Welcome to 5785 Carpenter Bridge Rd, Felton, DE, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom brick-front home offering stunning water views and modern updates. Inside, fresh paint throughout and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring create a bright and inviting atmosphere, while the spacious living area features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. A brand-new well and septic system were installed and will be completed prior to settlement, offering added value and peace of mind for the new owner. Another update to note is a newly installed garage door. The backyard provides direct waterfront access with a dock that can be renovated to suit your needs, creating the perfect setting to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Conveniently located near State Route 1, this home offers easy access to nearby attractions, including Killens Pond State Park for outdoor recreation. Downtown Dover is approximately 15 miles north and offers a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, while the Delaware Bay is just a short drive away for fishing and boating enthusiasts. Combining modern updates, scenic water views, brand-new major infrastructure, and a prime location, this home is a rare opportunity. Schedule your showing today!
Under contract
$364,900
5785 Carpenter Bridge Rd, Felton, DE 19943
3beds
2,305sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paint throughoutStunning water viewsCozy wood-burning fireplaceScenic water viewsCombining modern updatesNewly installed garage door
- 30 days
- 1,000
- 56
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Terranova 302-299-6621,
Keller Williams Realty Wilmington 3022991100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2048686
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 16
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 17
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Ceiling, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,305
- Total interior livable area: 2,305 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,305
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Private, Paved, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River, Private Access
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
- Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Tidal Wetland, Fishing Available, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: SM0014000017400000
- Zoning: AC
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Felton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $278,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,003
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Negotiable
- Inclusions: See Seller's Disclosures.
- Exclusions: Personal Property.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,705/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Contingent | $364,900$158/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $364,900+95.1%$158/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Sold | $187,000-45.8%$81/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Pending sale | $345,000$150/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listing removed | $345,000$150/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Price change | $345,000-0.6%$150/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $347,000-0.3%$151/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $348,000-0.3%$151/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,000+203.5%$151/sqft |
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| 6/29/2017 | Sold | $115,000+65.9%$50/sqft |
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| 2/6/2017 | Sold | $69,300-31.3%$30/sqft |
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| 10/28/2016 | Price change | $100,800+188%$44/sqft |
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| 8/17/2016 | Price change | $35,000-68.8%$15/sqft |
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| 7/26/2016 | Price change | $112,000-10.3%$49/sqft |
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| 7/21/2016 | Price change | $124,900-3.9%$54/sqft |
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| 6/15/2016 | Price change | $130,000-7.1%$56/sqft |
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| 6/13/2016 | Price change | $139,900-3.2%$61/sqft |
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| 5/9/2016 | Price change | $144,500-3.6%$63/sqft |
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| 4/18/2016 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$65/sqft |
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| 3/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900+22.1%$69/sqft |
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| 7/2/2008 | Sold | $131,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,004 +0.4% | $278,700 |
| 2024 | $1,000 +20.7% | $278,700 +691.8% |
| 2023 | $828 +11.9% | $35,200 |
| 2022 | $740 +5.8% | $35,200 |
| 2021 | $699 -4.2% | $35,200 |
| 2020 | $730 -0.1% | $35,200 |
| 2019 | $731 +1.1% | $35,200 |
| 2018 | $723 | $35,200 |
| 2017 | $723 +5% | $35,200 |
| 2016 | $688 | $35,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2000 | $306 | $35,200 |
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Neighborhood: 19943
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Forest East
- Middle: Chipman
- High: Lake Forest
- District: Lake Forest
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




