Looking for peace and serenity? Look no further! Ranch home situated on 7.2 acres with an adjoining parcel of 1.4 acres(NM-00-10700-01-0300-00001)that is included offers a relaxed atmosphere with your own pond and a rolling stream that feeds into Mud Mill Pond. Turning down the private driveway to the 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with the possibility of an in-law suite. Enter into the laundry/mudroom from the 3 season porch. Computer nook is tucked between the kitchen and living room. Kitchen offers island that can accommodate barstools for that quick meal or enjoy a gathering in the dining room complete with large window that you can bird watch from, pellet stove and tile flooring. Exit from dining room to deck that overlooks open area and pond. Wood burning fireplace in living room that leads to bedroom with full bath or sitting area and another bedroom or office. Sitting area opens out onto front porch. Spacious family room with French doors allow you to step onto the deck. Full bath and closet in family room. Main bedroom suite with walk in closet and full bath. Bath has stall shower, single bowl sink with Corian countertop. Living room area can easily be converted into in-law suite with pocket doors. Upstairs is another bedroom with access to attic storage. Wood floors in living room, bedrooms, family room, upstairs bedroom and nook. Tons of natural sunlight throughout home. Basement with bilco doors only enhances the amount of storage space in the home. Outside is a detached two car garage with loft and workshop. Enjoy nature at its best with a walking trail and your own fishing areas. Small farm animal housing and enclosures are ready and waiting for you. Open lot that backs to woods is perfect for gardens, fruit trees and maybe even a small Christmas tree farm. New well in 2011 and metal roof in 2004. Imagine living in country tranquility, then this home is for you! Located in the Caesar Rodney school district and just minutes from the Maryland line. Call today for your personal tour of this warm and lovingly cared for home!
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Market trends in 19964, DE
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
+0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$335K
$13K MoM
Avg. days on market
157d
58 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 253 Shady Bridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
TREND #6608943
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
$269,000
$123/sq ft
Feb 26, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 18, 2015
Price Changed
$299,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 13, 2015
Listed
$329,000
$150/sq ft
+20
BRIGHT MLS #1002655256
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
$269,000
$123/sq ft
Feb 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2015
Listed
$299,000
$137/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007775824
Jul 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2015
Listed
$329,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1997
Sold
$145,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,298 (+0.4%)
$151,600 + $169,400
$321,000
2024
$1,293 (+26.7%)
$151,600 + $169,400
$321,000
2023
$1,020 (+5.8%)
$151,600 + $169,400
$321,000
2022
$964 (+0.8%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2021
$956 (+1.6%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2020
$941 (+4.1%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2019
$904 (+3.6%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2018
$872 (+2.9%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2017
$848 (+86.5%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2015
$455 (−45.5%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2012
$834 (+1.6%)
$9,700 + $51,600
$61,300
2011
$820
$9,700 + $38,900
$48,600
Tax history for 253 Shady Bridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,298 (+0.4%)
$151,600 + $169,400
$321,000
2024
$1,293 (+26.7%)
$151,600 + $169,400
$321,000
2023
$1,020 (+5.8%)
$151,600 + $169,400
$321,000
2022
$964 (+0.8%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2021
$956 (+1.6%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2020
$941 (+4.1%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2019
$904 (+3.6%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2018
$872 (+2.9%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2017
$848 (+86.5%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2015
$455 (−45.5%)
$9,700 + $29,700
$39,400
2012
$834 (+1.6%)
$9,700 + $51,600
$61,300
2011
$820
$9,700 + $38,900
$48,600
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,190
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
7-00-107.00-01-02.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.