✨ Move In Ready Ranch in Lake Forest School District ✨ Welcome home to this highly desirable 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch offering true one level living and an easy, open floor plan. Fresh updates throughout make this home feel bright, modern, and completely move in ready. 🏡 Interior Highlights • Open concept layout with a spacious Great Room • Large kitchen with generous counter space and a dedicated dining area • Sliding doors off the dining area leading to the deck — perfect for indoor/outdoor living • Freshly updated with new paint, new carpet, and new light fixtures 🌿 Outdoor Living Step outside to a fully fenced backyard, ideal for kids, pets, gardening, or simply relaxing. The deck extends your living space and is perfect for grilling or entertaining. 💡 Low Cost Living Enjoy one of Delaware’s lowest utility combinations with DE Electric Co op and Chesapeake Natural Gas. Total taxes: $1,502.99, which include trash, recycling, and yard waste — a fantastic value. 📍 Convenient Location Close to: • Dover AFB • Shopping & restaurants • Medical facilities • Only 40 minutes to the beach This home blends comfort, convenience, and affordability — all in a great location. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours.
Under contract
Price increase: $5K (6/22)
$330,000
163 Fire Box Dr, Felton, DE 19943
3beds
1,338sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.28 Acres Lot
$329,900 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$14/mo HOA
What's special
Fresh updates throughoutTrue one level livingDedicated dining areaEasy open floor planFully fenced backyard
- 34 days |
- 461 |
- 25 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debbi Cadwallader 302-242-9775,
RE/MAX Horizons (302) 678-4300
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2048016
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,338
- Total interior livable area: 1,338 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,338
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 312
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Play Area, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: SM0012901046300000
- Zoning: AC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good,Good,Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chimney Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $167 annually
- HOA name: CHIMNEY HILL HOA
Location
- Region: Felton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,502
- Date on market: 6/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b),USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$329,900
$313,000 - $346,000
$2,230/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Contingent | $330,000+1.5%$247/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2048016 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+91.2%$243/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2048016 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2019 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Welcome Home Realty #DEKT231736 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,400+3.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Welcome Home Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2017 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
Source: Welcome Home Realty #6975735 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
Source: Welcome Home Realty #6975735 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2010 | Sold | $170,000$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,503 +2.3% | $290,900 |
| 2024 | $1,469 +9% | $290,900 +649.7% |
| 2023 | $1,347 +8.9% | $38,800 |
| 2022 | $1,237 +4.5% | $38,800 |
| 2021 | $1,183 -1.7% | $38,800 |
| 2020 | $1,203 +0.1% | $38,800 |
| 2019 | $1,202 +0.9% | $38,800 |
| 2018 | $1,191 | $38,800 |
| 2017 | $1,191 +8.3% | $38,800 |
| 2016 | $1,099 +1% | $38,800 |
| 2015 | $1,089 +1.3% | $38,800 |
| 2014 | $1,075 | $38,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $38,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $38,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $38,800 +2.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $38,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $38,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $38,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $38,000 |
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Neighborhood: 19943
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lake Forest North Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Chipman (W.T.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.7 mi
- 5/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: W.t. Chipman
- High: Lake Forest
- District: Lake Forest
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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