Welcome to Dagsboro!
From its start in 1630, when a tribe of Blackfoot Indians migrated south from New Jersey and settled on a Tributary of the Indian River, to today’s mix of history, small-town charm, and modern conveniences, Dagsboro welcomes everyone. Here you’ll find the last single-screen theatre in Delaware showing first-run movies, parks that are perfect for young children, antique shops downtown and a modern shopping center.
A small coastal town, Dagsboro is the 36th largest community in Delaware. Dagsboro was founded in 1747 and incorporated in the early 1900s. The area was called Blackfoot Town, after the early Blackfoot Indian settlers, before being named after John Dagworthy, a brigadier General during the American Revolutionary War. It’s also been known as Dagsborough and Dagsbury.
With a year-round population of 859, Dagsboro is an ethnically diverse town which attracts thousands of visitors during the summer months due to its pristine beaches and waterfront activities. Located a few miles from the ocean, the town’s geography features inlets and bays. Visitors to the area will find everything from quaint antique shops to a newer shopping center.
If you are looking for a new home in Dagsboro, this is a great time to buy. Close to the beach, and with no sales tax and low state income tax rates, Dagsboro is a perfect location to relocate or retire.
Right now, Delaware New Home Rebates is offering an incentive for new home buyers. Register with us before you visit one of our preferred builders and you’ll get 1% of the purchase price of your new home as a rebate.
That rebate can be used to reduce your sales price, applied to your closing costs, or used toward any home upgrades. Whether you are looking for a cozy cottage, prefer a townhome with modern amenities, or are in search of a luxury home, there has never been a better time to find a new home in Dagsboro.