Estates at Bridgewater

Estates at Bridgewater

The Estates at Bridgewater

36553 Old Mill Bridge Rd, Frankford,

Delaware 19945

Age Rules

Open to all ages

Where in Delaware

Frankford, Coastal Delaware

New / Resale

New

Golf community

No

Welcome toThe Estates at Bridgewater

Estates at Bridgewater is a new single-family home community in Frankford, Delaware, on Dirickson Creek. It is about five miles from Fenwick Island Beach, and the amenities center on a two-story waterfront clubhouse. The HOA covers lawn care, and there is water access to the creek with a kayak launch.

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Estates at Bridgewater: New Homes on Dirickson Creek Near Fenwick Island 🏡

Estates at Bridgewater is a new home community in Frankford on Dirickson Creek. It is about five miles from the Fenwick Island beaches.

  • The Homes: Estates at Bridgewater has new, energy-efficient single-family homes. The homes feature open-concept floor plans with a focus on customizable options, including first-floor primary suites and options for basements. There are many single-family floor plans to choose from, and the HOA covers lawn care.

  • The Clubhouse: The two-story waterfront clubhouse is the center of the amenities and hosts community events. It has an outdoor bar, an indoor lounge and a fitness center, with views of the creek.

  • Nearby: The coast is close. Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach and Ocean City, MD are a short drive for shopping with no sales tax, restaurants and entertainment.

About the Homes in Estates at Bridgewater 🏠

The homes in Estates at Bridgewater are new construction single-family residences built by Schell Brothers. The floor plans include the Heather, Bluebell, and Stonefield models. Homes are designed with a strong focus on open living areas, energy efficiency (Schellter™ Advanced Building Science), and finish options. Features include customizable options for basements, bonus rooms, and screen porches. Many plans offer first-floor living, with sizes from approximately 1,582 to over 7,000 square feet.

About the Amenities in Estates at Bridgewater 🏊‍♀️

The amenities at Estates at Bridgewater center on the water. The community has a two-story waterfront clubhouse 🥂. The first floor includes an outdoor pool 🏊‍♀️ with a sun ledge and splash pad, an outdoor bar, and grilling area. The second floor offers a fitness center 🏋️ with a dedicated yoga/barre studio, a game room, and a lounge with a fireplace 🔥. Outdoor recreation includes pickleball courts 🎾, walking paths, and direct water access to Dirickson Creek with potential boat slips and a kayak launch.

About Estates at Bridgewater 📖

Estates at Bridgewater sits on Dirickson Creek in Frankford. The entrance is landscaped, and the two-story clubhouse and the pickleball courts are at the center of the community.

The clubhouse hosts community events, the HOA covers lawn care, and there is water access with a kayak launch. If you are moving to Frankford, DE, call us at 302-549-5164 and we will compare it with other neighborhoods in Frankford, DE.

Local Area and Proximity 📍

Estates at Bridgewater is about five miles from Fenwick Island Beach and seven miles from the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and walk-in medical care are in Selbyville and Frankford. The community is near the Indian River Bay for boating and fishing, with Route 54 and Route 1 leading to shopping with no sales tax and restaurants in Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, and Ocean City, MD.

HOA and Maintenance 🏡

The HOA at Estates at Bridgewater covers outdoor upkeep. The HOA fee is approximately $281 per month (as of October 2025). This fee is estimated to cover:

  • Lawn Care: Curbside garbage and recycling services, and comprehensive lawn care for individual homesites, including organic turf treatments and common area landscaping.

  • Amenities: Maintenance and upkeep of the two-story clubhouse, pool, sports courts, and all recreational facilities.

  • Essential Services: Snow removal and street maintenance within the community.

Fees change. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will confirm the current fee for any home you are considering.

What You Get

Estates at Bridgewater is a section of Bridgewater, with a two-story waterfront clubhouse on Dirickson Creek.
First floor: an outdoor pool with sun ledge and splash pad, an outdoor bar and a grilling area.
Second floor: a fitness center with yoga/barre studio, a game room and a lounge with fireplace.
Outdoors: pickleball courts, walking paths, and water access to Dirickson Creek with a kayak launch and potential boat slips.
HOA fee: approximately $281 per month as of October 2025.
Fee covers: lawn care with organic turf treatments, garbage and recycling, amenity upkeep, common area landscaping, and snow removal and street maintenance.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

Tax Benefits 💰

Read this first: Active Adults Realty is not a tax, legal or financial advisor and nothing below is advice. Confirm every figure with your own tax professional and with Sussex County before you rely on it.
As of October 2025, Delaware has no sales tax. Property taxes are set by Sussex County and the local school district. Delaware taxpayers 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 of eligible pension income from state income tax under the pension exclusion. Social Security benefits are not taxed by the State of Delaware.

Straight AnswersEstates at Bridgewater Questions

What are the HOA fees in Estates at Bridgewater?

The HOA fee is approximately $281 per month as of October 2025. It covers lawn care with organic turf treatments, curbside garbage and recycling, upkeep of the clubhouse, pool, courts and common area landscaping, and snow removal and street maintenance. Fees change. We will get the current figure for any home you are considering.

Is Estates at Bridgewater a 55+ community?

No. Estates at Bridgewater is not age restricted. It is open to buyers of all ages.

What kinds of homes are in Estates at Bridgewater?

New construction single-family homes. The floor plans run from approximately 1,582 to over 7,000 square feet, with 3 to 8 bedrooms depending on the plan, first-floor primary suite options, and options for basements, bonus rooms and screen porches.

What amenities does Estates at Bridgewater have?

A two-story waterfront clubhouse. The first floor has an outdoor pool with a sun ledge and splash pad, an outdoor bar and a grilling area. The second floor has a fitness center with a yoga/barre studio, a game room and a lounge with a fireplace. Outside there are pickleball courts and walking paths. There is no golf course.

Is Estates at Bridgewater on the water?

Yes. The community sits on Dirickson Creek, with water access and a kayak launch.

Where is Estates at Bridgewater?

On Old Mill Bridge Road in Frankford, in Sussex County. It is about five miles from Fenwick Island Beach and seven miles from the Bethany Beach Boardwalk, near the Indian River Bay, with Route 54 and Route 1 close by.

What is for sale in Estates at Bridgewater right now?

The current listings are on this page. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale and what has sold recently.

schell brothersFloor Plans

Browse the floor plans to see which model best suits you:

3-6 BedS

2-5 Baths

1,582 - 3,867 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

2-5 Baths

1,785 - 3,207 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

2-4 Baths

1,866 - 5,560 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

3-6 Baths

2,082 - 4,819 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

2.5-4.5 Baths

2,358 - 4,587 sq. ft.

4-6 BedS

2.5-4.5 Baths

2,431 - 4,820 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

2-4 Baths

1,971 - 5,204 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

2.5-5.5 Baths

2,583 - 4,708 sq. ft.

3-6 BedS

2-5.5 Baths

2,254 - 5,343 sq. ft.

3-7 BedS

2.5-7 Baths

2,566 - 5,750 sq. ft.

4-6 BedS

2.5-4.5 Baths

2,720 - 5,210 sq. ft.

4-6 BedS

3.5-7 Baths

2,528 - 5,893 sq. ft.

3-8 BedS

2.5-6.5 Baths

2,679 - 5,692 sq. ft.

3 - 6 BedS

2.5-6 Baths

3,020 - 6,280 sq. ft.

4-6 BedS

3.5-5.5 Baths

3,720 - 4,200 sq. ft.

4-7 BedS

3-6.5 Baths

3,383 - 7,004 sq. ft.

3-5 BedS

2.5-5.5 Baths

3,210 - 3,380 sq. ft.

4-8 BedS

3.5-7.5 Baths

3,642 - 7,495 sq. ft.

4-7 BedS

3.5-6.5 Baths

3,338 sq. ft.

4-6 BedS

4.5-7 Baths

3,413+ sq. ft.

Around Estates at Bridgewater

Where it is

Estates at Bridgewater is in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware. You can see it beside every other community that has a page on our site on our Delaware Community Map.

Public schools

Estates at Bridgewater is in the Indian River School District. School assignments can change, so confirm a specific address with the district: Indian River School District.

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Disclaimer: While we strive to do our best to have the most current information available on our website, please note that availability of models, their prices, and square footage are subject to change without notice by the Builder. For the most current info on models available, pricing and square footage, please contact us.
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