Attention: Investors, Builders and Dream home lot buyers! This nearly 7 acre parcel in the country was the site for the current owners dream home build. However, with a job change so did their plans and now it can be yours! With a new survey completed and the corners marked in late 2020, as well as the site evaluation completed and in processing, it's ready for you to begin building. While this property is located in the county, it offers quick and easy access to Hwy. 13 and it's many amenities. Don't miss this great opportunity, call today! Please note: The single story home is in need of major repair or demolition. The current septic is obsolete and utilities are off. It is being sold As-Is, Where-is. All inspections are for buyers information purposes only. More pictures to follow
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
6.85 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Faren Brown• Linda Vista Real Estate
•302-313-1600 (broker)
•jose@askforjose.com (broker)
Bought with Ken Pennington• Century 21 Harrington Realty, Inc
R-11549 8.2 acres of solitude. Mostly wooded acreage 2 miles west of Kenton. Home on property of no or very little value. Build your dream home out in the peace and quite thats just 10 minutes to Rt 13. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property so NO transfer tax!
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT230888
Dec 31, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2019
Listed
$210,000
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$426 (−0.6%)
$101,300
2024
$428 (−26.5%)
$101,300
2023
$583 (+3.5%)
$101,300
2022
$563 (+3.0%)
$10,300 + $11,600
$21,900
2021
$547 (+14.2%)
$10,300 + $11,600
$21,900
2020
$479 (+46,403.9%)
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2019
$1
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2018
$1
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2017
$1
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2015
$1 (−99.7%)
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2012
$389 (+3.1%)
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2011
$378
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
Tax history for 1244 Chance Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$426 (−0.6%)
$101,300
2024
$428 (−26.5%)
$101,300
2023
$583 (+3.5%)
$101,300
2022
$563 (+3.0%)
$10,300 + $11,600
$21,900
2021
$547 (+14.2%)
$10,300 + $11,600
$21,900
2020
$479 (+46,403.9%)
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2019
$1
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2018
$1
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2017
$1
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2015
$1 (−99.7%)
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2012
$389 (+3.1%)
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
2011
$378
$10,100 + $11,600
$21,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
3-00-044.00-01-04.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Stone Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Partly Wooded, Private, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,020
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $72
School Tax: $406
Tax Assessed Value: $21,700
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $478
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Bottled Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Site Evaluation on File
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Rt 42 to Chance Rd house on left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,020
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-044.00-01-04.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clayton Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
5/10
Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
43% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clayton, DE • 19938
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $298,000
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