Wetherby

Wetherby Community

Wetherby

24511 Robert Andrew Drive,

Millsboro, DE 19966

55+ Community

No

Where in Delaware

Delaware

New / Resale

New

Golf community

No

Welcome toWetherby

Wetherby is a charming, newly built, non-age-restricted community in Millsboro, Delaware, featuring just 126 single-family homes designed for modern coastal living. It is strategically positioned near Indian River Bay and is only a short drive to the attractions of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Wetherby offers desirable amenities, including a brand new pool, a pool house, and pickleball courts, all supported by exceptionally modest quarterly dues.

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Coastal Affordability with Key Amenities

Wetherby offers a unique opportunity to live in Coastal Delaware without the premium price tag. Nestled minutes from the recreational waters of Indian River Bay, this community combines the peace of a small-town setting with quick access to the resort areas of Rehoboth and Lewes.
Designed for Simplified Living: The community's single-family homes include many award-winning floor plans featuring essential main-level owner's suites. This design focus maximizes comfort and accessibility, allowing for true single-story living while still providing optional space upstairs for guests or a bonus room.
Smart Financial Choice: A major draw for budget-minded buyers is the modest quarterly dues. By keeping the HOA fees low (not including lawn care), Wetherby offers an economical option for new construction in the desirable Cape Henlopen School District area, maximizing the benefit of Delaware's low taxes and helping buyers save money on their monthly budget.
Enjoyable On-Site Amenities: While compact, the amenity package is focused on popular activities: a sparkling outdoor pool and sun deck, and sought-after pickleball courts. These features are right outside your door.
Proximity to Coastal Hotspots: Wetherby's location provides a convenient jumping-off point for exploring the best of Sussex County, from boating and crabbing on the Indian River Bay to enjoying the dining, tax-free shopping (Tanger Outlets), and beaches of Rehoboth and Lewes, all within a short, easy drive.

About the Homes 🏡

Wetherby offers a collection of sophisticated new single-family homes designed with open, functional layouts.
Builder: DRB Homes and Beazer Homes (The community was built by multiple builders).
Home Types: Single-Family Detached Homes.
Sizes: Plans range from approximately 1,464 square feet to over 3,040 square feet, with options for ranch-style and two-story designs.
Key Features: Available features across floor plans include main-level owner's suites, optional sunrooms or screened lanais for tranquil outdoor living, gourmet kitchens, and options for 2 or 3-car garages for storage and hobbies.

About the Amenities 🏊

Wetherby provides an attractive, focused amenity package:
Outdoor Swimming Pool 🏊‍♀️
Pool House with restrooms/changing areas
Pickleball Courts 🎾
Community Walking Path
Scenic Pond and Wooded Homesites

Neighborhood Story 📖

The story of Wetherby is one of attainable coastal living. For those searching for the best neighborhoods in Millsboro, DE, this community offers a refreshing alternative to high-priced resort living, with a brand-new, energy-efficient home and minimal monthly operating costs. The community has pickleball courts and a pool, with strong value in a coveted area. Wetherby makes living close to the Delaware beaches, complete with tax benefits and a new home, a comfortable and financially smart reality.

Local Area and Proximity 🗺️

Wetherby is ideally situated in Millsboro, providing convenience to:
Coastal Recreation: Minutes away from Indian River Bay for boating, fishing, and crabbing, and a short drive to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach (Tanger Outlets and Boardwalk).
Shopping: Quick access to essential grocery stores (Weis Markets, Harris Teeter) and local dining along Route 24 and the Long Neck area.
Nature: Close to Trap Pond State Park for hiking and nature trails, and within easy reach of the Delaware Seashore State Park.
Healthcare: Convenient driving distance to the major medical facilities of Beebe Healthcare in Lewes/Rehoboth.

HOA and Maintenance 🛠️

The community offers an excellent low-fee structure for amenity access:
Quarterly HOA Fee (as of October 2025): Approximately $300 per quarter, which equates to about $100 per month.
What the Fee Covers: Maintenance and upkeep of the community pool, pool house, pickleball courts, and common area maintenance (including roads and walking paths), trash removal, and snow removal.
Note: Under this structure, homeowners manage their own lawn maintenance, which keeps the monthly cost exceptionally low.

What You Get

Wetherby is minutes from Indian River Bay, with an HOA fee of about $300 per quarter, roughly $100 per month, as of October 2025.
Amenities: an outdoor pool, a pool house with restrooms and changing areas, pickleball courts and a walking path.
Homesites: a scenic pond and wooded homesites, with single-story and main-level primary suite plans.
Maintenance: the fee covers the pool, pool house, courts, common areas including roads and paths, trash removal and snow removal.
Lawn care: homeowners manage their own lawn 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 💰

Millsboro is in Sussex County, benefiting from Delaware's highly-regarded tax environment for retirement income.
No Sales Tax: Delaware has zero sales tax, offering instant savings on all purchases.
Low Property Taxes (as of October 2025): Annual property taxes in Sussex County are among the lowest in the nation, with estimated annual tax bills often in the range of $2,000 to $4,000 annually, not monthly.
Retirement Income Exclusions: Residents aged 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 of eligible retirement income (pensions, 401k/IRA distributions) from state income tax.
No State Social Security Tax: Social Security benefits are not taxed by the State of Delaware.

DRB HOMESFloor Plans

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

3-4 Bed

2-3 Bath

2 Car Garage

1,464 - 1,816 sq. ft.

3-4 Bed

2-3 Bath

2-3 Car Garage

1,783 - 2,356 sq. ft.

3-4 Bed

2-3 Bath

2 Car Garage

1,834 - 2,708 sq. ft.

3 Bed

2 Bath

2 Car Garage

2,141 - 2,200 sq. ft.

3-5 Bed

2-4 Bath

2 Car Garage

2,287 - 3,026 sq. ft.

3-5 Bed

2-3 Bath

2 Car Garage

2,587 - 3,040 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