5989 Bay Rd is a 2,984 square foot house on a 1.3 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Frederica data, we estimate the home's value is $532,363.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$532,363
$19K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 15% higher than the average sale price ($463K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,897 (+0.2%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2025
$1,893 (+0.4%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2024
$1,885 (−9.2%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2023
$2,076 (+11.9%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2022
$1,854 (+5.8%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2021
$1,752 (−4.2%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2020
$1,829 (−0.1%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2019
$1,831 (+1.1%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2018
$1,811 (+0.4%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2017
$1,805 (+11.1%)
$8,600 + $75,800
$84,400
2015
$1,624
$8,600 + $75,800
$84,400
Tax history for 5989 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,897 (+0.2%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2025
$1,893 (+0.4%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2024
$1,885 (−9.2%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2023
$2,076 (+11.9%)
$124,200 + $392,900
$517,100
2022
$1,854 (+5.8%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2021
$1,752 (−4.2%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2020
$1,829 (−0.1%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2019
$1,831 (+1.1%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2018
$1,811 (+0.4%)
$8,600 + $79,600
$88,200
2017
$1,805 (+11.1%)
$8,600 + $75,800
$84,400
2015
$1,624
$8,600 + $75,800
$84,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
AC
GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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.
Zone overlays
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,466
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LANDS/ESTS/DOROTHY S RIBBINS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,984
Building Sq. Ft: 4,450
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: N.W. SIDE U.S. 113, BAY ROAD, 1.254 A.
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 709
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 56,628
Legal Lot Number: 1
Fire District: FREDERICA
School Tax District: LAKE FOREST
Acres: 1.3
Zoning Code: AC
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,984
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 8-00-131.00-01-18.02-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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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Estimated sale price
$506,000 – $613,000
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