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Sold on 12/29/2021
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5 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

$1,581,000

Last sold 12/29/2021 for $910K

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,800

    Sqft ($325/Sqft)

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About 5 Read Ave

Property type House
Year built 1946
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,920 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home is located at 5 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971 in Sussex County and was built in 1946. This home offers 2,800 square feet of living space on a 3,920 sq ft (0.09-acre) lot. It is served by municipal sewer. Current annual taxes are $1,279.00. The estimated market value is $1,581,000, approximately $565 per square foot.
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Electric
Levels/Style Coastal
Type Residential
Status Active
SqFt 2800
Lot Size (SqFt) 3755
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
County Tax 874, Annually
City/ Town Tax 405
Annual Property Tax 1279
Year Built 1946
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features Other
Exterior
Parking Desc Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Other
# Parking Spaces 5
# Driveway Spaces 5
Existing Structures Above Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Body of Water Ocean
Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District CAPE HENLOPEN
Location Oceanside
Directions See GPS
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
$1.58M
Range: $1.02M-$2.13M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2025
  • May 1, 2025 Delisted
    $2,975,000
  • Aug 24, 2024 Listed
    $2,975,000 (+226.9%)
  • Dec 2021
    Public Records
  • Dec 29, 2021 Sold
    $910,000 (+5.2%)
  • May 2016
    Public Records
  • May 5, 2016 Sold
    $865,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $1,280 +2.8%
    $19,500
  • 2022
    $1,245 +0.7%
    $19,500
  • 2021
    $1,237 +0.3%
    $19,500
  • 2020
    $1,233 +1.7%
    $19,500
  • 2019
    $1,213
    $19,500
  • 5 Read Ave
    $910K
  • —
  • 19971
    $839K +6% y/y
  • Dewey Beach
    $1.68M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
7 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $2,117,000 3/— 1,096 0.01
14 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $2,351,000 3/2 1,220 0.05
21 Mckinley Ave #a, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $3,241,000 4/— 2,688 0.05
1 Mckinley Ave #1, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $2,532,000 2/1 1,024 0.05
13 Mckinley Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $2,649,000 3/— 1,404 0.06
20 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $4,400,000 5/— 3,420 0.06
10 Read Ave #801, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $3,669,000 2/— 768 0.06
1 Mckinley Ave #2, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 $2,431,000 2/— 1,024 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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8/10
Rehoboth Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Cape Henlopen School District
4/10
Mariner Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Cape Henlopen School District
6/10
Cape Henlopen High School
public Grades 9-12
Cape Henlopen School District
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