9604 Middleford Road

Closed 11/14/25

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Last Sold Price

$725,000

3 beds4 baths4,023 sqft$180/sqft

9604 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19973

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.46 acresLot Size

2000Year Built

$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft

12 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained colonial-style home, perfectly nestled on a secluded 1.4-acre waterfront lot along the Nanticoke River. This property offers unobstructed waterfront views and a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquility and charm. The exterior showcases custom brickwork, three slate patios, an irrigation system, a shed, and custom solid wood garage doors leading to a two-car attached garage. For the water enthusiast, enjoy a deep-water dock with a bulkhead and boardwalk, ideal for...Welcome to this beautifully maintained colonial-style home, perfectly nestled on a secluded 1.4-acre waterfront lot along the Nanticoke River. This property offers unobstructed waterfront views and a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquility and charm. The exterior showcases custom brickwork, three slate patios, an irrigation system, a shed, and custom solid wood garage doors leading to a two-car attached garage. For the water enthusiast, enjoy a deep-water dock with a bulkhead and boardwalk, ideal for boating or simply soaking in the serene views. Inside, classic elegance meets functionality with oversized moldings, custom built-ins, and wide bull pine flooring. The family room features stunning architectural columns, soaring ceilings, and large windows framing picturesque water views. Adjacent to this is a sunroom, perfect for enjoying the natural beauty year-round. The gourmet kitchen boasts granite counters, under-cabinet lighting, a wine fridge, and wine cabinet, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The main floor includes a cozy den, full bath, and a half bath for convenience. Upstairs, the primary suite offers an oversized walk-in closet, a luxurious ensuite bath with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual sink vanity. A large dressing/flex room with a laundry area is conveniently located off the primary suite. The upper level also includes two sets of stairs, two bedrooms with a shared full hall bath, and a third-floor bonus room with additional unfinished storage space. Year-round comfort is ensured with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a sunroom, inviting patios, and a dock. This waterfront retreat is truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your forever home!

Listed by: Russell G Griffin 302.856.1458 russell@griffinhigginsteam.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listed by: EDWIN H HIGGINS 302.856.1458 ed@griffinhigginsteam.com • Keller Williams Realty

Listing closed: 11/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2076508

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Property Details

Taxes: $1,571 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 331-06.00-186.00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site
Views: River, Creek/Stream, Water
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NORTH SHORE ADDN (15)
Subdivision: NORTH SHORE ADDN (15) (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (SEAFORD DE)
Legal Subdivision: North Shore Addn (15)
Total Parking Spaces: 12
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 15
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,023.00
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: 2000
Lot Size: 1.46 AC / 63,598 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: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: Yes
Water Body Name: Nanticoke River
Water Body Type: River
Water Frontage In Feet: 134.0
Docks Count: 1
Dock Type and Features: Pier (Perpendicular)
Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
Slips Count: 1

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Year Assessed: 2024

County Tax: $1,571
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 999
Historic: No
Zoning: AR-1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Loft, Mud Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 23.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Room 3

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 23.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower

Room 4

Room Type: Loft
Room Length: 7.0

Room Width: 18.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Length: 7.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 8

Room Type: Attic
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attic - Finished

Room 9

Room Type: Attic
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 20.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Den
Room Length: 26.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 11

Room Type: Foyer
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Lighting - Recessed

Room 12

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 24.0

Room Width: 24.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-Ins, Lighting - Recessed

Room 13

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Length: 7.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower

Room 14

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 22.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island

Room 15

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding

Room 16

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Length: 4.0

Room Width: 4.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile

Room 17

Room Type: Mud Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile

Room 18

Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 19

Room Type: Basement
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,023.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 4,023.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Masonry, Stick Built, Brick, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/3094/6016/803830946016_512_384_WM_3rPZyGmZXTaD1b91.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-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-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

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

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Landscaping
Road Responsibility: Public
Location Type: River
Parcel ID: 5185154

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Island, Combination Kitchen/Living, Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Washer, Water Heater, Freezer, Dryer
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Security Features: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System
Door Features: Insulated
Window Features: Insulated
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Upper Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s)

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Gravity Sept Fld
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
List Agent URL: www.griffinhigginsteam.com

Property History for 9604 Middleford Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 14, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$725,000	—
Nov 13, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1921998010	$725,000	+0.3% / yr
Sep 28, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2076508		—
Aug 29, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$799,000	—
May 21, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$850,000	—
Mar 26, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$885,000	—
Jan 2, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$975,000	—
Dec 31, 2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351849536	$700,000	—
Aug 23, 2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001116786	$735,000	—
Apr 26, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001116786	$735,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/14/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$725,000
11/13/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1921998010	$725,000 +0.3% / yr
09/28/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2076508	—
08/29/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$799,000
05/21/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$850,000
03/26/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$885,000
01/02/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2076508	$975,000
12/31/2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #351849536	$700,000
08/23/2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001116786	$735,000
04/26/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001116786	$735,000

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

Public Records for 9604 Middleford Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,500Additions$28,900Total$31,400

Tax Record2025$1,412 ($118 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,860 SqFtStories2Lot Size63,598 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970ZoningAR-1CountySUSSEXAPN331-6.00-186.00

Schools near 9604 Middleford 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	1.5 mi
8/10	Seaford Central Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	2.1 mi
3/10	Seaford Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
1/10	Seaford Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Sussex Orthopedic Program	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	2.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Frederick Douglass Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	1.5 mi
8/10	Seaford Central Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	2.1 mi
3/10	Seaford Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
1/10	Seaford Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.9 mi
NR	Sussex Orthopedic Program PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	2.1 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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This home: 9604 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973	$725,000	3	4	4,023	63,598
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