# 581 BAY Avenue, Milford, DE 19963

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/1ba single family, $569,000 ($516/sqft), built 1959, 1,102 sqft.
> Waterfront, A/C. Est. $3,043/mo. Listed 41 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $569,000 |
| Price/sqft | $516 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,102 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Lot Size | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 41 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Waterfront location listed

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,877 |
| Estimated Insurance | $166 |
| **Total** | **$3,043** |

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1959
- 0.26 acre lot
- 1 parking spaces
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
**BAY FRONT OPPORTUNITY IN SLAUGHTER BEACH!** Wake up to breathtaking bay views and spectacular sunsets from this quintessential Slaughter Beach waterfront cottage. Situated on approximately 0.26 acres with direct bayfront access, **581 Bay Avenue** offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Delaware coast and create your own waterfront retreat. This charming cottage features **4 bedrooms and 1 full bath** on the main level, a spacious sunroom overlooking the bay, along with a cozy eat-in kitchen and comfortable living spaces filled with potential. The enclosed bottom space offers opportunity for storage/workshop or anything you desire as well as a one car garage. Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway, seasonal residence, investment opportunity, or a property where you can bring your vision for a larger dream home to life, this bayfront location offers tremendous possibilities. Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of Slaughter Beach while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Delaware Bay. **Opportunities to own waterfront property in this setting are limited-bring your vision and make 581 Bay Avenue your own!** **Property is being sold in As-Is condition. Buyer to verify all information, potential uses, zoning, permits, and development possibilities.**

## Location

- **Address:** 581 BAY Avenue, Milford, DE 19963
- **County:** SUSSEX
- **Neighborhood:** SLAUGHTER BEACH
- **Coordinates:** 38.92809, -75.31543
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.92809,-75.31543

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Donald Schlater · **License:** RS-0024582
- **Brokerage:** Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
- **Phone:** 3025425086
- **Broker Phone:** (302) 227-6101
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/581-Bay-Ave_Milford_DE_19963_M68838-44696?f=listhub&s=TRENDPA&m=DESU2117932&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** DESU2117932 | **Updated:** 2026-08-10
**Source:** listhub

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