1553 Simms Woods Road

Closed 2/16/24
Closed 2/16/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$175,000
57,935 Lot Size1.33 Acres
1553 Simms Woods Rd, Dover, DE 19901
LandProperty Type
1.33 acresLot Size

Description

This is your opportunity to build your dream home in the country! Enjoy the peace and quite offered by this quaint farmette while still close enough to local shopping and easy access to major highways. This property includes a 40’x40’ barn with stables and an extra shed. This is property is a rare find in Dover, schedule a tour today! Single wide trailer on site holds no valueThis is your opportunity to build your dream home in the country! Enjoy the peace and quite offered by this quaint farmette while still close enough to local shopping and easy access to major highways. This property includes a 40’x40’ barn with stables and an extra shed. This is property is a rare find in Dover, schedule a tour today! Single wide trailer on site holds no value
  • Listed by: Anthony John MacDonald 302.535.3840 anthony@macdonaldgrouprealty.com • Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach
Listing closed: 02/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DEKT2024958

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$140,000

Avg days on market

185

Sale-to-list ratio

89.8%

Dover, DE

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Property Information for 1553 Simms Woods Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $555 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Fee Simple
  • County: Kent County
  • Tax ID Number: LC-00-04700-01-3101-000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (KENT DE)
  • Cross Street: E-DENNYS RD.
  • Central Air: No
  • Construction Completed: No
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.33 AC
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CAPITAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396888
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $19,300
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $64
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $4,700
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: AC
  • Tax Lot: 3101-000
  • School Tax: $491
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Building Info
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Current Use: Land/Lot Only, Vacant
  • Fencing: Wire, Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 2446588
  • Additional Parcels: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Stable(s), Paddock
Utilities
Utilities
  • Water Source: Well-Shared
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 1553 Simms Woods Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1527326684

$175,000

+35.4% / yr

Feb 16, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2024958

$175,000—
Jan 19, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2024958

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1527326684

$175,000

+35.4% / yr

02/16/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2024958

$175,000
01/19/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2024958

—

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

Public Records for 1553 Simms Woods Road

Taxable ValueLand$80,700Additions$33,400Total$114,100
Tax Record2023$574 ($48 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt910 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt910 SqFtLot Size57,935 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1980ZoningACCountyKENTAPN4-00-047.00-01-31.01-000

Schools near 1553 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: 1553 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$175,000
–
–
–
57,935
1524 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
–
–
1
1,248
227,819
1509 B Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$58,800
2
910
57,935
1509 C Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$32,000
–
–
–
43,560
1509 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$795,000
–
–
–
43,560
1497 Simms Woods Road, Dover, DE 19901
$34,000
3
1,350
43,560

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