Seller's Agent in 2025
Leo Schwarz
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
(302) 212-0855
21 in this area
42 Total Sales
16537 Sweetwater Dr Milton, DE 19968
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,115
Sq Ft
0.96
Acres
Highlights
- 0.96 Acre Lot
- Coastal Architecture
- Garden View
- Milton Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Great Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Just Listed and attractively priced in River Rock Run with 3/4 acre minimum lots. Spacious lots like this are rare near the beach. Living in this beautiful, single level, coastal home on nearly an acre of lush lawn irrigated front and back with tasteful landscaping and features galore could be just the one you've been searching for. Lots of curb appeal with a welcoming porch and colorful plantings accented by the low maintenance stone beds.
Gleaming hardwood greets your first step into the foyer and beyond that opens into a comfortable living space with vaulted ceiling warmed by a gas fireplace surrounded with classic wood mantel.
Looking straight through, picture yourself, coffee in hand, starting your day relaxing in the morning sun as it splashes through the great room surrounded with glass including a grand semicircle window with custom cover rising up to the vaulted ceiling. Open the sliding door to your private, low maintenance deck to taste your first breaths. Ready to go, make breakfast in your well appointed cook's kitchen with ample work space, and sleek appliances that include a double oven range, one of which is a convection oven. Relax at the breakfast bar or find a seat in the comfortable dining area while you plan your day.
For those grander occasions, there is a lovely formal dining room that could also become an in-home office with a view to the back and close to the snacks in the kitchen when you need a break.
Your large primary bedroom has a nicely organized, walk-in closet with en-suite bath that boasts a five foot stall shower with built-in seating and is a smartly located on the opposite side of the home from the other bedrooms for an extra layer of privacy from family or guests.
And if you need storage, it's here big time. There's a 3 car garage with attic space above plus a 14x28 shed with workshop.
If you are looking for a home with living spaces that feel just right and a community to match, then come discover the charm of this one and make it yours.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,698
Year Built
- Built in 2013
Lot Details
- 0.96 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 110.00 x 315.00
- West Facing Home
- Vinyl Fence
- Landscaped
- Sprinkler System
- Front Yard
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned AR-1
HOA Fees
- $49 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- 6 Driveway Spaces
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Coastal Architecture
- Rambler Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,115 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Fireplace Mantel
- Gas Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Sliding Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Six Panel Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry on main level
- Garden Views
- Crawl Space
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Accessible Home Design
- Halls are 36 inches wide or more
- Garage doors are at least 85 inches wide
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
- No Interior Steps
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
Schools
- Mariner Middle School
- Cape Henlopen High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Propane
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- Outbuilding
Community Details
- $2,000 Capital Contribution Fee
- Association fees include common area maintenance, road maintenance
- $225 Other One-Time Fees
- River Rock HOA
- Built by Country Life Homes
- River Rock Run Subdivision
- Property Manager
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 167
- Assessor Parcel Number 235-22.00-826.00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Rooke William Carter and Rooke Patricia Jean
Bought by
Katzen Monica Lynn and Briskman Kristen Anna
Seller's Agent
Leo Schwarz
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Vince DiPietro
Northrop Realty
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.72%
Views
66
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 2014
Bought by
Rooke William C and Rooke Patricia J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $555,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $273,033 | -- | |
| Deed | $273,033 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Sold | $555,000 | -0.7% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 06/22/2025 06/22/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | For Sale | $559,000 | -- | $264 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,198 | $34,450 | $7,500 | $26,950 |
| 2023 | $1,197 | $34,450 | $7,500 | $26,950 |
| 2022 | $1,137 | $34,450 | $7,500 | $26,950 |
| 2021 | $1,222 | $34,450 | $7,500 | $26,950 |
| 2020 | $1,217 | $34,450 | $7,500 | $26,950 |
| 2019 | $1,220 | $34,450 | $7,500 | $26,950 |
| 2018 | $1,113 | $34,450 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,049 | $34,450 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,352 | $33,850 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,265 | $33,850 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $284 | $7,500 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Leo Schwarz
-
Vince DiPietro
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Vince DiPietro
Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster
(302) 667-0402
17 in this area
117 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DESU2088378
APN: 235-22.00-826.00
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