HISTORIC PRIVATE RETREAT ON HERRING CREEK. Surrounded by mature trees and undeveloped splendor, this 4-acre historical getaway along the waters of Herring Creek offers easy access to Rehoboth Bay, as well as Lewes & Rehoboth Beach! Features include a private dock - large enough for your pontoon boat and crab pots - a sandy beach to launch your kayak or stand up paddle board, a historical colonial home made up of two local families historical homes - the Magee Home & the Oliphant Home - featuring cedar siding, exposed beams, hardwood flooring, and more! Enjoy the relaxing sights and sounds of nature and mature trees that surround you; this true slice of paradise is now available to be made yours - Call Today!
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
24357 Thorneby Trce, Millsboro, DE 19966
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
4 Acres Lot
$1,097,400 Zestimate®
$611/sqft
$2,234 Estimated rent
Home value
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Sandy beachPrivate dockPontoon boatHistorical colonial homeExposed beamsCedar sidingHardwood flooring
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Listed by:
Lee Ann Wilkinson 302-645-6664,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty,
Listing Team: The Lee Ann Wilkinson Group
Bought with:
David Litz, RS-0012877
Century 21 Emerald
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2044692
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley, Recessed Lighting, Exposed Beams
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Sandy Beach, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
- Body of water: Herring Creek
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 388
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Dimensions: 102.6 x 39.09 x 173.56 x 78.91 x 123.27 x 252.92 x 388.42 x 431.32 x 253.39 x 135.00 x 39.09
- Features: Wooded, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 23418.0053.01
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, Cedar
- Foundation: Other, Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
- Major remodel year: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Millsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $611/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $755,000
- Annual tax amount: $244
- Date on market: 7/19/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $1,100,000-26.7%$611/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2044692 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2023 | Pending sale | $1,499,900$833/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2044692 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Contingent | $1,499,900$833/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2044692 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,499,900$833/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2044692 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,613 +80.6% | $377,500 +1647.7% |
| 2024 | $893 +260.4% | $21,600 +260% |
| 2023 | $248 +1.6% | $6,000 +100% |
| 2022 | $244 +3.1% | $3,000 -50% |
| 2021 | $237 +15% | $6,000 |
| 2020 | $206 | $6,000 |
| 2019 | $206 -8.5% | $6,000 |
| 2018 | $225 -1.8% | $6,000 |
| 2017 | $229 +13.5% | $6,000 |
| 2016 | $202 -3% | $6,000 |
| 2015 | $208 +1.5% | $6,000 |
| 2014 | $205 -1.1% | $6,000 |
| 2013 | $207 +4% | $6,000 |
| 2012 | $199 +1% | $6,000 |
| 2011 | $197 | $6,000 |
| 2010 | $197 +0.4% | $6,000 |
| 2009 | $196 | $6,000 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19966
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Long Neck Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Millsboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.2 mi
- 3/10Sussex Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indian River
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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