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Off market aug 2025 for $395K

$386,081

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,074/mo

•

1,140

sq ft

1786 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

About this home

Fully Renovated Ranch with Dream Garage on . 85 Acres! Welcome to your countryside escape—this stunning ranch was completely renovated in 2023 and sits on nearly an acre of peaceful, mostly open land. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a jaw-dropping, open-concept kitchen with shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances, it’s the perfect blend of modern style and comfort. The home showcases luxury vinyl plank flooring, tastefully updated baths with tile surrounds, and neutrally painted throughout. Major system upgrades include a new roof, septic system, HVAC, plumbing, and water softener—all completed in 2023 for worry-free living. Step outside to a 1,400 sq ft detached, heated garage with three 9' x 8' doors, openers/remotes, and an upgraded electrical panel—ideal for hobbies, storage, or a serious workshop. The stone driveway adds a rustic touch to this already irresistible property. This home has been meticulously remodeled—don’t miss your chance to own a like-new ranch in a tranquil, country setting! Schedule your tour today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.85 acresLot Size

$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 car garageParking

Listed by Dan Stein • Coldwell Banker Realty

•302-234-1888 (broker)

Bought with Davis McDermott • Compass

•302-202-9855 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2038712

Redfin Estimate

$386,081

$8,919 since sold in August 2025$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($357K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$310,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
2001 Stulltown Rd, Sudlersville, MD 21668
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$400,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
153 Underwoods Corner Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$375,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
986 Everetts Corner Rd, Hartly, DE 19953
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$409,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
1916 Hartly Rd, Hartly, DE 19953
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$344,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,342 sq ft
1818 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$300,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,064 sq ft
550 Bolton Woods Rd, Sudlersville, MD 21668

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Market trends in 19938, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$394K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

13 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 1786 Lion Hope Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2038712

Aug 8, 2025

Sold

$395,000

$346/sq ft

Jul 3, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 27, 2025

Price Changed

$395,000

$346/sq ft

Jun 24, 2025

Listed

$410,000

$360/sq ft

Jun 22, 2025

Coming Soon

$410,000

$360/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2018856

Aug 30, 2023

Sold

$370,000

$325/sq ft

Jul 13, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 5, 2023

Relisted

—

Jun 29, 2023

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2023

Pending

—

May 25, 2023

Price Changed

$374,900

$329/sq ft

May 10, 2023

Price Changed

$384,900

$338/sq ft

Apr 21, 2023

Relisted

—

Apr 21, 2023

Coming Soon

$399,900

$351/sq ft

Apr 21, 2023

Listing Removed

—

+33

Why wait for new construction when you can own this TOTALLY RENOVATED ranch with a 1400 sq ft detached garage on . 85 acres in the country? This beautiful home features 3 beds, 2 full baths and a gorgeous kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. It also has a new septic, new roof, new HVAC, all new plumbing and new water softener system. All new paint and flooring throughout, updated bathrooms with tile surrounds, living room and dining room. Outside you will find wonderful landscaping with all new sidewalks and stone driveway that leads to the large freshly painted heated garage with 3 new 9' wide X 8' tall doors (all with openers and remotes) and a new electrical panel. This house has literally been redone from top to bottom! Better hurry, because this home will not last long!

Public Records

Jun 20, 2023

Sold

$200,000

$175/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2010862

Aug 30, 2022

Sold

$90,250

$79/sq ft

Jul 28, 2022

Pending

—

Jun 7, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 3, 2022

Price Changed

$130,000

$114/sq ft

May 24, 2022

Listed

$140,000

$123/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,209 (+1.4%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2025

$1,193 (−0.6%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2024

$1,200 (+100.5%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2023

$599 (+4.7%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2022

$572 (+1,555.4%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2020

$35 (−96.9%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2019

$1,105 (+82.1%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2018

$607 (+0.4%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2017

$604 (−1.7%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2015

$614 (+26.4%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2012

$486 (+3.1%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2011

$471

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

Tax history for 1786 Lion Hope Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,209 (+1.4%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2025

$1,193 (−0.6%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2024

$1,200 (+100.5%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2023

$599 (+4.7%)

$82,100 + $200,900

$283,000

2022

$572 (+1,555.4%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2020

$35 (−96.9%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2019

$1,105 (+82.1%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2018

$607 (+0.4%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2017

$604 (−1.7%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2015

$614 (+26.4%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2012

$486 (+3.1%)

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

2011

$471

$7,800 + $19,300

$27,100

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

130 ft.

Lot depth

285 ft.

Lot size

0.85 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

960

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

3-00-043.00-01-57.00-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

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 Detached Garage Spaces: 6
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 6
Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Workshop, Bathroom 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $200,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2023

Building Information
Building Name: NONE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 130.00 x 285.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $82,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,140
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $161
School Tax: $941
Tax Assessed Value: $283,000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,193

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: From Route 1 take exit 119A to Smyrna Route 13, turn onto E Glenwood Ave, turn right onto Underwoods Corner Rd, turn left onto Downs Chapel Rd, turn right onto Lion Hope Rd the home will be on your left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-043.00-01-57.00-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Clayton Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 5.8mi

7/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$367,000 – $444,000

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Home values near 1786 Lion Hope Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1759 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$428,089
1809 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$281,190
3337 Downs Chapel Road, Clayton, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$390,289
3184 Downs Chapel Road, Clayton, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1826 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$88,993
1724 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1719 Sq. Ft.	$431,579
3144 Downs Chapel Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$247,654

Address	Redfin Estimate
1668 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$736,893
1833 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$192,468
3234 Downs Chapel Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$185,662

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