38 S Carter Rd

2,568 Sq. Ft.
$158 / Sq. Ft.
2,568
Sq. Ft.
$158
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Coming Soon to the market in Smyrna, Delaware is a spacious Ranch with Detached Garage and no HOA! Beautifully renovated in 2024! This ranch home offers over 2,600 sq. ft. of finished space with 6 rooms and 3 full baths. The main level features 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite, updated kitchen with granite countertops & large island, family room, mudroom with laundry, and LVP flooring throughout. The finished walkout basement adds 2 rooms, a full bath, living room, and extra storage. Outside,...Coming Soon to the market in Smyrna, Delaware is a spacious Ranch with Detached Garage and no HOA! Beautifully renovated in 2024! This ranch home offers over 2,600 sq. ft. of finished space with 6 rooms and 3 full baths. The main level features 4 bedrooms, including a primary suite, updated kitchen with granite countertops & large island, family room, mudroom with laundry, and LVP flooring throughout. The finished walkout basement adds 2 rooms, a full bath, living room, and extra storage. Outside, enjoy a .48 acre lot, partially fenced yard, oversized 2-car garage with bonus rooms, additional storage building, and plenty of parking. Convenient Smyrna location close to schools, shopping, and major routes! Make sure to call to book a tour.
  1. Listed by Jonathan G Edler • Empower Real Estate, LLC
    P: (302)-743-8995 mredler24@gmail.com

Property Details for 38 South Carter Road

Tax ID Number
DC-17-01808-02-2600-000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/21/2025 10:18 AM

Property Details for 38 South Carter Road

StatusClosed
MLS #DEKT2040610
Days on Market5
Taxes$1,298 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1981
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,865 SF
CountyKent County

Location

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Building Information for 38 South Carter Road

Stories1Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,865 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,082 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,974

Property Taxes

$108

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 South Carter Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: SMYRNA
  • School District County ID: 300200396884
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: KENT
  • MLS Area: Smyrna (30801)
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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $307,700
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $176
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $239,300
  • City Town Tax: $1,230
  • Land Assessed Value: $68,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RS1
  • Tax Lot: 2600-000
  • School Tax: $1,024
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2024
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,568.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,584.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Stairs
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 75.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99.96 x 191.16
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Fencing: Partially
  • Parcel ID: 6881952
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below 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: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 38 South Carter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1916867955

$405,000

+27.9% / yr

Oct 17, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

$405,000
Sep 15, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

Sep 15, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

$399,900
Sep 19, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1498374629

$190,000

+30.2% / yr

Dec 22, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #303077066

$8,550
Sep 30, 1994

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT167470

$124,900
Sep 30, 1994

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT224694

$124,900
Jul 29, 1994

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT167470

Jul 29, 1994

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT224694

Jul 28, 1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT167470

$124,900
Jul 20, 1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT224694

$124,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1916867955

$405,000

+27.9% / yr

10/17/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

$405,000
09/15/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

09/15/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2040610

$399,900
09/19/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1498374629

$190,000

+30.2% / yr

12/22/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #303077066

$8,550
09/30/1994

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT167470

$124,900
09/30/1994

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT224694

$124,900
07/29/1994

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT167470

07/29/1994

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT224694

07/28/1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT167470

$124,900
07/20/1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT224694

$124,900

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Public Records for 38 South Carter Road

Taxable ValueLand$68,400Additions$239,300Total$307,700
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt392 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981ZoningRS1CountyKENTAPN1-17-018.08-02-26.00-000

Schools near 38 South Carter Road

This home is within Smyrna School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Smyrna Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Moore (John Bassett) School
Public4 to 6

Smyrna Middle School
Public7 to 8

Smyrna 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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