The Estuary

The architecture at The Estuary leans toward "Coastal Traditional," with a heavy emphasis on main-level living and open floor plans.
Home Types: Large single-family detached homes.

• Key Features: Main-Level Owner's Suites: Almost every model is designed with the primary bedroom, laundry, and main living areas on the first floor.

  • Expanded Outdoor Living: Many homes feature large screened-in porches or "four-season" rooms that overlook the woods or community ponds.

  • High-Efficiency Construction: Homes are built to modern "Green" standards, featuring advanced insulation and air sealing.
    Sizes: Homes range from 1,800 sq. ft. to over 4,000 sq. ft.
    Prices: Ask us for current prices. Recent closing prices are in the market snapshot at the top of this page. Call us at 302-549-5164 for what is for sale now.

The homes here have been built by Beazer Homes, NV Homes and Ryan Homes.

The Estuary's amenities include:
Dual Pools: Includes a main pool with an in-water sunning deck and a separate lap pool for exercise.
Clubhouse: Features a fitness center, yoga studio, arts and crafts room, and a lounge with a catering kitchen and bar.
Sports Courts: Dedicated facilities for pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball.
9-Hole Putting Green: A place to practice your short game before heading to the nearby local courses.
Lakeside Amenities: A pier for fishing, kayak storage, and a sandy beach area with a large community fire pit.

The Estuary is in Frankford, DE, between Bethany Beach and Fenwick. It sits in wooded land next to the Assawoman Wildlife Area and the wetlands along Assawoman Bay. Inside the community are miles of trails and boardwalks and a lake with a pier and kayak launch. Bethany Beach is a short drive, and the community shuttle runs to the boardwalk in summer.

Bethany Beach: Just 5-7 miles away, about 12 minutes by car, or take the community shuttle in summer.
Assawoman Wildlife Area: Directly adjacent to the community, offering thousands of acres for crabbing, clamming, and birdwatching.
Shopping: 10 minutes to the grocery stores and pharmacies in Millville or the boutique shops in downtown Bethany.
Healthcare: Close proximity to the Beebe Healthcare facilities in Millville and the South Coastal Health Campus (ER and imaging) just minutes away.

The HOA handles the outdoor upkeep listed below.
HOA Fee: Ask us for the current HOA fee and what it covers. Call us at 302-549-5164.
What the Fee Covers: Ask us what the fee covers today.

The Estuary has a large amenity campus with two pools, a clubhouse, courts and lakeside facilities.
Pools: a main pool with an in-water sunning deck and a separate lap pool.
Clubhouse: a fitness center, yoga studio, arts and crafts room, and a lounge with catering kitchen and bar.
Courts and lakeside: pickleball, tennis and bocce courts, a 9-hole putting green, a fishing pier, kayak storage and a sandy beach area with fire pit.
HOA fee: Ask us for the current HOA fee and what it covers. Call us at 302-549-5164.
Fee covers: Ask us what the fee covers today.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

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.
Delaware tax facts that apply in Frankford:
No Sales Tax: Delaware has no sales tax.
No Tax on Social Security: Delaware does not tax Social Security benefits.
Property Taxes: Set by Sussex County and the local school district.
State Income Tax Exemption: Residents 60+ can exclude up to $12,500 of pension/investment income.