non-waterfront homes can go as low as $150,000 although you may be able to get a glimpse of nearby streams and forestry outside your window.

Long Neck also features coastal cottages which are influenced by the 1960s. These properties are very ideal for retirees and couples since space is well-maximized and maintenance is never a problem. The standard model includes 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on a 1,000 square feet area. The cottage has wood exterior, shingle roof and hardwood flooring that can come quite useful against the ocean elements. The coastal cottages also come semi-furnished with gas range, centralized air-conditioning, sofas, chairs, beds, light fixtures and refrigerator. On the outside, landscaping is already done too.