Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,568 sqft
490 Lion Hope Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.2 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$141/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

This ranch on 1.2 acres is a great starter home or retirement home. Country living just a stones throw to Maryland, superior Smyrna Schools and quiet neighborhood. This home has a two car garage, family room, formal living room and bright kitchen. Formal dining room that has French doors to the back porch. Garden tub in master bath. One year home warranty included.This ranch on 1.2 acres is a great starter home or retirement home. Country living just a stones throw to Maryland, superior Smyrna Schools and quiet neighborhood. This home has a two car garage, family room, formal living room and bright kitchen. Formal dining room that has French doors to the back porch. Garden tub in master bath. One year home warranty included.
  • Listed by: Paul B Schlimme 609.682.4658 paul@schlimme.com • MLS Realty*
  • Listed by: David W Vallar 302.465.7201 dwvallar@verizon.net • MLS Realty*
Listing closed: 11/29/2006 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DEKT113752

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$299,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Clayton, DE

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$200,000 | 2553 Downs Chapel Road, Clayton, DE 19938
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1

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Square Feet
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$345,000 | 719 Hopewell Drive, Clayton, DE 19938
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$340,000 | 331 Road 173, Clayton, DE 19938
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$255,200 | 2094 Downs Chapel Road, Clayton, DE 19938
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Square Feet
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Acres
$279,900 | 4612 Judith Road, Clayton, DE 19938
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of MLS Realty*

Sold By Century 21 Blue Hen Realty

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Property Information for 490 Lion Hope Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $695 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Kent County
  • Tax ID Number: KH-00-04300-01-9114-000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: DEVON FARMS
  • Subdivision: DEVON FARMS (KENT DE)
  • Cross Street: SUDLERSVILLE
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 8
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,568.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 1.20 AC / 52,272 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: SMYRNA
  • School District County ID: 300200396884
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Tax Assessed Value: $45,900
  • Zoning: AR
  • Tax Lot: 9114-000
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,568.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 165X330
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2442794
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 490 Lion Hope Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 29, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT113752

$220,450
Aug 26, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT113752

Aug 15, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT113752

$225,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/29/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT113752

$220,450
08/26/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT113752

08/15/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT113752

$225,000

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

Public Records for 490 Lion Hope Road

Taxable ValueLand$87,000Additions$243,900Total$330,900
Tax Record2025$1,387 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtStories1Lot Size52,272 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated1994ZoningARCountyKENTAPN3-00-043.00-01-91.14-000

Schools near 490 Lion Hope Road

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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 490 Lion Hope Road, Clayton, DE 19938
$220,450
3
1,568
52,272
$239,000
3
52,272
3
1
1,416
6,486,084
$210,000
3
1,523
41,250
$237,000
3
1,344
41,250
$252,000
3
1,568
274,428

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