Great convenient location for this historic home in the heart of downtown Smyrna! Walking distance to school, shopping, library & more. Features of this unique property include: Workshop or "mancave" with attached carport & cable ready, new hot water heater, newer rolled roof, reframed front door & new Pella windows(21 of 28 have been replaced). 2 fireplaces with 1 being Pellet stove(included), Newly added 4 Wi-Fi controlled HeatStorm heaters to keep you warm & cozy for the winter, open kitchen with nice cabinets(not installed but included) & good sized living room & dining room both with original plank floors. Upper level has primary bedroom with double closets, 3 additional bedrooms & full bathroom. Newly painted hallway. This level also has retained original plank floors. There is a walk up attic with potential for 5th bedroom. House is registered as Historic Home with Duck Creek Historical Society. There are programs through Town of Smyrna, Kent County & State of Delaware for improvements/renovations to the outside of home. Contact information for Director of Planning provided upon request. There is also a separate lot next door that is included with the sale! Lots of possibilities for this charming home. Bring your savvy buyers looking for historic charm who don't mind doing some work to make it their OWN!
Sold for $227,000
$227,000
28 W South St, Smyrna, DE 19977
4beds
1,948sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1876
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$292,000 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$2,189 Estimated rent
Home value
$292,000
$269,000 - $315,000
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Gas fireplaceWasher and dryerOriginal fireplaceFull atticOpen dining roomSolid wood handrailBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Michael Dutt 302-547-3997,
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Bought with:
Emiliano Reveron, RS-0024109
Century 21 Gold Key-Dover
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2029512
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Other, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 X 16
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 15
Workshop
- Level: Unspecified
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Pantry, Wainscotting
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,948
- Total interior livable area: 1,948 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,948
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: DC1701017061100000(buildable LOT) to be sold along with house. Will not be sold separately.
- Parcel number: DC1701017061100000
- Zoning: C-C
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
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: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $24,300
- Annual tax amount: $711
- Date on market: 7/12/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: 4 Heat Storm Heaters
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2025 | Sold | $227,000-7.3%$117/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Pending sale | $245,000$126/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DEKT2029512 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Price change | $245,000-3.9%$126/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2029512 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Price change | $255,000-0.8%$131/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Price change | $257,000-0.3%$132/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DEKT2029512 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Price change | $257,900-0.4%$132/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Price change | $258,900-0.4%$133/sqft |
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| 11/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $259,900$133/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Contingent | $259,900$133/sqft |
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| 8/29/2024 | Price change | $259,900-5.1%$133/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DEKT2029512 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2024 | Price change | $273,900-1.8%$141/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Price change | $278,900-0.4%$143/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $279,900-1.8%$144/sqft |
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| 6/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/20/2024 | Price change | $285,000+26.7%$146/sqft |
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| 5/11/2024 | Price change | $225,000-23.7%$116/sqft |
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| 5/4/2024 | Price change | $295,000-3.3%$151/sqft |
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| 4/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $305,000+205%$157/sqft |
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| 6/2/2005 | Sold | $100,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $878 -0.6% | $209,400 |
| 2024 | $883 +36.8% | $209,400 +761.7% |
| 2023 | $646 +4.9% | $24,300 |
| 2022 | $616 +2% | $24,300 |
| 2021 | $603 +14.4% | $24,300 |
| 2020 | $527 -1% | $24,300 |
| 2019 | $532 0% | $24,300 |
| 2018 | $533 | $24,300 |
| 2017 | $533 -1.1% | $24,300 |
| 2016 | $538 +706.5% | $24,300 |
| 2015 | $67 +7% | $24,300 |
| 2014 | $62 | $24,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $24,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $24,300 -0.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $24,400 |
| 2000 | $368 | $24,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19977
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sunnyside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Smyrna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Smyrna High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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