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Off market dec 2017 for $239K

$396,503

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,893/mo

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522 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

About this home

Home Sweet Home! Where else can you find a SINGLE family home on over an ACRE of land in this condition? Welcome to 522 Lion Hope Rd. Hardwood floors in the foyer, family room, and kitchen. Updated bathroom. Newer carpet. GRANITE countertops, STAINLESS STEEL appliances. Large 2 car garage. The kitchen has a great layout- with a peninsula for added workspace and an eat-in area with a view of the backyard. French doors lead to the rear deck. An added bonus is that the view won't change. The farm behind the house will never be built on. The dining room is currently being used as a playroom. The owner's bedroom has a full bath and nice sized closet. Not far from shopping and main roads. Make sure you see this home soon.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

5 spacesParking

Listed by Liz Page-Kramer • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-376-0303 (broker)

•vicki@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Karen Taylor • Century 21 Gold Key Realty

•302-369-5397 (broker)

•newarkoffice@c21gk.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003768279

Redfin Estimate

$396,503

$158K since sold in December 2017$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($386K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$344,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,342 sq ft
1818 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$389,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,458 sq ft
167 Deer Path Ln, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$409,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft
1916 Hartly Rd, Hartly, DE 19953
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$415,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,618 sq ft
788 Holletts Corner Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$385,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
614 Fieldcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$375,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,016 sq ft
986 Everetts Corner Rd, Hartly, DE 19953

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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

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 522 Lion Hope Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,387 (+1.4%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2025

$1,368 (−0.6%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2024

$1,377 (+20.8%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2023

$1,140 (+3.5%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2022

$1,101 (+2.0%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2021

$1,079 (+14.2%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2020

$945 (−0.9%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2019

$954

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2018

$954 (+0.3%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2017

$951 (−1.8%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2015

$969

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

Tax history for 522 Lion Hope Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,387 (+1.4%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2025

$1,368 (−0.6%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2024

$1,377 (+20.8%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2023

$1,140 (+3.5%)

$87,000 + $239,400

$326,400

2022

$1,101 (+2.0%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2021

$1,079 (+14.2%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2020

$945 (−0.9%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2019

$954

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2018

$954 (+0.3%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2017

$951 (−1.8%)

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

2015

$969

$8,600 + $34,300

$42,900

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,568

Year built

2006

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

3-00-043.00-01-91.13-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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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

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Tidal Water: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $42,900
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $957

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA

Location Information
Cross Street: KENTON RD
Directions: Kenton Road to W. Sudlersville Rd

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-043.00-01-91.13-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

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

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% 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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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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4.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$377,000 – $456,000

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Home values near 522 Lion Hope Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
490 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$366,179
829 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2454 Sq. Ft.	$331,133
384 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1576 Sq. Ft.	$347,836
462 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$530,676
723 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$316,724
442 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1523 Sq. Ft.	$377,381
659 Sudlersville Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$559,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
416 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$385,920
689 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$323,057
640 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$441,269
358 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$382,160
570 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$470,118
290 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$429,394
959 Sudlersville Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$282,112

Address	Redfin Estimate
314 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$393,505
879 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$189,969
307 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$344,657
799 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$203,034
745 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$293,057
489 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$672,194
1281 Sudlersville Rd, Clayton, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$346,334

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