Renovate this 1936 cottage or demo and start fresh on this beautiful 6.5 +/- Acres with existing pastures, septic, well and outbuilding. This offers a unique investment opportunity situated in a tranquil rural setting in the Caesar Rodney School District. The partly wooded lot enhances privacy and only your vision will limit you. With 1,400 square feet, the home includes three bedrooms and one full bathroom plus a hobby room or office and could be renovated. It will need some structural repairs. Located in a rural area, this property presents a unique chance to capitalize on the growing demand for peaceful living spaces away from urban centers. AS-IS, this is an excellent investment opportunity or land purchase. The Septic had a new tank and distribution box installed in 2009. Seller will not have it inspected, Buyer will need to due their own due diligence.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
6.5 acresLot Size
$214Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Bobbi J Slagle• NextHome Preferred
•302-526-2886 (broker)
•bobbi@nexthomepreferred.com (broker)
Bought with Krista LaFashia-McDaniel• RE/MAX Eagle Realty
Est. $2,081 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1128 Pearsons Corner Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2049762
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$300,000
$214/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 13, 2026
Listed
$300,000
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1993
Sold
$30,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,374 (+21.9%)
$135,700 + $145,300
$281,000
2025
$1,127 (+0.4%)
$135,700 + $145,300
$281,000
2024
$1,122 (+57.6%)
$135,700 + $145,300
$281,000
2023
$712 (+5.9%)
$135,700 + $145,300
$281,000
2022
$673 (+0.8%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2021
$667 (+1.7%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2020
$656 (+4.1%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2019
$630 (+3.7%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2018
$608 (+2.9%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2017
$591 (+21.7%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2015
$486 (+2.2%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2012
$475 (+1.6%)
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
2011
$468
$11,700 + $16,000
$27,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
9-00-083.00-01-15.02-000
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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $145,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Building Name: NONE
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Other Structures: Run-in Shed
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Partly Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 148 x 709
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $135,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,400
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $160
School Tax: $1,225
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $281,000
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $1,386
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
High School: CAESAR ROD
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
High School Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: use GPS
Location Type: Rural
Road Frontage Length: 148
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 9-00-083.00-01-15.02-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Simpson (W.B.) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Fifer (Fred) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
67% 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
Hartly, DE • 19953
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Hartly. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$299,000 – $361,000
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