OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2024 for $290K

$324,959

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,206/mo

•

1,470

sq ft

438 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 19968

About this home

Situated near Milton Park, the Marina, Milton Theatre, and the charming shops and restaurants along Union Street, this stunningly updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is nestled in the heart of a vibrant town celebrated for its exceptional food, entertainment, and lively community events—there's always something exciting happening in Milton! The home showcases significant upgrades, including a brand-new roof and HVAC system in 2021, complemented by a gorgeous kitchen remodel in 2023. The inviting eat-in kitchen features a spacious island, pantry, shaker-style warm wood cabinetry, fingerprint-resistant stainless-steel appliances, sleek black countertops, and a stylish subway tile backsplash. The cozy sunroom, equipped with a separate mini-split system, ensures comfortable living year-round. Additional upgrades include elegant modern plank flooring, new energy-efficient windows, plush carpet, refreshed bathrooms, and vibrant fresh paint throughout. Outdoors, the fully fenced backyard offers a tranquil retreat with a 10 x 12 screened gazebo, ideal for peaceful relaxation or entertaining guests. With the pristine beaches of Lewes and Rehoboth just a short drive away, and hospitals in Lewes and Milford only 20 minutes from your doorstep, this home is ideally located for beach lovers and medical professionals alike. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private tour today!

TownhomeProperty Type

1993Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bill Rash • Northrop Realty

•302-703-1144 (broker)

Listed by Megan Phillips Rash • Northrop Realty

•302-703-1144 (broker)

Bought with Samantha Jackson • Northrop Realty

•302-703-1144 (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DESU2070464

Redfin Estimate

$324,959

$35K since sold in December 2024$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 7.9% lower than the average sale price ($353K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$355,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
104 N Spinnaker Ln, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$335,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
319 S Spinnaker Ln, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$455,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
303 Coulter St, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$366,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
411 Conwell St, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$320,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
109 Genoa Ln, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$285,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,016 sq ft
439 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 19968

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Market trends in 19968, DE

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.6%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$471K

$24K MoM

Avg. days on market

77d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 438 Rudder Ln

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DESU2070464

Dec 10, 2024

Sold

$290,000

$197/sq ft

Oct 22, 2024

Contingent

—

Oct 3, 2024

Listed

$305,000

$207/sq ft

Sep 16, 2024

Coming Soon

$305,000

$207/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DESU2065754

Jul 17, 2024

Listing Removed

—

APPFOLIO #1

Oct 22, 2023

Rental Removed

$2,200

$1/sq ft

Oct 14, 2023

Listed for Rent

$2,200

$1/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DESU2025004

Sep 13, 2022

Sold

$259,000

$176/sq ft

Aug 4, 2022

Contingent

—

Aug 1, 2022

Price Changed

$249,000

$169/sq ft

Jul 14, 2022

Listed

$260,000

$177/sq ft

+12

Welcome to 438 Rudder Lane in Milton! Just a short walk to Milton Park, Marina, Milton Theatre, and the shops and restaurants on Union Street. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is an ideal full-time residence or investment property. The first floor features a living room, eat-in kitchen with an island, pantry and stainless steel appliances, sunroom currently used as a playroom with a separate mini-split for year-round use, laundry room, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. A primary suite with a full bath spans the entire second floor providing an abundance of privacy. Exterior features include a one-car garage and a fully fenced backyard. Recent improvements include new HVAC and roof in 2021, LVP in main living areas, and custom closets in the first-floor bedroom.

BRIGHT MLS #1001838018

Oct 11, 2018

Sold

$155,000

$105/sq ft

Aug 1, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 10, 2018

Listed

$150,000

$102/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000963280

May 22, 2012

Sold

$100,000

$68/sq ft

Mar 27, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Dec 29, 2011

Listed

$110,000

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$502 (+1.8%)

$30,750 + $88,650

$119,400

2025

$493 (−47.2%)

$30,750 + $88,650

$119,400

2024

$934

$30,750 + $86,050

$116,800

2023

$933 (+3.6%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2022

$901 (+0.9%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2021

$892 (+0.3%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2020

$890 (+2.3%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2019

$870 (+4.5%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2018

$832 (+4.4%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2017

$797 (+5.4%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2016

$756 (+5.4%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2014

$717

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

Tax history for 438 Rudder Ln

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$502 (+1.8%)

$30,750 + $88,650

$119,400

2025

$493 (−47.2%)

$30,750 + $88,650

$119,400

2024

$934

$30,750 + $86,050

$116,800

2023

$933 (+3.6%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2022

$901 (+0.9%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2021

$892 (+0.3%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2020

$890 (+2.3%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2019

$870 (+4.5%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2018

$832 (+4.4%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2017

$797 (+5.4%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2016

$756 (+5.4%)

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

2014

$717

$3,500 + $15,450

$18,950

*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

Stories

1.5

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

91 ft.

Lot size

5,458 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

980

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sussex County

APN

235-14.00-221.00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.

General and Multifamily Residential Use District

The intent of the R-3 General and Multifamily Residential Use District is to delineate areas where conditions are favorable for the development of multifamily dwellings and where specific conditions of site size, unitary ownership, topography, utility provisions, street capacity and accessibility, landscaping, buffering and scenic quality, compatibility with neighboring uses and areas and drainage are such that multifamily dwelling development exists or is desired and likely to occur and be appropriate in future years.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Dispenser, Water Heater
Door Features: Insulated
Flooring Type: Laminate Plank, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Window Features: Double Pane, Double Hung, Screens, Vinyl Clad

Exterior Information
Street Lights
Fencing: Fully, Privacy

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 91.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,470
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $338
County Tax: $85
School Tax: $849
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $1,272

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
High School: CAPE HENLOPEN
School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
In City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
Directions: Rte 1 to Rte 16/Broadkill Rd. Left onto Mullberry St. Right onto Shipbuilders Blvd. Follow until end. Left onti S Shipmaker Ln. Left onto Rudder Ln. Property will be ont the left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,458 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 235-14.00-221.00

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026

Around this home

Schools

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

7/10

Mariner Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Cape Henlopen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi

8/10

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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, 18 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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Milton, DE • 19968

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$309,000 – $374,000

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Home values near 438 Rudder Ln

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
441 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$238,118
435 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$299,484

Address	Redfin Estimate
439 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1016 Sq. Ft.	$319,435
429 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$299,516

Address	Redfin Estimate
445 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$251,452
434 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$301,735

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