Nice ranch home situated on a . 8 acre site. The home features a spacious kitchen, dining area, living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Large 12 x 28 rear deck overlooking fenced rear yard. 5-6 car blacktop driveway for all the vehicles. Country living, close to either Delaware or Maryland locations. Don't delay in scheduling to see your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Lynn Baker• RE/MAX Horizons
•302-678-4300 (broker)
•steve@delawarerealestate.com (broker)
Bought with James Brady• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Ref. #11902. Spacious kitchen w/ pantry & dining area. Large (28x12) deck, fenced rear yard, blacktop driveway, fresh paint, new carpet & new kitchen flooring complete this affordable home. Available for immediate occupancy.
Public Records
Feb 9, 2004
Sold
$110,000
$89/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT120740
Jan 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 2004
Listed
$110,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 2000
Sold
$96,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT148806
Jun 2, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2000
Listed
$96,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,449 (+3.5%)
$69,000 + $174,200
$243,200
2024
$1,400 (+31.2%)
$69,000 + $174,200
$243,200
2023
$1,067 (+3.7%)
$69,000 + $174,200
$243,200
2022
$1,029 (+3.4%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2021
$995 (+3.5%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2020
$962 (+6.0%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2019
$907 (+9.4%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2018
$830 (+1.7%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2017
$816 (−0.1%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2015
$817 (−3.6%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2012
$847 (+3.4%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2011
$819
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
Tax history for 1278 Fords Corner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,449 (+3.5%)
$69,000 + $174,200
$243,200
2024
$1,400 (+31.2%)
$69,000 + $174,200
$243,200
2023
$1,067 (+3.7%)
$69,000 + $174,200
$243,200
2022
$1,029 (+3.4%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2021
$995 (+3.5%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2020
$962 (+6.0%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2019
$907 (+9.4%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2018
$830 (+1.7%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2017
$816 (−0.1%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2015
$817 (−3.6%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2012
$847 (+3.4%)
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
2011
$819
$7,600 + $28,000
$35,600
*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
170 ft.
Lot depth
210 ft.
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
9-00-063.00-02-11.10-000
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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $27,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Composite
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 169.70 x 210.28
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $7,600
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,232
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $118
School Tax: $906
Tax Assessed Value: $35,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,024
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Rt 44 west through Hartly, Fords Corner Road 1.5 miles on right, turn right, .3 miles on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 9-00-063.00-02-11.10-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hartly Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 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
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$289,000 – $350,000
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