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Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Meme ELLIS• ADKINS REAL ESTATE INC
•302-536-1403 (broker)
Bought with AMY KELLENBERGER• Dailey Dailey Real Estate
Is your client looking for a quiet countryside location within short distance to local services and amenities? Well, you have found it!! This is a well built Ranch style, three bedroom, two full bath original Nanticoke Homes product from the early 90's features -1456 square feet of living area . The floor plan also includes a living room with large bay style window , dining room and kitchen area with large breakfast bar area. This home has been freshly painted with a modern, soft color selection, in addition, the flooring has been upgraded. The exterior features a 1 acre +- lot with countryside view and is surrounded by farmland preservation. Wild life galore right in your back yard. Outbuilding workshop on permanent foundation with water and electric!!
TREND #6031853
May 30, 2012
Sold
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Apr 2, 2012
Listed
$120,000
$82/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003906302
May 30, 2012
Sold
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Apr 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2012
Listed
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
May 26, 2005
Sold
$138,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,175 (+0.3%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2025
$1,172 (+0.4%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2024
$1,167 (+10.5%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2023
$1,056 (+11.8%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2022
$945 (+5.7%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2021
$894 (−4.2%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2020
$933 (−0.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2019
$934 (+1.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2018
$924 (−5.4%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2017
$976 (+9.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2016
$895 (+1.6%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2015
$881 (+5.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2014
$838 (+5.8%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2013
$792 (+14.3%)
$8,400 + $34,200
$42,600
2012
$693 (+3.1%)
$8,400 + $34,200
$42,600
2011
$672
$8,400 + $34,200
$42,600
Tax history for 5742 Brownsville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,175 (+0.3%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2025
$1,172 (+0.4%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2024
$1,167 (+10.5%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2023
$1,056 (+11.8%)
$90,000 + $230,900
$320,900
2022
$945 (+5.7%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2021
$894 (−4.2%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2020
$933 (−0.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2019
$934 (+1.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2018
$924 (−5.4%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2017
$976 (+9.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2016
$895 (+1.6%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2015
$881 (+5.1%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2014
$838 (+5.8%)
$8,400 + $35,800
$44,200
2013
$792 (+14.3%)
$8,400 + $34,200
$42,600
2012
$693 (+3.1%)
$8,400 + $34,200
$42,600
2011
$672
$8,400 + $34,200
$42,600
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
6-00-178.00-01-23.01-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 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
Has Garage
Gravel Driveway
Off Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Additional Bedroom
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
# of Levels: 1
Total Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Kennels, Outbuilding(s)
Fencing: Partially
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,456
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $895
County Tax: $895
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Propane
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Gravity Sept Fld
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
In City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: West of Rt 13
Directions: From Seaford: Take US-13 N, Turn left onto Farmington Rd, DE-14 W/ Walt Messick Rd & Rd 59/Whiteleysburg Rd to Brownsville RdFrom Dover: Take US-13 S, Turn right onto Farmington Rd, DE-14 W/ Walt Messick Rd & Rd 59/Whiteleysburg Rd to Brownsville Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 6-00-178.00-01-23.01-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Lake Forest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Harrington, DE • 19952
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$345,000 – $418,000
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