Custom Ranch home on large lot near Moores Lake in Dover. Impressive circular driveway with plenty of parking for friends and family. Large living room and dining room with beautiful cherry hardwood floors and a centrally located fireplace. Spacious layout with 3 bedroom and 2.5 baths. Large unique family room off the kitchen with high end Pella windows and doors that come equipped with built in blinds. Nice deck off the family room overlooking the private back yard. Basement is mostly finished with extra space for storage and work shop. 2 Car side entry garage off the driveway. Don't miss the huge 2 story outbuilding in the back yard. This property is unique and one of kind with a great location!
TREND #5957524
Jul 19, 2012
Sold
$286,000
$116/sq ft
Oct 7, 2011
Listed
$299,999
$122/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004539142
Jul 19, 2012
Sold
$286,000
$116/sq ft
Apr 23, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2011
Listed
$299,999
$122/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009045882
Oct 25, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 2010
Listed
$349,500
$142/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008816062
Mar 2, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2009
Listed
$349,500
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 2005
Sold
$285,000
$116/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT128236
Feb 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2004
Listed
$285,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,998 (+1.6%)
$125,500 + $276,800
$402,300
2024
$1,967 (−27.9%)
$125,500 + $276,800
$402,300
2023
$2,729 (+9,464.9%)
$125,500 + $276,800
$402,300
2022
$29 (−98.9%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2021
$2,555 (+2.1%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2020
$2,501 (+3.6%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2019
$2,414 (+3.2%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2018
$2,339 (+2.0%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2017
$2,293 (+4.5%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2016
$2,194 (+16.8%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2015
$1,879 (+0.2%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2014
$1,875 (+33.5%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2013
$1,405 (−12.5%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2012
$1,605 (+1.6%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2011
$1,580
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
Tax history for 55 Old Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,998 (+1.6%)
$125,500 + $276,800
$402,300
2024
$1,967 (−27.9%)
$125,500 + $276,800
$402,300
2023
$2,729 (+9,464.9%)
$125,500 + $276,800
$402,300
2022
$29 (−98.9%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2021
$2,555 (+2.1%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2020
$2,501 (+3.6%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2019
$2,414 (+3.2%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2018
$2,339 (+2.0%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2017
$2,293 (+4.5%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2016
$2,194 (+16.8%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2015
$1,879 (+0.2%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2014
$1,875 (+33.5%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2013
$1,405 (−12.5%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2012
$1,605 (+1.6%)
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
2011
$1,580
$20,100 + $73,500
$93,600
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
176 ft.
Lot depth
338 ft.
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,132
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
7-00-086.18-01-07.01-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick, Double Sided, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
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: Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Above Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 176.01 x 338.13
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,461
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $312
School Tax: $1,865
Tax Assessed Value: $93,600
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,177
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: W. REILY BROWN
Middle Or Junior School: FRED FIFER III
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: Head southwest on US-13 S toward Roosevelt Ave. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left toward S State St 236 ft. Use any lane to turn left onto S State St 1.1 mi. Turn right onto N Old Mill Rd. Destination will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,132
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 7-00-086.18-01-07.01-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Star Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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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 • 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
$459,000 – $556,000
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