This unique historic home can be the "beacon" of possibilities for the new owners. Built in 1905 and known as the Liston Front Range Lighthouse, due to the legislatures of New Jersey and Delaware wanting to define the line of demarcation between the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. Currently not used as a lighthouse this well kept home offers three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. A 31 foot center hall runs from front to back displaying the magnificent chestnut woodwork that enhances this entire home with eleven foot ceilings. There are two matching "parlors" each having a corner tiled fireplace with chestnut mantle and surrounds. The dining room offers a large built in chestnut cupboard, the 15.6X15.6 kitchen was recently updated staying with the historic look of the home. Pocket doors on first level. A screened porch, in the front and the rear of this home offers you the opportunity to enjoy peaceful days where you can enjoy ships going by with panoramic views of the Delaware River. Enjoy the pond in the rear yard. Large garage and a separate potting shed, in addition to a "bunker" from World War 2 compliment this one of a kind property. "Tower" for former beacon light is a must see. Don't miss your chance to own this one of a kind property. Contact us today to schedule your tour and experience the beauty of the Delaware Bay from the comfort of this lighthouse!
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
1600 Belts Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
3beds
3,781sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
4.77 Acres Lot
$1,012,200 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$3,142 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,012,200
$901,000 - $1.14M
$3,142/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 06:38am
Listed by:
Victoria Loesch 302-242-9382,
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Bought with:
Victoria Loesch, R3-0020601
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2039726
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1000
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung
- Basement: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,781
- Total interior livable area: 3,781 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,781
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Lever Handle(s)
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Private Beach, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Delaware River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 600
Lot
- Size: 4.77 Acres
- Features: Pond
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13020.00002
- Zoning: RES
- Zoning description: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Middletown
- Subdivision: Bay View Beach
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2023 | Sold | $950,000-20.8%$251/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2039726 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2023 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$317/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2039726 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+60%$317/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2039726 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2007 | Sold | $750,000$198/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $561,100 +576.8% |
| 2024 | $3,469 +17.7% | $82,900 |
| 2023 | $2,948 -0.7% | $82,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19709
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Southern Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 2/10Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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
$1,012,200
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Middletown
- 19709
- 1600 Belts Rd