Beautiful 5 bedroom 3-full bath home in the country outside of Clayton with 1 acre of privacy. This home has it all including a first-floor master suite. with ensuite master bath including a large soaking tub and separate shower. The first floor has 2 other bedrooms and a full bath, Main floor also has a formal living room which is open to the second floor, a large kitchen and breakfast nook with a coffee bar and raised built in eating area. The large family room is sure to please with the awesome stone gas fireplace and open area will be perfect for relaxing on those chilly fall evenings. The second floor which overlooks the living room has 2-bedrooms and a bonus room which could easily be an office, game room or even a sixth bedroom. The home would not be complete without a full partially finished basement and workshop, this area has plenty of storage and is accessed from the large attached 2 car garage. The exterior of this home is built for entertaining with a large rear patio with a screened in 24x24 gazebo ewith electric outlets ceiling fan and enough room for the largest of parties. The home backs up to an open 14 acre lot and is across from a large farm which makes this the perfect country getaway. Minutes to town but nestled in the country.
2X6 Construction, Full Basement W/ Work Shop And Game Room. 6X12 Breakfast Area And Computer Area. 2 Tier Deck, Stone Fireplace, 23X5 Utility Room. All Brick Home
Public Records
Nov 1, 1996
Sold
$182,000
$50/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT206598
Mar 25, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 25, 1996
Listed
$199,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1990
Sold
$25,900
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,919 (+1.4%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2025
$1,893 (−0.6%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2024
$1,905 (+5.0%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2023
$1,814 (+4.5%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2022
$1,735 (−3.1%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2021
$1,791 (+18.0%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2020
$1,518 (−1.2%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2019
$1,537
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2018
$1,537 (+0.4%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2017
$1,531 (+4.4%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2015
$1,467
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
Tax history for 1988 Alley Corner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,919 (+1.4%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2025
$1,893 (−0.6%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2024
$1,905 (+5.0%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2023
$1,814 (+4.5%)
$130,000 + $321,600
$451,600
2022
$1,735 (−3.1%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2021
$1,791 (+18.0%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2020
$1,518 (−1.2%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2019
$1,537
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2018
$1,537 (+0.4%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2017
$1,531 (+4.4%)
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
2015
$1,467
$8,400 + $78,700
$87,100
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,636
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
3-00-017.00-02-29.07-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
AC
Agricultural Conservation District
The purpose of the AC Agricultural Conservation 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; Foster 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
Nov 25, 2025 • Final
Residential
Electrical
Solar
Aug 12, 2024 • Final
Residential
Install attached solar panels on three roof planes of a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane, Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $78,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony, Enclosed, Screened
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $8,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,636
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $290
School Tax: $1,945
Tax Assessed Value: $87,100
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,235
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
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: Cross st is Jockey Hollow Dr
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,636
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-017.00-02-29.07-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clayton Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Clayton, DE • 19938
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 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
$503,000 – $609,000
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