Welcome to this one of a kind historic home built by the coastguard like Fort Knox!! and incorporates a modern chic design!! Exceptional homes like this do not come on the market that often. This home was actually occupied by the lighthouse keeper at one time. This amazing two-story home offers the original chestnut millwork throughout and sits on over 1.5 acres of land with your forever conversation piece of Delaware's tallest lighthouse that towers up to 120 feet and served as Port Penn's Rear Range Lighthouse WOW! Feel free to research this fascinating history. The Coast Guard maintains the privately owned lighthouse. Upon entering you will love the wrap around porch overlooking the breathtaking pasture from a far and just a stones throw away, with nothing but peace and quit. Once inside you'll notice the 9.5 foot ceilings, antique wooden floors, just boasting with charm in the living room & dining room while enjoying your 2 wood burning fireplaces on those chilly nights. Now to the kitchen that was updated with nothing but elegance and top notch craftsmanship built by the Amish to blend perfectly with the original historian home. Upstairs you'll find a gorgeous updated large bathroom and 3 spacious bedrooms all hardwood floors as well. In addition to a large 2-car detached garage, there is an outbuilding that can be used for a workshop, studio or almost anything else you can imagine. Wouldn't you love to have the pride of owning a home that's on the National Registry of Historic Places! You just wont come across a Gem like this again. Please note that the lighthouse itself is owned and maintained separately from this property.
Sold for $470,000
$470,000
405 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
3beds
1,875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1.83 Acres Lot
$413,200 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$2,242 Estimated rent
Home value
$413,200
$372,000 - $459,000
$2,242/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2024 at 07:41am
Listed by:
Jack Michael 302-220-0324,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville,
Listing Team: The Michael Group
Bought with:
Tony Immediato, RS-0025317
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2061494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen Island, Bathroom - Stall Shower, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,875
- Total interior livable area: 1,875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,875
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.83 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13009.00003
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Cable Connected, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Middletown
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2024 | Sold | $470,000-5.1%$251/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2061494 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2024 | Pending sale | $495,000$264/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2061494 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2024 | Contingent | $495,000$264/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2061494 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $495,000+65%$264/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2061494 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2016 | Sold | $300,000-3.2%$160/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $463,700 +1022.8% |
| 2024 | $1,377 +10.3% | $41,300 |
| 2023 | $1,249 -4.6% | $41,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19709
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Southern Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colonial
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
$413,200