140 Delaware Ave
Closed 8/28/25Virtual Tour
Closed 8/28/25Virtual Tour
Description
Introducing 140 Delaware Avenue, Laurel, Delaware — A Diamond in the Rough with Timeless Victorian Charm with a Waterfront Location
Nestled in the historic town of Laurel and set along the tranquil coastline of Records Pond, this stately Victorian residence offers a rare blend of charm, history, and opportunity. Its exact age may be unknown, but its character is undeniable, standing proudly on a generously sized, over half-acre, waterfront lot framed by mature trees and lush, overgrown foliage. The...Introducing 140 Delaware Avenue, Laurel, Delaware — A Diamond in the Rough with Timeless Victorian Charm with a Waterfront Location
Nestled in the historic town of Laurel and set along the tranquil coastline of Records Pond, this stately Victorian residence offers a rare blend of charm, history, and opportunity. Its exact age may be unknown, but its character is undeniable, standing proudly on a generously sized, over half-acre, waterfront lot framed by mature trees and lush, overgrown foliage. The property is being sold as-is, but for the right buyer, it's a diamond in the rough, ready to be lovingly restored to its former grandeur or thoughtfully transformed into something new. While the dense tree line currently obscures much of the pond view from the ground level, the second floor offers glimpses of the water through the branches, and with thoughtful landscaping and clearing, the property holds the opportunity to unveil stunning, year-round waterfront vistas. The combination of natural beauty and architectural potential opens the door to endless possibilities. Inside, time seems to stand still. Period antiques and vintage furnishings remain throughout, creating a tapestry of the past that adds depth and authenticity to every room. The traditional floor plan begins in the welcoming foyer, where hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and unique lighting fixtures offer a preview of the home’s enduring craftsmanship. The main level features a formal living room, an elegant dining room, and a cozy family room anchored by a fireplace, each space inviting you to imagine the stories once shared here. The eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a built-in breakfront with glass display, and a hidden walk-in pantry tucked behind wooden bifold doors, reminiscent of a butler’s pantry, perfect for entertaining. A powder room and rear porch complete the first level. Upstairs, you'll find four uniquely appointed bedrooms, one with its own sitting area, all showcasing the warmth of original hardwood floors. A centrally located full bath serves this level. Additional storage can be found in the cellar and the walk-up attic, while outside, a one-car detached garage adds convenience. Located just a short stroll from the heart of town, with its local shops, charming eateries, and scenic parks, this home combines a lifestyle of small-town charm with the unique advantage of Records Pond waterfrontage. Whether restoring its vintage beauty or reimagining it altogether, 140 Delaware Avenue offers the chance to create something truly special, both inside and out.
Nestled in the historic town of Laurel and set along the tranquil coastline of Records Pond, this stately Victorian residence offers a rare blend of charm, history, and opportunity. Its exact age may be unknown, but its character is undeniable, standing proudly on a generously sized, over half-acre, waterfront lot framed by mature trees and lush, overgrown foliage. The...Introducing 140 Delaware Avenue, Laurel, Delaware — A Diamond in the Rough with Timeless Victorian Charm with a Waterfront Location
Nestled in the historic town of Laurel and set along the tranquil coastline of Records Pond, this stately Victorian residence offers a rare blend of charm, history, and opportunity. Its exact age may be unknown, but its character is undeniable, standing proudly on a generously sized, over half-acre, waterfront lot framed by mature trees and lush, overgrown foliage. The property is being sold as-is, but for the right buyer, it's a diamond in the rough, ready to be lovingly restored to its former grandeur or thoughtfully transformed into something new. While the dense tree line currently obscures much of the pond view from the ground level, the second floor offers glimpses of the water through the branches, and with thoughtful landscaping and clearing, the property holds the opportunity to unveil stunning, year-round waterfront vistas. The combination of natural beauty and architectural potential opens the door to endless possibilities. Inside, time seems to stand still. Period antiques and vintage furnishings remain throughout, creating a tapestry of the past that adds depth and authenticity to every room. The traditional floor plan begins in the welcoming foyer, where hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and unique lighting fixtures offer a preview of the home’s enduring craftsmanship. The main level features a formal living room, an elegant dining room, and a cozy family room anchored by a fireplace, each space inviting you to imagine the stories once shared here. The eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a built-in breakfront with glass display, and a hidden walk-in pantry tucked behind wooden bifold doors, reminiscent of a butler’s pantry, perfect for entertaining. A powder room and rear porch complete the first level. Upstairs, you'll find four uniquely appointed bedrooms, one with its own sitting area, all showcasing the warmth of original hardwood floors. A centrally located full bath serves this level. Additional storage can be found in the cellar and the walk-up attic, while outside, a one-car detached garage adds convenience. Located just a short stroll from the heart of town, with its local shops, charming eateries, and scenic parks, this home combines a lifestyle of small-town charm with the unique advantage of Records Pond waterfrontage. Whether restoring its vintage beauty or reimagining it altogether, 140 Delaware Avenue offers the chance to create something truly special, both inside and out.
- Listed by Lisa Nemeth • Northrop RealtyP: (484)-788-2972 lisanemeth@northroprealty.com
- Listed by Allison Stine • Northrop RealtyP: (302)-381-5565 allisonstine@northroprealty.com
Property Details for 140 Delaware Avenue
Tax ID Number
232-12.19-87.00
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontYes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/11/2025 07:25 PM
Property Details for 140 Delaware Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DESU2088244 |
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Taxes | $530 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 AC / 23,958 SF |
| County | Sussex County |
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Building Information for 140 Delaware Avenue
Stories3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
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$970 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$926
Property Taxes
$44
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 140 Delaware Avenue
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: LAUREL
- School District County ID: 300200396897
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: LAUREL (SUSSEX DE)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: LAUREL (SUSSEX DE)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: LAUREL (SUSSEX DE)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: SUSSEX
- MLS Area: Broad Creek Hundred (31002)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Water Body Type: Pond
- Water Frontage In Feet: 86.0
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $34
- City Town Tax: $100
- Tax Opportunity Zone Y/N: No
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: 999
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: TN
- School Tax: $396
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: No
- Smoking Allowed: No
- Lease Renewal Option: No
- Lease In Effect: No
- Rent Spree Online Application: No
- Rent Control: No
- Buildout Allowance Y/N: false
- Section 8 Approved: true
Unit Information
Unit Information
- Rent Control: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Mud Room
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 5
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 6
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Building Info
Green Info
- Green Verification: No
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: .00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
- Total SQFT: 2,515.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Asphalt, Brick, Stick Built, Wood Siding
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High, Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement Type: Interior Access, Unfinished
- 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
- Crops Included: No
- Habitable Residence: No
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
- Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 86.00 x 304.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Backs to Trees, Pond
- Fencing Y/N: No
- Sign On Property: No
- Location Type: Downtown
- Parcel ID: 5142390
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Land Lease: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- Attached Garage: No
- Open Parking: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Wood Floors
- View: No
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Security Features: Main Entrance Lock
- Door Features: Storm
- Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://media.homesight2020.com/140-Delaware-Avenue/idx
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Access To Pool Y/N: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Pool Private: No
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling: No
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric On Property: No
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
Property History for 140 Delaware Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | $190,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1912147566 | $190,000 | — |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | $250,000 | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | $295,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | $190,000 |
| 08/27/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1912147566 | $190,000 |
| 07/20/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | — |
| 07/16/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | $250,000 |
| 06/19/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2088244 | $295,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 140 Delaware Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$2,600Additions$5,950Total$8,550
Tax Record2025$645 ($54 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,145 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN232-12.19-87.00
Schools near 140 Delaware Avenue
This home is within Laurel School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 1 to 7 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Laurel Elementary School Public1 to 6 | ||
Laurel Intermediate Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Laurel Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Bible Center Christian Academy Private1 to 7 |
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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