Live life like a fairy tale in this beautiful "cottage" in the woods! This home has the best of both worlds with the classic charm of real wood floors and moldings throughout, plus the modern beauty of stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Enjoy the warm summer months on your screened-in, wrap-around porch. And when the nights get chilly, come inside to cozy up beside one of your 4 gas fireplaces! Escape the busy world with almost 3 acres of wooded grounds. The master suite has a private balcony, and a huge en suite bath with a jacuzzi tub! And don't forget the bonus room in the basement. With all this cozy charm and abundant space, this home could be your happily ever after!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
2.82 acresLot Size
$235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Megan Aitken• Keller Williams Realty
•302-688-7653 (broker)
Bought with Michael Kelczewski• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
625 ft.
Lot size
2.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,150
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1300900410
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
S
Suburban District
This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
Improvement Assessed Value: $96,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony, Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Fencing: Rear
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 52.50 x 624.50
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,150
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $910
School Tax: $2,574
Tax Assessed Value: $109,900
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,485
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Use GPS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,150
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1300900410
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Southern Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Penn (William) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
2/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 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
Middletown, DE • 19709
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$705,000 – $853,000
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