$290,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2026

3705 Firetower Rd Felton, DE 19943

3 Beds
1 Bath
975 Sq Ft
34,848 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 20, 2026

$297 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Lake Forest North Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome to 3705 Fire Tower Rd — a rare blend of a wide-open lot, refined living, and the kind of quiet luxury that feels like a deep breath the moment you arrive. This isn’t just a property... it’s a private horizon line, a place where space, nature, and architecture meet to create a home that feels both grounding and cozy. Set back from the road with an adorable presence, the home opens into a space with, sun light-washed rooms, and a layout designed for both serenity and togetherness. Every window frames a landscape moment: golden fields, tree-lined borders, and skies that feel like they belong only to you. The lot is the true luxury here — usable, open, and inviting a future of possibility. This property holds the space for your next chapter to unfold. Whether you’re seeking a primary home, a weekend sanctuary, or a long-term investment, 3705 Fire Tower Rd stands ready for your vision. Private, peaceful, and beautifully positioned, it’s the kind of address that calms everything around it.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Sussman

(302) 632-9673 info@myskyrealty.com Sky Realty Brokerage Phone: 3026329673 License #5756409 Listed on: 12/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Kemp

(888) 543-4829 de.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC License #5009418

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $791

Year Built

  • Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 34,848 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 251.00 x 105.55
  • Property is zoned AR

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 975 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • On Site Septic

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3100-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number NM-00-11900-02-3100-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$791

Year Built

Built in 1965 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0.8 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 12/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Laminate Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 975
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 975
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 301.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 975
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • 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: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic, Mound System
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.80
  • Lot Dimensions: 251.00 x 105.55
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 34848.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Roof
  • Zoning: AR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 654.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 791.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: NM-00-11900-02-3100-000
  • Tax Lot: 3100-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAKE FOREST

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Ann Rentz and John Harrill Austin Yates
Bought by
Dipersio John
Seller's Agent
Jill Sussman
Sky Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Kemp
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.69%
Views
264

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.24%
Original Mortgage
$277,400
Outstanding Balance
$277,127
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,364

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2016
Closed on
Dec 16, 2016
Sold by
David Ronald L and David Donna L
Bought by
Zisti Carol Ann and Harrill Austin Yates
Seller's Agent
Richard Metz
RE/MAX Horizons
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Reynolds
Delaware Homes Inc
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$162,011
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Cnb Bank
Bought by
David Ronald L and David Donna L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Stanley Messhick S
Bought by
California Canadian Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2009
Sold by
Elliott Delores M Abrams and Stanley Sarah Frances Abrams
Bought by
Stanley Messhick S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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 $290,000 Ice Mortgage Technology Inc
Deed $165,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $105,000 None Available
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- None Available
Deed $100,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $277,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,011 FHA
Previous Owner $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Sold $290,000 -1.4% $297 / Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Price Changed $294,000 -0.3% $302 / Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 For Sale $295,000 +78.8% $303 / Sq Ft
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Sold $165,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2016 10/18/16 For Sale $165,000 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $821 $219,700 $106,300 $113,400
2024 $818 $219,700 $106,300 $113,400
2023 $583 $23,500 $7,100 $16,400
2022 $524 $23,500 $7,100 $16,400
2021 $497 $23,500 $7,100 $16,400
2020 $517 $23,500 $7,100 $16,400
2019 $518 $23,500 $7,100 $16,400
2018 $513 $23,500 $7,100 $16,400
2017 $532 $23,500 $0 $0
2016 $473 $24,200 $0 $0
2015 $466 $24,200 $0 $0
2014 $2,605 $24,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2042802

Bright MLS

APN: 7-00-11900-02-3100-000

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