13830 Sassafras Road

Closed 5/16/24

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Last Sold Price

$810,000

3 beds2 baths2,728 sqft

13830 Sassafras Rd, Galena, MD 21635

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.84 acresLot Size

1989Year Built

$297/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.

Listed by: John J Burke 443.206.3727 jburke57@gmail.com • Gunther-McClary Real Estate

Listing closed: 05/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDKE2003740

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33487 Galena Sassafras Road, Galena, MD 21635

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13830 Sassafras Rd

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Property Information for 13830 Sassafras Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,483 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Kent County
Tax ID Number: 1501018426
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site
Views: Water, River
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 04-01-2024
Subdivision: SHOREWOOD ESTATES
Subdivision: SHOREWOOD ESTATES (KENT MD)
Legal Subdivision: SHOREWOOD ESTATES
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,010.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 718.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 718.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,436.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1989
Lot Size: 0.84 AC / 36,590 SF

Location

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121139164602
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: KENT

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: Yes
Water Body Name: Sassafras River
Water Body Type: River
Water Frontage In Feet: 100.0
Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
Docks Count: 2
Dock Type and Features: Floating
Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Association Owned, Waiting List
Slips Count: 1
Mean Low Water Feet: 1.00

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Pier/Dock Maintenance
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Boat Ramp, Boat Dock/Slip

Property Manager Y/N: No
Other Fees: $150
Other Fees Frequency: Annually
Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $483,500

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $5,483
Improvement Assessed Value: $259,700
Land Assessed Value: $223,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R
Zoning: CAR
Tax Lot: 12
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Foyer
Room Length: 9.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 23.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 9.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Heated, Flooring - Ceramic Tile

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,728.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,728.00
Total SQFT: 3,446.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
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Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac

Location Type: River
Parcel ID: 4499838

Parking

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Secure Storage
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed

Pool: No Pool
Community Slips Count: 9
Community Docks Count: 1

Utilities

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Gravity Sept Fld
Internet Services: Cable

Property History for 13830 Sassafras Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 16, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1533749319	$810,000	+20.0% / yr
May 16, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDKE2003740	$810,000	—
Apr 9, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE2003740		—
Apr 9, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDKE2003740		—
Apr 1, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE2003740	$798,000	—
Apr 23, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDKE117502	$460,000	—
Apr 10, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1461130903	$460,000	-0.1% / yr
Jan 9, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE117502		—
Jan 7, 2021	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDKE117502		—
Jan 6, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE117502		—
Dec 21, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE117502	$450,000	—
Dec 30, 2004	Expired BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000	—
Dec 30, 2004	Expired BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000	—
Jun 7, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #147876819	$469,000	—
Jun 4, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDKE104366	$469,000	—
May 2, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE104366		—
Dec 31, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000	—
Dec 31, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000	—
Dec 31, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE104366	$469,000	—
Dec 25, 2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDKE113288		—
Jan 23, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE113288	$440,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/16/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1533749319	$810,000 +20.0% / yr
05/16/2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDKE2003740	$810,000
04/09/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE2003740	—
04/09/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDKE2003740	—
04/01/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE2003740	$798,000
04/23/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDKE117502	$460,000
04/10/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1461130903	$460,000 -0.1% / yr
01/09/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE117502	—
01/07/2021	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDKE117502	—
01/06/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE117502	—
12/21/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE117502	$450,000
12/30/2004	Expired BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000
12/30/2004	Expired BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000
06/07/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #147876819	$469,000
06/04/2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDKE104366	$469,000
05/02/2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDKE104366	—
12/31/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000
12/31/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCC136352	$469,000
12/31/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE104366	$469,000
12/25/2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDKE113288	—
01/23/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDKE113288	$440,000

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Public records

13830 Sassafras Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

2,728 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,010 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

718 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 13830 Sassafras Road

This home is within Kent County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Galena Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.9 mi
3/10	Kent County Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	14.8 mi
5/10	Kent County High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	13.8 mi
6/10	H. H. Garnett Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	15.4 mi
8/10	Rock Hall Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	25.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Galena Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	1.9 mi
3/10	Kent County Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	14.8 mi
5/10	Kent County High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	13.8 mi
6/10	H. H. Garnett Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	15.4 mi
8/10	Rock Hall Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	25.8 mi

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Nearby home values

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This home: 13830 Sassafras Road, Galena, MD 21635	$810,000	3	2	2,728	36,590
13840 Sassafras Road, Galena, MD 21635	$285,000	3	2	–	24,393
13828 Duck Hollow Drive, Galena, MD 21635	$400,000	3	3	–	39,639
32139 Shorewood Road, Galena, MD 21635	–	–	2.5	1,650	20,429
32159 Shorewood Road, Galena, MD 21635	$269,900	3	3	2,678	20,429
32129 Shorewood Road, Galena, MD 21635	$350,000	3	2	1,965	20,908
13827 Duck Hollow Drive, Galena, MD 21635	$187,100	4	2	–	28,749
Shorewood Road, Galena, MD 21635	$598,000	–	–	–	2,098,721
13859 Sassafras Road, Galena, MD 21635	$365,000	3	3	2,020	20,037
13824 Duck Hollow Drive, Galena, MD 21635	$352,000	4	3	2,234	30,492
13840 Duck Hollow Drive, Galena, MD 21635	$370,000	3	3	2,344	20,037
32144 Shorewood Road, Galena, MD 21635	$127,500	–	2	2,028	31,885
13870 Sassafras Road, Galena, MD 21635	$321,000	–	2.5	1,897	23,522
13831 Duck Hollow Drive, Galena, MD 21635	$210,000	3	2	1,530	46,174
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13830 Sassafras Rd, Galena, MD 21635

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