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Sold for $745,000
$745,000
38347 River Birch Dr, Selbyville, DE 19975
5beds
2,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$742,700 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$3,388 Estimated rent
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$742,700
$691,000 - $802,000
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Canal-front propertyWater access
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marco Smith 410-390-1696,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Marco Smith
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2109556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas Available
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,824
- Total interior livable area: 2,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,824
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Canal
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 75
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75.00 x 135.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 53319.1284.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Keen-wik
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $55 annually
Location
- Region: Selbyville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $867,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,854
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $745,000-6.9%$264/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2109556 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $799,900$283/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2109556 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900$283/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2109556 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,397 +55.3% | $433,950 +1223% |
| 2024 | $900 +0.2% | $32,800 |
| 2023 | $898 +2.5% | $32,800 |
| 2022 | $876 -6.4% | $32,800 |
| 2021 | $936 +6.2% | $32,800 |
| 2020 | $882 | $32,800 |
| 2019 | $882 +0.6% | $32,800 |
| 2018 | $876 -1.3% | $32,800 |
| 2017 | $888 +24.2% | $32,800 |
| 2016 | $715 -2.1% | $32,800 |
| 2015 | $731 +2.5% | $32,800 |
| 2014 | $713 -0.6% | $32,800 |
| 2013 | $717 -6.2% | $32,800 |
| 2012 | $764 -1.5% | $32,800 |
| 2011 | $776 | $32,800 |
| 2010 | $776 +0.3% | $32,800 |
| 2009 | $774 | $32,800 |
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Neighborhood: 19975
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 6.7 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.4 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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