New homes in southern Delaware
New homes near Ocean City, MD
Ocean City is Maryland's beach resort, just across the state line from Fenwick Island. Many buyers who want to be near its boardwalk and beach look at new homes in southern Sussex County, Delaware, which has no sales tax and lower property taxes. Here are 5 Insight communities within about 50 minutes, closest first.
Sadie's Run
From $533,700 · Selbyville, DE
27 min to Ocean City, MD (14.4 mi)
A quiet four-homesite subdivision tucked away on Lynch Road, just off Lighthouse Road (Route 54).
Maple Crest
From $399,900 · Selbyville, DE
27 min to Ocean City, MD (15.4 mi)
In the heart of Selbyville, less than a mile from Route 54 and about 10 miles from Fenwick Island.
Sycamore Chase
From $569,900 · Frankford, DE
33 min to Ocean City, MD (15.8 mi)
Just 5.5 miles from Bethany Beach, with premium wooded homesites, scenic trails and a resort-style pool and clubhouse.
Ingrams Point
From $499,900 · Millsboro, DE
44 min to Ocean City, MD (27.8 mi)
My home base. Ingrams Point is tucked into the countryside just outside Millsboro, with oversized wooded homesites, many backing to preserved woods, open space or gentle…
Baylis Estates
From $484,900 · Millsboro, DE
50 min to Ocean City, MD (31.2 mi)
Ponds, cul-de-sacs and a private, serene feel just off Route 24. Sidewalks, lawn maintenance and a 4,000+ sq ft clubhouse with pool mean little to do but relax.
Typical drive time to the center of Ocean City, MD without summer traffic (OpenStreetMap routing, computed October 2026). Prices are starting prices as shown on itsjustabetterhouse.com on October 15, 2026 and are subject to change. Advertised discounts, options credits and price reductions apply only to cash purchases or financing through Insight's preferred lender, Guild Mortgage.
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More Insight communities
Farther from Ocean City, MD. See every drive time on the map and comparison.
- Baywood GreensLong Neck, DE · 54 min driveFrom $375,000
- HawthorneGeorgetown, DE · 55 min driveFrom $523,900
- Anchors RunLewes, DE · 55 min driveFrom $503,900
- Martins FarmMilton, DE · 56 min driveFrom $679,900
- CarringtonLewes, DE · 56 min driveFrom $749,900
- The PeninsulaMillsboro, DE · 56 min driveFrom $699,900
Questions about new homes near Ocean City, MD
Which new home communities are closest to Ocean City, MD?
Closest first: Sadie's Run (27 min), Maple Crest (27 min), Sycamore Chase (33 min), by typical drive time without summer traffic. All are Insight Homes communities; the cards above show each one's starting price and floor plans.
How much do new homes near Ocean City, MD cost?
Starting prices for Insight communities within about 50 minutes of Ocean City, MD begin at $399,900 at Maple Crest. Larger plans, options and lot premiums cost more. Prices are starting prices as shown on itsjustabetterhouse.com on October 15, 2026 and are subject to change. Advertised discounts, options credits and price reductions apply only to cash purchases or financing through Insight's preferred lender, Guild Mortgage.
Do new homes near Ocean City, MD include solar?
Yes. Every Insight home includes an owned (not leased) 5,000-watt solar system, and published HERS scores run from 5 to 26 (lower is more efficient). Scores are modeled by an independent certified rater and vary by home.
Can I tour new homes near Ocean City, MD?
Yes. You can book a tour at a decorated model home or a video call at coastalhomesde.com/book-a-tour/. Tell me where you want to be and I'll plan the stops.
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