Cozy country cottage nestled on peaceful wooded lot. This cute home is situated on 2.40 acres and includes an additional . 77 acres in parcel # 9-00-09900-01-0200-00001. Large kitchen recently updated with new cabinets, counter-tops and stainless steel appliances and laminate flooring throughout. All windows have been replaced and new baseboard electric heat was recently installed. Lots of space for storage with 2 large sheds with concrete floors. Great investment opportunity!Listing and Co-Listing Agent related to Seller.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
3.17 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michelle Roop• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
•302-677-0020 (broker)
•centraldelawarebroker@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Charity Rash• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
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Market trends in 19964, DE
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
101.4%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$360K
$25K MoM
Avg. days on market
157d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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2 MoM
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Sale history for 4897 Mahan Corner Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 29, 2020
Sold
$99,000
$103/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT237712
Sep 21, 2020
Sold
$165,000
$172/sq ft
Apr 30, 2020
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2020
Listed
$160,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,306 (+22.7%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2025
$1,064 (+0.4%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2024
$1,060 (+158.2%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2023
$410 (+5.6%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2022
$388 (+0.8%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2021
$385 (+4.9%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2020
$367 (+4.1%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2019
$353 (+4.3%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2018
$339 (+2.9%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2017
$329 (+21.7%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2015
$270 (+2.4%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2012
$264 (+1.6%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2011
$260
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
Tax history for 4897 Mahan Corner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,306 (+22.7%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2025
$1,064 (+0.4%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2024
$1,060 (+158.2%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2023
$410 (+5.6%)
$128,400 + $133,800
$262,200
2022
$388 (+0.8%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2021
$385 (+4.9%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2020
$367 (+4.1%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2019
$353 (+4.3%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2018
$339 (+2.9%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2017
$329 (+21.7%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2015
$270 (+2.4%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2012
$264 (+1.6%)
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
2011
$260
$9,600 + $5,800
$15,400
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
724
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
9-00-099.00-01-01.00-000
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.
Directions: From Dover go west to Marydel, turn left onto First State Rd, turn left onto Main Street, continue left at Mahan Corner/Grygo Rd split, first lane on right.
Location Type: Rural
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 724
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 9-00-099.00-01-01.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stokes (Nellie Hughes) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 10.0mi
7/10
Fifer (Fred) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.2mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.7mi
6/10
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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 103° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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