Sussex County · Unincorporated Sussex County · #2025-08-03
88-lot single-family subdivision, Sussex County
South of Martins Farm Road and east of Harbeson Road, Unincorporated Sussex County, DE · 88 homes, single-family homes · 46.0 acres
About this project
Two parcels are created from one, and the smaller parcel is subdivided into 88 single-family lots on about 46 acres south of Martins Farm Road and east of Harbeson Road in unincorporated Sussex County.
Official description: Creating 2 parcels from 1 and subdividing smaller parcel into 88 single-family lots.
- Engineer / designer
- Eric Wahl
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Single-Family Detached Subdivision after dividing parcel into 2 properties.
- Zoning
- AR-1 → AR-1
- Water
- Artesian
- Sewer
- Other
- Status
- Complete
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a plan to split one parcel into two and then divide the smaller parcel into 88 lots for single-family homes. The site covers about 46 acres south of Martins Farm Road and east of Harbeson Road in unincorporated Sussex County, Delaware.
The records do not say what is on the land now. Land in this area is mostly farmland and scattered homes, but that is a general observation and not a finding about this site. The latest county filing is dated August 1, 2025.
No news coverage, developer page, meeting agenda or hearing notice was found that clearly matches this project. A different subdivision on Martins Farm Road has been reported, but its size and acreage differ. It was not treated as the same project.
What it could mean nearby
- Up to 88 new households could add traffic on Martins Farm Road and Harbeson Road. The records do not include a traffic study.
- The records do not say how the lots would connect to water and sewer.
- Additional homes could add students to the local schools. The records give no enrollment estimate.
Where it stands
The county has a filing on record, last dated August 1, 2025. No approval or hearing outcome was found. Subdivisions like this usually go to the county Planning and Zoning Commission for review and a public hearing, followed by plan approvals and state agency permits.
- Aug 1, 2025 Latest county filing for the 88-lot subdivision
Want to weigh in? The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission usually reviews subdivisions like this one. Residents can comment at its public hearings or in writing to the county. No hearing date was found for this project.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing a larger piece of land into smaller lots that can be built on or sold separately.
- Single-family lot
- A parcel meant for one detached house.
- Unincorporated
- Outside any town or city, so the county government handles land-use decisions.
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- A county board that reviews development plans and makes recommendations or decisions on them.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $49.3M
- ~2,816 roofing squares
- ~88 HVAC systems
- ~88 kitchens / 176+ bathrooms
- ~246,400 sq ft of finished living space