4973 Boyce Road

Closed 3/4/22

Basement with stairs also stairs to outside

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Last Sold Price

$720,000

5 beds3 baths2,960 sqft

4973 Boyce Rd, Seaford, DE 19973

Single FamilyProperty Type

17.05 acresLot Size

1993Year Built

$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft

18 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare Find! Want a nice well kept farm? This property has it all. Fishing and hunting is right here. Several buildings for your toys and animals. Approximately 5 acres of pasture fenced in and ready for your animals. Take a walk or ride your horse or ATV on a trail thru the woods to your stocked pond. The home has been lovingly cared for and is in great shape and sure to please with the large rooms and basement. This central location on the Delmarva Peninsula gives easy access to beaches and large...Rare Find! Want a nice well kept farm? This property has it all. Fishing and hunting is right here. Several buildings for your toys and animals. Approximately 5 acres of pasture fenced in and ready for your animals. Take a walk or ride your horse or ATV on a trail thru the woods to your stocked pond. The home has been lovingly cared for and is in great shape and sure to please with the large rooms and basement. This central location on the Delmarva Peninsula gives easy access to beaches and large cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore and D. C.. Call the listing Realtor or your Realtor today to see what this farm has to offer. Please do not drive back private driveway to respect owners privacy.

Listed by: Alan Hartman 717.968.4811 al@dehomeandfarm.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 03/04/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2000179

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$429,900

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

1/82

$570,000

Sold 08/19/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,600
Square Feet: 1.29
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22406 Bloxom School Road, Seaford, DE 19973

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$600,000

Sold 08/13/26

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,448
Square Feet: 4.25
Acres

25821 Green Briar Road, Seaford, DE 19973

a swimming pool view with a outdoor space

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,066
Square Feet: 0.4
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6824 Robin Drive, Seaford, DE 19973

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,600
Square Feet: 0.47
Acres

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Sold 11/18/24

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,679
Square Feet: 0.39
Acres

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Bathrooms: 2,860
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Square Feet: 0.19
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Property Information for 4973 Boyce Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,769 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 531-09.00-7.03
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Views: Panoramic, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (SEAFORD DE)
Legal Subdivision: SEAFORD
Total Parking Spaces: 18
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,960.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,280.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,280.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1993
Lot Size: 17.05 AC / 742,698 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: SEAFORD

School District County ID: 300200396896
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: SUSSEX
MLS Area: Seaford Hundred (31013)

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: 2021
Year Assessed: 2021

County Tax: $161
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: AH
Zoning: AR-1
School Tax: $1,608
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,960.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,280.00
Total SQFT: 4,240.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8007/6619/4677/800766194677_512_384_WM_QW0UQU28WDjX_F19.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Water Proofing System
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: 2nd Garage, Barn/Stable, Garage(s), Horse Stable, Indoor Arena, Loafing Shed, Riding Ring, Run-in Shed, Storage Barn/Shed, Other

Lot / Land Information

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

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Pond, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: State
Road Frontage Length: 150.00
Fencing: Electric, Fully, Other
Location Type: Rural
Parcel ID: 5229280
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Other
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 5
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Total Garage Spaces: 7
Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
Carport Spaces Count: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Private
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Laundry Chute, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Fireplaces Count: 0

Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors, Doors - Swing In
Window Features: Double Hung, Insulated
Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Bump-outs, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened

Pool: No Pool
Horse: Yes
Horse Amenities: Arena, Horse Trails, Horses Allowed, Paddock, Riding Ring, Stable(s)

Utilities

Utilities: Phone, Propane
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Electric
Hot Water: Tankless
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.dehomeandfarm.com

Property History for 4973 Boyce Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 4, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490803228	$720,000	—
Mar 4, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490803228	$720,000	—
Mar 4, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2000221	$720,000	—
Mar 4, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2000179	$720,000	—
Nov 24, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2000221		—
Nov 24, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2000179		—
Nov 8, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2000221	$740,000	—
Nov 8, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2000179	$740,000	—
Oct 7, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2000179	$775,000	—
Oct 7, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2000221	$775,000	—
Sep 22, 2021	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DESU183178		—
May 14, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU183178	$777,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/04/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490803228	$720,000
03/04/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490803228	$720,000
03/04/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2000221	$720,000
03/04/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2000179	$720,000
11/24/2021	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2000221	—
11/24/2021	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2000179	—
11/08/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2000221	$740,000
11/08/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2000179	$740,000
10/07/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2000179	$775,000
10/07/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2000221	$775,000
09/22/2021	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DESU183178	—
05/14/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU183178	$777,000

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

Public Records for 4973 Boyce Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$31,150Total$36,150

Tax Record2026$2,373 ($198 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,560 SqFtStories2Lot Size742,698 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1993Year Renovated1993ZoningAR-1CountySUSSEXAPN531-9.00-7.03

Schools near 4973 Boyce Road

This home is within Seaford School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Frederick Douglass Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	3.6 mi
8/10	Seaford Central Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	2.9 mi
3/10	Seaford Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.1 mi
1/10	Seaford Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi
NR	Sussex Orthopedic Program	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	2.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Frederick Douglass Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	3.6 mi
8/10	Seaford Central Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	2.9 mi
3/10	Seaford Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.1 mi
1/10	Seaford Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi
NR	Sussex Orthopedic Program PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	2.8 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: 4973 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$720,000	5	3	2,960	742,698
4961 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$165,000	4	2	–	135,036
4729 Neals School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$152,000	3	2	–	72,745
4767 Neals School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$416,000	3	2	1,962	93,654
5011 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$370,000	3	2	2,080	136,342
4717 Neals School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	–	1,896	33,929
5005 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$360,000	3	2	1,408	50,965
4703 Neals School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	–	4	–	1,344	125,888
5033 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$442,500	3	2	1,680	147,668
5043 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	2	1,536	47,916
5067 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	–	1,452	114,563
4806 Neals School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	–	–	–	3,394	125,017
5053 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$230,000	3	1	1,200	16,553
0 Bloxom School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$44,900	–	–	–	105,415
Lot 3 Bloxom School Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$40,500	–	–	–	32,670
5077 Boyce Road, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	–	780	24,568

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