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Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
1.43 acresLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by RICK BENNETT• Coldwell Banker Resort Realty - Seaford
•302-629-5575 (broker)
Bought with ADAM GAULL• Coldwell Banker Resort Realty - Seaford
•302-629-5575 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1001571274
Redfin Estimate
$206,770
$13K since sold in May 2019$8,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($250K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful opportunity to own a home in the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Delmar. Home is in need of repairs, however with your special touch you can make this house a home again. Come and bring your vision!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,023 (−2.7%)
$28,700 + $109,600
$138,300
2025
$1,051 (+22.2%)
$28,700 + $109,600
$138,300
2024
$860 (+1.3%)
$28,700 + $109,600
$138,300
2023
$849 (+2.9%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2022
$825 (−5.9%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2021
$877 (+3.9%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2020
$844 (+0.6%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2019
$839 (+2.7%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2018
$817 (−1.6%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2017
$830 (+0.4%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2016
$827 (+12.7%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2014
$734
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
Tax history for 38278 Providence Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,023 (−2.7%)
$28,700 + $109,600
$138,300
2025
$1,051 (+22.2%)
$28,700 + $109,600
$138,300
2024
$860 (+1.3%)
$28,700 + $109,600
$138,300
2023
$849 (+2.9%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2022
$825 (−5.9%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2021
$877 (+3.9%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2020
$844 (+0.6%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2019
$839 (+2.7%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2018
$817 (−1.6%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2017
$830 (+0.4%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2016
$827 (+12.7%)
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
2014
$734
$1,300 + $15,250
$16,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GR
General Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential use, including all manufactured homes. Manufactured homes shall include those which do not meet certain characteristics of manufactured homes permitted in AR Districts, as contained in Section 115-20A(1).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Masonry
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame/Block
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DELMAR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,792
Building Sq. Ft: 1,792
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W/RD 504 450' N/RD 512 LOT 4
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 62,500
Legal Lot Number: 4
School Tax District: DELMAR
Municipality Name: LITTLE CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 1.4348
Zoning Code: GR
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 532-19.00-79.00
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Delmar Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Delmar Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
Delmar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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
Delmar, DE • 19940
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$197,000 – $238,000
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