OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2009 for $385K

$627,397

•

3,212

sq ft

288 Kersy Rd, Viola, DE 19979

About this home

R-5621 Peace and quiet in the country. Wonderful home in the country, yet still close to everything. This home has fenced off pastures for the animals, a playset, volleyball court and above ground pool for the all. Sauna and hottub for quiet nights at home. There is a converted garage into an in-law suite, currently being rented out, and parking for plenty. Dual zone a/c and a kitchen with room for entertaining with an island, walk in antry and stainless steel appliances. Come home to the country.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

1.9 acresLot Size

$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by • RE/MAX Horizons

•302-678-4300 (broker)

•steve@delawarerealestate.com (broker)

Bought with Sandy Hogan • Burns & Ellis Realtors

•302-674-4220 (broker)

•info@burnsandellis.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005376336

Redfin Estimate

$627,397

$242K since sold in December 2009$46K since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 18.9% higher than the average sale price ($528K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$550,000
A
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$464,900
B
4 beds3 baths2,218 sq ft
62 Winery Way, Felton, DE 19943
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$545,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,047 sq ft
334 Ashland Ave, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$560,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,434 sq ft
299 Ridgewood Dr, Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$445,725
E
4 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
1231 Walnut Shade Rd, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$600,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
719 W Evens Rd, Viola, DE 19979

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$408,300

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Market trends in 19979, DE

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

76.9%

13.0% MoM

Median sale price

$230K

$185K MoM

Avg. days on market

200d

66 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 288 Kersy Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5584935

Dec 11, 2009

Sold

$385,000

$120/sq ft

Aug 25, 2009

Listed

$399,900

$125/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005376336

Dec 11, 2009

Sold

$385,000

$120/sq ft

Oct 28, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Aug 25, 2009

Listed

$399,900

$125/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT151916

Feb 22, 2002

Sold

$240,000

$75/sq ft

Jan 7, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 12, 2001

Listed

$240,000

$75/sq ft

R-2242--Package deal for home & all land $259,000. House & 1.85 acres for $239,000. Outstanding Colonial w/ 5 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, eat-in kitchen, living room w/ brick FP, family room, laundry room, attached 2-car garage w/ 1 oversized door, 2-zone heat, oak trim throughout, patio, 18x33 AG pool, oversized & heated detached garage w/ 22x26 room on 2nd floor, pole barn paddock w/ 3 stalls.

Public Records

Feb 3, 2000

Sold

$230,000

$72/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT161958

Jan 4, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Nov 15, 1999

Listed

$230,000

$72/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT211232

Nov 15, 1999

Listed

$225,000

$70/sq ft

Nov 15, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,127 (+0.4%)

$129,000 + $453,200

$582,200

2024

$2,118 (+17.7%)

$129,000 + $453,200

$582,200

2023

$1,800 (+11.7%)

$129,000 + $453,200

$582,200

2022

$1,611 (+5.7%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2021

$1,524 (−4.1%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2020

$1,590 (−0.1%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2019

$1,592 (+1.2%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2018

$1,572 (−3.9%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2017

$1,636 (+10.9%)

$9,600 + $54,400

$64,000

2015

$1,475 (+20.7%)

$9,600 + $65,500

$75,100

2012

$1,222 (+3.1%)

$9,600 + $65,500

$75,100

2011

$1,185

$9,600 + $65,500

$75,100

Tax history for 288 Kersy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,127 (+0.4%)

$129,000 + $453,200

$582,200

2024

$2,118 (+17.7%)

$129,000 + $453,200

$582,200

2023

$1,800 (+11.7%)

$129,000 + $453,200

$582,200

2022

$1,611 (+5.7%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2021

$1,524 (−4.1%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2020

$1,590 (−0.1%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2019

$1,592 (+1.2%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2018

$1,572 (−3.9%)

$9,600 + $65,600

$75,200

2017

$1,636 (+10.9%)

$9,600 + $54,400

$64,000

2015

$1,475 (+20.7%)

$9,600 + $65,500

$75,100

2012

$1,222 (+3.1%)

$9,600 + $65,500

$75,100

2011

$1,185

$9,600 + $65,500

$75,100

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.9 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,212

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

7-00-119.00-02-09.03-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

Agricultural Residential District

The purpose of the AR Agricultural Residential District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Loster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Other

Interior

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Block
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed, 2nd House, Barn/Farm Building

Exterior Information
Hot Tub, Satellite Dish, Play Equipment

Pool Information
Personal Pool
Above Ground

Lot Information
Lot Features: Open
Lot Size Dimensions: 440X371
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,212
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $75,200
Tax Year: 2008
Tax Annual Amount: $1,217

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Electric, Propane, Hot Water, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Electric, Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: LAKE FOREST

Location Information
Cross Street: FIRETOWER
Directions: Rt 13 South to Right on Rt 15; thru first stop sign. Right at next stop sign which is Firetower Rd; 1st Right onto Kersey Rd; 2nd house on R

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,212
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 7-00-119.00-02-09.03-000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lake Forest North Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi

4/10

Lake Forest High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 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, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Viola, DE • 19979

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.2 hrs

4.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$597,000 – $722,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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