CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Cottage

988 PORT PENN ROAD

MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709

MLS#: DENC2110806

$200,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: DENC2110806
Listing provided by: KW Empower
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 6 days ago
On site: 26 days ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

1

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1950

Sq.Footage

1,025

Rare Value-Add Opportunity on Over Half an Acre in Middletown! Calling all investors, flippers, and buyers ready to build some equity—this 1,025 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 988 Port Penn Rd offers solid bones and fantastic upside. Situated on a 0.5+ acre lot, this property delivers true country peace and quiet while keeping you within reach from downtown Middletown’s dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking for your next high-margin renovation project or dreaming of creating a custom rural retreat away from the noise, the footprint and land are ready for your vision. Property is being sold strictly in AS-IS condition. Bring your vision and seize this diamond in the rough before it’s gone!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    1025.0

  • Basement YN

    NO

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Window Unit(s), Electric

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Propane, Forced Air

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    3

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Vinyl Siding

  • Parking

    Driveway

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.52

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    22,651

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Cottage

Price

  • Sales Price

    $200,000

  • Tax Amount

    $1,764

  • Financing Options

    Conventional, Cash

  • Sq. Footage

    1,025

  • Price/SqFt

    $195

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Private Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    032

  • Water Source

    Private

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Rare Value-Add Opportunity on Over Half an Acre in Middletown! Calling all investors, flippers, and buyers ready to build some equity—this 1,025 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 988 Port Penn Rd offers solid bones and fantastic upside. Situated on a 0.5+ acre lot, this property delivers true country peace and quiet while keeping you within reach from downtown Middletown’s dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking for your next high-margin renovation project or dreaming of creating a custom rural retreat away from the noise, the footprint and land are ready for your vision. Property is being sold strictly in AS-IS condition. Bring your vision and seize this diamond in the rough before it’s gone!

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