Property Attributes
- MLS#DESU2117932
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountySUSSEX
- CityMilford
- AreaCedar Creek Hundred
- NeighborhoodSlaughter Beach
- Zip19963
- StyleBungalow
- Year Built1959
- Taxes$ 1603
- Price$ 569,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1102
- Lot Size0.26 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
**BAY FRONT OPPORTUNITY IN SLAUGHTER BEACH!** Wake up to breathtaking bay views and spectacular sunsets from this quintessential Slaughter Beach waterfront cottage. Situated on approximately 0.26 acres with direct bayfront access, **581 Bay Avenue** offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Delaware coast and create your own waterfront retreat. This charming cottage features **4 bedrooms and 1 full bath** on the main level, a spacious sunroom overlooking the bay, along with a cozy eat-in kitchen and comfortable living spaces filled with potential. The enclosed bottom space offers opportunity for storage/workshop or anything you desire as well as a one car garage. Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway, seasonal residence, investment opportunity, or a property where you can bring your vision for a larger dream home to life, this bayfront location offers tremendous possibilities. Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of Slaughter Beach while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Delaware Bay. **Opportunities to own waterfront property in this setting are limitedbring your vision and make 581 Bay Avenue your own!** **Property is being sold in As-Is condition. Buyer to verify all information, potential uses, zoning, permits, and development possibilities.**
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Listed $569,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1102 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Cess Pool |
| Heating | Heat Pump(s) |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Settlement |
| Zoning | TN |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| School District | MILFORD |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| View | Bay |
| Levels | 1 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Building Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | SUSSEX |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | SLAUGHTER BEACH |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | Yes |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From Route 1,take Slaughter Beach Road towards Slaughter Beach. Make left on Bay Avenue. 581 on right. |
| City | MILFORD |
| Body of Water | Delaware Bay |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Cedar Creek Hundred (31004) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 11326.00 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1603.0 |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 516.33 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 1102 |
| Location Type | Bayfront |
| Sussex DE Quadrants | East of Rt 1 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Legal Subdivision | SLAUGHTER BEACH |
| Federal Flood Zone | AE/VE |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Propane - Leased |
|---|---|
| Basement | Garage Access |
| Hot Water | Tankless |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1102 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Pool | No Pool |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | AS IS |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Garage Features | Additional Storage Area |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Driveway |
| Land Use Code | 1 1 |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Water View Y/N | Yes |
| Lot Dimensions | 50.00 x 233.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.26 |
| Water Body Type | Bay |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Navigable Water Y/N | Yes |
| Water Oriented Y/N | Yes |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 1 |
| LotDimensionsSource | Assessor |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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