Rare Opportunity in the amenity-rich community of Paynter’s Mill! Situated on a premium private homesite overlooking the pond and open community space, this popular Berkeley model by Beazer Homes offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and scenic surroundings. A welcoming two-story foyer opens to a spacious great room featuring a fireplace with custom built-ins, a large kitchen with center island, and a bright dining area with soaring cathedral ceilings. The open-concept floor plan is ideal for entertaining, with a formal dining room just off the kitchen and a beautiful sunroom overlooking the patio and tranquil pond. Enjoy peaceful nature views, birdwatching, and local wildlife right from your backyard retreat. The rear paver patio is enhanced with two retractable awnings, allowing you to relax outdoors in comfort and shade. The first-floor owner’s suite offers privacy and convenience, complete with a walk-in closet featuring a custom organization system and a spacious ensuite bath with soaking tub and tiled shower. Also on the main level are an additional bedroom or office, laundry room, and powder room. Upstairs, you’ll find three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a storage room. One of the bedrooms, featuring French doors, is perfectly suited as a family room, flex space, or guest bedroom. The detached two-car garage includes pull-down stairs leading to a fully floored and reinforced attic storage area. Lovingly maintained by the original owner, this home has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout, including a new 40-year roof (2025), paver patio, deluxe landscaping with crepe myrtles and butterfly bush, retractable awnings, two new HVAC systems (2016), Navien tankless water heater (2021), encapsulated crawl space, attic storage above garage, three-season sunroom, custom window treatments, built-ins surrounding the fireplace, sun tubes upstairs, and much more. Paynter’s Mill offers exceptional amenities including a community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, fitness center, bocce ball, pickleball, walking trails, half basketball court, horseshoe pits, social events, expansive green spaces, and picturesque ponds. Conveniently located within walking distance to shops and restaurants at the community entrance, and just minutes from Lewes, Milton, area beaches, and coastal attractions. Start living the beach lifestyle today — and don’t miss the video tour!
Sold for $605,000
$605,000
16616 Howard Millman Ln, Milton, DE 19968
5beds
3,237sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$604,800 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$3,065 Estimated rent
Home value
$604,800
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Welcoming two-story foyerCustom window treatmentsThree-season sunroomSun tubes upstairsBuilt-ins surrounding the fireplace
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kim Hamer 302-745-9914,
Monument Sotheby's International Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: M. Susie Bond 302-227-6767,
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
SKIP FAUST, RA-0002618
Coldwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2110574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Solar Tube(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,432
- Total interior livable area: 3,237 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,237
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 404
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Body of water: Pond
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66.00 x 128.00
- Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Pond, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23522.00954.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Details
- Builder model: Berkeley
- Builder name: Beazer
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Paynters Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Community Center, Fitness Center, Jogging Path, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $736 quarterly
Location
- Region: Milton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $411,900
- Annual tax amount: $870
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $605,000-3.2%$187/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2110574 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Contingent | $624,900$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2110574 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $624,900+43.2%$193/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2110574 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2005 | Sold | $436,347$135/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $524 -65.9% | $205,950 +398.1% |
| 2024 | $1,538 +0.1% | $41,350 |
| 2023 | $1,536 +4.8% | $41,350 |
| 2022 | $1,465 -5.3% | $41,350 |
| 2021 | $1,547 +0.4% | $41,350 |
| 2020 | $1,541 | $41,350 |
| 2019 | $1,541 -0.2% | $41,350 |
| 2018 | $1,544 +9.1% | $41,350 |
| 2017 | $1,416 +22.9% | $41,350 |
| 2016 | $1,152 +6.8% | $41,350 |
| 2015 | $1,078 +1.1% | $41,350 |
| 2014 | $1,067 +4.3% | $41,350 |
| 2013 | $1,022 +0.6% | $41,350 |
| 2012 | $1,017 +18% | $41,350 |
| 2011 | $862 | $41,350 |
| 2010 | $862 -4.6% | $41,350 |
| 2009 | $903 | $41,350 |
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| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19968
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Milton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10Mariner Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 8/10Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cape Henlopen
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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