OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2020 for $250K

$382,689

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,894/mo

•

1,288

sq ft

12 Ruth St, Selbyville, DE 19975

About this home

Welcome home! This well cared for rancher located in the town of Selbyville is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on . 38 acres with a fenced in yard, really shows pride of ownership. The interior has been updated with newer appliances, carpet & hardwood flooring, wainscoting, a kitchen island and more. The crawl space is fully encapsulated and the one car garage has plenty of storage and an extra refrigerator. There is a nice large shed in the backyard and the roof and HVAC are less than 8 years old. This home is truly a must see, located close to the beaches yet away from the hustle and bustle.

Single-familyProperty Type

2001Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lauren Waesche • Century 21 New Horizon

•410-723-4500 (broker)

•kim@century21newhorizon.com (broker)

Bought with Mrs. LAURA HUFFORD • Keller Williams Realty

•302-360-0300 (broker)

•steve@srarealty.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DESU171714

Redfin Estimate

$382,689

$133K since sold in December 2020$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.5% lower than the average sale price ($388K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 20, 2025
$419,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,576 sq ft
38605 Ketch Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$357,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,288 sq ft
15 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$470,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,616 sq ft
29285 Channel Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$315,000
D
3 beds— baths1,380 sq ft
3 W 1st St, Selbyville, DE 19975
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$403,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,308 sq ft
30124 Creekview Cir, Selbyville, DE 19975
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$365,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
20 Ruth St, Selbyville, DE 19975

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$181,638

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$2,538/mo

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Market trends in 19975, DE

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$577K

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

76d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

124

9 MoM

New listings for sale

$462,900
3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
29213 Channel Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 227-4800
COMING SOON
$849,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,950 sq ft
31207 Whitecap Way, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 539-9040
COMING SOON
$389,900
4 beds3 baths2,099 sq ft
31568 Winterberry Pkwy #110, Selbyville, DE 19975
(443) 856-2211
$550,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,700 sq ft
2 Ronzetti Ave, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 539-1777
$524,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
29265 Channel Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 360-0300
$845,000
5 beds4 baths3,105 sq ft
36486 Wild Rose Cir, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 539-1777
COMING SOON
$529,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
27308 Shipwreck Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
(410) 524-1700
$989,000
4 beds4.5 baths3,000 sq ft
37365 Shelter Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 537-3400
$450,000
3 beds3 baths2,500 sq ft
402 Branch Ct, Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 539-1777
$520,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
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Sale history for 12 Ruth St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DESU171714

Dec 14, 2020

Sold

$250,000

$194/sq ft

Dec 12, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 25, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 23, 2020

Listed

$249,900

$194/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 8, 2019

Sold

$212,000

$165/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1001571644

Apr 6, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 6, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 5, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 5, 2019

Sold

$212,000

$165/sq ft

Mar 5, 2019

Pending

—

Jan 1, 2019

Relisted

—

Jan 1, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Oct 21, 2018

Price Changed

$224,900

$175/sq ft

Sep 17, 2018

Price Changed

$229,900

$178/sq ft

Sep 17, 2018

Relisted

—

Sep 16, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Mar 23, 2018

Listed

$234,900

$182/sq ft

+22

Small community tucked away on a dead end street in Selbyville. Walk to town or enjoy the quiet and peaceful home site on . 38 acre lot. This lovingly cared for ranch style home offers a nicely appointed kitchen with an island and plenty of storage, living room, master bedroom, 2 guest rooms, hall bath, utility room and garage. Outdoor space offers a nicely landscaped fenced yard, rear deck, above ground pool (seller will remove if not wanted) and oversized shed. Roof and heat pump replaced in last five years and newly conditioned crawl space. Call today to schedule your showing.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$625 (−0.4%)

$28,950 + $118,000

$146,950

2025

$628 (+4.7%)

$28,950 + $118,000

$146,950

2024

$600 (+0.1%)

$28,950 + $118,000

$146,950

2023

$599 (+1.6%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2022

$589 (+3.1%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2021

$572 (+4.8%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2020

$545 (+0.4%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2019

$543 (−5.1%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2018

$572 (−0.8%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2017

$577 (+12.9%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2016

$511 (−1.4%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2014

$518

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

Tax history for 12 Ruth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$625 (−0.4%)

$28,950 + $118,000

$146,950

2025

$628 (+4.7%)

$28,950 + $118,000

$146,950

2024

$600 (+0.1%)

$28,950 + $118,000

$146,950

2023

$599 (+1.6%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2022

$589 (+3.1%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2021

$572 (+4.8%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2020

$545 (+0.4%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2019

$543 (−5.1%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2018

$572 (−0.8%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2017

$577 (+12.9%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2016

$511 (−1.4%)

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

2014

$518

$1,750 + $12,750

$14,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

80 ft.

Lot depth

207 ft.

Lot size

0.38 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,288

Year built

2001

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sussex County

APN

533-16.16-209.00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Washer, Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

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, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 x 207.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,288
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $65
School Tax: $545.39
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $546

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

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
Elementary School: PHILLIP C. SHOWELL
Middle Or Junior School: SELBYVILLE
High School: SUSSEX CENTRAL
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
Directions: Selbyville to McCabe Street to Bennett to left on Ruth, home on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 533-16.16-209.00

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Selbyville Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Indian River High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi

6/10

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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

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Selbyville, DE • 19975

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 5.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$364,000 – $441,000

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Home values near 12 Ruth St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Ruth Street, Selbyville, DE - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$322,699
16 Ruth Street, Selbyville, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$350,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Ruth Street, Selbyville, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$314,340
14 Ruth Street, Selbyville, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$331,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Ruth Street, Selbyville, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1855 Sq. Ft.	$360,522
19 Ruth Street, Selbyville, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$359,943

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