Paynter's Mill Homes for Sale

Milton, Delaware · minutes from Lewes and the beaches.
Work with the Realtor who actually lives in Paynter’s Mill.

299 Homes

Three neighborhoods of single homes, townhomes and condos

Amenities

Manor House clubhouse, pool, fitness room, pickleball, tennis, bocce and a walking trail

Cape Henlopen Schools

Paynter's Mill is in the Cape Henlopen School District

Lewes & the Beach

Between historic Milton and Lewes, with shops and restaurants you can walk to

Homes for Sale in Paynter's Mill

Search every Paynter’s Mill home for sale, straight from the MLS:

Featured Listings from The Beach Quest Group

Homes our team has listed across Sussex County. These are not all in Paynter’s Mill.

Three Neighborhoods, One Community

Every owner pays the Paynter’s Mill association fee ($430 a quarter) plus the fee for their own neighborhood.

Mill Pond Commons

129 single-family homes and twins.
Neighborhood HOA: $306 a quarter.

Mill Spring Run

74 single-family homes owned as condos, known for their white picket fences.
Condo fee: $1,115 a quarter.

Miller's Landing

96 condominiums.
Condo fee: $1,100 a quarter.

Kevin ODonnell Realtor in Paynter's Mill

Your Neighbor and Your Realtor

I’m Kevin O’Donnell, a Realtor with Samson Properties and The Beach Quest Group. My wife Fran, our dog George and I live in a Paynter’s Mill townhouse, so I know the neighborhoods, the HOA and the Manor House calendar firsthand.

Buying? I’ll explain the Delaware buyer agreement, set up showings fast and help you compare all three neighborhoods.

Selling? I’ll price your home using recent Paynter’s Mill sales and market it to buyers looking for this community.

Thinking of Selling Your Paynter's Mill Home?

I live in Paynter’s Mill and follow every sale here. Tell me a little about your home and I’ll send you a free, no-obligation estimate of what it could sell for in today’s market.

  • Based on recent Paynter’s Mill sales, not a national website’s guess
  • No pressure and no obligation
  • From a local Realtor with Samson Properties and The Beach Quest Group

Prefer to talk? Call or text Kevin at 302-332-0016.

Paynter's Mill Market Update

Recent sales, prices and how fast homes are selling in Paynter’s Mill, updated monthly.

Where Is Paynter's Mill?

Paynter’s Mill has a Milton, DE 19968 address and sits between historic downtown Milton and Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware.

  • Walk to: shops and restaurants inside the community, including Abbott’s Grill, The Nook and Titanic Pizza
  • Short drive to: downtown Lewes, downtown Milton and the Delaware beaches
  • Schools: Cape Henlopen School District
  • Inside the community: a walking trail around all three neighborhoods, the Manor House clubhouse and pool

Paynter's Mill Questions & Answers

Answers to what buyers ask most about Paynter’s Mill homes for sale, from a Realtor who lives here.

How much do homes in Paynter's Mill cost?

Based on 2026 sales through mid-November, single-family homes in Paynter's Mill sold for about $455,000 to $625,000 (median $570,000), and condos and townhomes sold for about $295,000 to $410,000 (median $310,000). See the Paynter's Mill Market Update for every recent sale.

What types of homes are in Paynter's Mill?

Paynter's Mill has about 299 homes in three neighborhoods:

  • Mill Pond Commons: 129 single-family homes and twins
  • Mill Spring Run: 74 single-family homes owned as condos, known for their white picket fences
  • Miller's Landing: 96 condominiums

What are the HOA fees in Paynter's Mill?

Every owner pays the Paynter's Mill association fee of $430 a quarter, plus the fee for their own neighborhood: Mill Pond Commons $306 a quarter, Mill Spring Run $1,115 a quarter, or Miller's Landing $1,100 a quarter (2026 figures). See the full HOA fee breakdown. Fees should always be verified with the management company at the time of purchase.

What closing costs are unique to Paynter's Mill?

Buyers pay one-time capital contributions: 0.5% of the purchase price to Paynter's Mill, plus 0.4% (Mill Pond Commons) or 0.5% (Mill Spring Run or Miller's Landing) to their neighborhood, and a $330 account set-up fee. For example, on a $400,000 home the Paynter's Mill contribution is $2,000. Delaware also has a realty transfer tax that is usually split between buyer and seller. Kevin can prepare a cost estimate for any specific home.

What amenities does Paynter's Mill have?

The Manor House clubhouse, a large pool, three pickleball courts, a tennis court, two bocce courts, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, a playground, billiards and a walking trail around all three neighborhoods. Residents also have clubs and activities such as pickleball, bridge, book club, bunco and yoga.

Can I rent out my home in Paynter's Mill?

Rentals are allowed under the association's rental rules, which include registering the rental with the association. Read the Paynter's Mill rental rules and regulations before you buy if you plan to rent.

Do I need a buyer's agent to see homes in Paynter's Mill?

Yes. In Delaware you now sign a buyer's agency agreement with a Realtor before touring homes. Kevin will walk you through the Delaware Consumer Information Statement and the agreement, then set up showings quickly.

Why work with Kevin O'Donnell?

Kevin lives in Paynter's Mill and follows every sale here. He's a Realtor with Samson Properties and The Beach Quest Group. Call or text 302-332-0016, or request a free home value estimate.

Life in Paynter's Mill

The Manor House clubhouse is the center of it all, with happy hours, bingo, bunco, a Super Bowl party and more. Outside you’ll find the pool, three pickleball courts, tennis, two bocce courts, basketball, horseshoes, a playground and a walking trail around all three neighborhoods. Abbott’s Grill, The Nook and Titanic Pizza are a short walk away.

BILLIARD ROOM HOURS

Pickleball: Hours for intermediate play are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM -11:00 AM.

Contact John Saul for more information.

♦ Social Pickleball: Geared towards beginners and those interested in less competitive playing.

SUMMER HOURS: beginning June 4th we will be playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 AM.

Please join us! Contact April Wiaczek (april.wiaczek@verizon.net) or Nancy Baxter (nbaxter127@gmail.com) for further information.

♦ Bridge at the Manor House: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.

♦ P. P. & N-(Pallett, Pen and Needle): Palette, Pen, and Needle is on the 2nd and 4th

Thursdays of the month, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Manor House.

♦ Book Club: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. For info call Joan Moran.

♦ Bunco: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. C o ntact Marcella Rios at.

♦ Bocce Ball: Play anytime, bocce balls are in the box next to the fence which separates the

Playground from the bocce court. Instructions on how to play are also in the box. The Bocce brush is attached to the pool fence, please brush the court down when you are finished playing.

Thank you.

♦ Men’s Breakfast: 2nd Wednesday of every month at The Nook at 8:30 AM.

♦ Ping Pong: Lower level of the Manor House

♦ Yoga Classes: Yoga classes at the Manor House on Mondays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM and

Thursdays from 10:30AM-11:30AM. $10 per person.

Local Realtor 302-332-0016