523 North Phillips Street

Closed 12/10/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$260,000

3 beds2 baths1,300 sqft

523 N Phillips St, Seaford, DE 19973

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1960Year Built

$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming and affordable 3BR/2BA Colonial with a fenced back yard. This home features original hardwood flooring throughout, a wood burning fire place in the living room, and the owners had a new roof installed in 2019 that is still under warranty! Spacious family room with built-in entertainment center and wainscoting offers additional space for relaxation or could be used as an office, playroom, or additional bedroom. The owners refreshed the kitchen several years ago with new flooring, counters,...Charming and affordable 3BR/2BA Colonial with a fenced back yard. This home features original hardwood flooring throughout, a wood burning fire place in the living room, and the owners had a new roof installed in 2019 that is still under warranty! Spacious family room with built-in entertainment center and wainscoting offers additional space for relaxation or could be used as an office, playroom, or additional bedroom. The owners refreshed the kitchen several years ago with new flooring, counters, cabinet hardware, and most appliances. Enjoy gathering for meals in the formal dining room or entertaining on the covered brick patio which spans the back of the home. The upper floor includes 3 large bedrooms which share access to the hall bath. The owners added a second full bathroom on the main level for added convenience. An unfinished basement provides practical storage space along with the laundry area and a large chest freezer which is included. 2 storage buildings are located at the back of the property near the alley which offers additional parking. Other highlights of this move-in condition home include: public water, public sewer, no HOA fees, and a new water heater that was installed in 2025. Less than an hour to the Delaware Beaches!

Listed by: Michael F Lenoir Jr. 302.535.1542 lenoir724@comcast.net • Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Listing closed: 12/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2099132

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$289,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

1/25

$289,000

Sold 01/30/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,200
Square Feet: 0.19
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302 North Hall Street, Seaford, DE 19973

1/32

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,400
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

131 North Shipley Street, Seaford, DE 19973

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,360
Square Feet: 0.44
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749 Hurley Park Drive, Seaford, DE 19973

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,200
Square Feet: 0.14
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,261
Square Feet: 0.11
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,400
Square Feet: 0.18
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,360
Square Feet: 0.17
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a view of a white house with large windows and a large tree

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,300
Square Feet: 0.25
Acres

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a front view of house with yard and green space

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,400
Square Feet: 0.33
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Property Information for 523 North Phillips Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,276 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 531-13.06-22.00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: SEAFORD MANOR
Subdivision: SEAFORD MANOR (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (SEAFORD DE)
Cross Street: North Holly
Legal Subdivision: SEAFORD MANOR
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,300.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
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 Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1960
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
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: 2025
Year Assessed: 2025

County Tax: $48
City Town Tax: $481
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 1 1
Zoning: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 87
School Tax: $747
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 17.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 19.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,300.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 468.00
Total SQFT: 1,300.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/6187/9688/804261879688_512_384_WM_cDK-7-HF1WmH8_cV.jpg
Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial, Interior Access
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 150.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 5227334

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Kent County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 523 North Phillips Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 10, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1925465772	$26,000	-16.1% / yr
Dec 10, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2099132	$260,000	—
Nov 5, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2099132		—
Oct 23, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2099132	$254,900	—
Mar 2, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #692420326	$60,000	-15.1% / yr
Jun 5, 2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001727022	$134,900	—
Sep 2, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #582377414	$125,000	-0.5% / yr
Sep 2, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001019028	$125,000	—
Sep 2, 2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001723250	$125,000	—
Jul 19, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001019028		—
Jun 29, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001723250	$125,000	—
Jun 29, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001019028	$125,000	—
Feb 4, 2016	Expired BRIGHT #1001071992	$134,900	—
Feb 4, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001071992	$134,900	—
Feb 4, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001727022	$149,900	—
Jun 19, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1001368114	$129,900	—
Jun 19, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001709484	$129,900	—
Jun 18, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #271118504	$129,900	—
May 11, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1001368114		—
Mar 18, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001709484	$160,000	—
Mar 10, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001368114	$129,900	—
Mar 1, 2009	Expired BRIGHT #1001047110	$185,000	—
Aug 1, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001047110	$185,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/10/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1925465772	$26,000 -16.1% / yr
12/10/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2099132	$260,000
11/05/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2099132	—
10/23/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2099132	$254,900
03/02/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #692420326	$60,000 -15.1% / yr
06/05/2018	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001727022	$134,900
09/02/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #582377414	$125,000 -0.5% / yr
09/02/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001019028	$125,000
09/02/2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001723250	$125,000
07/19/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001019028	—
06/29/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001723250	$125,000
06/29/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001019028	$125,000
02/04/2016	Expired BRIGHT #1001071992	$134,900
02/04/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001071992	$134,900
02/04/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001727022	$149,900
06/19/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1001368114	$129,900
06/19/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001709484	$129,900
06/18/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #271118504	$129,900
05/11/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1001368114	—
03/18/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001709484	$160,000
03/10/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001368114	$129,900
03/01/2009	Expired BRIGHT #1001047110	$185,000
08/01/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001047110	$185,000

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

Public Records for 523 North Phillips Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,250Additions$10,150Total$11,400

Tax Record2026$848 ($71 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt798 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,501 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN531-13.06-22.00

Schools near 523 North Phillips Street

This home is within Seaford School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	West Seaford Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 2	0.4 mi
8/10	Seaford Central Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.7 mi
3/10	Seaford Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
1/10	Seaford Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Sussex Orthopedic Program	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Destiny Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.1 mi
NR	Seaford Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 9	0.3 mi
NR	The Cross Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	West Seaford Elementary School PublicK to 2 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Seaford Central Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
3/10	Seaford Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
1/10	Seaford Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	Sussex Orthopedic Program PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Destiny Christian School Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Seaford Christian Academy PrivatePK to 9 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	The Cross Christian Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 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: 523 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$260,000	3	2	1,300	7,405
527 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	1	1,496	7,501
519 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$108,900	3	1	1,400	7,405
531 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	4	2	1,632	20,251
511 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	2	1,456	7,501
522 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$175,000	4	2	2,500	11,326
518 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	4	2	1,580	11,252
514 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$175,000	4	1	1,470	7,501
526 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	1	1,404	7,349
507 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	1	1,440	7,501
510 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$158,800	4	2	1,400	7,405
520 North Shipley Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$230,000	3	1	1,232	8,712
530 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	4	1	1,383	7,501
503 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$104,000	3	2	1,560	8,551
512 North Shipley Street, Seaford, DE 19973	$185,000	3	1	1,056	8,999
506 North Phillips Street, Seaford, DE 19973	–	3	1	851	7,501

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