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$366,179

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $981/mo

•

2 ba

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1,568

sq ft

490 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

About this home

This ranch on 1.2 acres is a great starter home or retirement home. Country living just a stones throw to Maryland, superior Smyrna Schools and quiet neighborhood. This home has a two car garage, family room, formal living room and bright kitchen. Formal dining room that has French doors to the back porch. Garden tub in master bath. One year home warranty included.

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$366,179

$146K since last sold$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.8% lower than the average sale price ($369K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$409,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
1916 Hartly Rd, Hartly, DE 19953
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$375,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
986 Everetts Corner Rd, Hartly, DE 19953
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$310,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
2001 Stulltown Rd, Sudlersville, MD 21668
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$385,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
614 Fieldcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$344,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,342 sq ft
1818 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$389,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,458 sq ft
167 Deer Path Ln, Clayton, DE 19938

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Market trends in 19938, DE

Last updated October 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

NEW 6 HRS AGO
$349,990
3 beds2.5 baths1,456 sq ft
99 Cooper St, Kenton, DE 19955
(610) 436-0400
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$490,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,094 sq ft
124 Gravelly Run Branch Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 526-2886
$314,900
4 beds2 baths1,090 sq ft
107 S Longwood Ln, Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 426-2211
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Sale history for 490 Lion Hope Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,406 (+1.4%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2025

$1,387 (−0.6%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2024

$1,396 (+11.1%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2023

$1,257 (+3.5%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2022

$1,214 (+719.2%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2021

$148 (−85.8%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2020

$1,042 (−0.9%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2019

$1,052

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2018

$1,052 (+0.3%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2017

$1,049 (−1.8%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2015

$1,068 (+25.9%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2012

$849 (+3.1%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2011

$823

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

Tax history for 490 Lion Hope Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,406 (+1.4%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2025

$1,387 (−0.6%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2024

$1,396 (+11.1%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2023

$1,257 (+3.5%)

$87,000 + $243,900

$330,900

2022

$1,214 (+719.2%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2021

$148 (−85.8%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2020

$1,042 (−0.9%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2019

$1,052

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2018

$1,052 (+0.3%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2017

$1,049 (−1.8%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2015

$1,068 (+25.9%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2012

$849 (+3.1%)

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

2011

$823

$8,600 + $38,700

$47,300

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,568

Year built

1994

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

3-00-043.00-01-91.14-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

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

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Clayton Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 6.8mi

7/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.1mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 41-55% 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, 17 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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Historical weather

Clayton, DE • 19938

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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

$348,000 – $422,000

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Home values near 490 Lion Hope Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
416 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$385,920
689 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$323,057
640 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$441,269
358 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$382,160
570 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$470,118
442 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1523 Sq. Ft.	$377,381
659 Sudlersville Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$559,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
314 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$393,505
879 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$189,969
307 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$344,657
799 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$203,034
745 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$293,057
290 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$429,394
959 Sudlersville Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$282,112

Address	Redfin Estimate
829 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2454 Sq. Ft.	$331,133
384 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1576 Sq. Ft.	$347,836
462 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$530,676
723 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$316,724
522 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$396,503
489 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$672,194
1071 Sudlersville Road, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$549,408

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