31616 Melson Road

Closed 5/17/21
Closed 5/17/21
Doublewide on 6+ Acres Front View 1
Front View 2 of 3
Front View 3 of 3
Rear of Home with Handicap Ramp
Front Enclosed Porch/Den
Large Open Living Room
Kitchen with Breakfast Bar
Dining Room with Storage and Serving Space
Master Bedroom
Master Bath with Tub and Shower
Guest Bedroom 1
Guest Bedroom 2
Side Enclosed Wrap Around Porch
Rear Enclosed Wrap Around Porch
Rear Barn with Workshop and large upstairs storage
Melson Road Looking East
Melson Road Looking West
Rum Ridge Road Frontage
Side Yard
Last Sold Price
$125,000
3 beds2,056 sqft$61/sqft
31616 Melson Rd, Delmar, MD 21875

Description

Doublewide in a rural country setting only minutes to all of the services offered by Salisbury and Delmar. Situated on 6.13 acres with over 800 feet of wooded frontage on BOTH Melson and Rum Ridge roads. This property is to be considered a fixer upper. Seller will not accept low down payment, fha, usda, etc. Contracts on this property. Value is in land. Plenty of space in this home with large barn type workshop in rear with loads of overhead storage space. Open living space inside for a bigger feel....Doublewide in a rural country setting only minutes to all of the services offered by Salisbury and Delmar. Situated on 6.13 acres with over 800 feet of wooded frontage on BOTH Melson and Rum Ridge roads. This property is to be considered a fixer upper. Seller will not accept low down payment, fha, usda, etc. Contracts on this property. Value is in land. Plenty of space in this home with large barn type workshop in rear with loads of overhead storage space. Open living space inside for a bigger feel. Florida/sunroom on front and large wrap around enclosed porch on the side and rear. Short drive to work, shopping, schools, medical and more. If you have been waiting for a unique wooded property near town offering a private rural feel this is for you! Home is being sold in "AS IS" "WHERE IS" condition with no guarantees or warranties offered by sellers. Any inspections are for buyer informational purposes only.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/17/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mearl G Layton Jr. • Layton Associates
    P: (302) 245-0315 mearllayton@gmail.com

Property Details for 31616 Melson Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
MDWC109502
Days on Market
62
Taxes
$864 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
6.13 AC / 267,023 SF
County
Wicomico County
Tax ID Number
05-084326
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
1
Furnished
No
Waterfront
No
Views
Trees/Woods
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (WICOMICO MD)
Building Name
NONE AVAILABLE (DELMAR MD)
Cross Street
Rum Ridge
Municipality
Delmar
Total Parking Spaces
10
Central Air
No
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,056.00
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 Winterized Y/N
No
Property Condition
Below Average

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$160,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

Delmar, MD

9 comparable properties found

$160,000 | 31540 Melson Road, Delmar, MD 21875
1/53
1

$160,000

Sold 05/14/26

3
Bedrooms
1,064
Square Feet
1.44
Acres

31540 Melson Road, Delmar, MD 21875

a view of a big house with a big yard and large trees
1/24
2

$236,000

Sold 03/12/26

3
Bedrooms
1,652
Square Feet
6.77
Acres

31597 East Line Road, Delmar, MD 21875

$161,000 | 405 East Grove Street, Delmar, DE 19940
1/9
3

$161,000

Sold 07/09/26

3
Bedrooms
1,840
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

405 East Grove Street, Delmar, DE 19940

a front view of a house with a yard
1/40
4

$145,000

Sold 10/28/25

3
Bedrooms
2,280
Square Feet
0.25
Acres

418 East Elizabeth Street, Delmar, MD 21875

a view of a house with a yard
1/34
5

$115,000

Sold 01/28/26

3
Bedrooms
1,296
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

9347 Colonial Mill Drive, Delmar, MD 21875

a front view of a house with a yard
1/32
6

$109,900

Sold 05/15/26

3
Bedrooms
960
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

9333 Colonial Mill Drive, Delmar, MD 21875

a view of a house with a big yard and large tree
1/47
7

$420,000

Sold 03/02/26

3
Bedrooms
1,888
Square Feet
0.9
Acres

36831 Red Berry Road, Delmar, DE 19940

a front view of house with yard outdoor seating and barbeque oven
1/54
8

$320,000

Sold 02/13/26

3
Bedrooms
2,240
Square Feet
0.72
Acres

12199 Coachmen Lane, Delmar, DE 19940

a front view of a house with garden
1/30
9

$130,000

Sold 05/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,512
Square Feet
1.45
Acres

32920 Roy West Road, Delmar, MD 21875

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Building Information for 31616 Melson Road

Stories1Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size6.13 AC / 267,023 SF

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Property Information for 31616 Melson Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles
  • School District Name: WICOMICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121138751831
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WICOMICO
  • MLS Area: Wicomico Northeast (23-02)
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $83,000
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $771
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: AR
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • 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, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,056.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,056.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,056.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Modular/Manufactured
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/6309/0563/304263090563_512_384_WM_GXPMenmhH3o3Z4_a.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Other Structure: Barn, Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Secluded, Road Frontage, Not In Development
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Road Frontage Length: 886.00
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 5337694
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 10
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Private/Community Water
  • Sewer Septic: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Coastal Association of REALTORS (MD)
  • List Agent URL: www.laytonassociates.com

Property History for 31616 Melson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDWC109502

$125,000—
May 14, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1461395321

$125,000—
Apr 27, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDWC109502

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDWC109502

$125,000
05/14/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1461395321

$125,000
04/27/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDWC109502

—

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Public Records for 31616 Melson Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,182 ($98 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size267,023 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1976Year Renovated1976ZoningARCountyWICOMICOAPN05-084326

Schools near 31616 Melson Road

This home is within Wicomico County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Delmar Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Wicomico Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wicomico High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wicomico County Evening High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Delmar Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Wicomico Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wicomico High School
Public9 to 12

Wicomico County Evening High
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: 31616 Melson Road, Delmar, MD 21875
$125,000
3
2,056
267,023
31629 Melson Road, Delmar, MD 21875
$231,000
3
1,836
43,560
9336 Rum Ridge Road, Delmar, MD 21875
–
–
1
1,160
174,240
9440 Rum Ridge Road, Delmar, MD 21875
$134,000
3
1,850
235,224
9345 Rum Ridge Road, Delmar, MD 21875
$188,000
–
1
1,632
34,848
9422 Rum Ridge Road, Delmar, MD 21875
$244,000
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2
1,628
52,272

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