NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Tidewater Dr Seaford, DE 19973

Seaford Area

Estimated Value: $883,000 - $1,073,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,376 Sq Ft
$222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2025

Last sale price $1,025,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,532 / mo

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Fishing Allowed
  • Public Boat Ramp
  • Pier
  • 4-minute walk to Naticoke River Water Trail

About This Home

As of May 2025

Waterfront Estate - Custom home, 2.87 acres, private pier on the Nanticoke River leading out to the Chesapeake Bay. Masterfully-designed to maximize waterviews from most every room, and built with exceptional craftsmanship on a double-lot in prestigious Holly Shores - a sought-after, established community of gorgeous homes, rich with nature - from bald eagles to herons and egrets. This 4BR/3.5BA home offers 3,591 sf above-grade living space, in addition to 784 sf finished walk-out basement living space and 522 sf of storage/workshop space. Flexible floorplan offers plenty of room to entertain or relax. Welcoming 2-story foyer features a lovely staircase. Roomy kitchen with a darling breakfast nook. Formal dining room, perfect for celebrations, boasts a tray ceiling and chair-rail molding. Gather in the living room around the wood-burning fireplace w/convenient electric insert - or the family room w/wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Library / office offers another flex space - with views of the front and rear yards. Convenient 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom. Half bath. Laundry room heads out to the attached 3-car garage. Upstairs, a true owner's retreat - spacious bedroom with private balcony, luxuriate in the full, en-suite bath - jetted tub, stall shower - stackable washer/dryer included. 2 additional bedrooms, a 3rd full bath, and a nice loft area open to the foyer complete the 2nd floor. Walk-out basement with finished recreational spaces, workshop, and storage spaces. Enjoy crisp Autumn mornings on the screened porch or deck. Community pier and boat ramp. Spend the day on the glorious Nanticoke River and out to the Chesapeake Bay. Low HOA of only $300/year. Minutes to unique dining, shopping, and events in Downtown Seaford - or a quick trip to the beloved Delaware Beaches for a rich and varied entertainment, world-class restaurants, boardwalks, State Parks, and more! Life in Sussex County is good - from the Beaches to the Bays and Beyond! Sizes approximate - per recent appraisal, taxes approximate. NOTE - Not pictured - Basement and closet interiors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Brittingham

(888) 860-7369 md.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC License #623585 Listed on: 11/15/2024

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Hill

(302) 877-8100 randy@realestatemarket.pro The Real Estate Market License #RS-0017062

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2.87 Acre Lot
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Rural Setting
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Year Round Access
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Premium Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned AR-1

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 10 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Free Parking
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • River
  • Panoramic
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Chair Railings
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Palladian Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Private Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Frederick Douglass Elementary School
  • Seaford Middle School
  • Seaford High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-06.00-319.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Holly Shores Subdivision, Custom Home Floorplan

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Public Boat Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Pier or Dock
  • 1 Community Docks
  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,474

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

2.87 Acres

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Sussex De Quadrants: West of Rt 13
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-11-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Palladian, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood, Insert
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings, Tray Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Laundry, Loft, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Workshop, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Improved, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Main Floor, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 4898
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4376
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 306.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3591
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 785
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 522
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1307
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: River, Water, Trees/Woods, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Scenic Vista
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Nanticoke River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 400

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Asphalt Driveway, Free, Paved Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 13
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 10

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Geothermal, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-Thermal
  • Heating Type: Zoned, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Pier/Dock
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: FREDERICK DOUGLASS
  • High School: SEAFORD
  • Middle Or Junior School: SEAFORD

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Fishing Available, Front Yard, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, Sideyard(s), Year Round Access, Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.87
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 125017.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es), Brick, Screened
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Hvac

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3165.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3474.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 132-06.00-319.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site, Boat/Launch Ramp - Public

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SEAFORD

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brandon Brittingham
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Randy Hill
The Real Estate Market
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6.82%
Views
225
Current Estimated Value
$971,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$53,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.43%
Original Mortgage
$806,500
Interest Rate
0.0683%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1998
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,025,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $806,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $1,025,000 -6.8% $234 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $1,100,000 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $251 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,060 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2024 $2,974 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2023 $2,971 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2022 $2,884 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2021 $2,998 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2020 $3,283 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2019 $2,825 $69,450 $17,400 $52,050
2018 $2,744 $69,450 $0 $0
2017 $2,983 $69,450 $0 $0
2016 $2,876 $69,450 $0 $0
2015 $2,871 $69,450 $0 $0
2014 $2,721 $69,450 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2070954

Bright MLS

APN: 132-06.00-319.00

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