405 Port Penn Rd

Middletown, DE 19709

$470,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,875 Sq. Ft.
$251 / Sq. Ft.
1,875
Sq. Ft.
$251
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 7/19/24

Closed 7/19/24

Description

Welcome to this one of a kind historic home built by the coastguard like Fort Knox! and incorporates a modern chic design! Exceptional homes like this do not come on the market that often. This home was actually occupied by the lighthouse keeper at one time. This amazing two-story home offers the original chestnut millwork throughout and sits on over 1.5 acres of land with your forever conversation piece of Delaware's tallest lighthouse that towers up to 120 feet and served as Port Penn's Rear Range...Welcome to this one of a kind historic home built by the coastguard like Fort Knox! and incorporates a modern chic design! Exceptional homes like this do not come on the market that often. This home was actually occupied by the lighthouse keeper at one time. This amazing two-story home offers the original chestnut millwork throughout and sits on over 1.5 acres of land with your forever conversation piece of Delaware's tallest lighthouse that towers up to 120 feet and served as Port Penn's Rear Range Lighthouse WOW! Feel free to research this fascinating history. The Coast Guard maintains the privately owned lighthouse. Upon entering you will love the wrap around porch overlooking the breathtaking pasture from a far and just a stones throw away, with nothing but peace and quit. Once inside you'll notice the 9.5 foot ceilings, antique wooden floors, just boasting with charm in the living room & dining room while enjoying your 2 wood burning fireplaces on those chilly nights. Now to the kitchen that was updated with nothing but elegance and top notch craftsmanship built by the Amish to blend perfectly with the original historian home. Upstairs you'll find a gorgeous updated large bathroom and 3 spacious bedrooms all hardwood floors as well. In addition to a large 2-car detached garage, there is an outbuilding that can be used for a workshop, studio or almost anything else you can imagine. Wouldn't you love to have the pride of owning a home that's on the National Registry of Historic Places! You just wont come across a Gem like this again. Please note that the lighthouse itself is owned and maintained separately from this property.
  1. Listed by Jack N Michael • BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
    P: (302)-220-0324 jack.michael@foxroach.com

Property Details for 405 Port Penn Road

Tax ID Number
13-009.00-003
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/23/2024 02:41 PM

Property Details for 405 Port Penn Road

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2061494
Days on Market29
Taxes$1,309 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size1.83 AC / 79,714 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville

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Building Information for 405 Port Penn Road

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size1.83 AC / 79,714 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,572 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,463

Property Taxes

$109

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 405 Port Penn Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: South Of The Canal (30907)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $41,300
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $340
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $29,200
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 003
  • School Tax: $969
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,875.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2356300
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Stall Shower, Stove - Wood, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Wood Frame, Storm
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Propane, Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 405 Port Penn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 19, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

$470,000—
Jun 19, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

—
Jun 19, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

—
May 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

$495,000—
Aug 30, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002420462

$300,000—
Jun 16, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #580736892

$300,000—
May 2, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002420462

—
Apr 27, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002420462

$309,900—
Oct 30, 1998

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC235722

$193,000—
Aug 26, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC235722

—
Jul 21, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC235722

$199,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/19/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

$470,000
06/19/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

—
06/19/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

—
05/23/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2061494

$495,000
08/30/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002420462

$300,000
06/16/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #580736892

$300,000
05/02/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002420462

—
04/27/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002420462

$309,900
10/30/1998

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC235722

$193,000
08/26/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC235722

—
07/21/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC235722

$199,900

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

Public Records for 405 Port Penn Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,100Additions$29,200Total$41,300
Tax Record2024$1,377 ($115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,875 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,875 SqFtStories2Lot Size79,715 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN13-009.00-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 405 Port Penn Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Southern Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Penn (William) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Leach (John G.) School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Southern Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK 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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