Welcome to 285 Richard Basset Drive! This charming 3 bedroom home is well maintained & was recently renovated and offers luxury vinyl plank flooring, some interior updates & newly painted walls. The home has a side porch, detached garage & a great fully fenced back yard with a lovely gazebo. The back yard will be the perfect place to relax after a long day. Take a look at this cozy home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,250 sq ftLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by RUSLANA STOYKOVA• RE/MAX Associates
•302-645-0800 (broker)
•john@johnwford.com (broker)
Bought with MJ Jenkins• Weichert Realtors Cornerstone
Affordably priced and located in the Cesar Rodney School District! This 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home has been well maintained and features updated bathrooms, kitchen, window, and major mechanical systems. Outside you will notice the detached oversized garage along with the fenced lot. In the rear of the property there is a large deck as well as a detached screened porch. With easy access to Route 13 you are only a short drive to shopping and the Dover Air Force Base. Call today to schedule your tour!!
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
73 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
7,231 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,134
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-00-085.12-01-37.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RS1
GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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.
Zone overlays
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Paved Parking, Asphalt Driveway
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Stove, Range Hood
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed
Exterior Information
Fencing: Fully
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Interior, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 72.50 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,134
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $88
School Tax: $545
Tax Assessed Value: $26,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $633
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: W. REILY BROWN
Middle Or Junior School: FRED FIFER
High School: CAESAR RODNEY
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From S. Governors Ave, turn west onto Webbs Lane. Go to next redlight and turn left on to John Clark Rd . Go to Richard Basset Rd (1 block), turn left and house is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,231 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-00-085.12-01-37.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Fifer (Fred) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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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 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
78% 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 • 19904
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$262,000 – $317,000
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