Expected to be on the market Friday 6/20. Nestled on a serene wooded acre in the desirable Smyrna School District, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and nature's tranquility. With brand new siding that enhances its curb appeal, this home is ready for you to make it yours. Step inside to discover an inviting open layout bathed in natural light. The spacious living area is ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings at home, while the contemporary kitchen features sleek finishes and ample counter space. Each of the three spacious bedrooms delivers a peaceful escape with generous closets and cozy ambiance, ensuring restful nights. Both bathrooms have been updated and feature all new luxury vinyl plank flooring, with the primary having enough room to include another vanity or storage cabinet. The wooded surroundings offer privacy while overlooking a pond that you can transform into your own oasis. This home is not just about looks; it's also perfectly positioned for family life within the highly regarded Smyrna School District.
If you desire country living on an acre of land, this home is for you! This 3 bed 2 bath home could be the perfect private country house. With an owner's suite with a separate tub and shower and his and her's closets, there is plenty of room to settle into. The kitchen leads out into the back deck looking out onto a pond. The furnace is two years old and the central air is only a year old! Contact us today to schedule your showing!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$12,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,056 (+0.7%)
$84,500 + $162,200
$246,700
2024
$1,048 (+54.2%)
$84,500 + $162,200
$246,700
2023
$680 (+4.0%)
$84,500 + $162,200
$246,700
2022
$654 (+1.5%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2021
$644 (+14.0%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2020
$565 (−0.4%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2019
$567
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2018
$567 (+0.3%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2017
$565 (−1.5%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2015
$574 (+26.5%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2012
$454 (+3.1%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2011
$440
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
Tax history for 425 Gibbs Chapel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,056 (+0.7%)
$84,500 + $162,200
$246,700
2024
$1,048 (+54.2%)
$84,500 + $162,200
$246,700
2023
$680 (+4.0%)
$84,500 + $162,200
$246,700
2022
$654 (+1.5%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2021
$644 (+14.0%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2020
$565 (−0.4%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2019
$567
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2018
$567 (+0.3%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2017
$565 (−1.5%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2015
$574 (+26.5%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2012
$454 (+3.1%)
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
2011
$440
$8,400 + $16,900
$25,300
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1998
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Kent County
APN
3-00-052.00-01-15.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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: 6
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Crushed Stone
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: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Exhaust Fan
Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Interior Features: Tub Shower, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $162,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2025
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
# of Levels (Total): 1
Construction Materials: CPVC/PVC, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Manufactured
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $84,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,404
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $141
School Tax: $821
Tax Assessed Value: $246,700
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,040
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Gravity Sept Fld
Cable TV Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Taking Route 8 headed West, make a right onto Hartly Rd (44), turn left onto Gibbs Chapel, house is on the left
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 3-00-052.00-01-15.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Clayton Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 7.8mi
7/10
Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.2mi
5/10
Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
7/10
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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
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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Hartly, DE • 19953
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