NOT LISTED FOR SALE

161 Delaware Ave Laurel, DE 19956

Estimated Value: $259,000 - $279,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.39 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 6, 2025

Last sale price $255,000 $0 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,516 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Sitting Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of June 2025

This Victorian home in Laurel offers over 2,200 sq. ft. of living space with a first-floor bedroom, FR, DR, KIT, bathroom, and laundry, plus 2 additional bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. There is a gas fireplace in the FR for warmth on those chilly days & nights ahead. A back stairs leads from the kitchen up to the second floor. In the kitchen you'll find exposed beams, a step-back cupboard, and an eat-to bar. Outside there is a large back yard with 2 storage sheds and a carport. Vinyl siding on most areas affords less exterior maintenance. Efficient solar panels are owned (not leased). A new roof was installed in 2021 prior to their installation. Dwelling has a whole house A/C cooling system with Mitsubishi units. There is also a natural gas boiler for the baseboard heat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Hill

(302) 877-8100 randy@realestatemarket.pro The Real Estate Market License #RS-0017062 Listed on: 09/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcus Rush

(302) 273-4998 ashley.hess@compass.com Compass License #RA-0031127

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $950

Year Built

  • Built in 1874

Lot Details

  • 16,988 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x 273x58x262
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned TN

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 232-12.19-79.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$950

Year Built

Built in 1874

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Sussex De Quadrants: West of Rt 13
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1874
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Wood Floors, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Storm
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x 273x58x262
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16988.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 370.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 950.24
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 232-12.19-79.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAUREL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2024
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Matthias Jeffrey C
Bought by
Burke Leroy and Peterson Betty Jean
Seller's Agent
Randy Hill
The Real Estate Market
Buyer's Agent
Marcus Rush
Compass
List Price
$264,500
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-3.59%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$268,977

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,977
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2019
Sold by
Schmidt Rachel A
Bought by
Matthias Jeffrey C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2017
Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
Sieber Katheleen J
Bought by
Schmidt Rachael A
Seller's Agent
Rusty Molnar
Keller Williams Realty Delmarva
Buyer's Agent
Tara Quillen
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$149,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2014
Closed on
Oct 10, 2014
Sold by
Peter B Peter B
Bought by
Sieber Kathleen J
Seller's Agent
Judy Dean
RE/MAX Associates
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.08%
Original Mortgage
$112,917
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burke Leroy $255,000 None Listed On Document
Burke Leroy $255,000 None Listed On Document
Matthias Jeffrey C $148,000 --
Schmidt Rachael A $149,900 None Available
Sieber Kathleen J $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Matthias Jeffrey C $105,000
Previous Owner Sieber Kathleen J $112,917
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $255,000 -3.6% --
02/17/2025 02/17/25 For Sale $264,500 0.0% --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $264,500 +76.5% --
07/13/2017 07/13/17 Sold $149,900 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/30/2017 05/30/17 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 For Sale $149,900 +30.3% $67 / Sq Ft
10/09/2014 10/09/14 Sold $115,000 0.0% $51 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2014 08/26/14 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2014 03/18/14 For Sale $115,000 -- $51 / 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 $988 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2024 $375 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2023 $425 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2022 $361 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2021 $358 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2020 $367 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2019 $368 $6,700 $1,500 $5,200
2018 $400 $6,700 $0 $0
2017 $388 $6,700 $0 $0
2016 $411 $6,700 $0 $0
2015 $358 $6,700 $0 $0
2014 $320 $6,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2070190

Bright MLS

APN: 232-12.19-79.00

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