$244,900
SOLD NOV 20, 2025

14 E Commerce St Smyrna, DE 19977

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to 14 E. Commerce Street and historic downtown Smyrna. Experience timeless elegance in this beautifully preserved historic home nestled in the heart of Smyrna. This home is believed to have been built circa 1802 as displayed on the original date plaque, making this residence one of Smyrna’s oldest and most cherished landmarks. County records list 1900 as the “year built,” the default for Delaware homes constructed before 1900. This two-story brick single family home offers historic character with updated amenities. Featuring: pine hardwood floors throughout, walk-in kitchen pantry, and a cedar closet in attic. The main level consists of a living room, formal dining room, an updated kitchen, and powder room. The second level has two actual bedrooms with a pass-through room which is used as the third bedroom and a full bath. All of this is located just steps from Main Street shops, cafés, and restaurants, this home delivers small-town charm with easy access to major commuter routes, Dover, and northern Delaware.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Hagar

(302) 738-2300 vicki@kwempower.com Empower Real Estate, LLC License #5000686 Listed on: 10/10/2025

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Chennita Crawford

(302) 273-4998 ashley.hess@compass.com Compass License #R3-0018474

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $852

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,699 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 0.04 x 0.00
  • Property is zoned C-C

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,728 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Walk-In Pantry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Smyrna High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Sty Colonial Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3900-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number DC-17-01013-03-3900-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$852

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

1,699 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All Personal Property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1728
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 141.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: SMYRNA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.04 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1699.00
  • Zoning: C-C
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 725.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 852.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: DC-17-01013-03-3900-000
  • Tax Lot: 3900-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SMYRNA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Capito Angela M
Bought by
Watkins Kayleigh
Seller's Agent
Rick Hagar
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chennita Crawford
Compass
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$244,900
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$244,247

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$653
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.78%
Original Mortgage
$237,553
Outstanding Balance
$237,105
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,142

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2017
Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Wallace Douglas C
Bought by
Capito Angela M
Seller's Agent
Cathy Shaner
Burns & Ellis Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Wolf
Compass
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$123,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.37%
Original Mortgage
$8,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2013
Closed on
Dec 11, 2013
Sold by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Wallace Douglas C
Seller's Agent
Ed Hommond
Bryan Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Shaner
Burns & Ellis Realtors
List Price
$101,800
Sold Price
$87,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-14.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.57%
Original Mortgage
$84,390
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2013
Sold by
Midfirst Bank
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2013
Sold by
Gonzalez Esteban and Gonzalez Sharon
Bought by
Midfirst Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2007
Sold by
Sparks Gloria Jean
Bought by
Gonzalez Esteban and Gonzalez Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,650
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2006
Sold by
Rodriguez Schmititinger

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $244,900 None Listed On Document
Deed $123,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $87,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $175,650 None Available
Deed $170,000 None Available
Deed $4,497 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $237,553 New Conventional
Previous Owner $8,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,772 FHA
Previous Owner $84,390 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,650 VA
Previous Owner $90,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $244,900 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Sale $244,900 +99.1% $142 / Sq Ft
03/15/2018 03/15/18 Sold $123,000 +2.5% $81 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/20/2018 01/20/18 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2018 01/12/18 For Sale $120,000 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
12/18/2017 12/18/17 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2017 12/01/17 For Sale $120,000 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2017 11/21/17 For Sale $120,000 +37.9% $79 / Sq Ft
12/30/2013 12/30/13 Sold $87,000 0.0% $58 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Off Market $87,000 -- --
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Price Changed $87,000 -10.1% $58 / Sq Ft
09/03/2013 09/03/13 Price Changed $96,800 -4.9% $64 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 For Sale $101,800 -- $67 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $852 $203,300 $27,800 $175,500
2024 $858 $203,300 $27,800 $175,500
2023 $460 $17,300 $2,800 $14,500
2022 $438 $17,300 $2,800 $14,500
2021 $430 $17,300 $2,800 $14,500
2020 $375 $17,300 $2,800 $14,500
2019 $379 $17,300 $2,800 $14,500
2018 $379 $17,300 $2,800 $14,500
2017 $378 $17,300 $0 $0
2016 $383 $17,300 $0 $0
2015 $385 $17,300 $0 $0
2014 $360 $17,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2041672

Bright MLS

APN: 1-17-01013-03-3900-000

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