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Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Samantha Laureta• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
•302-677-0020 (broker)
•centraldelawarebroker@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by John Maxwell• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
•302-677-0020 (broker)
•centraldelawarebroker@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Margaret Poisson• Century 21 Gold Key-Dover
R-8572 Great home for first time home buyer or investor. Hardwood floors thoughout the home. Newer windows, roof, kitchen flooring. The basement is finished and there is a walk out to the back yard. There is an enclosed front porch with glass roll out windows. The yard is . 73 of an acre and the back yard is private. All appliances are included.
BRIGHT MLS #1007666716
Oct 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 7, 2014
Listed
$179,900
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,353 (+5.8%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2025
$1,279 (+3.5%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2024
$1,235 (+52.6%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2023
$810 (+3.4%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2022
$783 (+3.8%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2021
$755 (+3.5%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2020
$729 (+5.7%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2019
$690 (+9.4%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2018
$630 (+1.7%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2017
$620 (−0.3%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2016
$622 (+0.2%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2015
$621 (+65.6%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2014
$375 (−1.2%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2013
$380 (−41.4%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2012
$647 (+3.4%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2011
$626
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
Tax history for 1238 S Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,353 (+5.8%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2025
$1,279 (+3.5%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2024
$1,235 (+52.6%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2023
$810 (+3.4%)
$48,000 + $167,700
$215,700
2022
$783 (+3.8%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2021
$755 (+3.5%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2020
$729 (+5.7%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2019
$690 (+9.4%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2018
$630 (+1.7%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2017
$620 (−0.3%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2016
$622 (+0.2%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2015
$621 (+65.6%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2014
$375 (−1.2%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2013
$380 (−41.4%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2012
$647 (+3.4%)
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
2011
$626
$10,300 + $16,900
$27,200
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
71 ft.
Lot depth
447 ft.
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-00-086.00-01-30.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
RS1
Single-family Residential District
The purpose of the RS1 Single-Family Residential District is to: Provide for low-density residential development of a suburban character on lot sizes determined by the type of water and sewer service provided, individual on-site well and septic or public water and County sewer; and Offer the possibility of a variety of housing types and life styles to be harmonious with low-density residential and low-intensity compatible agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
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, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 71.00 x 447.34
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,272
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $91
School Tax: $540
Tax Assessed Value: $27,200
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $630
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Radiant
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: from rt1 follow S Bay rd south. Home is located on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-00-086.00-01-30.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Dover Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Dover, DE • 19901
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$248,000 – $300,000
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