Looking for a piece of paradise in the country? This SHORT SALE offers a sprawling ranch in need of repairs but could be your perfect oasis. Located on a 1.76 acre with pond, the open lot offers plenty of native and flowering bushes, trees and evergreens while providing privacy with woods at the back of the lot. This home offers 3 bedrooms 2 full baths and has a huge octagon shaped family room (needing to be finished). There is a wood-burning stove. The kitchen has plenty of space with a morning room and large pantry. Oversized 2-Car garage and a shed. HOME BEING SOLD AS-IS, HOUSE IS IN NEED OF REPAIRS WITH POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL AND MOLD ISSUES. Subject to bank approval. No utilities are on; showings only during daylight.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.76 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Idell• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
•302-999-9999 (broker)
•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Bill Burgess• RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
•302-378-8700 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002628744
Redfin Estimate
$349,227
$61K since sold in June 2024$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 13.2% lower than the average sale price ($402K) of 6 comparable homes.
Looking for a piece of paradise in the country? This SHORT SALE offers a sprawling ranch in need of repairs but could be your perfect oasis. Located on a 1.76 acre with pond, the open lot offers plenty of native and flowering bushes, trees and evergreens while providing privacy with woods at the back of the lot. This home offers 3 bedrooms 2 full baths and has a huge octagon shaped family room (needing to be finished). There is a wood-burning stove. The kitchen has plenty of space with a morning room and large pantry. Oversized 2-Car garage and a shed. HOME BEING SOLD AS-IS, HOUSE IS IN NEED OF REPAIRS WITH POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL AND MOLD ISSUES. Subject to bank approval. No utilities are on; showings only during daylight.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC337422
Jul 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 21, 2007
Listed
$299,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,121 (+22.9%)
$127,200 + $362,000
$489,200
2024
$3,352 (+17.7%)
$127,200 + $362,000
$489,200
2023
$2,848 (−0.7%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2022
$2,869 (+1.2%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2021
$2,834 (+1.2%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2020
$2,801 (+8.0%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2019
$2,594 (+3.9%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2018
$2,497 (+4.4%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2017
$2,391 (+9.5%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2016
$2,184 (+2.8%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2015
$2,124 (+0.2%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2014
$2,119 (+0.6%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2013
$2,105 (+6.0%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2012
$1,986
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
Tax history for 293 Oliver Guessford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,121 (+22.9%)
$127,200 + $362,000
$489,200
2024
$3,352 (+17.7%)
$127,200 + $362,000
$489,200
2023
$2,848 (−0.7%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2022
$2,869 (+1.2%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2021
$2,834 (+1.2%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2020
$2,801 (+8.0%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2019
$2,594 (+3.9%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2018
$2,497 (+4.4%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2017
$2,391 (+9.5%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2016
$2,184 (+2.8%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2015
$2,124 (+0.2%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2014
$2,119 (+0.6%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2013
$2,105 (+6.0%)
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
2012
$1,986
$9,700 + $70,400
$80,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SR
Suburban Reserve District
This district is intended to be served with sewer and water in the future and rezoned to Suburban (S) when the sewer construction is imminent. The district is also designed to permit limited development that does not foreclose ultimate sewering of the area. The preservation of large amounts of open space and agricultural land is encouraged in this district and such land may be used for spray irrigation as permitted by this Chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KRAUS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,150
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,115
Building Sq. Ft: 2,150
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 76,666
School Tax District: APPOQUINIMINK
Municipality Name: APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED
Acres: 1.76
Zoning Code: SR
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,150
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1402300004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Public K • Assigned • 3.1mi
Cantwell Bridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
7/10
Odessa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$332,000 – $402,000
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