List Price is starting bid ONLY at the Auction. Terms and Conditions: $10,000.00 Deposit in Cash or Certified Check due at conclusion of Auction, 30 day Settlement, Property Sold As Is with No warranties expressed or implied. Buyer's Premium applies. Classic farmette on 3.4 acres. Ranch style home with full basement. Barn and machine shed included. Remaining furnishings, tractor, tools to be sold following real estate auction. OPEN HOUSE September 15th, 5-7pm. Property being sold to settle estate. AUCTION DATE Saturday Sept 19th @ 10AM Registration and Preview begins @ 8AM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
3.4 acresLot Size
$184Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by DANA BYRD• First Coast Realty LLC
•302-448-6000 (broker)
•hello@firstcoastde.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
Est. $2,207 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 245 Hopkins Cemetery Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2049572
Sep 19, 2026
Sold
$341,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 6, 2026
Listed
$300,000
$162/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$783 (+49.1%)
$85,000 + $244,900
$329,900
2025
$525 (−17.1%)
$85,000 + $244,900
$329,900
2024
$634 (+81.2%)
$85,000 + $244,900
$329,900
2023
$350 (−45.1%)
$85,000 + $244,900
$329,900
2022
$637 (+4.6%)
$8,400 + $40,200
$48,600
2021
$609 (+96.6%)
$8,400 + $40,200
$48,600
2020
$310
$8,400 + $40,200
$48,600
2019
$309 (+0.9%)
$8,400 + $40,200
$48,600
2018
$307 (−2.9%)
$8,400 + $40,200
$48,600
2017
$316
$8,400 + $40,200
$48,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,854
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-159.00-01-52.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $244,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: None Available
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
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: $85,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,854
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $188
School Tax: $982
Tax Assessed Value: $329,900
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,188
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Other
Heating Fuel: Other
Hot Water: Other
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: LAKE FOREST
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: use gps
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,854
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-159.00-01-52.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
73% 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
Harrington, DE • 19952
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Harrington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$316,000 – $382,000
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