74 Murderkill Ave

Frederica, DE 19946

$700,000
Price
3
Beds
1,280 Sq. Ft.
$547 / Sq. Ft.
1,280
Sq. Ft.
$547
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Bowers Beach-"The way life used to be". Rarely available fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom sanctuary featuring sweeping views of Delaware Bay and a private boat slip just steps from your back door. This home effortlessly blends refined style with relaxed, riverfront charm. Whether you're looking for a serene year-round home or a high-demand vacation rental due to the waterfront activities and nearby sports complex, this property checks all the boxes. The current owners receive close...Welcome to Bowers Beach-"The way life used to be". Rarely available fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom sanctuary featuring sweeping views of Delaware Bay and a private boat slip just steps from your back door. This home effortlessly blends refined style with relaxed, riverfront charm. Whether you're looking for a serene year-round home or a high-demand vacation rental due to the waterfront activities and nearby sports complex, this property checks all the boxes. The current owners receive close to $50,000 in annual rental income and are 5-star rated hosts on Airbnb. As you enter, a bright, open floor plan unfolds, highlighted by rustic accents and a cozy recessed electric fireplace in the living room—perfect for lively gatherings or peaceful evenings in. The kitchen is a true focal point, complete with quartz countertops, newer stainless-steel appliances farmhouse sink, and a breakfast area. Sliding glass doors open directly onto the generous party deck, letting indoor and outdoor spaces flow seamlessly against the backdrop of bay views. The main floor includes a convenient space for a home office—ideal for remote work—a stylish bar area for entertaining, a laundry room, a bedroom, and a modern full bathroom, making this level functional for family living or hosting guests. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bathroom, offering comfort and privacy. Your outdoor space is nothing short of an oasis. The custom party deck is equipped with a hot tub, covered bar/dining area and leads to a reinforced, hurricane-proof dock equipped with tide slides, giving you easy bay access. And with your own private boat slip just outside, it’s effortless to launch a vessel for fishing, kayaking, or cruising the bay. Great attention to detail and comfort has been paid across the property. Updates include a brand-new metal roof, upgraded 200-amp electrical service, new water heaters, mini split HVAC systems, and a paved driveway. Plus, JP’s Wharf is right next door, offering live music, tasty local fare, and a friendly community vibe. Whether you’re seeking sunrise beach walks to collect sea glass, peaceful wildlife watching by the water, or lively evenings entertaining on the deck, this home delivers. Schedule your private tour of this Delaware Bay dream retreat today—this one won’t last long.
  1. Listed by Peggy Centrella • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
    P: (302)-540-0689 pcentrella@psre.com

Property Details for 74 Murderkill Avenue

Tax ID Number
SM-01-11517-01-3300-000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 07/01/2025 10:03 PM

Property Details for 74 Murderkill Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #DEKT2038746
Days on Market22
Taxes$1,441 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,020 SF
CountyKent County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
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Building Information for 74 Murderkill Avenue

Stories2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,020 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,668

Property Taxes

$120

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 74 Murderkill Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: LAKE FOREST
  • School District County ID: 300200396886
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LAKE FOREST EAST (KENT DE)
  • Middle Or Junior School: W.T. CHIPMAN (KENT DE)
  • High School: LAKE FOREST (KENT DE)
  • County: KENT
  • MLS Area: Lake Forest (30804)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Murderkill River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 28.0
  • Docks Count: 1
  • Dock Type and Features: Single Slip
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Slips Count: 1
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $402,000
  • City Town Tax: $316
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NA
  • Tax Lot: 3300-000
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2021
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,280.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 28x95x28x95
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 2479065
  • Land Lease: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport
  • Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/HK31792
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Hot Tub, Outside Shower
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric, Propane
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.centrellagroup.com

Property History for 74 Murderkill Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2038746

$700,000
Dec 8, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1526673901

$480,000

+29.2% / yr

Dec 8, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

$480,000
Oct 30, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

Oct 4, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

$499,900
Aug 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

$525,000
Nov 22, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT229436

$169,000
Nov 12, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658008035

$169,000

-6.9% / yr

Oct 10, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT229436

Jun 2, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT229436

$200,000
Mar 18, 2019

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1001785474

$224,900
Jun 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001785474

$224,900
Mar 29, 2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000203792

$449,900
May 9, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240666481

$444,900
May 4, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #1000203800

$444,900
May 4, 2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000921700

$444,900
Apr 27, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #1000203800

Jan 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000203800

$449,900
Jan 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000203792

$449,900
Dec 12, 2005

Expired

BRIGHT #1000203700

$469,000
Jun 12, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000203700

$499,900
Jun 12, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000921700

$449,900
Mar 30, 2001

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT149824

$132,900
Mar 6, 2001

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT149824

Jan 24, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT149824

$134,900
Sep 30, 1999

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DEKT213244

$148,500
Sep 30, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT213244

$148,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2038746

$700,000
12/08/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1526673901

$480,000

+29.2% / yr

12/08/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

$480,000
10/30/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

10/04/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

$499,900
08/19/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2021950

$525,000
11/22/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT229436

$169,000
11/12/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #658008035

$169,000

-6.9% / yr

10/10/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT229436

06/02/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT229436

$200,000
03/18/2019

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1001785474

$224,900
06/05/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001785474

$224,900
03/29/2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000203792

$449,900
05/09/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240666481

$444,900
05/04/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #1000203800

$444,900
05/04/2006

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000921700

$444,900
04/27/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #1000203800

01/09/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000203800

$449,900
01/05/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000203792

$449,900
12/12/2005

Expired

BRIGHT #1000203700

$469,000
06/12/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000203700

$499,900
06/12/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000921700

$449,900
03/30/2001

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT149824

$132,900
03/06/2001

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT149824

01/24/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT149824

$134,900
09/30/1999

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DEKT213244

$148,500
09/30/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT213244

$148,500

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Public Records for 74 Murderkill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$153,800Additions$248,200Total$402,000
Tax Record2023$456 ($38 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningNACountyKENTAPN8-01-115.17-01-33.00-000

Schools near 74 Murderkill Avenue

This home is within Lake Forest School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Forest East Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lake Forest 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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74 Murderkill Avenue is a single family home for sale in Frederica, DE 19946. This property was listed for sale on June 23, 2025 by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, it's currently listed at $700,000. It has been on the market for a total of 22 days and was last sold on December 8, 2023. This listing's school district is Lake Forest School District. Nearby schools include Lake Forest East Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Chipman (W.T.) Middle School. 74 Murderkill Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,280 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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