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Property Description
$30,000 Price Reduction on this gorgeous coastal home on rare, ¾ acre setting in River Rock Run creates a big opportunity.for you. Enjpy every day in your new home. Sip your morning coffee on the screened rear porch, entertain guests on the circular paver terrace with sitting wall that overlooks a wide open space for seasonal games or a new pool if you so desire.then end your day watching dazzling sunsets from your front porch. And yes, this home has a full, dry basement with high ceiling and outside access. The two-story foyer with transom window over the front door for extra light gives way to lustrous, warm toned engineered hardwood floors on most of the main floor. The large kitchen was recently upgraded with new countertops, electric range, range hood, sink and faucet. Plentiful cabinets in rich wood tone help make the layout easy to prepare meals with additional cabinets and counter adjacent to the breakfast area making a great spot for your specialty coffee station. The generous sized first floor owners suite with adjoining bathroom includes stall shower, water closet with privacy partition, an extended double vanity, linen, and walk-in closets and enjoys morning sun as do the kitchen and great room where you can get your day off to a good start. The owners added french door with transom above to add privacy to the front office space with west facing windows for great for quiet reading or remote work. An additional door on the opposite side provides quick access to the kitchen for snacks, the powder room and the garage. To the right is a formal dining room to make holiday memories and entertain friends which the current owners have used as a place to relax or play with the grandkids. The Great Room with vaulted ceiling and cozy gas fireplace with slate surround and hearth finished with a classic wood mantle is perfect for relaxing or entertaining friends. Much of the first floor was painted with a soothing neutral color not long ago. Upstairs is another world. Double windows in the three additional, large bedrooms make the rooms bright. One has another walk-in closet and all share a wide landing that leads to the hall bath. The second floor is a separate HVAC zone so you can choose to maintain different temperature than the main floor when not in use. A powder room, laundry room access to the garage and full basement are located off the back hallway. To all this consider the huge, dry, insulated basement with a high ceiling ideal for finishing any number of ways. Add a fitness room, woodworking shop, hobby area or media room. The interior staircase and a Bilco style doors above make it very accessible from the driveway side of the house. The two zone HVAC and Rinnai Tankless Water heater help your home operate efficiently while the low rates from Delaware Electric Co-op are an excellent energy value. Enjoy country living close to the beach with Downtown Milton, and the beaches of Lewes and Rehoboth only minutes away. Cape Henlopen and the extremely popular bike path system are nearby treasures you will want to share with friends and family.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16535 Sweet Water Dr
General
- Sold For: $585,000
- HOA FEE: $49/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $944 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2106664
- Added to Site: 116 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Store/Office, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Engineered Wood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Terrace
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Garage - Side Entry
Location
- Area: Broadkill Hundred (31003)
- County: SUSSEX
- Subdivision: RIVER ROCK RUN
- Driving Directions: From RT South- Right onto Hudson Rd after miler marker 29. Right onto River Rock Way. First left onto Sweetwater. House on the left. From RT North- Left onto Cave Neck. Right onto Sweetbriar. Right onto Hudson. . Left onto River Rock Way. First left onto Sweetwater. House on the left.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- School District: Cape Henlopen
- Elementary School: Milton
- Middle School: Mariner
- High School: Cape Henlopen
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: RIVER ROCK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
- Assoc. Fees Include: Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Common Area Maintenance
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Number Limit, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased
- Water Heater: Propane, Tankless
Utilities
- Sewer: Low Pressure Pipe (LPP)
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Coastal
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: Country Life Homes
- Model: Hawthorne
- Construction: Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Dry
- Windows: Double Pane, Energy Efficient
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,078
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,495 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,495 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2015
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.83
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 36,155
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 110.00 x 315.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Lot Description: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Partially, Vinyl
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $248.5
- Association Fee: $590
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $849
- County Tax: $96
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $944
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2249
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Washer and dryer
Listed by Tesla Realty Group, LLC, Leo Schwarz
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Jaime Hurlock
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Schools
Schools serving 16535 Sweet Water Dr
School District:Cape Henlopen School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Milton Elementary School, Milton, DE 512 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968 | PK-5 | 4 mi |
Mariner Middle School 16391 Harbeson Road, Milton, DE 19968 | 5-8 | 3.8 mi |
Cape Henlopen High School 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 | 8-12 | 5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16535 Sweet Water Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/03/2026
Sold
$585,000
-5.65%
MLS
4/30/2026
Price Reduced
$620,000
-4.62%
MLS
4/15/2026
Price Reduced
$650,000
-1.37%
MLS
3/25/2026
Price Reduced
$659,000
-0.9%
MLS
3/12/2026
Listed
$665,000
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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.
16535 Sweetwater Drive, Milton, DE 19968 (MLS# DESU2106664) is a Single Family property that was sold at $585,000 on July 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 16535 Sweetwater Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Milton? You can browse all Milton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

