$465,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2025

1731 Black Swamp Rd Felton, DE 19943

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Lake Forest North Elementary School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • Solar owned by a third party

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Cape Cod home, perfectly situated on over an acre of serene countryside. Enjoy peaceful views and wide open space, all while being conveniently located near shopping, Harrington Raceway & Casino, and just a short drive to Delaware’s beautiful beaches. The second floor offers a fantastic opportunity with unfinished space—ideal for adding bonus rooms, extra bedrooms, a recreation area, or whatever suits your needs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Hurd

jennhurdsellsde@gmail.com First Coast Realty LLC License #RS0039265 Listed on: 07/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Karla Montes

(979) 402-1287 karlamontes@loftteamde.com Myers Realty License #0038393

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,410

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1.00 x 0.00
  • Property is zoned AR

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 10 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by a third party

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0206-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number MN-00-13700-01-0206-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,410

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 2012
  • 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: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2020
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 230.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 12
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 10

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Green Power: Pv Solar Array(s) Leased
  • Green Remarks: Seller to pay off Solar Panels at Settlement.

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 65340.00
  • Zoning: AR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1060.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1410.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: MN-00-13700-01-0206-000
  • Tax Lot: 0206-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAKE FOREST

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
Brown Benjamin F and Brown Benjamin F
Bought by
Dormer Brooke Carlyn and Dormer Beau Robert
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Hurd
First Coast Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karla Montes
Myers Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.12%
Views
138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.54%
Original Mortgage
$448,376
Outstanding Balance
$448,376
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,035

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2022
Sold by
Brown Amanda F
Bought by
Brown Benjamin F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,500
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2013
Sold by
Brown Benjamin F
Bought by
Brown Benjamin F and Brown Amanda F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
3.45%
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 $465,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $60,000 Murray Brian T
Quit Claim Deed $60,000 Murray Brian T
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $448,376 New Conventional
Previous Owner $279,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Sold $465,000 0.0% $230 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Price Changed $465,000 -4.1% $230 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $485,000 -- $240 / 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 $1,426 $393,300 $98,000 $295,300
2024 $1,426 $393,300 $98,000 $295,300
2023 $1,547 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2022 $1,398 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2021 $1,323 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2020 $1,380 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2019 $1,382 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2018 $1,367 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2017 $1,422 $65,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,303 $65,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,283 $65,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,264 $65,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2039480

Bright MLS

APN: 6-00-13700-01-0206-000