4BR, 3BA Bayfront Home offers amazing waterfront views. Custom built Garrison home on double lot w/pool. Open floor plan w/9 ft ceilings. Gourmet kitchen w/gas cooktop. Owner's BR w/ensuite bath jacuzzi tub & walk-in shower. Split floor plan offers privacy for guests. Garage offers lots of Storage. Built by a quality builder - Garrison Homes. Exterior walls support the roof and ceilings allowing changes to rooms. Dog friendly beach...perfect 4 birding kayaking sailing & fishing. Enjoy magnificent sunrises, sunsets & beach bonfires. Basketball, tennis, pickle ball, boat ramps, boat storage & DuPont Nature Center. Minutes to Art , Restaurants, Farmers Markets, coffee shops, breweries & Bay Health Hospital. Close to Lewes Rehoboth Beaches & outlets but a world away!
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$1,000,000
489 Bay Ave, Milford, DE 19963
4beds
2,478sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
0.93 Acres Lot
$989,700 Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$2,860 Estimated rent
Home value
$989,700
$920,000 - $1.07M
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Privacy for guestsCustom built garrison homeJacuzzi tubWaterfront viewsWalk-in showerLots of storageOpen floor plan
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Listed by:
LUCIUS WEBB 302-258-4590,
Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
Bought with:
LUCIUS WEBB, RS-0017469
Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2065448
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Bedroom 1
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Walk-In Closet(s), Double Sink, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bathroom 2
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Great room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate Plank, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Recessed Lighting, Living/Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 7
Sitting room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 10
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Ice Maker
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile/Brick
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Energy Efficient
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,478
- Total interior livable area: 2,478 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,478
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Crushed Stone, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), Doors - Recede
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower, Private Beach, Storage, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Play Equipment, Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
- Waterfront features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Public, Sandy Beach, Bayfront, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Beach Access, Public Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Bay
- Body of water: Delaware Bay
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 100,Water Frontage Ft: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 406 x 100 x 401
- Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 23001.0027.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Details
- Builder name: Garrison
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Propane, Water Available, Sewer Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Slaughter Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Milford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $999,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,065
- Date on market: 7/2/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $1,000,000+2.6%$404/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2065448 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Contingent | $975,000$393/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2065448 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $975,000-11.4%$393/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2065448 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $1,100,000-8.3%$444/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2065448 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2024 | Price change | $1,200,000-17.2%$484/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2065448 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2024 | Price change | $1,450,000-6.5%$585/sqft |
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| 8/3/2024 | Price change | $1,550,000-11.4%$626/sqft |
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| 7/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+686.5%$706/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2065448 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2014 | Sold | $222,500$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,065 +150.8% | $499,600 +1454% |
| 2024 | $1,222 -5.1% | $32,150 |
| 2023 | $1,288 +7.8% | $32,150 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $1,195 -9.1% | $30,950 |
| 2021 | $1,314 -0.5% | $30,950 |
| 2020 | $1,320 | $30,950 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $1,320 -23.4% | $30,600 |
| 2018 | $1,722 | $30,600 |
| 2017 | $1,722 -4.9% | $30,600 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $1,812 +42.2% | $29,350 |
| 2015 | $1,274 +912.4% | $29,350 +878.3% |
| 2014 | $126 -2.2% | $3,000 |
| 2013 | $129 +3.2% | $3,000 |
| 2012 | $125 -5.7% | $3,000 |
| 2011 | $132 | $3,000 |
| 2010 | $132 +4.4% | $3,000 |
| 2009 | $127 | $3,000 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19963
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 5.8 mi
- 3/10Milford Central AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Milford Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milford
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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