#DESU2078246, David M Sweeney, Listing office: USRealty.com LLP
Property details
About 489 Bay Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,478 sqft
Lot size0.93 Acres
Year built2014
ParkingGarage - Front Entry, Crushed Stone, Driveway,Detached Garage
MLS #DESU2065448
Garage2 spaces
WaterfrontBeach
ViewBay, Panoramic, Water
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Ice Maker
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile/Brick
- Interior: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Crushed Stone, Driveway,Detached Garage
- Waterfront: Beach
- View: Bay, Panoramic, Water
- Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Private Beach, Secure Storage, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Play Equipment
- Architectural Style: Coastal, Contemporary
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $975,000
- Price/SqFt: $393
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,222
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Front Yard
- Directions: RT 1 East on Slaughter Beach Rd or Rt 36 to the Bay 489 Bay Ave is Bayfront just South of nature Boardwalk
- Year Built: 2014
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,478 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.93 Acres
- MLS Number: DESU2065448
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
- Office Phone: (302) 227-3883
- Listing Agent: Lucius Webb
- Agent Phone: (302) 258-4590
- Agent Email: luciusrwebb@yahoo.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2014 | Home Sold | $222,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,600 | $1,222 |
| 2023 | $30,600 | $1,287 |
| 2022 | $30,600 | $1,194 |
| 2021 | $30,600 | $1,314 |
| 2020 | $30,950 | $1,320 |
| 2018 | $30,600 | $1,722 |
| 2017 | $30,600 | $1,744 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Mispillion Elementary School
Public District 1-5
5.7 mi
•311 Lovers Ln
7
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Public District 1-5
5.8 mi
•310 Lovers Ln
6
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Public District 1-5
6.5 mi
•449 North St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $86,948. The most common annual income of people living in Milford, DE is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
32%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 489 Bay Ave
The listing price of 489 Bay Ave property is $975,000.
The property 489 Bay Ave is a house located in Milford, Delaware, 19963.
Active Listing: 489 Bay Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 489 Bay Ave are: Mispillion Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Milford Central Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mariner Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), W.T. Chipman Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Milford Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lake Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cape Henlopen High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,222 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 21, 2014 for $222,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 489 Bay Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 489 Bay Ave is 2,478 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 489 Bay Ave is 2014.
This home is located at 489 Bay Ave in Milford, DE and zip code 19963. This 2,478 square foot home, which was built in 2014, sits on a 0.93 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 2, 2024 and is currently priced at $975,000.
The number of homes for sale in Milford, DE increased by 19% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $409,900, while the average time on the real estate market was 93 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.