249 Chance Rd is a 1,248 square foot house on a 5.2 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Clayton data, we estimate the home's value is $363,525.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
5.2 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$363,525
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4% lower than the average sale price ($379K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$954 (−1.0%)
$110,600 + $234,800
$345,400
2024
$963 (+72.1%)
$110,600 + $234,800
$345,400
2023
$560 (+5.7%)
$110,600 + $234,800
$345,400
2022
$529 (+1.7%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2021
$521 (+11.6%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2020
$467 (−0.7%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2019
$470
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2018
$470 (+0.3%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2017
$468 (−1.1%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2015
$473 (−23.5%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2012
$619 (+3.1%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2011
$600
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
Tax history for 249 Chance Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$954 (−1.0%)
$110,600 + $234,800
$345,400
2024
$963 (+72.1%)
$110,600 + $234,800
$345,400
2023
$560 (+5.7%)
$110,600 + $234,800
$345,400
2022
$529 (+1.7%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2021
$521 (+11.6%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2020
$467 (−0.7%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2019
$470
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2018
$470 (+0.3%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2017
$468 (−1.1%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2015
$473 (−23.5%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2012
$619 (+3.1%)
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
2011
$600
$11,900 + $22,600
$34,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,248
Building Sq. Ft: 1,248
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N. SD. CO. RD. #140, PAR. 1-LOT 0.520 A. PAR. 2-5.2 A.
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 650
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 226,512
Fire District: CLAYTON
School Tax District: SMYRNA
Acres: 5.2
Depth Footage: 233.5
Front Footage: 101.1
Zoning Code: AR
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-043.00-02-29.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clayton Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
5/10
Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-26% chance 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
45% 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
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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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Estimated sale price
$346,000 – $419,000
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