Welcome to the farm! Here, at 5067 Hopkins Cemetery Rd, you can appreciate all the wonders of nature and the freedom of wide open spaces. This 16.88 acre farm includes a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, detached 2 car garage, large cattle barn with extensions and 90' x 65 ' concrete stock yard, 90' by 50' pole building for large farm equipment storage, small grain silo, tool shed and over 10 -12 acres of open fields for cultivation. There is electrical power in the barn, large pole building and garage. Until this year, fields have been leased and cultivated with regular crop rotations of corn, soybean, barley, sorghum, etc. The house sits up on the hill at the front of the property and provides for a scenic overview of the land and structures. Many recent improvements have made this a charming, farmhouse. The country kitchen is virtually new from floor to ceiling. The refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave/convention oven were recently replaced and the kitchen is a dream to cook in, with plenty of counter space for the many cooks in the house and enough storage for all the pots, pans, and gadgets any gourmet chef could ever desire. For the technology proficient, the house has high speed internet access - great for home office or remote learning. Other improvements include upgraded electrical service, new AC unit & air handler, blown-in insulation in the attic and insulation panels in storage eaves, double lined chimney flue to accommodate the wood stove, and a new deep well (325') and pump for a clean refreshing water supply. When you explore the grounds you will find many different fruit trees and bushes as well as an asparagus bed to enjoy. In the evening, relax by the fire pit and indulge in some s'mores and take in the beauty of the evening sky - watch shooting stars cross the skies and observe the entire Milky Way! So if you are ready to start your own farm or simply wish to enjoy the best of country living and have the land help you pay your bills, this is the home for you. Come see, explore and make this your home today. WHAT'S NEW AT 5067 HOPKINS CEMETERY RD: You CAN build or convert the large pole building for a second residence on this property. Kent County Planning and Zoning verified that a working farm can have 2 residences on the property: one for the owner and one for relatives or farm workers. You must comply with all building codes and set back requirements. Subdivision may also be a possibility. Telecommuters: High speed internet access is available! Work from home in the peace & quiet of your rural home while your office may be in the hectic city. Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore and Annapolis are just a couple hours away and even New York City is about 4 hours away.
Welcome to the farm! Here, at 5067 Hopkins Cemetery Rd, you can appreciate all the wonders of nature and the freedom of wide open spaces. This 16.88 acre farm includes a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, detached 2 car garage, large cattle barn with extensions and 90' x 65 ' concrete stock yard, 90' by 50' pole building for large farm equipment storage, small grain silo, tool shed and over 10 -12 acres of open fields for cultivation. There is electrical power in the cattle barn, large pole building and garage. Until this year, fields have been leased and cultivated with regular crop rotations of corn, soybean, barley, sorghum, etc. The house sits up on the hill at the front of the property and provides for a scenic overview of the land and structures. Many recent improvements have made this a charming, farmhouse. The country kitchen is virtually new from floor to ceiling. The refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave/convention oven were recently replaced and the kitchen is a dream to cook in, with plenty of counter space for the many cooks in the house and enough storage for all the pots, pans and gadgets any gourmet chef could ever desire. For the technology proficient, the house has high speed internet access - great for the home office or remote learning. Other improvements include upgraded electrical service, new AC unit & air handler, blown-in insulation in the attic and insulation panels in storage eaves, double lined chimney flue to accommodate the wood stove, and a new deep well (325') and pump for a clean refreshing water supply. When you explore the grounds you will find many different fruit trees and bushes as well as an asparagus bed to enjoy. In the evening, relax by the fire pit and indulge in some s'mores and take in the beauty of the evening sky - watch shooting stars cross the skies and observe the entire Milky Way! So if you are ready to start your own farm or simply wish to enjoy the best of country living and have the land help you pay your bills, this is the home for you. Come see, explore and make this your home today. WHAT'S NEW AT 5067 HOPKINS CEMETERY RD: You CAN build or convert the large pole building for a second residence on this property. Kent County Planning and Zoning verified that a working farm can have 2 residences on the property: one for the owner and one for relatives or farm workers. You must comply with all building codes and set back requirements. Subdivision may also be a possibility. Telecommuters: High speed internet access is available! Work from home in the peace & quiet of your rural home while your office may be in the hectic city. Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore and Annapolis are just a couple hours away and even New York City is about 4 hours away.
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT248834
Sep 24, 2021
Sold
$400,000
$259/sq ft
Jul 23, 2021
Pending
—
May 29, 2021
Listed
$485,000
$314/sq ft
TREND #5647142
May 26, 2010
Sold
$300,000
$194/sq ft
Jan 20, 2010
Listed
$300,000
$194/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004722188
May 26, 2010
Sold
$300,000
$194/sq ft
Apr 29, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2010
Listed
$300,000
$194/sq ft
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R-5823 Here is your chance chance for a great renovated Farmette. A 3br 2ba home on 16.8 acres, barn with concrete pound and livestock chute for loading and unloading, with water electric and phone. A 48x90 pole shed with 220 electric, phone and water. A two car garage with cable, phone, electric and water and 3 grain tanks. Property has been completly updated over the last couple of years (windows, kitchen, walls) with a new roof being installed this past fall. This Property is also capable of being subdivided.
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT203516
May 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2007
Listed
$399,000
$258/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT203508
May 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2007
Listed
$399,000
$258/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT197392
May 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2006
Listed
$479,000
$310/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT194814
May 4, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2006
Listed
$479,000
$310/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,455 (+238.7%)
$136,500 + $812,300
$948,800
2025
$1,020 (+0.4%)
$136,500 + $812,300
$948,800
2024
$1,016 (+23.8%)
$78,000 + $196,900
$274,900
2023
$821 (+11.5%)
$78,000 + $196,900
$274,900
2022
$736
$4,200 + $29,400
$33,600
Tax history for 5067 Hopkins Cemetery Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,455 (+238.7%)
$136,500 + $812,300
$948,800
2025
$1,020 (+0.4%)
$136,500 + $812,300
$948,800
2024
$1,016 (+23.8%)
$78,000 + $196,900
$274,900
2023
$821 (+11.5%)
$78,000 + $196,900
$274,900
2022
$736
$4,200 + $29,400
$33,600
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
8-00-137.00-01-23.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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.
Directions: From Rt 1 turn onto Rt 12 west through Felton center, go about 3 miles and turn left onto Hopkins Cemetery Rd - go about 1 mile - property is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 16.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 8-00-137.00-01-23.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
66% 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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Estimated sale price
$703,000 – $851,000
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