The homes in Channel Pointe are new construction, luxury single-family residences being offered in Signature and Echelon Series designs. The community features contemporary coastal architecture and homes are built by Schell Brothers, utilizing their Schellter™ Advanced Building Science Technologies for superior energy efficiency. Floor plans are grand, ranging from 2,313 to over 5,865 heated square feet, with many options for first-floor living. Homebuyers can select from a variety of luxurious options, choosing high-end finishes like granite/quartz countertops and custom cabinetry, ensuring a personalized, high-quality residence.

Channel Pointe provides an array of resort-style amenities centered around the waterfront setting. The proposed amenity, The Crest, will feature a clubhouse for social events, a fitness center 🏋️, and a game room. Outdoor amenities are focused around relaxation and recreation: a resort-style leisure pool 🏊‍♀️, a pickleball court 🎾, and bocce. Residents also have access to scenic natural walking paths, kayak storage racks, and a sandy bay beach with low-tide wildlife, making the natural landscape the ultimate amenity.

You can feel the exclusivity and the promise of serene mornings the moment you turn onto the community's private entrance. This is the story of Channel Pointe, a place that delivers coastal luxury without the congestion. The energy here is one of sophisticated tranquility, where the sound of the bay sets the daily rhythm, and the nearby historic Fenwick Lighthouse serves as a nostalgic landmark.

Living here means your home is a private retreat, but your life is easily connected to the coast. The emotional benefit of living at Channel Pointe is the daily peace that comes from a bay view and the pride of owning an impeccably built, high-performance home. For a retiree moving to Selbyville, DE, it’s about securing a legacy property in one of the best neighborhoods in Selbyville, DE for waterfront luxury.

Channel Pointe is ideally located for the active, coastal retiree. The community is situated just one mile from the beach and is in close proximity to the restaurants and shops of Fenwick Island. For daily needs, you are a short drive from major grocery stores and pharmacies. Medical services are easily accessible at nearby regional facilities. The location allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of the bay while having instant access to both Fenwick Island and Ocean City, Maryland, which offer endless options for dining, entertainment, and beach activities.

The HOA at Channel Pointe is comprehensive and designed to ensure a carefree, waterfront lifestyle. The HOA fee is approximately $525 per month (as of October 2025). This fee is estimated to cover:

• Lawn Care: Curbside garbage and recycling, on-lot lawn care and turf treatments, and common area maintenance.

• Amenities: Maintenance and upkeep of the future clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, and walking paths.

• Property Services: Common area irrigation, streetlights, and snow removal on main roads.

This robust coverage ensures residents are free from exterior maintenance burdens, allowing them to fully enjoy the resort lifestyle.

Residents of Channel Pointe love the community's unrivaled water views and the sophisticated, contemporary architecture of the homes. They consistently mention the peace of living along the bay and the convenience of being just a short distance from the beach and local dining. The high-quality, energy-efficient construction is often praised, as is the intimate size of the community (only 70 homes), which fosters a close-knit atmosphere among neighbors.

Retiring in Delaware comes with significant financial benefits. (As of October 2025), the state has no sales tax, which means you save money on every purchase. Delaware also boasts one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation (annual property taxes typically range from $2,000 to $4,500 per year in this area). For those 60 and older, the state offers a generous pension and retirement income exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $12,500 of pension income from state taxes. In addition, Social Security benefits are completely tax-exempt at the state level. These favorable tax laws help your retirement savings go further, making Delaware a smart financial choice.