SOLD OCT 30, 2025

Off market oct 2025 for $285K

$319,435

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,177/mo

•

1,016

sq ft

439 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 19968

About this home

Back on the market through no fault of Seller. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom semi-detached home located on a . 13-acre lot in the heart of Milton, Delaware. Just a stone’s throw from downtown shops, local eateries, and the renowned Dogfish Head Brewery, this property combines convenience with comfort. Situated just one street away from H. O. Brittingham School, this home offers an ideal location for families. The fenced backyard is perfect for pets or entertaining, featuring a covered porch, floating deck with privacy fence, and a storage shed. Inside, enjoy an open floor plan with light walls that create a clean, modern palette. The main living areas are finished with luxury vinyl plank flooring, while the bedrooms are cozy and carpeted. The light and bright kitchen includes tile flooring, counter seating, and opens to a spacious dining area that flows directly to the covered porch—perfect for indoor/outdoor living. The main level hosts two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a private third bedroom along with an additional full bath—great for guests or a primary suite. Don't miss your chance to own a move-in ready home in one of Milton’s most desirable locations!

TownhomeProperty Type

1994Year Built

5,663 sq ftLot Size

$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dustin Oldfather • Compass

•302-273-4998 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Listed by Tina Carannante • Compass

•302-273-4998 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Bought with Melissa Squier • Iron Valley Real Estate Premier

•302-741-4545 (broker)

•admin@ivrepremier.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DESU2089728

Redfin Estimate

$319,435

$34K since sold in October 2025$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.6% lower than the average sale price ($350K) 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 SEP 18, 2026
$455,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
303 Coulter St, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$320,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
109 Genoa Ln, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$335,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
319 S Spinnaker Ln, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$366,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
411 Conwell St, Milton, DE 19968
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$265,715
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,254 sq ft
116 S Spinnaker Ln, Milton, DE 19968

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$1,589/mo

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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 439 Rudder Ln

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DESU2089728

Oct 30, 2025

Sold

$285,000

$281/sq ft

Sep 30, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2025

Relisted

—

Sep 11, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 11, 2025

Listed

$279,999

$276/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1001889050

Jul 30, 2018

Sold

$150,000

$148/sq ft

Jun 19, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 14, 2018

Listed

$155,000

$153/sq ft

+19

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$487 (−0.4%)

$31,100 + $84,750

$115,850

2025

$489 (−44.7%)

$31,100 + $84,750

$115,850

2024

$885

$31,100 + $84,750

$115,850

2023

$884 (+3.6%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2022

$853 (+0.9%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2021

$845 (+0.3%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2020

$843 (+0.4%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2019

$840 (+6.5%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2018

$788 (+4.4%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2017

$755 (+5.3%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2016

$717 (+5.4%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2014

$680

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

Tax history for 439 Rudder Ln

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$487 (−0.4%)

$31,100 + $84,750

$115,850

2025

$489 (−44.7%)

$31,100 + $84,750

$115,850

2024

$885

$31,100 + $84,750

$115,850

2023

$884 (+3.6%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2022

$853 (+0.9%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2021

$845 (+0.3%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2020

$843 (+0.4%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2019

$840 (+6.5%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2018

$788 (+4.4%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2017

$755 (+5.3%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2016

$717 (+5.4%)

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

2014

$680

$3,700 + $14,250

$17,950

*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

61 ft.

Lot depth

98 ft.

Lot size

5,976 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,016

Year built

1994

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sussex County

APN

235-14.00-262.00

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: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
# 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

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
Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Not Furnished
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
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
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Play Equipment
Fencing: Fully, Rear

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 61.00 x 98.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,016
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $71
School Tax: $805
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $885

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
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
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
Directions: From Rt. 16, turn onto Mulberry St. Turn right onto Shipbuilders Blvd. Turn left onto S. Spinnaker Ln. Turn right onto Rudder Ln. Property is on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 30
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,016
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,976 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 235-14.00-262.00

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 • 1.3mi

6/10

Cape Henlopen High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi

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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Historical weather

Milton, DE • 19968

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$304,000 – $368,000

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Home values near 439 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
425 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 916 Sq. Ft.	$278,208
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
438 Rudder Ln, Milton, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1470 Sq. Ft.	$324,959

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