Welcome to 1966 Downs Chapel Road, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on approximately half an acre of private land in Clayton. Tucked away in a quiet, country setting, this property offers the perfect opportunity for buyers looking to create their own space while enjoying peace and privacy. The home features a detached two-car garage, providing ample storage or workshop potential. With a functional layout and generous lot size, this fixer-upper is full of possibilities?ideal for a downsizer, a couple, or anyone seeking a cozy home with room to make it their own. Surrounded by open space and rural charm, yet still within convenient reach of town amenities, this property is a great canvas for renovation and personalization. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this charming country home.
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
3-00-043.00-02-60.00-000
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
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $196,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: None Available
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 220.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $76,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,232
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $156
School Tax: $975
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $273,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,146
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central
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
Outside City Limits
Directions: See mapping feature
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-043.00-02-60.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clayton Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 5.5mi
7/10
Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi
5/10
Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
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
53% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
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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.
9.2 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $324,000
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