About this home

**BAY FRONT OPPORTUNITY IN SLAUGHTER BEACH!** Wake up to breathtaking bay views and spectacular sunsets from this quintessential Slaughter Beach waterfront cottage. Situated on approximately 0.26 acres with direct bayfront access, **581 Bay Avenue** offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the Delaware coast and create your own waterfront retreat. This charming cottage features **4 bedrooms and 1 full bath** on the main level, a spacious sunroom overlooking the bay, along with a cozy eat-in kitchen and comfortable living spaces filled with potential. The enclosed bottom space offers opportunity for storage/workshop or anything you desire as well as a one car garage. Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway, seasonal residence, investment opportunity, or a property where you can bring your vision for a larger dream home to life, this bayfront location offers tremendous possibilities. Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of Slaughter Beach while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Delaware Bay. **Opportunities to own waterfront property in this setting are limited-bring your vision and make 581 Bay Avenue your own!** **Property is being sold in As-Is condition. Buyer to verify all information, potential uses, zoning, permits, and development possibilities.**

Facts and features

Schools

• Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

  elementary · 1-5 · 5.7 mi

  6

• Milford Central Academy

  middle · 6-8 · 6.0 mi

  3

• Milford Senior High School

  high · 9-12 · 6.1 mi

  5

• Kids First Academy

  elementary · PK-12 · 3.9 mi

• Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

  elementary · K · 6.9 mi

• Mispillion Elementary

  elementary · 1-5 · 5.7 mi

  6

Price history

• Aug 8, 2026 · Listed$569,000
• May 7, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Aug 22, 2023 · Price Changed$679,900
• Jul 9, 2023 · Listed$699,900
• Aug 9, 2010 · Sold$200,000

Tax history

• 2026$1,602 tax · $262,000 assessed
• 2024$455 tax · $262,000 assessed
• 2023$472 tax · $8,500 assessed
• 2022$465 tax · $8,500 assessed
• 2019$476 tax · $8,500 assessed
• 2018$478 tax · $8,500 assessed
• 2017$484 tax · $8,500 assessed
• 2016$540 tax · $8,750 assessed

Home value

$651,612

• Quantarium$651,612
• Cotality$556,600

Where it is