Looking for your own personal oasis, look no further! With a little elbow grease, and some TLC, turn this property into a small farmette, homestead, or just your own private property. This three bedroom, 2 bath doublewide, has a rancher feel, with additional space built on to add additional living spaces. The land is over an acre, and features a barn with a loft, a two car garage with a loft, and a cabin with a screened porch and loft. The property features mature apple and pear trees, and grape vines. This home is a fixer upper and is most suited for someone who is willing to invest a lot of time and effort.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
Listed by Jennifer Swingle• Delaware Coastal Realty
•302-645-4800 (broker)
•bmoore075@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Charles Ryan Arnold JR.• Weichert, Realtors - Beach Bound
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Market trends in 19941, DE
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
101.9%
0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$390K
$9K MoM
Avg. days on market
78d
17 days MoM
Recently sold homes
24
2 MoM
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Sale history for 12248 Smith Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2052990
Apr 2, 2024
Sold
$200,000
Mar 14, 2024
Pending
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Feb 21, 2024
Contingent
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Feb 18, 2024
Relisted
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Jan 21, 2024
Contingent
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Jan 10, 2024
Price Changed
$200,000
Dec 15, 2023
Listed
$220,000
Dec 14, 2023
Coming Soon
$220,000
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2001728
Aug 13, 2021
Sold
$113,000
Jul 13, 2021
Pending
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Jul 9, 2021
Listed
$139,900
+17
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is on over an acre of land on the outskirts of Ellendale. This home has lots of potential! With some TLC this will make a quaint home or a great rental property. It's on a very quiet street. Owner is waiting on the Class C certification and a septic inspection. Home is being sold as is.
Public Records
May 26, 2021
Sold
$75,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$942 (−0.3%)
$42,250 + $111,650
$153,900
2025
$944 (+17.5%)
$42,250 + $111,650
$153,900
2024
$803 (−3.7%)
$42,250 + $111,650
$153,900
2023
$834 (+1.5%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2022
$821 (−1.5%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2020
$834 (−0.8%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2019
$840 (−0.5%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2018
$844 (−1.2%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2017
$855 (−7.6%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2016
$925 (+47.1%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2014
$629
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
Tax history for 12248 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$942 (−0.3%)
$42,250 + $111,650
$153,900
2025
$944 (+17.5%)
$42,250 + $111,650
$153,900
2024
$803 (−3.7%)
$42,250 + $111,650
$153,900
2023
$834 (+1.5%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2022
$821 (−1.5%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2020
$834 (−0.8%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2019
$840 (−0.5%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2018
$844 (−1.2%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2017
$855 (−7.6%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2016
$925 (+47.1%)
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
2014
$629
$1,500 + $13,500
$15,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Lot size
1.19 Acres
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Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Sussex County
APN
230-28.00-3.00
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
AR-1
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of these districts is to provide for a full range of agricultural activities and to protect agricultural lands, as one of the county's most valuable natural resources, from the depreciating effect of objectional, hazardous and unsightly uses. They should also protect established agricultural operations and activities. These districts are also intended for protection of watersheds, water resources, forest areas and scenic values and, at the same time, to provide for low-density single-family residential development, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The AR regulations seek to prevent untimely scattering of more-dense urban uses, which should be confined to areas planned for efficient extension of public services.