Welcome to 2553 Downs Chapel Road, this quaint and cozy manufactured home sits on 1.5 acres mostly surrounded by woods, so privacy is no problem. This 3-bedroom 2 bath home offers 1,673 square feet of comfortable one level living. The spacious living room flows into the dining area and kitchen, creating an inviting space for every day living and entertaining. The primary bedroom features its own private bath, while two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Additional features include an attached garage, storage shed, well and septic. Located conveniently just minutes from Smyrna and Dover for all of your shopping and daily necessities. Home is being sold AS-IS, cash only offers-Great project for investors! Home inspection on file upon request.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$120Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Holly Messina• Burns & Ellis Realtors
•302-674-4220 (broker)
•info@burnsandellis.com (broker)
Bought with Anthony Lapinsky• First Coast Realty LLC
Est. $2,688 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2553 Downs Chapel Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2047470
Jul 17, 2026
Sold
$200,000
$120/sq ft
Jun 28, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2026
Price Changed
$225,000
$134/sq ft
Jun 5, 2026
Listed
$250,000
$149/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2037128
May 16, 2025
Sold
$230,000
$137/sq ft
May 7, 2025
Pending
—
May 5, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2025
Listed
$220,000
$132/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Coming Soon
$220,000
$132/sq ft
+21
Public Records
Jul 27, 2005
Sold
$40,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 2002
Sold
$35,000
$21/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT207164
Jun 30, 1998
Listed
$92,978
$56/sq ft
Jun 30, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,089 (+1.4%)
$90,900 + $162,500
$253,400
2025
$1,074 (−0.6%)
$90,900 + $162,500
$253,400
2024
$1,081 (−1.6%)
$90,900 + $162,500
$253,400
2023
$1,099 (+4.3%)
$90,900 + $162,500
$253,400
2022
$1,054 (+2.0%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2021
$1,033 (+14.2%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2020
$905 (−0.9%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2019
$913
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2018
$914 (+0.3%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2017
$911 (−1.8%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2015
$928 (+26.4%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2012
$734 (+91.7%)
$8,800 + $32,100
$40,900
2011
$383
$8,800 + $13,200
$22,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,721
Year built
1989
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Kent County
APN
3-00-043.00-01-46.04-000
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 Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached 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: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $162,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Manufactured
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $90,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,673
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $144
School Tax: $904
Tax Assessed Value: $253,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,062
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
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: Take US-13 N turn on Main Street/Smyrna Clayton Blvd for 3-4 miles, turn right onto Downs Chapel Road, home will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,721
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-043.00-01-46.04-000
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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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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
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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