Welcome to 14 E. Commerce Street and historic downtown Smyrna. Experience timeless elegance in this beautifully preserved historic home nestled in the heart of Smyrna. This home is believed to have been built circa 1802 as displayed on the original date plaque, making this residence one of Smyrna’s oldest and most cherished landmarks. County records list 1900 as the “year built,” the default for Delaware homes constructed before 1900. This two-story brick single family home offers historic character with updated amenities. Featuring: pine hardwood floors throughout, walk-in kitchen pantry, and a cedar closet in attic. The main level consists of a living room, formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and powder room. The second level has two actual bedrooms with a pass-through room which is used as the third bedroom and a full bath. All of this is located just steps from Main Street shops, cafés, and restaurants, this home delivers small-town charm with easy access to major commuter routes, Dover, and northern Delaware.
Sold for $244,900
$244,900
14 E Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977
3beds
1,728sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1,699 Square Feet Lot
$249,600 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$1,996 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,600
$232,000 - $267,000
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Pine hardwood floorsFormal dining roomPowder roomWalk-in kitchen pantryUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Rick Hagar 610-308-6750,
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Chennita Crawford, R3-0018474
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2041672
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,728
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,699 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0.04 x 0.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: DC1701013033900000
- Zoning: C-C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Smyrna
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,300
- Annual tax amount: $852
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: All Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $244,900$142/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Pending sale | $244,900$142/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Contingent | $244,900$142/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $244,900+99.1%$142/sqft |
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| 3/26/2018 | Sold | $123,000+2.5%$71/sqft |
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| 1/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $120,000$69/sqft |
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| 1/12/2018 | Pending sale | $120,000$69/sqft |
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| 12/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $120,000$69/sqft |
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| 12/12/2017 | Pending sale | $120,000$69/sqft |
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| 11/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $120,000+37.9%$69/sqft |
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| 12/31/2013 | Sold | $87,000$50/sqft |
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| 10/7/2013 | Price change | $87,000-10.1%$50/sqft |
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| 9/4/2013 | Price change | $96,800-4.9%$56/sqft |
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| 8/2/2013 | Listed for sale | $101,800-42%$59/sqft |
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| 6/14/2013 | Sold | $175,650+54.2%$102/sqft |
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| 3/11/2013 | Listing removed | $113,900$66/sqft |
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| 1/24/2013 | Price change | $113,900-6%$66/sqft |
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| 12/5/2012 | Price change | $121,150-3%$70/sqft |
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| 10/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $124,900-26.5%$72/sqft |
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| 5/3/2007 | Sold | $170,000+3680.3%$98/sqft |
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| 4/25/2006 | Sold | $4,497$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $852 -0.6% | $203,300 |
| 2024 | $858 +86.6% | $203,300 +1075.1% |
| 2023 | $460 +4.9% | $17,300 |
| 2022 | $438 +2% | $17,300 |
| 2021 | $430 +14.4% | $17,300 |
| 2020 | $375 -1% | $17,300 |
| 2019 | $379 0% | $17,300 |
| 2018 | $379 | $17,300 |
| 2017 | $379 -1.1% | $17,300 |
| 2016 | $383 -0.4% | $17,300 |
| 2015 | $385 +6.9% | $17,300 |
| 2014 | $360 | $17,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $17,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,300 +0.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2000 | $259 | $17,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19977
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Moore (John Bassett) SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Smyrna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Smyrna High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Smyrna
- District: Smyrna
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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