New Price! Beautiful opportunity in the desirable established neighborhood of Lakelawn Estates — with no HOA fees and located within the Milford city limits. Enjoy a walkable location close to downtown Milford, multiple area schools, the new Bay Health Hospital, and convenient access to DuPont Highway. Perfectly situated just 10–15 minutes from Slaughter Beach on the Delaware Bay and only a short drive to Lewes and Rehoboth beaches. This spacious classic ranch-style home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, an attached one-car garage, welcoming front porch, rear screened porch, and a large walk-out basement leading to the patio and fully fenced backyard. Situated on a beautifully landscaped . 45-acre lot, the property offers exceptional privacy with lush tree line and stream views. Recent improvements include a new roof, upgraded bathrooms, new electric HVAC system (with removal of former baseboard heat and oil tank), new hot water heater, new 50-foot sewer line to the street, and new screening on the back porch. Over $70,000 in improvements since 2023. Appraised value $334,000 before improvements. Being sold As Is, but many major components have already been updated. Seller is offering a one-year 2-10 Home Warranty. A true blank slate with endless potential for buyers with vision to make it their own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$200Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lee Ann Wilkinson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Est. $1,613 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 405 Marvel Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$370,000
$200/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2111572
Jun 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$370,000
$200/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Contingent
—
May 26, 2026
Price Changed
$379,900
$205/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Price Changed
$389,900
$211/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Listed
$399,900
$216/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 2023
Sold
$320,000
$173/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2044874
Aug 31, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 30, 2023
Sold
$320,000
$173/sq ft
Aug 9, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 21, 2023
Listed
$315,000
$170/sq ft
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LAKELAWN LOCATION! Quick Access to Dupont Hwy, classic suburban setting on the west side of Milford City limits. Walkable neighborhood, close to Middle School open space. Traditional 4 BR ranch with walkout basement backs to stream & woodsy views. Enjoy the backyard view from the elevated screened porch. Full basement with brick fireplace in large family room with slider walkout door to patio & rear yard. Ample kitchen with generous cabinet space and breakfast nook with rear yard view. Come see it today, as it won't be on the market long!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$981 (−0.3%)
$40,450 + $119,850
$160,300
2025
$983 (+1.7%)
$40,450 + $119,850
$160,300
2024
$967 (−3.7%)
$40,450 + $119,850
$160,300
2023
$1,004 (+77.7%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2022
$565 (−5.8%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2021
$600 (−1.8%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2019
$611 (−0.8%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2018
$616 (−2.0%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2017
$629 (+0.3%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2016
$627 (+41.5%)
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
2014
$443
$2,700 + $15,350
$18,050
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
199 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,744
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
130-3.07-98.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The intent of the R-1 Residential District is to preserve the spacious residential atmosphere and quality of living of existing low-density residential development, to provide for the orderly and appropriate development of new low-density housing and to allow related uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Park & open space
Feb 20, 2025 • Final
Residential - roof
Perform a full replacement of a shingle roof on a residential building.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Freezer