BACK ON THE MARKET – PRICE IMPROVEMENT TO $339,000! Welcome to 242 Firetower Rd, Camden-Wyoming, DE, situated on approximately 3.4 acres. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers approximately 1,624 sq. ft. and a screened-in front porch. Bring your vision and renovation ideas! This older home is in need of significant TLC, repairs, and updating throughout, offering an opportunity to restore and customize the property to suit your needs. The spacious acreage provides additional possibilities for enjoying and improving the property. The home is being offered in its current condition, and the asking price reflects the updates and improvements needed. Buyers are encouraged to conduct inspections and perform their own due diligence regarding the property's condition. Now offered at $339,000. Schedule your showing and explore the possibilities this property has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
3.4 acresLot Size
$206Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LATASHA BRISCOE• Crown Homes Real Estate
Est. $1,637 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 242 Firetower Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Dec 1, 1988
Sold
$129,900
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,484 (+22.6%)
$116,700 + $179,700
$296,400
2025
$1,210 (+0.4%)
$116,700 + $179,700
$296,400
2024
$1,206 (+0.9%)
$116,700 + $179,700
$296,400
2023
$1,194 (+5.8%)
$116,700 + $179,700
$296,400
2022
$1,129 (+0.8%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2021
$1,120 (+1.6%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2020
$1,102 (+4.0%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2019
$1,059 (+3.6%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2018
$1,022 (+2.9%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2017
$994 (+21.8%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2015
$816 (+3.6%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2012
$787 (+1.6%)
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
2011
$775
$10,400 + $35,500
$45,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,624
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
8-00-118.00-01-28.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the AR Agricultural Residential District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Loster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings
Room Information
Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $179,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Average
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Building Name: 2 STORY
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $116,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,624
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $169
School Tax: $991
Tax Assessed Value: $296,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,175
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: NELLIE HUGHES STOKES
Middle Or Junior School: FRED FIFER
High School: CAESAR RODNEY
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: A good entry for 242 Firetower Rd, Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934 would be: From Route 13, take W. Camden-Wyoming Avenue west. Turn left onto Firetower Road. Continue approximately 2 miles. Property is located on the left. Look for sign. Or, if approaching from Route 10: From DE-10 W, turn onto Firetower Road. Continue north on Firetower Road. Property is located on the right. Look for sign. Before submitting, I recommend driving the route and confirming: Which side of the road the property is on when approaching from the most common direction. Whether there is a long driveway that should be mentioned. Whether GPS accurately locates the property. For a rural property like this, you can also enhance it with: From Camden, travel west on Camden-Wyoming Ave. Turn onto Firetower Rd and continue through wooded area. Private 3.4-acre property set back from the road on the left. Look for Crown Homes sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 8-00-118.00-01-28.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stokes (Nellie Hughes) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi
7/10
Fifer (Fred) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Camden Wyoming, DE • 19934
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Sun exposure
51/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$315,000 – $381,000
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