This riverfront home offers a rare blend of natural beauty, architectural integrity, and quiet inspiration — perfect for those who value nature, privacy, and a home with soul.
Set on a wooded 1-acre lot along the scenic Nanticoke River, the home features large corner windows that fill the interior with natural light and frame sweeping views of the river and surrounding trees. Hickory floors run throughout, and the stucco-over-block construction gives the house a timeless, enduring quality.
The Nanticoke flows all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. At this peaceful upper reach, it is best appreciated in a canoe or kayak. Wildlife is abundant — including blue heron, Canada geese, and other migratory birds — and across the river lies a wetland that will remain wild and undeveloped.
Living spaces include an enclosed porch, a cozy living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a flexible office/guest room. The attached garage has been converted into an artist’s studio but could easily be repurposed. A private dock offers river access for quiet mornings, fishing, or exploring.
This home is fully livable as-is — ideal for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or creative sanctuary. Located in Seaford, western Sussex County’s commercial and medical hub, it’s close to restaurants, shops, and TidalHealth hospital — and just 30 miles from Delaware beaches.
Photos show the home before current occupancy. While the house is currently rented, additional possibilities are easy to imagine: a second bathroom, a sunroom with a dramatic river view, or thoughtful landscaping to enhance the natural setting.
This isn’t a typical listing — and that’s a good thing. If you're drawn to homes with character, light, and a deep connection to land and water, this may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
Shown by appointment only by owner to qualified buyers.
For sale by owner
$425,000
24508 Old Meadow Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
2beds
1,500sqft
Est.:
Detached
Built in 1950
1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
This home has been in our family for years and carries a sense of care and personal expression. A mural in the living room echoes the river just outside the windows, and hand-painted tiles add a joyful touch to the kitchen. Thoughtful improvements over the years brought better flow and comfort to the layout. It’s a peaceful, grounded place — connected to the landscape and designed to be lived in, not just looked at.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Built-Ins, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 23112002800
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Seaford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $29,500
- Annual tax amount: $435
- Date on market: 7/4/2025
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