The summer season is upon us, and we have enjoyed seeing so many of you enjoying the area over the last few weeks! During the month of May, 35 properties went under contract in the town of Ocean View. This compares to 30 properties at the same time last year, and 17 properties in May of 2022. Overall, values are stable in Ocean View to-date when compared to last year. Inventory is up just slightly with 87 properties currently listed for sale versus 77 at this time last year.
The summer season is upon us, and we have enjoyed seeing so many of you enjoying the area over the last few weeks! During the month of May, 20 properties went under contract in the Bethany-Fenwick area. 20 properties were also under contract at this time last year, and 21 in May of 2022. There is some softening of values, particularly in the single family home market. However, there are still plenty of buyers waiting for specific properties to be listed, especially those closest to the beach.
Local summer produce is a huge component of what makes summers at the Delaware Beaches so remarkable! Whether it's a seasonal dinner special at your favorite restaurant or spending the day with your family at one of many nearby farms, you're sure to be impressed by the delicious foods that are harvested locally. The Southern Shore is flourishing with options when it comes to accessing locally grown produce at an affordable price. Many farms in the area offer "you pick" days, where guests can pick blueberries, peaches, or whatever the farm specializes in. Additionally, there are several Farmers' Markets in the area where you can purchase from multiple different farms in a one-top shoe, as well as flower vendors and more! Just below is more
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Details courtesy of The Town of Ocean View
Congratulations are in order for the Historic Town of Ocean View, as it will soon celebrate it's 135th Anniversary. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th from 12:30pm until 5:30pm at John West Park in Ocean View. To kick things off, the Town of Ocean View has scheduled a parade down West Avenue which will begin at 12:30pm. Additional fun includes an Ocean View Brewing Company Beer Garden with commemorative 4-packs and draft sales, live music entertainment, food sales, sweet treats, and so much more!
Head down to the heart of Ocean View to enjoy a day filled with activities for all ages, ranging from tours through the Historic Village in Ocean View, as well as visits from the Ocean
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The Town of Bethany Beach will be hosting the Poseidon Festival again this year to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend! Fun for all ages can be expected when you head downtown to the boardwalk and bandstand, with visits with mermaids & pirates, a costume contest, a Bethany Beach First Responder meet & greet, mammal rescue exhibits courtesy of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, live music, and more starting Friday through Monday! Come Monday, The Veterans Foreign Wars Post 7234 will host a memorial service at the bandstand near the flagpole. This weekend will be one for the books as The Town of Bethany Beach kicks off Summer 2024. For more information on this event, check the schedule below or contact The Town of Bethany Beach!
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Photo courtesy of Sussex County Property Reassessment
Just in the last week or so, homeowners in Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island and other surrounding towns have started to receive letters from Tyler Technologies regarding the reassessment of their property. The letter asks property owners to review Sussex County's current building information provided, and to make corrections to any inaccurate reporting.
As a reminder, Sussex County, in connection with Tyler Technologies, is currently undergoing a county-wide reassessment of all real property, resulting in new property values for both residential and commercial property. The revaluation is being carried out to adhere to a 2020 ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court, which deemed the property taxing
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Coalition for a Safer North Bethany Beach has announced that two events have been scheduled regarding the DelDOT Study along SR 1 between Bethany Beach and the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The purpose of the Study is to evaluate alternatives that will improve safety and provide low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and to develop a conceptual design and cost estimate for a recommended alternative. DelDOT will also be installing short-term improvements including three Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons. This spring, there are three ways you can learn more and provide feedback on the Study and planned short-term improvements:
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…Credit to: Coastal Point, Ellen Driscoll
Boasting a new deep-water entrance, South Shore Marina on the southerly side of the Indian River Inlet bridge has just eight boat slips left available for purchase.
Permitting took three years for the marina entrance to be moved to the west jetty, said Marina Manager Laura Leslie; the $800,000 construction project was necessary to allow for safe entrance.
Previously, sand deposits had often blocked boat traffic at the mouth of the channel, or caused bent props or grounding. The area was dredged annually, Leslie said, but shoaling continued with each storm event and blowout tide, presenting hazards for boaters and preventing access to the marina.
The marina has been around for 60
…Credit to: Coastal Point, Kerin Magill
The Frankford Town Council has hired former Millsboro town manager Sheldon Hudson as a consultant who will act as a part-time town manager.
Hudson, who recently left his job as town manager in Smyrna and started a consulting business, Hudson Municipal Consulting, had his first day in the town office this week. He spoke with the Coastal Point on his way there on Wednesday, April 3.
“I’m excited,” Hudson said, adding that he just started his consulting firm “literally a couple weeks ago.” He said he had resigned from his position as Smyrna’s town manager, which he held for a year and a half, “on fine, amicable terms.”
The Frankford Town Council voted unanimously at its Monday, April 1, meeting to hire
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Looking for a fun activity for friends and family this Easter Weekend? Check out below for all the currently planned events in and around the Bethany Beach area! We recommend calling to make reservations for brunch, as these spots can fill up quickly.
Bear Trap Dunes - 10am-2pm
Big Fish Grill - 10am-7pm (Ocean View & Rehoboth)
Bluecoast - 10am-3pm (Bethany & Rehoboth)
Catch 54 - 10am-3pm
Cottage Cafe - 10am-3pm
Northeast - 10am-3pm
Salted Vines Vineyard - 2-3pm
Frankford Town Park - 12pm
Dagsboro Fire House - 10am