Beachfront Delaware border town offers a place to grow
Located directly on the Delaware-Maryland border, Selbyville is a small Delaware town that got its start as a 250-acre area on the Saint Martin’s River that housed a gristmill and a sawmill. The town began to grow with the introduction of the Breakwater and Frankford Railroad, which shipped strawberries to the town. While Selbyville continues to be primarily an agricultural area, the introduction of newly built homes opens the door for new residents to settle in and enjoy the small-town atmosphere the Selbyvillians are happy to have.
Selbyville is just minutes away from Bethany Beach.
Selbyville is a great place to settle down.
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Community growth brings new homes
Well-kept homes line the streets of Selbyville — exhibiting various sizes and styles — with many donning solar panels on the roof as a sign of the homeowners’ awareness of energy efficiency. Ranch-style homes display colorful exteriors and private driveways, while Cape Cod-influenced Craftsman homes feature dormers, sizeable front porches and attached garages. Selbyville homes generally sit on spacious lots and have manicured lawns and yards. Homes can range in price from the $400,000s to the $800,000s. New builds are also finding their way around town in the form of attached townhouses with bay views and private boat ramps and are generally priced between the $300,000s and the $600,000s. A select few established and newly built homes can tip over the $1 million mark.
Colorful homes line the streets of Selbyville.
There is a home for everyone in Selbyville.
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Where locals go to Town
Selbyville’s only park, Town Park, offers locals the chance to get out and enjoy get-togethers or some friendly competition on the pickleball courts. The park also houses a recreational ball field that is open for use by sports organizations via permit application. A quick drive up Delaware Route 17 to Delaware Route 20 will bring residents to the Assawoman Bay State Wildlife Area. While there, locals can kayak and boat on the bay, enjoy crabbing and fishing or admire the waterfowl migration from the watch tower in the fall and winter.
Selbyville has tons of areas nearby for anglers to try their luck.
Take in the quiet coastal lifestyle on offer in Selbyville.
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Feeling fine with winter wine
Known as the Gateway to the Beaches, Selbyville’s location allows for quick rides to the coastal communities along the shores of Delaware and Maryland, including Fenwick Island and Ocean City, Maryland. With this access, residents can enjoy the goings-on of these communities, like Ocean City’s Winter Wine Fest and the MLK Weekend Dreamfest. Selbyville’s Freeman Arts Pavilion regularly hosts live concerts and arts programming.
Nearby Bethany Beach boardwalk is a great place to take a stroll or shop in locally owned stores.
Fenwick Island State Park is a favorite near Selbyville for spending some time in the sand.
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Soups, subs and seafood in one spot
Food Lion is a local staple for groceries and everyday essentials, and the Dollar Tree is preferred for low-cost grab-and-go items. Taqueria y Tienda Tacana specializes in Mexican groceries and prepares hot items, including burritos, quesadillas, and tacos. Doyle’s Restaurant is a local favorite, serving pasta, seafood, soups, sandwiches and subs.
Food Lion is a staple in the Selbyville community.
Selbyville has its own Mexican grocery store with authentic products.
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Students excel in Selbyville
Served by the Indian River School District, students have several options when mapping out their academics in Selbyville. Attending Phillip C. Showell Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School can prepare students for studies at Indian River High School. With noteworthy graduates the likes of United States Department of Education Inspector General Sandra D. Bruce, Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis and Lieutenant Governor of the State of Delaware Bethany Hall-Long, Indian River High School holds an overall Niche grade of A-minus. Showell Elementary and Selbyville Middle both have a B-plus.
Indian River High School faithfully serves the community of Selbyville.
Phillip C. Showell Elementary is a highly rated school in Selbyville.
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Coasting to coastal communities
US Route 113 and Delaware Route 54 intersect in the northwest section of the town, providing residents with proximity to surrounding areas, including the rest of Sussex County and the State of Maryland. Delaware Route 17 branches off Route 54, allowing easy access to the coastal communities of southern Delaware.
Gateway to the Beaches
A short drive along Delaware Route 17 brings residents to the coastal community of Bethany Beach, located at the mouth of Delaware Bay, where locals can enjoy all types of entertainment and recreation. With everything from surfing, walks along the boardwalk and bonfires on the beach, Selbyville residents can enjoy everything taking place in Bethany Beach year-round. The Breakwater & Frankford Railroad Station has since been remodeled into the Rail Road Station Museum, and houses cherished artifacts from throughout the town’s history, including first responder uniforms, law enforcement lights and sirens and a vintage Remington typewriter used by the Baltimore Trust Company.
Take a stroll on the beach near Selbyville.
Head over to the Bethany Beach boardwalk near Selbyville.
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CARLA L.H. RIDDLEColdwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth
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