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Blog :: 10-2026

What Does It Really Cost to Own a Home in Coastal Delaware?

Two coastal Delaware homes with gray siding and two-car garages, with the title

For most buyers, owning a home in coastal Delaware costs less than they expect, because premium home prices are offset by some of the lowest ongoing taxes in the country. A typical three-bedroom home near the beaches carries a property tax bill of roughly $1,000 to $1,500 a year, there is no sales tax, and the state does not tax Social Security…