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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,427 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 hour ago
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Welcome to 399 Bay Ave in Slaughter Beach, a rare opportunity to own a 3-bedroom, 2-bath bayfront coastal retreat with proven income potential. Perfectly positioned along the Delaware Bay, this home offers unobstructed water views and breathtaking sunrises just steps from your door. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, this property presents a compelling opportunity for both investors and lifestyle buyers. Whether you're seeking immediate rental income or a personal coastal escape, this home delivers flexibility, performance, and experience. Offered fully furnished and truly turnkey, this property includes all furniture, appliances, décor, and household items-allowing for immediate enjoyment or seamless continuation as a short-term rental. Inside, the home features a bright, open layout designed to maximize natural light and coastal views. A sun-drenched, multi-functional living space serves as the heart of the home, seamlessly blending lounge, dining, and entertaining areas-ideal for gathering with family and guests. Thoughtful updates and coastal finishes enhance both comfort and style. Outdoor living is equally inviting, offering space to relax, dine, and take in the peaceful waterfront setting. Located in a quiet, low-density coastal community known for its natural beauty and protected wildlife, Slaughter Beach offers a rare sense of tranquility-while remaining just a short drive to the shops, dining, and beaches of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.

Full Property Details for 399 Bay Ave

General

  • Price: $889,000
  • Taxes: $1,601 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DESU2108818
  • Updated: Today (4/6/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Full Bath
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Dispenser, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Lower Floor

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened, Deck(s), Patio(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Location

  • Area: Cedar Creek Hundred (31004)
  • County: SUSSEX
  • Subdivision: SLAUGHTER BEACH
  • Cross Streets: Slaughter Beach Road
  • Driving Directions: From Milford, take Route 1 (Coastal Hwy) to Slaughter Beach Rd. Follow Slaughter Beach Rd east into Slaughter Beach. Turn left onto Bay Ave. Property is on the right.
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Location Details: Middle Of Block

School Information

  • School District: Milford

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic, Septic Exists
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV, Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Frame
  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Walls/Ceilings: Paneled Walls, Wood Walls, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Windows: Insulated, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Doors: Insulated, Sliding Glass
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,427
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,427 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,427 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

  • Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,603
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 171 x 50 x 173
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Zoning: TN
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard, Front Yard, Cleared, Level

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Front Type: Bay

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $622.99
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,490
  • County Tax: $112
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $1,601
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 89

Listed by Sell Your Home Services, Daniel J. Demers

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Schools serving 399 Bay Ave

School District:Milford School District
NameGradesDistance
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
310 Lovers Lane, Milford, DE 19963
2-56 mi
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
8609 3rd Street, Lincoln, DE 19960
PK-16.8 mi
Milford Central Academy
1021 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
6-86.6 mi
Milford Senior High School
1019 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
8-126.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 399 Bay Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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4/06/2026
Listed
$889,000
12.53%
MLS
2/16/2024
Sold
$790,000
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Tax History for 399 Bay Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,601
247%
$8,600
—
2023
$461
-4%
$8,600
—
2023
$478
1%
$8,600
—
2022
$471
-1%
$8,600
—
2021
$476
—
$8,600
—
2020
$478
-1%
$8,600
—
2019
$482
—
$8,600
—
2018
$484
-1%
$8,600
—
2017
$490
-8%
$8,600
—
2016
$531
42%
$8,600
—
2015
$373
3%
$8,600
—
2014
$361
-2%
$8,600
—
2013
$369
—
$8,600
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399 Bay Avenue, Milford, DE 19963 (MLS# DESU2108818) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 399 Bay Avenue is currently listed for $889,000 and was received on April 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 399 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.

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