When it comes to real estate, Delaware offers an impressive range of properties that combine charm, luxury, and practicality. From sprawling estates with multiple residences to brand-new custom builds on expansive lots, the First State has something to suit every lifestyle. Whether you’re drawn to serene horse farms with stocked ponds, colonial-inspired homes packed with modern amenities, or waterfront residences offering stunning views, Delaware delivers an array of options that balance elegance with functionality. With homes featuring everything from guest cottages and gourmet kitchens to private pools and expansive outdoor entertaining spaces, a $1 million budget stretches far in this picturesque state. Let’s explore what makes these Delaware homes stand out in the competitive housing market.
10. Wilmington, DE – $995,000
This property in Wilmington is priced at $995,000. This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom stone colonial in Alapocas spans 4,800 square feet across three levels and a finished basement. The main floor features hardwood floors, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an enclosed porch with floor-to-ceiling windows, a light-filled eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room with built-in cabinets, and a powder room. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with California closets and an updated en-suite bathroom, three additional bedrooms—two with a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom and one with a laundry area in the closet—and another updated bathroom. The third floor offers a fifth bedroom, an updated bathroom, a bonus space, and pull-out shelving revealing walk-in attic storage. The lower level includes a bar area with a bowling-lane countertop, a powder room, additional living or recreation space, and laundry facilities, while the exterior boasts curated landscaping, a two-car garage, and an oversized driveway.
Listing Agent: Peggy Centrella & Erica M Bader @ Coldwell Banker Realty
9. Dover, DE – $1,100,000
Here’s what you get in Dover for $1,100,000. This 6,688 sq. ft. single-family home, built in 2019, includes 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The open-concept main floor features a living room, family room, dining room with a remote-control chandelier, and a gourmet kitchen with 32-inch white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and ceramic tile flooring. Additional main-floor amenities include a sunroom, home office, and half bath. The upper level houses a master suite with a marble-tiled bathroom, double fireplace, and walk-in closet, along with a princess suite and two additional bedrooms with a shared hallway bathroom. The finished basement includes a recreation room, wine bar, exercise area, and full bathroom, while the exterior offers a gazebo-style deck, expansive lawn with irrigation system, and extended driveway.
Listing Agent: Jemimah E. Chuks @ Coldwell Banker Realty
8. Rehoboth Beach, DE – $1,030,610
All this in Rehoboth Beach for $1,030,610. This 3,459 sq. ft. single-family home, built in 2024, features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The main level includes a study with French doors, a family room, and a gourmet kitchen with an oversized center island, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The main-level master suite offers dual quartz vanities, a Roman shower with a frameless door, and two walk-in closets. Upstairs, a loft-style bonus room leads to two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Outdoor living spaces include a covered front porch and a rear covered porch.
Listing Agent: Tineshia R. Johnson @ Coldwell Banker Realty
7. Lewes, DE – $1,099,900
All this for $1,099,900 in Lewes. This 2,692 sq. ft. single-family home, built in 1900, features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest cottage. The main house includes hardwood flooring, an eat-in kitchen with built-in bench seating, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with a large sunroom. The owner’s suite has a walk-in closet and a private screened porch. The guest cottage offers an eat-in kitchen, living room, washer and dryer, and a one-car garage. Located in downtown Lewes, it is within walking or biking distance to local attractions, shops, and beaches.
Listing Agent: Lee Ann Wilkinson @ Coldwell Banker Realty
6. Middletown, DE – 1,048,515
In Middletown, this is an example of what you can buy for $1,048,515. This 4,400 sq. ft. single-family home features 9-foot ceilings on the first and second floors, with crown molding in the living room, dining room, foyer, and second-floor hallway. The kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double wall oven, microwave, separate cooktop, and dishwasher. The second floor houses a primary suite with two walk-in closets, a sitting area, and a bath with dual vanities, a garden tub, and a large shower, alongside two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath and a princess suite with a full bath. Flooring includes Shaw hardwood in key living areas, ceramic tile in full baths and the mudroom, and carpeting in other spaces. Additional features include a 3-car side-entry garage, a family room with a marble fireplace, and energy-efficient HVAC with a Lennox furnace and Low-E Argon windows.
Listing Agent: Elizabeth A Page-Kramer @ Coldwell Banker Realty
5. Milford, DE – $983,980
For $983,980, here’s what you get in Milford. This 2,947 sq. ft. single-family waterfront home, known as the Harbor Master, is designed to maximize views with decks on both upper levels. The main level features an open floor plan with a kitchen, great room, study, and dining room. The second floor offers the option of a 3- or 4-bedroom layout, all with walk-in closets, including an owner’s suite with an ensuite bath. The bottom level includes a 2-car garage for added convenience. An optional rooftop loft and deck provide additional space for entertaining or enjoying the surroundings.
Listing Agent: Leo Schwarz @ Coldwell Banker Realty
4. Georgetown, DE – $999,000
In Georgetown, $999,000 will get you this property. This 17.96-acre horse farm includes a main house, guest house, conditioned garage, pole building, two stables, two pastures, a stocked fishing pond, and a solar array. The main house features a pond-facing eat-in kitchen with an island, a great room with a fireplace, a main-level bedroom and full bath, and an office with built-ins. The second level of the main house includes a large owner’s suite with a bathroom featuring a tile shower, standard shower, and walk-in closet, along with an unfinished storage room. The guest house offers a family room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a deck. Additional amenities include a gazebo, two wells, a Hydroclean HC3 water conditioner, two Trane HVAC units, and a climate-controlled garage for vehicles or a workshop.
Listing Agent: Kimberly Lear Hamer @ Coldwell Banker Realty
3. Delmar, DE – $975,000
I’d say you get the most modest home for nearly a million dollars in Delmar. This 5,989 sq. ft. home, built in 2019, features five bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom and custom tile work. The property includes a front office, family room with a wood-burning fireplace, living room with a gas fireplace, dining room, and an expansive laundry room with cabinets and a deep sink. The primary suite offers two closets with custom shelving, a whirlpool tub, a waterfall shower, and a private sitting area overlooking the pool. Outdoor amenities include a 1,200 sq. ft. pool house with a full kitchen, full bathroom, and additional customizable space, as well as a heated pool, hot tub, gas fire pit, grilling area, and outdoor shower. The second level includes a bonus room and walk-in closet, while the third level offers additional flex space and a dedicated office.
Listing Agent: William P Brown @ Coldwell Banker Realty
2. Townsend, DE – $950,000
This property in Townsend is priced at $950,000. This 4.3-acre property includes two homes, a swimming pool, and several outbuildings. The main home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch with a finished lower level featuring a second full kitchen (remodeled in 2021), a dining area, and a family room with a wood-burning fireplace. Updates include a new roof (2024), updated bathrooms (2019 and 2023), a freshly painted interior (2023), and a Florida Room with ceramic tile. The property features a large Tiki-covered building near the pool with a full kitchen, bathroom, and waterfall, as well as a new deck (2022) spanning the back of the home. Additional amenities include a 3-car detached garage, central A/C in the main home, and hot water baseboard heating in both homes.
Listing Agent: A John Price & Anne Bryant Peoples @ Coldwell Banker Realty
1. Ellendale, DE – $949,990
This home in Ellendale is priced at $949,990. This 3,948 sq ft home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a first-floor primary suite. The layout includes a two-story foyer, a great room, an oversized mudroom, and a study. A finished bonus room and unfinished storage space are located upstairs. Optional customizations include adding second-floor suites, a sixth bedroom, a luxury bath, a gourmet kitchen, or a screened-in 300 sq ft covered porch. The property is located on a 1-1.5 acre lot in Reynolds Pond Estates near Milton.
Listing Agent: Brent M Reed @ Coldwell Banker Realty