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Swann Cove

Swann Cove in Selbyville, Delaware

Swann Cove

Trout Terrace North,

Selbyville, DE 19975

All Ages

Selbyville, Sussex County

Off Route 54, on Dirickson Creek

Resale Homes

Single-family homes built from 2004 to about 2021

No Golf Course

Pool, fitness room, pier and kayak launch

Welcome toSwann Cove

Swann Cove is a community of single-family homes on Dirickson Creek, off Old Mill Bridge Road just north of Route 54 in Selbyville, about four miles from the beach at Fenwick Island. It was built in two sections, Swann Cove from 2004 and Swann Cove West, finished around 2021, and every home here now is a resale. The community has an outdoor pool with a pool house, a fitness room, a playground, walking paths, and a boardwalk on the creek with a day dock, a kayak launch and a crabbing pier. Harris Teeter and the Freeman Arts Pavilion at Bayside are a short drive east on Route 54.

Swann Cove Market Snapshot, August 2026

In August 2026 there were 6 homes for sale in Swann Cove at Selbyville. One more went under contract during the month.

One home closed in August, at $857,000, after 20 days on the market. On a single sale that is one month's result rather than a trend, so it is worth reading next to the inventory above rather than on its own.

Based on information from Bright MLS for the period August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.

Own a home in Swann Cove? We send owners a free quarterly Swann Cove market report by email: what sold, what it sold for, and how long it took. Ask for it with the contact form on this page, or call us at 302-549-5164.

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Getting Your BearingsWhere Swann Cove Sits

Swann Cove sits on Dirickson Creek off Old Mill Bridge Road, just north of Route 54, between the Town of Selbyville and Fenwick Island.

  • Hospital. Beebe's South Coastal emergency department in Millville is open around the clock, about 10 miles north. Beebe's main hospital is in Lewes.
  • Town. Downtown Selbyville is about five miles west on Route 54, and Fenwick Island is about four miles east.
  • Beaches. The beach at Fenwick Island is about four miles away, with Fenwick Island State Park just north of the town.
  • Getting around. Route 54 runs east to Fenwick Island and Coastal Highway, and west to Selbyville and Route 113.
  • Inside the community. Single-family homes, an outdoor pool and pool house, a fitness room, a playground, and a boardwalk with a day dock, kayak launch and crabbing pier on the creek.

What Is Around YouDay To Day From Swann Cove

  • Medical. Beebe Primary Care on Tidal Road in Selbyville, and Beebe's South Coastal emergency department in Millville.
  • Groceries. Harris Teeter at Bayside, on Americana Parkway off Route 54.
  • Restaurants. Harpoon Hanna's on the bay at Route 54 in Fenwick Island, and the restaurants along Coastal Highway.
  • Nightlife. The Freeman Arts Pavilion at Bayside, with concerts and shows through the summer.
  • Parks and outdoors. Fenwick Island State Park on the ocean, and the creek and bay reached from the community's own kayak launch.
  • Shopping. The shops at Bayside and along Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island. Delaware charges no sales tax.

Getting AroundHow Far Is Everything From Swann Cove?

Driving miles from Trout Terrace North, Selbyville, to each spot below.

  • 15 miles

    Atlantic General Hospital

    Nearest hospital, in Berlin, Maryland

  • 6 miles

    Beebe South Coastal Emergency Department, Millville

    Nearest emergency room, open 24 hours

  • 8 miles

    Fenwick Island State Park

    Nearest ocean beach

  • 59 miles

    Legislative Hall, Dover

    The state capital

  • 109 miles

    Rodney Square, Wilmington

    Downtown Wilmington

  • 129 miles

    Philadelphia International Airport

    For flights

  • 114 miles

    BWI Marshall Airport

    For flights

Driving miles measured September 2026 from the address above to each named spot, rounded. We give miles rather than drive times on purpose: from Memorial Day to Labor Day, beach traffic on Route 1 can make the same trip take a good deal longer. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what a drive really looks like in season.

If You Like Swann CoveThree Others Worth Your Time

Not the nearest pins on a map, the ones that answer the same question.

  • The Refuge at Dirickson Creek. Also in Selbyville on the same creek, with single-family homes and a boat launch, at a higher price point.
  • Bayside Resort. A few minutes east on Route 54 in Selbyville, for a buyer who wants a golf course, an indoor pool and a much larger amenity program alongside single-family homes, townhomes and condos.
  • Millville by the Sea. North in Millville, with new and resale single-family homes, villas and townhomes, for a buyer weighing a finished community against newer construction.

All three, like Swann Cove, are not age restricted. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will tell you what is for sale in each of them right now.

Learn More AboutSwann Cove

A Single-Family Community on Dirickson Creek

Swann Cove sits on Dirickson Creek, which runs out to Little Assawoman Bay, off Old Mill Bridge Road just north of Route 54 in Selbyville.
What is here: single-family homes on streets named for birds and fish, many of them cul-de-sacs, with a pond inside the community and the creek along one edge.
Two sections: the original Swann Cove, begun in 2004, and Swann Cove West, a later section that sold out around 2021.
The rules: there is no age restriction.
Where it sits: about four miles to the beach at Fenwick Island, with Ocean City, Maryland just past it.
With 6 homes for sale in August, there is real choice here right now. Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will walk you through what is available.

About the Homes

Every home in Swann Cove is a resale. The builders have finished and moved on.
Builders: Mandrin Homes built the original Swann Cove, with models such as the Brentwood and the Seaspray, some with the owner's suite on the first floor and some with it upstairs. Ryan Homes built Swann Cove West, with a first-floor owner's suite in its plans.
Size: recent listings run about 1,400 to 3,400 square feet, with three to five bedrooms and a two-car garage on most.
Age: homes in the original section date from about 2004 to 2008. Swann Cove West homes are newer, with some built as late as 2021.
On the water: some homes back to the creek or the pond. Most do not, and the water view is on the listing when there is one.
Recent prices: September 2026 listings run from about $498,000 to $650,000, and a home closed in August 2026 at $857,000.
The exact size, age and view of any home is on its listing, and we will pull it for you.

About the Amenities

The amenities are shared, with the pool at the center of the community and the boardwalk on the creek.
Pool: an outdoor pool with a pool house, open in season.
Fitness: a fitness room at the pool house.
On the water: a boardwalk on Dirickson Creek with picnic tables, a day dock, a kayak launch and a crabbing pier. There is no boat ramp in the community.
Outside: a playground, a picnic area and walking paths.

Why the Creek Matters Here

Swann Cove has its own shared access to Dirickson Creek, and it helps to know what that access does and does not include.
Where the water goes: Dirickson Creek runs into Little Assawoman Bay, so a kayak or paddleboard launched here can reach open bay water.
What the dock is for: the community dock is a day dock. It is for tying up, fishing and crabbing, not for keeping a boat.
Keeping a boat: a marina about a mile and a half away is the nearest place we have seen listed for a slip.
Flood insurance: homes close to the creek or the pond can sit in a flood zone. Your insurer should check the specific lot before you commit.
We will check the flood zone for any home you are considering and show you where it sits relative to the water.

About the Area

Swann Cove has a Selbyville mailing address but sits east of the town, off Route 54, in unincorporated Sussex County.
Beaches: the beach at Fenwick Island is about four miles away, and Fenwick Island State Park is just north of the town.
Health care: Beebe Primary Care has an office in Selbyville. Beebe's South Coastal emergency department in Millville, open around the clock, is about 10 miles north, and Beebe's main hospital is in Lewes.
Everyday errands: Harris Teeter at Bayside on Route 54 is about two miles away.
Schools: Indian River School District. Confirm school assignments with the district for any specific address.

About the HOA

Swann Cove has a homeowners association that runs the shared amenities and the common areas.
What the fees cover: common area maintenance, management, the pier and dock, the pool and pool house, reserves and snow removal, based on a July 2025 listing.
Recent figures: 2025 and 2026 listings in the original section show about $100 a month, usually billed as $300 a quarter. A July 2025 sale in Swann Cove West showed $345 a quarter.
Rentals: a March 2026 listing says weekly rentals are allowed. Confirm the current rental rules in the governing documents.
At settlement: a one-time fee to the association, shown on the resale certificate.
Fees change. We will get the current figures for any home you are considering.

What You Get

The practical details of owning here.
Utilities: public water and public sewer, with electric heat pumps in the homes we have seen listed. Some homes have propane for the water heater or a fireplace.
Maintenance: the owner keeps up the house itself. Ask us whether lawn care is included for the section a home is in.
Garages: most homes have an attached two-car garage.
Pets: pet rules are in the governing documents. Confirm them for the specific home.
Ask us for the rules of the section a home is in before you write an offer.

About the Taxes

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: Swann Cove is outside the Town of Selbyville limits, in unincorporated Sussex County, so the property tax bill is county and school tax with no town 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.

Swann CoveFloor Plans

The luxurious homes of Swann Cove are affordably priced between $300,000 and $500,000.

Brentwood

3+ Bed

2+ Bath

1,730 sq. ft

Pisa Torre

3+ Bed

2+ Bath

1,407 sq. ft

Florence (resale)

3+ Bed

2+ Bath / 1 half-bath

1,952 sq. ft.

Ashford

3+ Bed

2+ Bath / 1 half-bath

1,676 sq. ft.

Springhaven (resale)

3+ Bed

2+ Bath

1,952 sq. ft.

Daventry

3+ Bed

3+ Bath

2,378 sq. ft.

Avaino

3+ Bed

2+ Bath

1,566 sq. ft.

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.
Call 302-549-5164 or email [email protected] You may want to read this article on Understanding Base Model Pricing.
Active Adults Realty office: 302-424-1890