Downsizing or First-Time Homebuyer Opportunity! Welcome to Kent Acres, an established and well-loved community, and meet the little white house with the picket fence you’ve been waiting for. This charming home invites you into a spacious living room highlighted by a large window that fills the space with beautiful morning sunlight. The eat-in kitchen features a classic vintage 60/40 porcelain farmhouse sink, adding character and charm. Just beyond the kitchen, you’ll find an enclosed back patio with glass panels—perfect for an exercise space, a peaceful retreat, or a relaxed happy-hour hangout. From the patio, step into your storage/workshop area, ideal for hobbies, tools, or extra storage. The home offers three bedrooms and one full bathroom, showcasing vintage green and black tile that adds a touch of retro flair for those who appreciate classic details. Outside, the backyard is spacious and full of potential—plenty of room for a play area, fire pit, garden, or whatever your heart desires. This home offers new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, new carpet, and freshly painted walls. Quaint, charming, and full of character, this home is a must-see for anyone looking to downsize or purchase their first home in a welcoming, established neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$251Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Anelyn Massaro• Patterson-Schwartz-Dover
Est. $1,656 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 7 Steele Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2043966
Mar 31, 2026
Sold
$250,000
$251/sq ft
Mar 5, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 24, 2026
Listed
$250,000
$251/sq ft
Jan 23, 2026
Coming Soon
$250,000
$251/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 2025
Sold
$215,500
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,159 (+36.5%)
$69,400 + $117,000
$186,400
2024
$849 (+107.6%)
$69,400 + $117,000
$186,400
2023
$409 (+4.2%)
$69,400 + $117,000
$186,400
2022
$393 (+2.6%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2021
$383 (+4.5%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2020
$366
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2019
$366 (−53.0%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2018
$779 (+1.4%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2017
$768 (+9.1%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2016
$704 (+9.1%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2015
$645 (+0.9%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2014
$639
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2013
$639 (+66.4%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2012
$384 (+1.6%)
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
2011
$378
$9,700 + $12,700
$22,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
68 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
10,324 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,030
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-00-086.09-02-14.00-000
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.
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 Attached Carport Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Attached Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
Improvement Assessed Value: $117,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Fencing: Picket, Wire
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 68.15 x 150.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $69,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 996
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $106
School Tax: $623
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $186,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,159
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: CAESAR ROD
High School: CAESAR RODNEY
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Webb Lane
Directions: Turn right onto Webbs Lane from Rt 13 N then take the second right onto onto Mcdaniel Dr. Take second right onto Steele Rd - home is located on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,030
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,324 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-00-086.09-02-14.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
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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Historical weather
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$275,000 – $332,000
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