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5583 Broad Drive

LAUREL, DE 19956

5 beds
2 baths
2,200 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$213 per sqft
1967 build

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RARE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY IN WHITE RIVER ESTATES! Opportunity to acquire a waterfront home on almost a full acre of land. Perched high on a ridge overlooking the Nanticoke River. Offering expansive views to the north and the south. A premium lot with the second home ever built in the community. Having nearly 2200 sq ft of heated living space, this spacious Colonial offers 2 levels with 5 bedrooms; two of which are on the lower level that have the potential to be converted into one large ensuite. On the second level, the primary bedroom offers a large & private sunroom overlooking the river. Add a closet and a private bathroom for an ensuite! The second bedroom overlooks the spacious front yard, with room to add a closet. The third bedroom offers views of the river and has two large closets. Additional highlights include hardwood flooring, light-filled 4-season room that's an ideal spot to enjoy waterfront dining with room to fit a 10 person table, an eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets and a large pantry, and more. Outside, a large deck offers water views and cooling natural shade from several mature trees. The attached 2-car garage with an overhead storage area with workbenches and cabinets for outdoor projects, as well as an attached carport for more covered parking. Rounding out the exterior is a large pole building to store your RV, boat, yard equipment or car collection. Large driveway for when family and friends visit offers plenty of parking. The front porch invites plenty of space for rocking chairs to enjoy the evening breezes and fabulous sunsets. The yard offers mature trees, bedding areas and shrubs. Enjoy relaxing walks in the yard down to the dock. Seize this rarely available opportunity to live on the water and start making memories that will last a lifetime!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 4, 2025 •

MLS# DESU2072794 —

The Building

Year Built:

1967
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame, Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
Building Name:

None Available
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Crawl Space
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2200
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1144

Interior

Interior Features:

Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Office, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Laminated, Carpet
Fireplace:

No
Wall & Ceilings:

Paneled Walls
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2200
Living Area SqFt:

2,200 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Settlement

Location

Directions:

From Rt. 13, Head west on Camp Rd (aka Rd. 493) Continue on Camp Rd. through Bethel. Make a right onto Phillips Landing Rd, then right onto River Rd, then another right onto Broad Dr. Property will be on the left.
Latitude:

38.56784000
Longitude:

-75.65296000
Location Type:

River

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.74
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

150.00 x 196.56 x 167.9 x 188.61
Lot Dimensions Source:

Estimated
Lot Features:

Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Landscaping, Front Yard
Lot SqFt:

32,042 Sqft
Zoning:

AR-1
View:

Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods, River
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Deck(s), Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

Yes
Waterfront:

Yes
Waterfront Features:

Private Dock Site
Water Oriented:

Yes
Water Access:

Yes
Water Access Features:

Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed
Water Body Name:

Broad Creek
Water Body Type:

River
Navigable Water:

Yes
Water Frontage In Feet:

167
Tidal Water:

Yes
Land Use Code:

999

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

432-02.00-10.00
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

5
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,287
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

1175.0
County Tax:

101.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Bedrooms Main Level:

2
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Holding Tank, Septic Exists
Hot Water:

Other
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Schools

School District Name:

Laurel
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

White River Estates
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Outbuilding(s)
Pool:

No Pool
Docks:

1
Dock Type And Features:

Single Slip, Sun Deck
Dock/Slip Conveyance:

Yes
Dock/Slip Conveyance:

Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
Slips:

1
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

8
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area
Garage Spaces:

3.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Attached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
Parking Features:

Asphalt Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

1
# of Attached Carport Spaces:

1
Driveway - # of Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$212/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/3/25 Feb 3, 2025	Sold	BRIGHT	$470,000	-12.1%
1/29/25 Jan 29, 2025	Pending	BRIGHT	$535,000
11/25/24 Nov 25, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$535,000

House Sold on 2/3/2025

$470,000

Listing provided by broker:

Lee Ann Wilkinson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

(302) 645-6661

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5583 Broad Drive

LAUREL, DE 19956