$259,999
SOLD SEP 26, 2025

397 Ronald Ln Smyrna, DE 19977

5 Beds
1 Bath
2,030 Sq Ft
7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • North Smyrna Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Double Pane Windows
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

About This Home

As of September 2025

Professional INSIDE photos coming soon!
Check out this charming brick ranch offering plenty of space inside and out. Step into a cozy family room that flows into a spacious kitchen, freshly painted throughout for a bright and welcoming feel.

3 bedrooms on the main level
2 additional bedrooms and a family room in the basement – perfect for guests, office, or hobbies
Almost a full finished basement for extra living space
1 updated bathroom

This home is part of an estate sale and will be sold as-is.

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Young

(302) 270-4802 carolynbentley4@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate Premier License #RS0026189 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Iron Valley Real Estate Premier

Co-Listed By

Kurt Bentley

kurt@sellsdelaware.com Iron Valley Real Estate Premier License #RS0039815

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracey Vega

(302) 465-0444 traceyvega@kw.com Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware License #RS-0037744

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $971

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66.00 x 113.50
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Glenwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Tax Lot 0500-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number DC-17-00916-02-0500-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$971

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32"+ Wide Doors, Level Entry - Main
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Buildout Allowance: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2310
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2030
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 240.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 950
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 280
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1230
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No
  • Fencing: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: No
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Programmable Thermostat, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Credit Service Incl: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 66.00 x 113.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7492.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R2
  • 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: 766.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 971.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: DC-17-00916-02-0500-000
  • Tax Lot: 0500-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SMYRNA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2007
Sold by
Biddle Michael C and Biddle Michael C
Bought by
Ash Cynthia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Outstanding Balance
$115,658
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$167,730

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2006
Sold by
Woomer Della F
Bought by
Biddle Michael C and Biddle Michael C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $187,000 None Available
Deed $100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $187,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $95,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $259,999 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $259,999 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 For Sale $259,999 -10.3% $128 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Off Market $290,000 -- --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $290,000 -- $143 / 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 $972 $230,300 $65,100 $165,200
2024 $972 $230,300 $65,100 $165,200
2023 $818 $30,800 $10,100 $20,700
2022 $780 $30,800 $10,100 $20,700
2021 $765 $30,800 $10,100 $20,700
2020 $668 $30,800 $10,100 $20,700
2019 $675 $30,800 $10,100 $20,700
2018 $675 $30,800 $10,100 $20,700
2017 $673 $30,800 $0 $0
2016 $682 $30,800 $0 $0
2015 $685 $30,800 $0 $0
2014 $641 $30,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2038632

Bright MLS

APN: 1-17-00916-02-0500-000