Why Live in Rising Sun-Lebanon
Rising Sun-Lebanon in Dover features a mix of homes built from the 1990s to the early 2020s, including New Traditional styles with brick or vinyl exteriors and stone accents. These homes typically have wide driveways leading to attached garages and sit on manicured lawns averaging over a third of an acre. Older ranch-style homes from the 1980s and ‘90s are also available, often on larger lots with several acres. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Caesar Rodney School District, with schools such as J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Allen Frear Elementary School, F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School, and Caesar Rodney High School. For recreation, Tidbury Creek Park offers a dog park, playground, and a fishing pond, while Lebanon Landing provides access to the St. Jones River for kayaking and canoeing. Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club and the award-winning Kent County Public Library are also nearby. Dining options include Restaurant 55, Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant, and Meryem’s Four Seasons Pizza, with Redner’s grocery store just 3 miles away. The Wyoming Peach Festival, held annually in nearby Wyoming, celebrates the area’s agricultural heritage. Rising Sun-Lebanon is conveniently located between U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 1, with DART bus service available along DE 10. The neighborhood has a lower crime risk compared to the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rising Sun-Lebanon a good place to live?
Rising Sun-Lebanon is a good place to live. Rising Sun-Lebanon is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Rising Sun-Lebanon is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Rising Sun-Lebanon has 1 park for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.5 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $107,732 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Rising Sun-Lebanon are home owners, with 39.4% of residents renting and 60.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Rising Sun-Lebanon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Rising Sun-Lebanon neighborhood guide.
Is Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE a safe neighborhood?
Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The median home price in Rising Sun-Lebanon is $448,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,320 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $99K a year to afford the median home price in Rising Sun-Lebanon. The average household income in Rising Sun-Lebanon is $108K.
What are the best public schools in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The best public schools that serve Rising Sun-Lebanon are:
What are the best private schools in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
The best private schools that serve Rising Sun-Lebanon are:
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Are home prices dropping in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
Yes, home prices in Rising Sun-Lebanon are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE
On average, homes in Rising Sun-Lebanon, Dover sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Rising Sun-Lebanon, Dover over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median List Price
$448,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%