Beautiful wooded colonial home with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, basement and two car garage, now available in the coveted community of Fox Hall. Partial brick front home, sitting on a slight rise is framed by mature trees. There is a picturesque stone path that cuts through the landscaping to arrive at the front entrance with overhang. Enter through the front door into the foyer with hardwood floors, chair rail, crown molding and oversized coat closet with auto light. To the right is the spacious living room in neutral tones with crown molding. The elegant dining room has hardwood floors, crown molding and chair rail. The kitchen has hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rail and tile backsplash for cosmetic accents. For functional perks the kitchen has ceiling fan with light, easy clean flat top stove, stainless steel refrigerator included, garbage disposal, roll out drawers in some of the cabinets and in the cabinet pantry. Off the kitchen is the spacious sunken family room with a floor to ceiling brick fireplace, flanked by built in cabinets. Step through a slider into the three season sunroom with multiple sliding doors to the backyard and patio. Powder room and laundry finish out the main floor. The owner's suite has hardwood floors, ceiling fan with light, dressing area and updated owner's bath. Three good size bedrooms, and double sink in hall bath round out the second floor. The basement has bilco doors to access the outside and the pool table is included. Two car garage with storage room and cabinets gives you plenty of storage space. The back yard has a cement patio, an open area from trees for maximum sunlight and a large storage shed for all your yard equipment. Sellers have maintained the home and kept up with updates like a roof in 2012 with 50 year warranty, water heater in 2017 with 6 year warranty, oil tank in 2018 with 10 year warranty, updated garage doors and gutters, updated owner's bath, kitchen sink, dishwasher and refrigerator replaced in the last four years. There is attic storage with pull down stairs, and whole house fan along with other details you will only see when you tour this home. So don't miss out, book your tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Squire• Delaware Homes Inc
•302-378-9510 (broker)
Bought with Herman Ross• BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Ref. #10105. One of a kind! You will love this imacculate beautiful home. A kitchen you only dream about. Tall cabinets w/ pull-out storage, tiled backsplash, customized refrigerator to match cabinets, micro/convection oven, smoothtop range, hardwood floor. Many upgrades include: 6" baseboard & crown moulding thru-out, insulated tilt in windows, furnace, a/c, roof, gas logs in family fireplace, new carpet in living room & family rooms. Hardwood floors in kitchen, 2 bedrooms & hallways. Custom built storage shed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,950 (+5.9%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2025
$1,842 (+3.5%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2024
$1,779 (+5.7%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2023
$1,684 (+3.4%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2022
$1,628 (+3.8%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2021
$1,568 (+3.5%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2020
$1,514 (+5.8%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2019
$1,432 (+9.6%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2018
$1,307 (+1.5%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2017
$1,287 (−0.4%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2016
$1,292 (+0.2%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2015
$1,290 (−0.3%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2014
$1,294 (−1.3%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2013
$1,311 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2012
$1,363 (+3.4%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2011
$1,318
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
Tax history for 284 Merion Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,950 (+5.9%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2025
$1,842 (+3.5%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2024
$1,779 (+5.7%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2023
$1,684 (+3.4%)
$109,000 + $204,400
$313,400
2022
$1,628 (+3.8%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2021
$1,568 (+3.5%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2020
$1,514 (+5.8%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2019
$1,432 (+9.6%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2018
$1,307 (+1.5%)
$9,100 + $48,100
$57,200
2017
$1,287 (−0.4%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2016
$1,292 (+0.2%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2015
$1,290 (−0.3%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2014
$1,294 (−1.3%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2013
$1,311 (−3.9%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2012
$1,363 (+3.4%)
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
2011
$1,318
$9,100 + $48,200
$57,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
89 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,136
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-05-067.09-01-71.00-000
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: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 88.75 x 139.70
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,136
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $801
County Tax: $172
School Tax: $1,135
Tax Assessed Value: $57,200
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,108
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Rt 13, turn onto to State College Rd, cross over McKee Rd, turn right on Oakmont Dr, turn right on Merion Rd, house will be on left
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,136
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-067.09-01-71.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
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