OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2019 for $275K

$453,949

•

2.5 ba

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3,074

sq ft

31 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

About this home

Great opportunity to own this 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom single family home. This property built in 2006 has approximately 3074 square feet of living space. Close to restaurants and shopping. Bring your ideas and design and see how you cantransform this place into just what you~ve been looking for.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

9,848 sq ftLot Size

$148Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Courtney Read • REAL Home Services and Solutions, Inc.

•888-876-3372 (broker)

Bought with Marvin Capps • Marvin Capps Realty Inc

•215-558-7000 (broker)

•marvincappsrealty@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DEKT232494

Redfin Estimate

$453,949

$179K since sold in November 2019$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($463K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$455,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,627 sq ft
216 Coldwater Dr, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$435,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,245 sq ft
428 Christiana River Dr, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$463,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,564 sq ft
232 W Pembrooke Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$479,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,070 sq ft
114 Christiana River Dr, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$525,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,914 sq ft
223 Clarendon Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$420,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
427 E Radison Run, Clayton, DE 19938

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Market trends in 19938, DE

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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$329,900
4 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
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Sale history for 31 Penrose Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,909 (+1.4%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2025

$1,883 (−0.6%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2024

$1,895 (+4.6%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2023

$1,812 (+3.5%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2022

$1,750 (+2.0%)

$3,800 + $64,400

$68,200

2021

$1,716 (+16.4%)

$3,800 + $64,400

$68,200

2020

$1,474 (−0.9%)

$3,800 + $64,400

$68,200

2019

$1,488

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2018

$1,488 (+0.3%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2017

$1,483 (−1.4%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2016

$1,504 (−0.4%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2015

$1,510 (+8.8%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2014

$1,388 (+12.0%)

$3,800 + $61,900

$65,700

2013

$1,239

$3,800 + $61,900

$65,700

Tax history for 31 Penrose Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,909 (+1.4%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2025

$1,883 (−0.6%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2024

$1,895 (+4.6%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2023

$1,812 (+3.5%)

$65,700 + $383,500

$449,200

2022

$1,750 (+2.0%)

$3,800 + $64,400

$68,200

2021

$1,716 (+16.4%)

$3,800 + $64,400

$68,200

2020

$1,474 (−0.9%)

$3,800 + $64,400

$68,200

2019

$1,488

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2018

$1,488 (+0.3%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2017

$1,483 (−1.4%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2016

$1,504 (−0.4%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2015

$1,510 (+8.8%)

$3,800 + $63,100

$66,900

2014

$1,388 (+12.0%)

$3,800 + $61,900

$65,700

2013

$1,239

$3,800 + $61,900

$65,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

77 ft.

Lot depth

128 ft.

Lot size

10,716 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,067

Year built

2006

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

3-04-018.04-04-46.00-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Built In
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 77.24 x 127.50
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,074
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

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

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $502
County Tax: $223
School Tax: $1,265
Tax Assessed Value: $66,900
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,990

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

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

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: from left onto Christiana River Dr, Turn left onto Penrose Branch Rd

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,067
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,716 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-04-018.04-04-46.00-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Clayton Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 101° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather

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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Estimated sale price

$432,000 – $523,000

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Home values near 31 Penrose Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$490,108
71 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1905 Sq. Ft.	$444,135

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2488 Sq. Ft.	$463,574
57 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3359 Sq. Ft.	$493,937

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$440,236
85 Penrose Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3057 Sq. Ft.	$466,353

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