$190,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

140 Delaware Ave Laurel, DE 19956

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,515 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$76 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 86 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pond
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Pond View
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

Introducing 140 Delaware Avenue, Laurel, Delaware — A Diamond in the Rough with Timeless Victorian Charm with a Waterfront Location
Nestled in the historic town of Laurel and set along the tranquil coastline of Records Pond, this stately Victorian residence offers a rare blend of charm, history, and opportunity. Its exact age may be unknown, but its character is undeniable, standing proudly on a generously sized, over half-acre, waterfront lot framed by mature trees and lush, overgrown foliage. The property is being sold as-is, but for the right buyer, it's a diamond in the rough, ready to be lovingly restored to its former grandeur or thoughtfully transformed into something new. While the dense tree line currently obscures much of the pond view from the ground level, the second floor offers glimpses of the water through the branches, and with thoughtful landscaping and clearing, the property holds the opportunity to unveil stunning, year-round waterfront vistas. The combination of natural beauty and architectural potential opens the door to endless possibilities. Inside, time seems to stand still. Period antiques and vintage furnishings remain throughout, creating a tapestry of the past that adds depth and authenticity to every room. The traditional floor plan begins in the welcoming foyer, where hardwood floors, detailed millwork, and unique lighting fixtures offer a preview of the home’s enduring craftsmanship. The main level features a formal living room, an elegant dining room, and a cozy family room anchored by a fireplace, each space inviting you to imagine the stories once shared here. The eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a built-in breakfront with glass display, and a hidden walk-in pantry tucked behind wooden bifold doors, reminiscent of a butler’s pantry, perfect for entertaining. A powder room and rear porch complete the first level. Upstairs, you'll find four uniquely appointed bedrooms, one with its own sitting area, all showcasing the warmth of original hardwood floors. A centrally located full bath serves this level. Additional storage can be found in the cellar and the walk-up attic, while outside, a one-car detached garage adds convenience. Located just a short stroll from the heart of town, with its local shops, charming eateries, and scenic parks, this home combines a lifestyle of small-town charm with the unique advantage of Records Pond waterfrontage. Whether restoring its vintage beauty or reimagining it altogether, 140 Delaware Avenue offers the chance to create something truly special, both inside and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Nemeth

(484) 788-2972 lisanemeth@northroprealty.com Northrop Realty License #RS0038448 Listed on: 06/19/2025

Northrop Realty

Co-Listed By

Allison Stine

(302) 381-5565 allisonstine@northroprealty.com Northrop Realty License #RA-0031128

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Wothers

(302) 500-2773 matthew.wothers@exprealty.com EXP Realty, LLC License #RS0037809

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $530

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 86.00 x 304.00
  • 86 Feet of Waterfront
  • Downtown Location
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stick Built Home
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Laurel Elementary And Middle School
  • Laurel High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 232-12.19-87.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$530

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Sussex De Quadrants: West of Rt 13
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Buildout Allowance: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Wood Frame
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Mud Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2515
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 2233
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 282
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 282
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Asphalt, Brick, Stick Built, Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Pond
  • View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Fencing: No
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 86

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LAUREL
  • High School: LAUREL
  • Middle Or Junior School: LAUREL

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Credit Service Incl: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Backs To Trees, Pond
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 86.00 x 304.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23958.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: TN
  • Farmland Preservation: No
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Rent Control: No
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 396.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 530.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 232-12.19-87.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAUREL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Lloyd John J and Jamieson Charlotte A
Bought by
Wothers Matthew T and Wothers Carol A
Seller's Agent
Lisa Nemeth
Northrop Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Wothers
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-35.59%
Views
142
Current Estimated Value
$207,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1991
Bought by
Lloyd John J and Jamieson Charlotte A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $190,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $190,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $126,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $190,000 -24.0% $76 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $250,000 -15.3% $99 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $295,000 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $645 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2024 $434 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2023 $497 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2022 $430 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2021 $426 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2020 $437 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2019 $433 $8,550 $2,600 $5,950
2018 $479 $8,550 $0 $0
2017 $464 $8,550 $0 $0
2016 $493 $8,550 $0 $0
2015 $426 $8,550 $0 $0
2014 $377 $8,550 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2088244

Bright MLS

APN: 232-12.19-87.00