Investor Alert! Lots of potential for this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home that sits on 1 acre in a quiet country setting. The home is approximately 1240 square feet on private well and septic. Plenty of room for a large garden or pole barn! The property is occupied and no showings will be allowed. Potential buyers, and their agents, are asked to check the county/tax records for specific details on the property. This property is being sold strictly AS IS! Do not disturb occupant or walk the property. Offers will need to be made sight unseen; CASH offers only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$101Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephanie Lehane• RE/MAX Eagle Realty
•302-659-1320 (broker)
•stephanie@lehaneteam.com (broker)
Listed by Krista LaFashia-McDaniel• RE/MAX Eagle Realty
•302-659-1320 (broker)
•stephanie@lehaneteam.com (broker)
Bought with Amy Torbert• Diamond State Cooperative LLC
Est. $2,035 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 378 Black Swamp Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2049344
Sep 10, 2026
Sold
$125,000
$101/sq ft
Aug 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2026
Listed
$204,900
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 2012
Sold
$120,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1992
Sold
$65,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$626 (+0.3%)
$90,000 + $178,800
$268,800
2025
$624 (+0.7%)
$90,000 + $178,800
$268,800
2024
$620 (+18.7%)
$90,000 + $178,800
$268,800
2023
$522 (+11.6%)
$90,000 + $178,800
$268,800
2022
$468 (+4.5%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2021
$448 (−3.3%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2020
$463
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2019
$463 (+1.1%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2018
$458 (−3.0%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2017
$472 (+9.1%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2015
$433 (−23.4%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2012
$565 (+3.1%)
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
2011
$548
$8,400 + $26,300
$34,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-147.00-01-08.01-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
AC
Agricultural Conservation District
The purpose of the AC Agricultural Conservation 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; Foster 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
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
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $178,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
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
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $90,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,240
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $153
School Tax: $800
Tax Assessed Value: $268,800
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $968
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Other
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: Cross st is Hills Market Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,240
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-147.00-01-08.01-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
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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 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
77% 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
Felton, DE • 19943
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Felton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$215,000 – $260,000
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