SPECTACULAR recently renovated home nestled in tree lined waterfront setting. Bring your kayaks and canoes to enjoy on Swantown Creek. Private marina and boat slip also available and ready for this season. This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath features a 2 story foyer, vaulted ceiling in family room with brick fireplace and built-in shelves, a dining room the leads into updated modern kitchen with island and water views. There are two main floor bedrooms, with one that leads out to the deck and access to full bath and laundry room. Upstairs offers a magnificent primary suite fit for a queen with breath taking water views, vaulted ceiling, custom closets for shoes and clothing galore. Primary bath has been fully updated. It includes large shower, soaking tub with heated floors. Separate double sink and make-up area. Outside you'll find a large upper deck perfect for entertaining and watching wildlife. As well as a main level deck, perfect for outdoor dinners. The community offers two docks, one with a boat slip included for this season. Once this home is yours you'll never want to leave. Located near marinas, waterfront restaurants, close to major highways, points north and just minutes away from Middletown, DE with plenty of restaurants and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Burke• Gunther-McClary Real Estate
•410-275-2118 (broker)
•realestate@gunthermcclary.com (broker)
Bought with Whitney Jerdal• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
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Market trends in 21635, MD
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
+2.2% MoM
Median sale price
$520K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
61d
1 days MoM
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Sale history for 13830 Sassafras Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDKE2003740
May 16, 2024
Sold
$810,000
$297/sq ft
May 1, 2024
Pending
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Apr 9, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 1, 2024
Listed
$798,000
$293/sq ft
Mar 24, 2024
Coming Soon
$798,000
$293/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDKE117502
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$460,000
$169/sq ft
Jan 9, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Dec 21, 2020
Listed
$450,000
$165/sq ft
+13
Imagine living your own private riverfront retreat. This fixer-upper is just waiting for an HGTV style renovation to make it shine. This large 3-level home sits on a private . 84-acre lot. The master suite takes up the entire upper level with breathtaking water views. The suite includes vaulted ceilings, a full bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a private office. The main level features hardwood floors, a spectacular living room with vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace, and built-in shelves. The dining room leads into the kitchen with new appliances and a large island, perfect for entertaining. There are two main level bedrooms, one with access to the upper-level deck. The partially finished basement walks out onto the lower-level deck. The community is a civic association that is optional to join, not an HOA. It has two community piers, a beach, a boat ramp, and rentable boat slips. This is a must-see home!
BRIGHT MLS #MDCC136352
Dec 30, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Dec 31, 2003
Listed
$469,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2004
Sold
$469,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1990
Sold
$260,000
$95/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1989
Sold
$62,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,444 (+12.9%)
$337,800 + $401,500
$739,300
2025
$7,477 (+14.9%)
$337,800 + $401,500
$739,300
2024
$6,510 (+17.4%)
2023
$5,543 (+1.9%)
2022
$5,440 (+1.0%)
$223,800 + $259,700
$483,500
2021
$5,386 (+0.1%)
2020
$5,378 (+1.0%)
2019
$5,327 (+1.0%)
$223,800 + $245,200
$469,000
2018
$5,276 (+1.0%)
2017
$5,224 (−1.9%)
$223,800 + $231,600
$455,400
2015
$5,326
$223,800 + $240,600
$464,400
2014
$5,326 (+3.7%)
2013
$5,136 (+3.4%)
2012
$4,967 (−15.6%)
2011
$5,885 (+172.3%)
2010
$2,161 (−46.5%)
2009
$4,037
Tax history for 13830 Sassafras Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,444 (+12.9%)
$337,800 + $401,500
$739,300
2025
$7,477 (+14.9%)
$337,800 + $401,500
$739,300
2024
$6,510 (+17.4%)
2023
$5,543 (+1.9%)
2022
$5,440 (+1.0%)
$223,800 + $259,700
$483,500
2021
$5,386 (+0.1%)
2020
$5,378 (+1.0%)
2019
$5,327 (+1.0%)
$223,800 + $245,200
$469,000
2018
$5,276 (+1.0%)
2017
$5,224 (−1.9%)
$223,800 + $231,600
$455,400
2015
$5,326
$223,800 + $240,600
$464,400
2014
$5,326 (+3.7%)
2013
$5,136 (+3.4%)
2012
$4,967 (−15.6%)
2011
$5,885 (+172.3%)
2010
$2,161 (−46.5%)
2009
$4,037
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.