Marsh Island

The homes at Marsh Island were built by Schell Brothers, mostly from about 2021 to 2024.
Home type: single-family homes, most with a first-floor primary suite and an open main floor.
Size: recent listings run about 2,500 to 3,100 square feet, with four bedrooms. Some have a second-floor bonus suite.
Lots: lots are modest, about 7,400 square feet on one recent listing. Some back to ponds or woods.
Recent prices: a home closed at $880,000 in September 2025 and another at $740,000 in October 2026.
Floor plans: the builder's plans are listed below. They show the range of layouts that were offered here.
The size and layout of any home is on its listing, and we will pull it for you.

The amenities sit together near the water.
Clubhouse: a clubhouse with a fitness room, and an outdoor fireplace and grilling area.
Pool: an outdoor pool.
On the water: a pier on Love Creek with community boat slips, plus kayak launches.
Walking: walking trails and open common areas.

Marsh Island is on the water, but most homes are not on the shoreline. The water access is shared.
Boat slips: the slips belong to the community. One 2026 listing describes the pier as having four boat slips, which is a small number for about 150 homes.
How slips are used: the rules for who gets a slip, and whether there is a waitlist or an added fee, are set by the HOA.
Kayaks: kayak launches give every owner a way onto Love Creek without a slip.
Bay views: some homes see the creek and marsh. Ask us which lots have a view before you tour.
If a slip matters to you, we will get the HOA's slip rules before you write an offer.

Marsh Island has a Lewes mailing address but sits outside the City of Lewes limits, in unincorporated Sussex County.
Beaches: Rehoboth Beach is roughly eight miles away, and Cape Henlopen State Park is a short drive past Lewes.
Health care: Beebe's Specialty Surgical Hospital is on Route 24, and Beebe's main hospital with its emergency department is on Savannah Road in Lewes.
Everyday errands: Giant at Lighthouse Plaza on Route 1, and the stores along Route 1 between Lewes and Rehoboth.
Schools: Cape Henlopen School District. Confirm school assignments with the district for any specific address.

Marsh Island has a homeowners association that maintains the common areas and the amenities.
What the fees cover: recent listings show lawn maintenance, trash, the pool, common area upkeep, snow removal, management and reserves.
Recent figures: 2025 and 2026 listings report the dues differently, from $240 a quarter to $786 a quarter, and one 2025 listing shows $242 a month. The listings do not agree, so treat none of them as the current figure.
At settlement: expect a one-time capital contribution, shown on the resale certificate.
Fees change. We will get the current figure from the resale certificate for any home you are considering.

The practical details of owning here.
Utilities: public water and public sewer, with natural gas heat and hot water in the homes we have seen listed.
Lawn care: the HOA handles lawn mowing, according to recent listings.
Newer construction: homes are only a few years old. Ask whether any builder warranty is still in effect for a specific home.
Rules: fences, sheds and boat storage are set by the HOA documents. Confirm them for the specific home.
Ask us for the HOA rules before you write an offer.

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.
The state picture: Delaware has no state sales tax, no estate tax and no inheritance tax, and Social Security is not taxed.
The local picture: Marsh Island is outside the City of Lewes limits, in unincorporated Sussex County, so the property tax bill is county and school tax with no city tax on top. Sussex County reassessed every property recently, so older tax figures on a listing may not reflect what you will pay.
Call 302-549-5164 and we will pull the recorded figures for the specific home you are considering.