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About this home
Welcome to your own private retreat. If you value privacy, nature, and space, this exceptional property offers all three while remaining conveniently close to Middletown, Smyrna, and Dover. Privately situated southwest of Townsend on 1.57 acres, this charming 1989 ranch is set well back from the road off a lengthy driveway, creating a peaceful and private approach. The partially wooded property features a combination of open and wooded areas, along with a small stream bordering one side. The home offers a comfortable blend of character, functionality, and modern updates. Recent improvements include fresh neutral paint, new carpeting, a new dishwasher, newer septic system, roof, wood-burning stove, garage lighting, windows, and hot water heater. The kitchen features newer cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, tile flooring, and a dining area with a wood burning stove. The generously sized living room, which could also serve as a dining area, is positioned between the kitchen and Great Room and features bamboo flooring. The spacious Great Room offers bamboo flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and windows overlooking the surrounding natural setting. The primary bedroom is privately positioned at the opposite end of the home and features a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, two generous closets, new carpeting, and windows overlooking the outdoors. The primary bath includes a vaulted ceiling, jetted tub with tile surround, two granite-topped vanities, recessed lighting, and tiled shower. Two additional bedrooms, both with new carpeting, share a full bath with newer vanity, tiled flooring, and tiled shower. Outside, two oversized detached garages provide exceptional flexibility for car enthusiasts, equipment or boat storage, hobbies, or workshop space. Two decks—one at the front and another at the side—offer inviting spaces for entertaining or simply relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Located in the Appoquinimink School District, this property offers a wonderful combination of privacy, space, and convenience—approximately 15 minutes from Middletown and its shopping, restaurants, parks, and amenities, and about 20 minutes from Dover. Book your showing now!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
1.57 acresLot Size
$293Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Skip Homiak• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
This home is the one you have been waiting for; Completely updated and awaiting your arrival! The Gourmet Kitchen features brand new cabinets, granite countertops, a center island with a breakfast bar, a large breakfast area, stainless steel appliances, recessed lights and a tile floor. The Great Room is very generous in size and features a wood burning fireplace, Bamboo Floors, a ceiling fan, recessed lights and 2 windows for taking in views of nature. The Living Room is very generous in size and is open to the Kitchen and Great Room making entertaining a cinch. The Living Room also features Bamboo floors and recessed lights. The Master Bedroom offers a vaulted ceiling, new carpet, a ceiling fan, 2 nice size closets and 2 more windows for taking in the great outdoors. The Master Bathroom has been completely updated and features a jetted tub with tile surround, his and her vanities with granite countertops, a completely tiled shower, recessed lights, a vaulted ceiling and a tile floor. There are also 2 other bedrooms that feature new carpet. There is also another full bath adjacent to both bedrooms and features a new vanity, a completely tiled shower and a tile floor. This home also features a newer roof with a 50 year warranty, newer windows, a new hot water heater, new central air, and a new septic system. Outside the home you will find 2 oversized garages (25x21 and 20x22) They would be great for a car enthusiast of for room to accommodate extra storage. There are 2 decks; one on the front of the home and one on the side of the home and off of the breakfast room. The home sits on 1.57 acres and offers lots of trees a creek and space for just about anything you can imagine since it is a non development setting. Make your appointment to see it today; you will be glad you did!
Public Records
Feb 3, 2017
Sold
$80,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,437 (+29.1%)
$124,100 + $283,900
$408,000
2024
$2,662 (+17.7%)
$124,100 + $283,900
$408,000
2023
$2,262 (−0.7%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2022
$2,278 (+1.2%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2021
$2,250 (+1.2%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2020
$2,224 (+8.0%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2019
$2,060 (+3.9%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2018
$1,982 (+4.4%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2017
$1,898 (+9.5%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2016
$1,734 (+2.8%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2015
$1,686 (+0.2%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2014
$1,683 (+0.7%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2013
$1,672 (+6.0%)
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
2012
$1,577
$14,200 + $49,400
$63,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
210 ft.
Lot depth
415 ft.
Lot size
1.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,512
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1401900124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1172 Dexter Corner Rd
$440,119
$119 over list price of $440K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $380K to $457K.