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Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alex Kreiser• Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach
•302-541-8787 (broker)
•sherricustodio@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Lynne Holt• Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Home being sold as is. Over 2400 sq ft, in need of TLC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,219 (+0.2%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2025
$1,216 (+0.4%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2024
$1,211 (+3.5%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2023
$1,170 (+11.8%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2022
$1,047 (+4.2%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2021
$1,005 (−4.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2020
$1,048 (−0.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2019
$1,050 (+1.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2018
$1,038 (−3.8%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2017
$1,080 (+10.8%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2015
$975 (+22.0%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2012
$799 (+3.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2011
$775
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
Tax history for 1424 Black Swamp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,219 (+0.2%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2025
$1,216 (+0.4%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2024
$1,211 (+3.5%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2023
$1,170 (+11.8%)
$106,000 + $227,500
$333,500
2022
$1,047 (+4.2%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2021
$1,005 (−4.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2020
$1,048 (−0.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2019
$1,050 (+1.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2018
$1,038 (−3.8%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2017
$1,080 (+10.8%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2015
$975 (+22.0%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2012
$799 (+3.1%)
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
2011
$775
$9,200 + $39,900
$49,100
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,300
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-147.00-01-02.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the AR Agricultural Residential District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Loster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Oversized, Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $164
School Tax: $812
Tax Assessed Value: $49,100
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $975
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: LAKE FOREST
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From S. DuPont Hwy head west on E Main St which runs into Burnite Mill Rd. Turn left onto Black Swamp Rd. House is approximately 5th home on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,300
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-147.00-01-02.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
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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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% 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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Felton, DE • 19943
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $472,000
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