This beautiful ranch home near to town offers an amazing opportunity for the small business person, car collector, motorcycle, RV, camper or boat owner, sportsman or sportswoman, tinkerer, or anyone in need of a workshop or loads of clean, convenient garage space with over-sized doors and a roof high enough to accommodate an automobile lift or boat on a trailer! This truly charming home features gleaming hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms, updated bathroom, newer windows, handsome built-in cabinets and bookshelves in the living room, renovated kitchen with a "retro" style, featuring beautiful fixtures, flooring, and hardware, plus newer appliances. There is a clean, conditioned, full basement that is ideal for storage. The former breezeway serves as a second living room, a family room or a dining room. The large, screened, rear porch is an ideal spot to enjoy outdoor living. Most mechanical systems recently updated, including HVAC, hot water heater and electrical panel. One floor living at its best, close to town without being crowded, municipal water and sewer are a big plus!
This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has plenty of storage inside and out. It features an attached one car garage and a detached oversized garage perfect for a workshop. The detached garage is wired with electric. You won't find a cleaner home than this! The eat-in kitchen is bright and airy and is just off of the breezeway entrance. The living room features built-in custom oak cabinetry. The two bedrooms share a full bath in the hall. Home has hardwood flooring throughout and vinyl in the kitchen. There is plenty of storage available in the clean basement where laundry is located. Relax in the evenings without worrying about bugs with the screened in patio. Home is on a large, quiet lot and has an additional small storage shed to store lawn equipment. Call today to set up a tour!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$705 (−0.3%)
$33,900 + $81,350
$115,250
2025
$707 (+43.5%)
$33,900 + $81,350
$115,250
2024
$493 (−3.7%)
$33,900 + $81,350
$115,250
2023
$512 (+1.5%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2022
$504 (−1.1%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2021
$510 (−0.4%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2020
$511 (−0.8%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2019
$515 (−0.5%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2018
$518 (−1.2%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2017
$524 (−7.5%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2016
$567 (+150.9%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2014
$226
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
Tax history for 6494 Shawnee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$705 (−0.3%)
$33,900 + $81,350
$115,250
2025
$707 (+43.5%)
$33,900 + $81,350
$115,250
2024
$493 (−3.7%)
$33,900 + $81,350
$115,250
2023
$512 (+1.5%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2022
$504 (−1.1%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2021
$510 (−0.4%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2020
$511 (−0.8%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2019
$515 (−0.5%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2018
$518 (−1.2%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2017
$524 (−7.5%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2016
$567 (+150.9%)
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
2014
$226
$2,250 + $6,950
$9,200
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
106 ft.
Lot depth
192 ft.
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
884
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
130-3.11-10.00
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $2,250
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 106X192
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $6,950
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $9,200
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $437
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Cross Street: DUPONT BLVD
Directions: Rt. 113 - Dupont Blvd to Shawnee Road; Turn SW onto Shawnee Road, House is located 0.1 miles on the Right - Sign in Front Yard.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 884
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 130-3.11-10.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mispillion Elementary
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Milford Central Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Milford Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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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 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$253,000 – $306,000
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