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Nice Aspects:
1. Selbyville is a small and friendly city, making it easy to get to know your neighbors and build a sense of community.
2. Selbyville is situated in the heart of Sussex County, providing easy access to a variety of local attractions, including shopping, dining, and outdoor activities.

Unappealing Aspect:
Selbyville is prone to flooding due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, making it necessary for residents to take extra precautions in order to protect their property from flood damage.

Dustin Oldfather, Ceo, The Oldfather Group
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We sell your home for more and find the home you'll love.
Since 2004, Dustin Oldfather has been the face of the company he founded in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Growing from humble ... see full details and contact information for Dustin ... Group's team of professional agents and staff members to work for you.
Dustin has 61 recent and active property listings that range in price from $50,000 to $1,608,356 with the most recent sale on 2024-06-21 for $2,100,000.
Serving the areas of Amity, Burlington, Turkey City, Boyertown, Enola, Union Dale, Eagles Mere, Finksburg, Gray & Elmhurst
Amber Krause
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Selling dream homes, in ways you never dreamed of.
Amber has represented the Annapolis area for over fifteen years with TTR Sotheby's International Realty. Specializing in ... see full details and contact information for Amber ... top-tier photography, staging, and cutting-edge marketing strategies.
This realtor has 1 active or recent property listings for $1,950,000 with the most recent sale on 2024-05-31 for $3,000,000.
Serving the areas of Linkwood, Preston, Powellville, Jefferson, Callaway, Marriottsville, Berlin, Hebron & North East
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Pros:

1. Affordability: Selbyville is known for being a more affordable area to purchase real estate compared to other nearby areas such as Ocean City, MD.

2. Proximity to the beach: Selbyville is only about 6 miles from Fenwick Island, which offers residents and visitors opportunities to go to the beach, go boating, or go fishing.

3. Annual festivals: Selbyville hosts a number of fun festivals each year including the Annual Fall Festival, the Nanticoke Indian Powwow, and the Old Timer's Day Festival.

4. Outdoor activities: The area boasts numerous parks, including the nearby Bethany Beach Nature Center, which offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the great outdoors.

Cons:

1. High property taxes: While the purchasing price for property in the area may be affordable, the property tax rates are relatively high compared to other areas in the state.

2. Limited job opportunities: Selbyville is a small town which may make finding employment outside of the service industry difficult.

3. Distance to larger cities: Selbyville is roughly 2 hours from Baltimore, 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, and 3 hours from Washington D.C., making it a bit more isolated than other vacation or resort towns.

4. Tourist Traffic: Selbyville is within driving distance to Ocean City, Maryland, which means that during peak vacation periods, there may be a substantial increase in the number of visitors to the area. Some people may not like the added crowds.