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Property Description
JUST REDUCED! This very unique bay front property sits upon the equivalent of 2 Bayfront lots and was originally part of the Slaughter Beach Hotel dating back to the mid 1800's. The large parcel includes 0.84 acres on the Delaware Bay with 114 feet of direct beach frontage. The former hotel was stripped down to the studs and completely rebuilt, leaving as many original features of the structure as possible . It now stands 3.5 stories tall and includes, an elevator providing access to the first 3 floors, wrap around deck, living area off the kitchen, open floor plan with panoramic Delaware Bay views from each side of the home! The newly renovated ground floor includes laundry, massive storage, a whole house generator and new HVAC. The 2nd floor is the primary living, dining and kitchen area with a full bath. The 3rd floor provides 3 bedrooms - 2 of which have direct bay views and the 4th floor boasts a open beam bay front loft bedroom with a private sun deck overlooking the Bay. The oversized climate controlled, detached garage with a finished office space and/or potential 2-story dwelling area provides extra conditioned living area and more massive storage. The House is approximately 4,800 sq ft. The detached garage is estimated at 1,600 sq ft. The contiguous lot 2-30-1.00-138.00 is included with this sale. Slaughter Beach is incorporated as a town with a volunteer fire department, beach pavilion, recreational park including tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, playground equipment and over sized public parking area. The Cedar Creek marina at the North end of town provides indoor boat storage, marine services and easy boating access to the Delaware Bay through the Mispillion Inlet,. The DuPont Nature Center and public boat ramp are located across the Cedar Creek Bridge to the North.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 351 Bay Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,310,000
- Taxes: $2,660 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2064330
- Added to Site: 601 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Sauna, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Store/Office, Studio, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Freezer
- Flooring: Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Boat Storage, Secure Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Balcony, Wrap Around
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Location
- Area: Cedar Creek Hundred (31004)
- County: Sussex
- Development Name: Slaughter Beach
- Subdivision: Slaughter Beach
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Cross Streets: Slaughter Beach Road
- Driving Directions: From Route 1 Take Slaughter Beach Road East, once you arrive at the stop sign, the property is straight ahead of you on Bay Avenue and the beach!
- Direction Faces: West
- Location Details: Bayfront
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Milford
- Elementary School: Banneker
- Middle School: Milford
- High School: Milford
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Approved System, Low Pressure Pipe (LPP)
- Water: Public
- Dist. to Water: 65 Feet
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Phone, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Coastal, Contemporary, Craftsman, Other
- Architectural Style: Coastal, Contemporary, Craftsman, Other
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: Richard Johnson and Son
- Construction: Frame
- Foundation: Slab, Pilings
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Double Hung, Bay/Bow
- Doors: Storm, Sliding Glass, Insulated, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Double Entry
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Elevator(s ): 1
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,800
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,800 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1983
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 4
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s), Office/Studio, 2nd Garage
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Panoramic, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.84
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 36,590
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 114.00 x 319.00
- Frontage Feet: 114
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Building Sites: 1
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Fishing Available, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Flag
- Zoning: TN
- Lot Description: Additional Lot(s), Fishing Available, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Flag
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Wood, Wire
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Sail, Waterski/Wakeboard
- Water Front Type: Bay
- Water Front Name: Delaware Bay
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $312.5
- Assessment Year: 2023
- School Tax: $1,223
- City/TownTax: $1,329
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $108
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $2,660
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Dining room table, some framed art, bench on ground floor
- Inclusions: All Appliances and Permanent Fixtures
Listed by Jack Lingo - Lewes, NICK CARTER and Jack Lingo - Lewes, LAURIE CARTER
Sold by EXP Realty, LLC, Denise Sawyer
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Schools
Schools serving 351 Bay Ave
School District:Milford School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School 310 Lovers Lane, Milford, DE 19963 | 2-5 | 6.1 mi |
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood 8609 3rd Street, Lincoln, DE 19960 | PK-1 | 6.8 mi |
Milford Central Academy 1021 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963 | 6-8 | 6.7 mi |
Milford Senior High School 1019 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963 | 8-12 | 6.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 351 Bay Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2025
Sold
$1,310,000
-12.67%
MLS
5/17/2025
Price Reduced
$1,499,995
-5.96%
MLS
11/02/2024
Price Reduced
$1,595,000
-8.86%
MLS
9/17/2024
Price Reduced
$1,750,000
-20.27%
MLS
7/17/2024
Price Reduced
$2,195,000
-20.15%
MLS
6/29/2024
Listed
$2,749,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
351 Bay Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 (MLS# DESU2064330) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,310,000 on August 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 351 Bay Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Milford? You can browse all Milford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

