14 East Commerce Street

Closed 11/20/25

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Last Sold Price

$244,900

3 beds2 baths1,728 sqft$142/sqft

14 E Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977

Single FamilyProperty Type

1,699 sq ftLot Size

1900Year Built

$142/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to 14 E. Commerce Street and historic downtown Smyrna. Experience timeless elegance in this beautifully preserved historic home nestled in the heart of Smyrna. This home is believed to have been built circa 1802 as displayed on the original date plaque, making this residence one of Smyrna’s oldest and most cherished landmarks. County records list 1900 as the “year built,” the default for Delaware homes constructed before 1900. This two-story brick single family home offers historic character...Welcome to 14 E. Commerce Street and historic downtown Smyrna. Experience timeless elegance in this beautifully preserved historic home nestled in the heart of Smyrna. This home is believed to have been built circa 1802 as displayed on the original date plaque, making this residence one of Smyrna’s oldest and most cherished landmarks. County records list 1900 as the “year built,” the default for Delaware homes constructed before 1900. This two-story brick single family home offers historic character with updated amenities. Featuring: pine hardwood floors throughout, walk-in kitchen pantry, and a cedar closet in attic. The main level consists of a living room, formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and powder room. The second level has two actual bedrooms with a pass-through room which is used as the third bedroom and a full bath. All of this is located just steps from Main Street shops, cafés, and restaurants, this home delivers small-town charm with easy access to major commuter routes, Dover, and northern Delaware.

Listing closed: 11/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DEKT2041672

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Property Information for 14 East Commerce Street

Property Details

Taxes: $852 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Kent County
Tax ID Number: DC-17-01013-03-3900-000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (KENT DE)
Building Name: 2-STY COLONIAL (SMYRNA DE)
Cross Street: Main St.
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,728.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1900
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,699 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: SMYRNA

School District County ID: 300200396884
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: SMYRNA (KENT DE)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: KENT
MLS Area: Smyrna (30801)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $203,300

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $116
Improvement Assessed Value: $175,500
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $27,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: C-C
Tax Lot: 3900-000
School Tax: $725
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,728.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,728.00
Total SQFT: 1,728.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/2913/4192/804229134192_512_384_WM_Pf7gyoRYc26aM3bU.jpg
Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.04 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2422195

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall Unit

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 14 East Commerce Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 20, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1920673026	$244,900	+9.4% / yr
Nov 20, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2041672	$244,900	—
Oct 17, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT2041672		—
Oct 17, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DEKT2041672		—
Oct 10, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT2041672	$244,900	—
Mar 15, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619149530	$123,000	+8.5% / yr
Mar 15, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1004229241	$123,000	—
Jan 20, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1004229241		—
Nov 21, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004229241	$120,000	—
Dec 30, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003540366	$87,000	—
Dec 11, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #390195879	$87,000	-9.6% / yr
Oct 30, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003540366		—
Jul 31, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003540366	$101,800	—
May 14, 2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009603478	$113,900	—
Oct 23, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009603478	$124,900	—
May 1, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240693487	$170,000	—
May 1, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT115504	$170,000	—
Mar 9, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT115504		—
Nov 8, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT115504	$169,900	—
Apr 6, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT111948	$149,900	—
Feb 17, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT111948		—
Feb 13, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT111948	$149,900	—
Oct 6, 1992	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT169098	$72,900	—
May 8, 1992	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT169098		—
Aug 7, 1991	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT169098	$89,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/20/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1920673026	$244,900 +9.4% / yr
11/20/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2041672	$244,900
10/17/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT2041672	—
10/17/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DEKT2041672	—
10/10/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT2041672	$244,900
03/15/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619149530	$123,000 +8.5% / yr
03/15/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1004229241	$123,000
01/20/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1004229241	—
11/21/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004229241	$120,000
12/30/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003540366	$87,000
12/11/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #390195879	$87,000 -9.6% / yr
10/30/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003540366	—
07/31/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003540366	$101,800
05/14/2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009603478	$113,900
10/23/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009603478	$124,900
05/01/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240693487	$170,000
05/01/2007	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT115504	$170,000
03/09/2007	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT115504	—
11/08/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT115504	$169,900
04/06/2006	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT111948	$149,900
02/17/2006	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT111948	—
02/13/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT111948	$149,900
10/06/1992	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT169098	$72,900
05/08/1992	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT169098	—
08/07/1991	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT169098	$89,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 14 East Commerce Street

Taxable ValueLand$27,800Additions$175,500Total$203,300

Tax Record2023$460 ($38 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,742 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningC-CCountyKENTAPN1-17-010.13-03-39.00-000

Schools near 14 East Commerce Street

This home is within Smyrna School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Smyrna Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 3	0.4 mi
6/10	Moore (John Bassett) School	Public - Serves this home	4 to 6	0.2 mi
5/10	Smyrna Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.9 mi
7/10	Smyrna High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
7/10	Clayton Intermediate School	Public - Choice school	5 to 6	3.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Smyrna Elementary School PublicK to 3 Serves this home	0.4 mi
6/10	Moore (John Bassett) School Public4 to 6 Serves this home	0.2 mi
5/10	Smyrna Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
7/10	Smyrna High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Clayton Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Choice school	3.0 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 14 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$244,900	3	2	1,728	1,699
16 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$127,900	2	1	1,024	1,742
10 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$275,000	–	–	6,218	–
18 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$59,900	5	2	2,354	2,614
6 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$106,000	6	3	2,044	1,307
20 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$176,000	3	1	1,468	6,336
8 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$500,000	5	3	3,056	6,098
Lot 2 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$22,500	–	–	–	0
5 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	–	–	–	4,180	4,356
6 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$100,000	–	–	3,464	–
2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$70,000	–	–	1,382	1,307
22 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	$155,000	3	1	1,278	4,356
21 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	–	4	3	4,082	10,454
13 East Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	–	–	–	10,020	–
18 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE 19977	–	–	–	1,160	–

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