01 / Delaware
Neighborhood retail on Route 113.
Milford Commons brings 61,000 sq ft of neighborhood-serving commercial space to North Dupont Boulevard.
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Our markets / 01Delaware · Market guide
Our home market38°46′ N / 75°08′ W
We know the ground.
We see the possibility.
30+
Years of development
experience
Reed Ventures is a family-owned real estate developer and investor based in Lewes, Delaware. Our work focuses on commercial properties, national tenant locations and residential communities.
With 30+ years of development experience and a portfolio in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro and Milford, we bring local perspective to every stage: site selection, acquisition, entitlements, engineering and delivery.
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A local point
of view.
Four places in our published portfolio.
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Town locations · Portfolio footprint
02 / Delaware
Our home. A lasting local presence.
Our home base connects local knowledge with retail, office and medical development along Coastal Highway and the Lewes Georgetown Highway corridor.
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03 / Delaware
A coastal commercial corridor.
Coastal One is a 108,000 sq ft shopping center on Coastal Highway. Our Rehoboth Beach portfolio also includes custom homes.
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04 / Delaware
Room for businesses to grow.
Peninsula Crossing represents 400,000+ sq ft of retail development. Lowe’s and Texas Roadhouse are also part of our Millsboro project history.
Explore Peninsula CrossingSelected Delaware projectsBuilt experience
The work
speaks for itself.
01Henlopen Plaza
98,000 sq ftLewes, DE
02Peninsula Crossing
400,000+ sq ftMillsboro, DE
03Milford Commons
61,000 sq ftMilford, DE
04Henlopen Square
17,075 sq ftLewes, DE
Individual property areas. Portfolio examples.View the full portfolio
What we bring to DelawareDevelopment / Investment / Construction
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Places for business.
Retail centers, restaurants, office and medical space. From site selection and entitlements to construction and delivery, we connect property fundamentals with the needs of the businesses that will use them.
Ground leases. Build-to-suits. Joint ventures. Fee development. The structure follows the opportunity.
National tenant developmentRoom to belong.
Master-planned communities are a core part of the Reed Ventures portfolio. Land planning, approvals, engineering and infrastructure establish the foundation for places people can call home.
Explore our residential communities across coastal Delaware.
Explore residential projectsPotential, reimagined.
An existing property can be the beginning of a new chapter. Henlopen Plaza, a former Lowe’s property acquired and redeveloped by Reed Ventures, is one example of that approach.
We evaluate land, investment properties and operating businesses where experience, management or capital can support what comes next.
Our acquisition criteria- 01
The place.
Where is the property? What are its access, visibility, infrastructure and physical constraints?
- 02
The purpose.
Who will use it? What size, layout and timing does the proposed use require?
- 03
The path.
What design, engineering, permitting and land-use coordination does this site need?
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The partnership.
What structure aligns the property, the business requirements and the development plan?
Planning context: Delaware’s Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) supports early coordination across state agencies. It does not replace local approvals. See the official application guidance for applicability.
Your next opportunityLet’s see what’s
Let’s see what’s
possible here.
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Start with a conversation.
A closer lookDelaware.
Delaware.
Answered.
Useful information for property owners,
national tenants and potential partners.
01Who is Reed Ventures?
Reed Ventures is a family-owned real estate development and investment company based in Lewes, Delaware. Led by Joe Reed, the company has 30+ years of development experience across residential communities, commercial properties and custom homes.
02Where does Reed Ventures develop in Delaware?
The published portfolio includes projects in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro and Milford, with a strong concentration in coastal Delaware and Sussex County. Opportunities elsewhere in Delaware can be discussed with the team on a site-by-site basis.
03What kinds of commercial projects does Reed Ventures work on?
The portfolio includes neighborhood shopping centers, large-format retail, restaurants, office space and medical buildings. Reed Ventures also works with national tenants on site selection, entitlements, development and delivery.
04Can Reed Ventures work with national tenants entering Delaware?
Yes. National tenant development is a stated focus, with structures that can include ground leases, build-to-suits, joint ventures and fee development. The right approach depends on the proposed site, use and tenant requirements.
05How do I submit a Delaware property or development opportunity?
Contact brent@reedventures.net or call (302) 200-9903. Include the address or parcel identification, acreage or building size, current use, ownership or asking terms, available plans and your proposed timing. The team can then discuss whether the opportunity fits its acquisition criteria.
06Are the projects shown here available for lease or sale?
The portfolio demonstrates development experience and does not establish current availability. Ask the team about a specific property, space requirement or proposed use for up-to-date information.