5843 Old Shawnee Rd is a 960 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on May 26, 2023 for $469,900. Based on Redfin's Milford data, we estimate the home's value is $313,732.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$313,732
$156K since sold in May 2023$5,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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 18, 2023 • Final
Residential - addition
Addition
Feb 18, 2023 • Final
Residential - addition
Perform work on a garage, kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 624
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Masonry
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame/Block
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MILFORD
Living Sq. Ft: 960
Building Sq. Ft: 1,584
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: HAVEN LAKE TO SHAWNE LOT
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,901
School Tax District: MILFORD
Municipality Name: MILFORD
Acres: 0.2732
Zoning Code: TN
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 130-3.07-35.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mispillion Elementary
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Milford Central Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Milford Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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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 102° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
78% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$299,000 – $361,000
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