1261 Simms Woods Road

Closed 6/22/22
Closed 6/22/22
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Last Sold Price
$555,000
3 beds
1261 Simms Woods Rd, Dover, DE 19901

Description

Outstanding Opportunity to own a Former Standardbred Training Facility, only minutes from Dover Downs. Perfect for any and all Horse Activities. Total of 24 acres included with 2 parcels, completely surrounded by woods, offers the ultimate privacy from the outside world. Features include: 36X80 center aisle 12 stall barn with 2 wash stalls, A 2nd Center aisle barn with (10) 12X12 stalls, wash room with hot and cold water, 12X12 tack room, 12X12 feed room and a 12X16 heated office. Train on your 3/8...Outstanding Opportunity to own a Former Standardbred Training Facility, only minutes from Dover Downs. Perfect for any and all Horse Activities. Total of 24 acres included with 2 parcels, completely surrounded by woods, offers the ultimate privacy from the outside world. Features include: 36X80 center aisle 12 stall barn with 2 wash stalls, A 2nd Center aisle barn with (10) 12X12 stalls, wash room with hot and cold water, 12X12 tack room, 12X12 feed room and a 12X16 heated office. Train on your 3/8 to mile, 30 foot wide banked stone dust track. Multiple paddocks and pastures are surrounded with 3 rail white vinyl fence and acre pond. All run-in sheds are equipped with electric and cold water. Plenty of equipment storage space in the 3 bay, 40X26 garage with concrete flooring Other features include: 2000 sq ft 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Modular home with open floor plan and spacious Master Suite. Most of the photos were taken in 2016. Property being sold As-Is.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John E Luca • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
    P: (302) 740-5872 john@tristateteam.com

Property Details for 1261 Simms Woods Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DEKT2008728
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$1,775 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
2001
Lot Size
24.00 AC / 1,045,440 SF
County
Kent County
Tax ID Number
LC-00-04700-01-170
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (KENT DE)
Building Name
NONE AVAILABLE (DOVER DE)
Cross Street
ROUTE 13
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$441,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Dover, DE

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Building Information for 1261 Simms Woods Road

Stories1Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size24.00 AC / 1,045,440 SF

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Property Information for 1261 Simms Woods Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CAPITAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396888
  • County: KENT
  • MLS Area: Capital (30802)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $48,500
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Zoning: AC
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 5
Room 5
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Non-Use
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 12
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island, Pantry, Double Sink
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1000 x 1045.44
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Location Type: Pond
  • Parcel ID: 0
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Other
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 1261 Simms Woods Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2008728

$555,000—
Jun 17, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1494378733

$555,000—
Apr 5, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2008728

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2008728

$555,000
06/17/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1494378733

$555,000
04/05/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2008728

—

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Public Records for 1261 Simms Woods Road

Taxable ValueLand$67,200Additions$1,000Total$68,200
Tax Record2023$195 ($16 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size261,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningACCountyKENTAPN4-00-047.00-01-17.00-000

Schools near 1261 Simms Woods Road

This home is within Capital School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Towne Point Elementary School
Public - K to 4
William Henry Middle School
Public - 5
Central Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Dover High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Towne Point Elementary School
PublicK to 4

William Henry Middle School
Public5

Central Middle School
Public7 to 8

Dover High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1261 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$555,000
3
–
1,045,440
1187 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
–
–
–
–
304,920
1405 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
–
3
3
2,352
219,542
1311 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$530,000
3
2
2,398
148,104
1393 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
–
3
1,580
54,014
1249 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$43,000
3
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61,420

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