*PRICE REDUCED* This awesome home is looking for just the right buyer! Outside Milford city limits is this seemingly-secluded, custom cape cod built in 1996. Sitting on an acre surrounded by trees and only 0.2 miles away from Griffith Lake access ramp, you will feel very at home and still be so close to all amenities and events that Downtown Milford has to offer! Pull around the circular driveway and head on up to the door. As you step up on the front porch (complete with swing), before going inside, turn around and you’ll notice a partial view of Griffith Lake, which is especially beautiful during sunsets. This home boasts an eat-in kitchen with bay window, large island, plenty of cabinets, and a pantry. The generously-sized primary bedroom with en suite is on the first floor, as are 2 other bedrooms, another full bathroom, half bathroom, and laundry room (complete with cabinets and storage), and a front room that can be used as dining or an office. There is also an attached sunroom (with temp control) and a living room with gas fireplace and high ceilings. There are TWO ways to get upstairs, which was finished off in 2009. The traditional way is from the interior staircase near the bedrooms. The other way is a thoughtful detail - directly from the garage, so if you have guests staying upstairs, they do not have to drag their luggage through the house! Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an open area with storage and built-in shelves that can be used as an office or even a child’s play area. Dormer benches can be used as storage, and there are attic access doors for additional storage. As if that wasn’t enough, there is an unfinished basement with workbench, bar area, outside stair access, and crawl space access. Care has been taken to keep the basement dry – there are 2 sump pumps, dehumidifiers, a pressure relief system (with transferable warranty), and termite control. Out back is a deck attached to the house, a small patio for grilling, then the above ground pool with deck, liner, pool steps, and some furniture that can be left behind, plus a shed. Other notable items: roof replaced (2019), Leaf Filter gutter guards added (2019), whole house generator installed (2020), 2 HVAC zones (one heat pump new in 2023 and the other is 2010), AND an outdoor shower. This home has a ton of potential for you to put your own twist on it, so schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
5709 Griffith Lake Dr, Milford, DE 19963
5beds
3,168sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1 Acres Lot
$497,700 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$3,447 Estimated rent
Home value
$497,700
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Gas fireplaceOutdoor showerSurrounded by treesHigh ceilingsUnfinished basementCustom cape codEn suite
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Listed by:
Kate Gleeson 302-632-8699,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Russell Griffin, RA-0020424
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2075710
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Basement
- Area: 1280
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Slate
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Corner, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,448
- Total interior livable area: 3,168 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,168
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Circular Driveway, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Wooded, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13002.0037.01
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld, Septic < # of BR
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Milford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $564,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,725
- Date on market: 12/20/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Appliances, Pool Equipment, Pool Furniture, Some Furniture Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $500,000-2.9%$158/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2075710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2025 | Pending sale | $515,000$163/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2075710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Price change | $515,000-1.9%$163/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2075710 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $525,000+32.9%$166/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2075710 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2007 | Sold | $394,900+19.7%$125/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2005 | Sold | $330,000$104/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,730 +41.3% | $282,100 +776.1% |
| 2024 | $1,225 -5.1% | $32,200 |
| 2023 | $1,290 +2.1% | $32,200 |
| 2022 | $1,263 -8.7% | $32,200 |
| 2021 | $1,383 -0.4% | $32,200 |
| 2020 | $1,390 | $32,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $1,390 +2.9% | $31,250 |
| 2018 | $1,350 -0.6% | $31,250 |
| 2017 | $1,359 -4.9% | $31,250 |
| 2016 | $1,429 +66.8% | $31,250 |
| 2015 | $857 +6.7% | $31,250 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $803 -39.8% | $31,050 |
| 2013 | $1,333 +3.2% | $31,050 |
| 2012 | $1,291 -5.7% | $31,050 |
| 2011 | $1,369 | $31,050 |
| 2010 | $1,369 +4.4% | $31,050 |
| 2009 | $1,311 | $31,050 |
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Neighborhood: 19963
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mispillion ElementaryGrades: 1-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 3/10Milford Central AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Milford Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Milford
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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