Back on the market due to Buyer Financing falling through!!! Beautiful maintained home in the Woodlands of Fox Hall. This home has updated windows and doors, composite deck, and fenced in yard. Other recent updates include roof central air. Open concept living and dining room also features cathedral ceilings. Updated kitchen features Corian counter tops and newer appliances. Centered on a beautiful brick wall is fireplace with wood burning insert and blower. A full bath and bedroom complete the lower level. On the upper level you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms and full bath. In the back yard you can enjoy the 16x12 deck and 12x9 patio perfect for relaxing and enjoying your fenced in wood lined oasis. Great home in a quiet neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kim Stockslager• The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
•302-241-0899 (broker)
•marie@themovingexperiencede.com (broker)
Bought with Kim Haggard• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Meticulously Maintained throughout. Current owners have made many major improvements: All New Windows & doors, New Fascia, Soffits, & Gutter Guards, New Maintenance Free Composite Deck, New Shed, New Fencing, New Chimney Liner & Fireplace Insert, New Wood Flooring. Newer Roof & Newer Central AC. Light & Bright Open Floor Plan with lots of Natural Light. Living Room & Dining Room feature Cathedral Ceiling. Living Room enhanced with Wood Accent Wall while Dining Room has Arched Window Accent & French Doors to Rear Deck. Kitchen includes: Stainless Appliances, Corian Counters, Tile Flooring, Tongue & Groove Wood ceiling. Family Room focal point is Fireplace with Raised Hearth centered on Brick Accent Wall. Fireplace includes insert with blower. 4th Bedroom with Wood Flooring & Full Bath completes Lower Level. 3 Spacious Bedrooms on Upper Level, all with Ceilings Fans, Lots of Closet Space, Wood Flooring & lots of Natural Light. 16' x 12' Rear Deck & 12' x 9' Rear Patio ideal spot to relax or BBQ while enjoying the Privacy of the Wooded Yard. This home is ready for it's new owners to move right in, all the work has been done!
TREND #6087200
Oct 1, 2012
Sold
$135,000
$75/sq ft
Jul 20, 2012
Listed
$142,500
$79/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004041318
Oct 1, 2012
Sold
$135,000
$75/sq ft
Sep 6, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 2012
Listed
$142,500
$79/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT198164
Feb 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2006
Listed
$235,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 2001
Sold
$123,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1983
Sold
$73,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,771 (+5.9%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2025
$1,673 (+3.5%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2024
$1,616 (+10.9%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2023
$1,457 (+3.4%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2022
$1,409 (+3.8%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2021
$1,357 (+3.5%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2020
$1,311 (+5.8%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2019
$1,239 (+14.6%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2018
$1,081 (+1.7%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2017
$1,063 (−0.3%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2016
$1,066
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2015
$1,065 (+2.4%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2014
$1,040 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2013
$1,082 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2012
$1,125 (+3.4%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2011
$1,088
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
Tax history for 221 Merion Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,771 (+5.9%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2025
$1,673 (+3.5%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2024
$1,616 (+10.9%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2023
$1,457 (+3.4%)
$109,000 + $175,700
$284,700
2022
$1,409 (+3.8%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2021
$1,357 (+3.5%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2020
$1,311 (+5.8%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2019
$1,239 (+14.6%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2018
$1,081 (+1.7%)
$9,100 + $40,400
$49,500
2017
$1,063 (−0.3%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2016
$1,066
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2015
$1,065 (+2.4%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2014
$1,040 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2013
$1,082 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2012
$1,125 (+3.4%)
$9,100 + $38,200
$47,300
2011
$1,088
$9,100 + $38,200
$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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,794
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-05-067.09-01-31.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Concrete Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dryer - Electric, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Insert
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Main Entrance Orientation: Northwest
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 90.00 x 135.00
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,794
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $616
County Tax: $148
School Tax: $982
Tax Assessed Value: $49,500
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,747
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: From Rt 13 turn onto college rd then make a right onto Oakmont dr. then another right on to Merion Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,794
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-067.09-01-31.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
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North Dover Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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