Welcome home! This historic 3200+sf home in the Appoquinimink School District is in impeccable condition and has been lovingly restored, maintained, and cared for – hard to imagine that you'll ever see one quite like it again! This corner lot is the perfect setting for this charming turn-of-the-century Edwardian home in the heart of Odessa, originally built by in 1900 by Dr.Townsend. The white picket fence corrals the entire back yard on almost 1 acre of land that is manicured with flower beds, shade trees, benches and a new paver patio! The artistry and attention to hand-crafted detail in this showcase home are hard to come by in newer built homes. Preserving both historic homes and the character of the local historic community of Odessa are what make this home a gem. The beauty and timeless appeal that grabs you the minute you see the front porch carries through the entire home with its refinished original wood flooring, grand foyer, butterfly staircase, renovated kitchen, and more makes this home irresistible. The charm of this historic home, matched with all the conveniences of modern appliances, luxurious bathroom with brass fittings and claw tub, will surprise and captivate you. Plenty of amenities and storage with a basement, and bonus room on the 3rd floor and lots of closets, which you don’t usually find in historic homes. There are also 2 large sheds with new windows, fresh paint and electricity conveniently located at the rear of the home to be used for a workshop, storage or even turned into a garage. Come walk through the front door and take a step back in time where grand foyers, parlors, wood floors, 9’ ceilings and formal spaces welcome you home! Other highlights include the new flooring in the family room, all new windows throughout the home except the front which are original and kept to historic code, new AC split units, fresh paint, renovated kitchen and more – you can see from the photos how loved this home is! Enjoy all the benefits of life in a small town - walk to the library, Cantwells Tavern, enjoy the tennis/pickleball court and join the Odessa Historical Society. People travel from all over to visit the annual Christmas in Odessa ! The Fairview Campus, Appo School District, is literally only 3 miles away. Location, location, location!
Sold for $599,000
$599,000
307 High St, Odessa, DE 19730
5beds
3,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.91 Acres Lot
$667,400 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$2,739 Estimated rent
Home value
$667,400
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Listed by:
Melissa Scott 302-373-5930,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Eric Brinker, R3-0019740
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2049976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- 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 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Bathroom 1, Attic, Bonus Room, Full Bath
Basement
- Area: 850
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wainscotting, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Vinyl, Tile/Brick, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Transom, Double Hung
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,077
- Total interior livable area: 3,227 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,227
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Lighted, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Roof, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Satellite Dish
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other,Wood,Picket
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Dimensions: 112.00 x 350.00
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Other, Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 24003.00137
- Zoning: 24R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat,Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Sewer Available, Propane, Phone, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Odessa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Odessa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,476
- Date on market: 10/6/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,Cash,FHA
- Exclusions: Window Treatment In Bedrooms
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $599,000$186/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2049976 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Pending sale | $599,000$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2049976 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $599,000$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2049976 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $588,500 +644% |
| 2024 | $2,961 +19.3% | $79,100 |
| 2023 | $2,481 +0.2% | $79,100 |
| 2022 | $2,476 +1.4% | $79,100 |
| 2021 | $2,442 +1.3% | $79,100 |
| 2020 | $2,410 +8.4% | $79,100 |
| 2019 | $2,224 +6.2% | $79,100 |
| 2017 | $2,095 +10.8% | $79,100 |
| 2016 | $1,891 | $79,100 |
| 2015 | $1,891 +3.2% | $79,100 |
| 2014 | $1,832 | $79,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $79,100 |
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Neighborhood: 19730
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Old State Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Cantwell Bridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Odessa High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Old State
- Middle: Cantwell Bridge
- High: Odessa
- District: Appoquinimink
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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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Odessa
- 19730
- 307 High St
