New construction, never occupied and fully furnished with a few exclusions. This new home occupies beautiful grounds with irrigation that will surely delight the horseman, gentleman farmer or investor who would like to subdivide building lots. The potential is great! Each bedroom has its own full bath. Hunter Douglas shades t/o and Remote Hunter Douglas shades in the Florida room. 2 zoned heating and cooling, LR w/ gas fireplace, second laundry room on 2nd floor, Rinnai hot water. Beautiful screened Gazebo and building w/ summer kitchen to enjoy those warm, lazy summer days. This farm is being sold in its entirety and includes 4 parcels totaling 124 +/- acres. 100 acres are tillable. 6 additional buildings include barns, detached 2 car garage and outbuildings. See attached features sheet for more information on this incredible property. If country living is what your looking for this is it at its best!
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
137 acresLot Size
$431Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Terry Scott• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Bethany Beach
•302-539-1777 (broker)
•paulfed@cbmove.com (broker)
Bought with Terry Scott• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Bethany Beach
New construction, never occupied, furnished with a few exclusions. This new home occupies beautiful grounds with irrigation will surely delight the horseman, gentleman farmer or investor who would like to subdivide building lots. The potential is great! Each bedroom has its own full bath. Hunter Douglas shades t/o and Remote Hunter Douglas shades in the Florida room. 2 zoned heating and cooling, LR w/ gas fireplace, second laundry room on 2nd floor, Rinnai hot water. Beautiful screened Gazebo and building w/ summer kitchen to enjoy those warm, lazy summer days. This farm is being sold in its entirety and includes 4 parcels totaling 137 +/- acres. 100 acres are tillable. 6 additional buildings include barns, detached 2 car garage and outbuildings. See attached features sheet for more information on this incredible property. If country living is what your looking for this is it at its best!
BRIGHT MLS #1002675084
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$1,055,000
$431/sq ft
Mar 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2015
Listed
$1,200,000
$490/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001164270
Aug 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 8, 2015
Listed
$1,200,000
$490/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007724332
Jul 16, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2014
Listed
$675,000
$276/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001138316
Jul 16, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2014
Listed
$675,000
$276/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001762816
May 17, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2013
Listed
$1,680,000
$686/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001123696
Jul 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 6, 2011
Listed
$1,500,000
$613/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007021710
Jun 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2011
Listed
$1,500,000
$613/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,371 (+1.3%)
$272,100 + $371,000
$643,100
2024
$2,341 (+26.1%)
$272,100 + $371,000
$643,100
2023
$1,856 (+12.7%)
$272,100 + $371,000
$643,100
2022
$1,647 (+9.1%)
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
2015
$1,509 (+19.8%)
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
2012
$1,259 (+3.1%)
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
2011
$1,221
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
Tax history for 1290 Butler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,371 (+1.3%)
$272,100 + $371,000
$643,100
2024
$2,341 (+26.1%)
$272,100 + $371,000
$643,100
2023
$1,856 (+12.7%)
$272,100 + $371,000
$643,100
2022
$1,647 (+9.1%)
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
2015
$1,509 (+19.8%)
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
2012
$1,259 (+3.1%)
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
2011
$1,221
$13,100 + $64,300
$77,400
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,448
Year built
2010
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-180.00-03-03.01-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 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
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
Lot Features: Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 1
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,448
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $77,400
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $1,489
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: LAKE FOREST
School District Name: LAKE FOREST
Location Information
Cross Street: HUNTING QTR RD
Directions: North on 13. Go 16.2 miles to Harrington . Rt onto Corn Crib Road. Go . 02 miles turn left onto Messicks Road. Turns into butler. Property on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,448
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-180.00-03-03.01-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Places
Transit
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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