WATERFRONT! Beach cottage on the Delaware Bay with great views and sandy beach at your doorstep! Great for the handyman, or begin anew and build your dream beach home. Don't delay! Bayfront properties on South Bowers are few and far between!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,792 sq ftLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • LEWES REALTY INC
•302-645-1955 (broker)
Bought with Dave Muellenberg• RE/MAX Edge
•302-442-4200 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000203790
Redfin Estimate
$413,139
$263K since sold in June 2018$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 45.4% higher than the average sale price ($284K) of 6 comparable homes.
WATERFRONT! Beach cottage on the Delaware Bay with great views and sandy beach at your doorstep! Great for the handyman, or begin anew and build your dream beach home. Don't delay! Bayfront properties on South Bowers are few and far between!
BRIGHT MLS #1001361634
Dec 15, 2005
Sold
$375,000
$303/sq ft
Apr 19, 2005
Listed
$449,900
$364/sq ft
+3
WATERFRONT cottage on the Delaware Bay with awesome views of the bay and Murderkill River activities. Brand new kitchen with granite and brand new bath with travertine tile!!! Wonderful opportunity!!! Tax ID# MD-00-115.17-01-2000-00
Public Records
Aug 5, 2004
Sold
$281,000
$227/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,116 (+0.2%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2025
$1,114 (−4.9%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2024
$1,171 (+197.8%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2023
$393 (+2.3%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2022
$384
$5,600 + $11,900
$17,500
2021
$384 (−0.8%)
$5,600 + $11,900
$17,500
2020
$387 (−0.5%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2019
$389 (−0.3%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2018
$391 (−1.0%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2017
$394 (−5.6%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2016
$418 (+36.6%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2015
$306 (+2.0%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2014
$300 (−2.2%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2013
$307 (+3.0%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2012
$298 (−3.7%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2011
$309
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
Tax history for 4370 S Bowers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,116 (+0.2%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2025
$1,114 (−4.9%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2024
$1,171 (+197.8%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2023
$393 (+2.3%)
$189,800 + $118,700
$308,500
2022
$384
$5,600 + $11,900
$17,500
2021
$384 (−0.8%)
$5,600 + $11,900
$17,500
2020
$387 (−0.5%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2019
$389 (−0.3%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2018
$391 (−1.0%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2017
$394 (−5.6%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2016
$418 (+36.6%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2015
$306 (+2.0%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2014
$300 (−2.2%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2013
$307 (+3.0%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2012
$298 (−3.7%)
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
2011
$309
$5,600 + $11,600
$17,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS1
Single-family Residential District
The purpose of the RS1 Single-Family Residential District is to: Provide for low-density residential development of a suburban character on lot sizes determined by the type of water and sewer service provided, individual on-site well and septic or public water and County sewer; and Offer the possibility of a variety of housing types and life styles to be harmonious with low-density residential and low-intensity compatible agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Mar 29, 2022 • Final
Residential
Construct a new deck.
Remodel
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH BOWERS BEACH
Living Sq. Ft: 1,236
Building Sq. Ft: 1,236
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: W EDGE DEL. BAY FRONT 40' S BOWERS LOT 4800 SQ FT
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Legal Lot Number: 4800
Fire District: SOUTH BOWERS
School Tax District: MILFORD
Acres: 0.11
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: RS1
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,236
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 5-00-115.17-01-20.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi
5/10
Milford Central Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
3/10
Milford Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Milford, DE • 19963
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$393,000 – $476,000
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