Everyone dreams big about what they would splurge on if they won the lottery.
Some see a new wardrobe in their future while others are planning ways to jet off around the world. You might even dream of adding a few new sports cars or boats to your lineup.
But if your post-win lottery plans include finding a new, not-so-humble abode, we have details on some of the top home listings in Delaware sure to keep you daydreaming about hitting that jackpot.
How much is the Powerball jackpot?
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for the third time in the lottery game’s 31-year history, with an estimated cash value of $516.8 million.
It ranks as the seventh-largest U.S. lottery jackpot and third-largest Powerball jackpot, according to Powerball.
No Powerball tickets matched all six numbers drawn and the red Powerball on Monday night, leaving many Powerball players to try their luck once again and hold out hope during tonight’s drawing.
Overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9 and the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million, Powerball reports.
How much is the Mega Millions jackpot?
After there were no Mega Millions jackpot winners in Tuesday night’s drawing, the overall payout increased to $720 million, with a cash option of $369.6 million.
This is the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. The top four jackpots continued rolling past $1 billion during their runs.
The next Mega Millions drawing takes place on Friday, July 21.
The odds of matching all five white balls is 12,607,306-to-1. The odds of winning the jackpot are 302,575,350-to-1, Mega Millions reports.
Luxury homes you could buy if you win the lottery
Now that you’ve got your game face on and your eye on the lottery prize, take some time to peruse the top homes for sale in the state so you know exactly what to do once you hit big.
Bethany Beach
Planning to live at the beach or acquire a vacation home with your lottery funds? Bethany Beach has breathtaking water views sure to make you long for long days spent with your feet in the sand.
$1,349,900 – 610 Fifth St.
This home has 2,576 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,663 square feet, and is listed by John Zacharias, Patterson-Schwartz Ocean View Center.
This new-construction home features a palatial open-concept main level with two living areas, storage closets, a powder room, a kitchen and a gas fireplace.
The large family room has a coffered ceiling, and the gourmet kitchen includes an 11-foot island, a pantry, quartz countertops and upgraded finishes and appliances.
More perks include a covered porch off the large dining area, spacious parking and storage on the ground level, an outdoor shower with hose hook-up, and an owner’s suite that features a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.
$2,995,000 – 217 Central Blvd.
This home boasts 5,682 square feet, 11 bedrooms, 11 full bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms, 6,970-square-foot lot, and is listed by Leslie Kopp, The Leslie Kopp Group, Long & Foster, Bethany.
This coastal-style home sits on an oversized lot less than two blocks from the beach near downtown Bethany.
The open floor plan with high ceilings and an expansive great room can accommodate family gatherings and special events.
Features include a gas fireplace, a wrap-around screened porch, a wet bar, a sun deck and a private deck. The second level features a loft that opens to a covered porch and six spacious bedrooms.
An extra perk is the ample parking space for all the home’s inhabitants!
For more details on the top 10 homes for sale in Bethany Beach, click here.
Middletown
Middletown has long been an area booming with expansion, and new real estate has been a part of that growth. If your dreams of homeownership include the idyllic, quiet neighborhoods of Middletown, there’s a hunk of land out there for you.
$819,000 – 763 Idlewyld Drive
This home is 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 0.26 acre lot, and is listed by Lisa Vance, Re/Max Integrity.
It sits in Middletown’s Parkside community, a great option for families with children looking for extra space. Whether that’s for more mom-moments to wine down or more room to host holiday dinners, we won’t judge.
A newly built Kingston model, it features hardwoods throughout the entire first floor, an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen opening into the great room and a gas fireplace.
The kitchen comes with a double oven, an island with Quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash and a large pantry.
Other features include a study with French doors, a luxurious owners’ bath and a three-car garage.
For more details on the top 10 homes listed or sold in Middletown, click here.
Greenville
For those of you hoping to cozy up near the likes of President Joe Biden in your new home, no need to look beyond Delaware’s esteemed area of Greenville.
But if you don’t want to cozy up near anyone, that’s OK, too. Luckily, these plots are so big you probably won’t ever see your neighbors if that’s your vibe.
$3,300,000 – 307 Pentland Drive
At 9,049 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 13.96 acres, this home is listed by Victoria Dickinson, Patterson-Schwartz, Greenville.
Located on nearly 14 acres of land, this contemporary stone home sits atop a tree-lined drive in the Pentland community with beautiful views of the Brandywine Valley.
This listing includes an open-air foyer, a formal living room with a gas fireplace, a pool, a formal dining room and a private study/office with curved wall windows.
The primary suite has a fireplace, extensive hidden storage, a dressing room and a walk-in closet, a laundry area, a sitting area with radiant floor heating and a large combination bathroom.
Unique features like a conservatory; a game room with a full bar, a powder room, a lounge area and a sunroom overlooking rolling hills; a stocked pond below the hillside meadow, and an elevator are among its perks.
The house is complete with a circular driveway, a three-car garage, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a large IPE deck and an open-air curved staircase.
$3,850,000 – 110 Kirk Road
This 6,709 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 5.95 acres, is listed by Victoria Dickinson, Patterson-Schwartz, Greenville.
This tranquil property features a home built by the du Pont family and is located near the Wilmington Country Club, close to local shops and restaurants.
The private gated entrance leads to arched doorways that open up to antique fireplaces, original millwork, pegged random width floors, a formal living room and an updated gourmet kitchen, complete with a large island and breakfast area that seats six.
The owners’ suite features a bedroom, a fireplace, dressing areas and his-and-her bathrooms. The home contains five additional bedrooms and baths and a sunroom.
A 24-foot-by-95-foot terrace spans the kitchen, formal living room and family room, and overlooks the rear yard, pond and gazebo. The property also has a stone water tower.
For more of the top home listings in Greenville, click here.
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Newark
Does a quaint community near the University of Delaware, bustling with campus offerings but countered by idyllic greenery and nature trails, sound like the perfect place for you to invest your lottery fortune?
If so, these homes for sale in Newark might be worth keeping tabs on.
$724,900 – 513 Valley Road
At 2,265 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, end-unit townhome, this home is listed by Bayard Williams, House of Real Estate.
This Wilkinson-model home is in the original phase of Briarcreek, a 55+ active-adult community.
The home has an open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room; a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a chimney hood and quartz countertop; a large deck, and a two-car garage.
The first-floor owner’s suite has two large walk-in closets and a bath fit for royalty. The second-floor guest space includes two bedrooms, a shared bath and a loft overlooking the great room.
Local attractions include Main Street in Newark and the Fair Hill Natural Area, and this home puts you within minutes of Interstate 95, Route 7 and Route 1.
$1,325,000 – 103 Starling St.
This home boasts 3,590 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4.14 acres and is listed by Bob Blackhurst, Compass.
Nature lovers will delight in this listing on Starling Street.
With over 4 acres of land, the property backs up to the White Clay Creek Preserve tails and Papermill Park, with plenty of space for gardening or hosting parties.
Inside, you’ll find a large foyer with a vaulted ceiling, a spacious living room, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and a first-floor bedroom.
A large master suite is located on the second floor with vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet.
More perks include a private backyard with a large patio, built-in lights and stone steps; a private pond for fishing and ice skating, and horse stables.
For more home listings in the Newark-Pike Creek area, click here.
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Wilmington
Bustling with culinary delights, city views and business opportunities aplenty, a newly acquired fortune could lend itself a flashy new home in Wilmington.
$579,900 – 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Apartment 1512
At 1,206 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, this home is listed by Paul Pantano of Pantano Real Estate.
This listing is a fully renovated luxury corner condominium on the 15th floor of The Devon, close to Greenville, Rockford Park, Trolley Square, the art museum, cafés and restaurants.
The open floor plan includes glass walls, bamboo flooring, crown molding, built-in shelving, designer light fixtures and two-panel doors with brushed-nickel hardware.
The great room opens to the custom kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, premium KraftMaid cabinetry, granite counters, glass tile backsplash and Frigidaire Gallery appliances. A spacious balcony provides a southern view of the area.
The primary bedroom has a masterpiece bathroom with marble floors, porcelain shower walls, a glass shower door, a premium vanity and a walk-in closet with drawers and wood-vented shelving. The hall bathroom features similar amenities.
$800,000 – 1706 N. Park Drive, Apartment 7
At 3,816 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, this house is listed by Kyle McKean, Long & Foster, Greenville.
This home is located in the Old Mill section of Brandywine Park Condominiums, with a monitored security gate, a private elevator and access to the community pool, fitness center, clubhouse, dog park and outdoor areas.
The home has a historic stone and brick façade, high ceilings and sophisticated finishes throughout. The first floor features a foyer, sitting room, laundry room and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, sauna, custom walk-in closet and an 11-foot-by-20-foot private patio.
The second floor has an open-concept dining room, a living room and a second deck with views of the Brandywine. The eat-in kitchen has high-end appliances and blackened steel fireplace spans two levels with exposed stone walls.
Other features include a den, a bedroom on the third floor, an exercise room or office, a loft area and two dedicated parking spaces covered in the garage.
For more top home listings in Wilmington, click here.
Reporter Ben Mace contributed to this report.
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