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 to keep utility costs low during Delaware winters.
    Sizes: Homes range from a comfortable 1,800 sq. ft. to grand estates over 4,000 sq. ft.
    Price Range (2026): Starting in the mid-$600,000s for established resales and new phases, with premium wooded lots reaching into the $900,000s.

The Estuary’s "Lifestyle Campus" is one of the most comprehensive in Sussex County:
Dual Pools: Includes a resort-style main pool with an in-water sunning deck and a separate lap pool for exercise.
State-of-the-Art Clubhouse: Features a fitness center, yoga studio, arts and crafts room, and a grand 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.

There is a rare balance of nature and coastal convenience that comes with calling Frankford, DE home, where quiet woodlands, protected wetlands near the Assawoman Bay, and a short drive to Bethany Beach set the pace of everyday life. Standing out among the best neighborhoods in Frankford, DE, The Estuary offers a peaceful, nature-immersed setting with miles of trails and a private lake just steps from your door. Your days can begin with a walk along the boardwalk trails, continue with an afternoon kayaking the lake or exploring the nearby Assawoman Wildlife Area, and wind down with a relaxed evening close to home. It is a neighborhood where quiet natural surroundings meet easy access to the beach and everything coastal Delaware has to offer.

Bethany Beach: Just 5-7 miles away—about 12 minutes by car or a breezy ride on the community shuttle.
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 Estuary is designed for a low-maintenance lifestyle, ensuring the community stays pristine without the residents having to break a sweat.
Approximate Fee (2026): Ask us for the current HOA fee and what it covers. Call us at 302-549-5164.
What the Fee Covers: Full lawn maintenance (mowing, trimming, fertilization), snow removal, trash collection, common area landscaping, upkeep of the 17 miles of trails, and operation of the beach shuttle and clubhouse facilities.

The Estuary has a large amenity campus with two pools, a clubhouse, courts and lakeside facilities.
Pools: a resort-style 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: full lawn maintenance, snow removal, trash collection, common area landscaping, upkeep of 17 miles of trails, and the beach shuttle and clubhouse.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

Delaware's tax advantages on retirement income are fully realized in Frankford:
No Sales Tax: From big-ticket items to your morning coffee. ?
No Tax on Social Security: Keep more of your retirement check.
Low Property Taxes: Sussex County property taxes remain significantly lower than neighboring Maryland or New Jersey.
State Income Tax Exemption: Residents 60+ can exclude up to $12,500 of pension/investment income.