$381,120Average Value$183Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Resort-style subdivisions on the Indian River Bay
Tucked along the Indian River Bay, Long Neck is a Millsboro peninsula that cattle farmers and fishermen once settled in the early 1900s before it was developed into three manufactured home subdivisions. The White House Beach community came first in the 1970s, followed by Pot-Nets Lakeside and Pot-Nets Bayside in the early 2000s. “Long Neck is an amenity-rich area, no matter which neighborhood you live in,” says Maria Bennett, a broker with Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach, who has sold several homes in the area. “There are swimming pools, walking paths and tons of private beach access, even if you don’t live waterside.” Locals can follow the peninsula’s golf cart paths to Paradise Grill, a beachside bar and live music venue, and to marinas filled with pontoons and center console boats. Yellow witch hazel shrubs, pink rose bushes and other meticulously landscaped patches surround inland hubs like playgrounds, gazebos and tennis courts. Delaware Route 23, known locally as Long Neck Road, brims with locally owned pizzerias, bait shops and ice cream shacks, while nearby Delaware Route 5 has several big-box grocery stores.
Uniquely shaped coves and marinas make for great scenery in Long Neck.
Long Neck is a great destination to enjoy some fishing and other water sports.
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Double-wide homes and waterside properties on Long Neck
Beige and white single-wide homes line streets around a 6-acre lake in Pot-Nets Lakeside, Long Neck’s northernmost community. Pot-Nets Bayside, the peninsula’s largest and most central neighborhood, has double wides, often on 3,000-square-foot lots made up of gravel parking spots and small grass yards. Wooden docks and boat tie-ups sit behind three-bedroom shoreline homes in this neighborhood. On the southeastern tip, a dense canopy of loblolly pine trees shades mobile homes in the White House Beach community, where each property comes with a boat slip, regardless of whether it’s on the water. Storm surges and rising sea levels put houses closest to the water at a greater risk of flooding. Buying anywhere on the peninsula typically costs between $75,000 and $450,000. Homeowners in each community also pay monthly land leasing fees, which is common in manufactured home communities, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 depending on lot square footage. “The land leasing fees are what fund amenities for each neighborhood. It’s essentially a homeowners association fee without the title,” Bennett says. The peninsula also has a few rental options, including the 50 RV parking spots at Paradise Point Community and Campground and Lingo Creek’s Colonial Revival-style apartments. About 20 designated vacation rentals are sprinkled around Bayside, offering one-to-two-week-long stays.
Enjoy every sunrise and sunset from the comfort of a waterfront home in Long Neck.
Homeowners make unique additions to homes in Long Neck like this roof top deck.
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Pot-Nets communities have golf cart trails, swimming pools and private beaches
Pot-Nets has six different communities across Millsboro’s coast, and all residents, including those in Lakeside and Bayside, gain access to every community’s recreational facilities. For instance, less than 4 miles northwest, the Baywood neighborhood has two 9-hole golf courses with half-price tee times for Pot-Nets residents. On Long Neck, a half-mile walking trail circles Lakeside’s body of water with a wooden boardwalk leading to a white gazebo at its core. Bingo and wine and cheese socials are regular events in the shingle-style Lakeside Community Center. Pin oak trees and marsh grass border the nearly mile-long fitness and exercise trail, which leads to the community’s first swimming pool and the baseball diamond off Indian Cabin Creek Road. Blue umbrellas shade white lounge chairs around the second swimming pool on Clew Street, where locals will also find a concrete basketball court and two rubber tennis courts. Starting on Loop Drive, the gravel and paved golf cart trail weaves between numerous ponds, ending at Pot-Nets Cove. Queen palm trees sit in front of Pot-Nets Marina’s wooden boat slips, which cost $1,750 to buy. Calm bay water rolls against the 5 miles of residents-only beaches, spread out across the peninsula’s southwestern tip. Hammocks, picnic tables and an American flag dot White House Beach’s section of private shoreline, where anglers often catch rockfish and flounder on rock jetties. Though certain amenities are only available to residents in the six Pot-Nets communities, Bennett says others are accessible for all locals. “Pot-Nets’ walking and golf cart trails aren’t gated-off like the swimming pools and tennis courts, so everyone on the peninsula uses those.” Amusement park rides, seafood restaurants and vintage lampposts line the Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk, just a 15-mile drive east of Long Neck.
Long Neck neighborhoods have dedicated golf cart trails to avoid car traffic.
Enjoy a fine sunset from the small beaches available in Long Neck.
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Paradise Grill is a summer-only restaurant and live music hub
Painted in shades of yellow, orange and turquoise, Paradise Grill is a waterside restaurant and hangout spot open from May until September with tiki hut bars, a pirate ship playground and boat slips accompanied by a full-service marina. Crowds form around the beachfront stage for DJ sets and tribute bands on Wednesday through Saturday nights. Acoustic musicians perform at the raw bar, where oysters are shucked right in front of patrons. Though Bennett admits the restaurant is a tourist destination, she says it’s still a hot spot for Long Neck locals. “Vacationers come over from Rehoboth Beach for the concerts, but locals will drive golf carts down weekly for dinner and drinks even if there isn’t anything going on. I actually know people who’ve moved here to be closer to Paradise Grill because it’s so fun.”
Paradise Grill in Long Neck is the place to be during the summer, with outdoor bars and music.
Private boat slips are available for Long Neck community members to rent.
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Groceries from a fruit stand or on Delaware Route 5
On Long Neck Road, locally sourced produce and Amish-made groceries stock the wood shelves at Muzzi’s Produce, which has an outdoor fruit stand in the parking lot every summer. Next to Ace Hardware, Longneck Deli is a small counter-service spot where locals pick up freshly made hoagies and Cajun crab dip before going to the beach. Red Coca-Cola logo umbrellas shade patio seating outside Bona Pizza, another take-out spot known for New York City-style pies. Chain grocery stores, including Harris Teeter and Giant Food, and fast-food drive-throughs, like Dunkin’ and McDonald’s, are along Delaware Route 5, just west of Long Neck.
Harris Teeter is the go-to spot in Long Neck for groceries.
Try a hot slice from a Long Neck favorite, Bona Pizza.
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A pathway program at Sussex Central High School
Children can attend Long Neck Elementary School and Millsboro Middle School, both graded a B by Niche. They may continue to B-minus-rated Sussex Central High School, where Career and Technical Education Pathways include agricultural engineering, marketing and teaching.
Millsboro Middle School is an above average, public school located in Millsboro, DE.
Sussex Central High School is an above average, public school located in Georgetown, DE.
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Long Neck is a walkable peninsula with easy access to East Coast cities
Though locals can walk or golf cart to the beach, Long Neck Road is convenient for several types of travel. It has several Delaware Authority Regional Transit (DART) bus stops, and the road connects to Maryland Route 404, making Baltimore and Washington D.C. about 120 miles west. Delaware Route 1 is 20 miles north, leading drivers 30 more miles to Dover. The Salisbury Regional Airport, 35 miles south, offers daily flights with American Airlines, and TidalHealth Nanticoke hospital is 30 miles west in Middleford.
Long Neck refers to the peninsula the neighborhood rests on in the Indian RIver Bay.
Long Neck is a bicycle friendly community with trails and wide streets.
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Transit
Airport
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional
68 min drive
Bus
Del Rt 23 & Cove Dr
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Del 23 & Pot Nets Rd
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Del Rt 23 Op Clam Rd Op Malones Bay
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Del Rt 23 & Fairfield
Bus
Del Rt 23 & Shoppes Of Lngnck
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Long Neck
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Long Neck, Millsboro sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Long Neck, Millsboro over the last 12 months is $349,259, down 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This stunning end unit features three spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, including two full and two half baths, making it ideal for families or guests. The highlight of the home is the loft, which boasts a charming balcony that offers picturesque views of Long Neck Bay, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets. Located in a prime area for boaters, this property provides easy
This 3-bedroom 1-bathroom mobile home was completely renovated and updated in 2021, which included updating the ceiling and walls to drywall and putting in underboards. The beautiful kitchen will catch your eye as soon as you enter! With luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a partially fenced in yard, a shed with room for a golf cart and a workshop with electric and having an HVAC that is less than
Brittany LinaweaverIron Valley Real Estate at The Beach
Situated just a few houses off the Indian River Bay in the desirable White House Beach community, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect coastal retreat. Enjoy effortless access to the water with a secured spot at the boating dock at the end of the street, making it easy to explore all that the Delaware shore has to offer. Being sold fully furnished, this home includes a fully
Looking for a simple home at the Beach? This lovely home has been well cared for by its original owners since 2016. You can feel the love within the home, spacious living room w/ceiling fan opens up to the eat in kitchen. The split design offers privacy in the bedrooms with 2 spacious bathrooms. Enjoy the deck all year round, there is a side and rear yard w/shed. Off street parking. Ground
Dive into the ultimate waterfront lifestyle with this stunning home in the desirable Pot-Nets-Bayside community! Enjoy direct access to the Indian River Bay, perfect for boating adventures and serene days by the water. This spacious lot offers breathtaking marina views, setting the stage for a life filled with excitement and relaxation. Inside, you'll find a fabulous 3-season porch with vaulted
Discover the charm of the "LITTLE HOUSE," a stunning coastal retreat boasting breathtaking bay and marina views. This beautifully rebuilt 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 1450 sq ft of spacious living, featuring a modern kitchen with newer appliances and picturesque marina views. Enjoy cozy evenings in the large living room with a pellet stove or relax in the sunroom surrounded by windows that
Spacious townhome overlooking the wetlands! This residence features an open living space, a screened porch, and a deck off the living area. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the bedroom level, while the top-floor loft provides additional living space and another deck with views of the wetlands. The community includes a clubhouse and a pool. It is conveniently located near Massey’s Landing,
3 level, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath- unfurnished town-home. Spacious, interior unit that includes a one car garage. The first level of living has an eat in kitchen, powder room and large dining area with access to a screened in porch. The second level of living includes a master bedroom and bathroom, two additional bedrooms and a shared hall bathroom. The home shows great and is well maintained.
CARLA L.H. RIDDLEColdwell Banker Premier - Rehoboth
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,737
Median Age
62
Population under 18
13.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
44.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,163
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,775
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
22%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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