PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING. .. As you enter the winding, wooded drive you immediately know this is a unique property with 13.5 acres and a lovely ranch with in-law suite. The main home has a large country kitchen with a new refrigerator, built-in microwave and electric range, and lots of counter and cabinet space. The dining area is off the kitchen with sliding doors to a newer composite deck. There is also a large closet in this area for a second laundry area or coat closet. The Great Room features a wood stove for economical heating in those cold winter days and has a ceiling fan. This area is a wonderful open floor plan letting all members have a view of each other no matter where you are in the main living area. The remainder of the main home features a home office, bedroom, hall bath, and owner's suite with full bath. The attached in-law suite features a kitchen w/ double sink, electric cook top and pantry and eating area, living room, laundry, bedroom and full bath w/ shower stall. It has its own electric panel, heat pump, and front and back entrances. There is a 30x60 4-bay building with 3 10-foot garage doors and openers with heat, its own electrical panel and built in speakers. Also included in this building is a large office set up with a computer desk, heat, wall air conditioner and built-in sound system. There is more. .. small horse barn with electric and water and a screened party area for those summer picnics, a horseshoe pit and a stocked pond. Although the property is surrounded by woods, there are open spaces for pasture areas for horses or cattle. The sellers have many recent updates and will provide a list at request. There is a trail available around the perimeter of the property and the trees have lots of value were you to log the lumber (valued over $15,000). If you don't want to do this, you can extend the sellers' current state program to receive a reduction on your property taxes. This is the perfect property for a home-based business or just your personal paradise. Sit on the large front porch that covers the entire front of the main home and watch the wildlife that visits which include deer and turkeys. The same visitors you can view from the back deck. Either area is a great spot for your morning coffee. Plan some extra time to tour this spectacular property. This is a fantastic buy, so don't miss the opportunity to schedule your private tour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
13.5 acresLot Size
$307Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Yvonne Hall• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
•302-677-0020 (broker)
•centraldelawarebroker@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Zuzana Black• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Est. $2,861 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 979 Barney Jenkins Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2047798
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$667,500
$307/sq ft
Jun 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$695,000
$319/sq ft
Jun 8, 2026
Coming Soon
$695,000
$319/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$1,230 (+2.1%)
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
2016
$1,205 (+19.5%)
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
2015
$1,008 (+0.2%)
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
2014
$1,006 (−0.6%)
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
2013
$1,012 (+1.2%)
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
2012
$1,000 (+1.6%)
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
2011
$984
$9,000 + $49,300
$58,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13.5 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,904
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
70011100020706000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 15, 2019.
AR
GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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.
Directions: Walnut Shade Rd to Barney Jenkins Rd, property will be on the right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 13.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Kent County
APN: 70011100020706000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 15, 2019
Around this home
Schools
Stokes (Nellie Hughes) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Felton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$658,000 – $797,000
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