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Property Description
Discover 34.38 acres of wooded land in rural Georgetown, Delaware, approximately 20 miles from the Delaware beaches. Zoned AR-1, this unimproved property offers a blank canvas for a variety of potential uses. There are currently no land-preservation restrictions, hunting leases, or improvements on the property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 24540 Shortly Rd
General
- Price: $750,000
- Taxes: $1,163 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2119220
- Updated: 8/28/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: Dagsboro Hundred (31005)
- County: SUSSEX
- Driving Directions: Road 431
- Location Details: Rural
School Information
- School District: Indian River
- High School: Indian River
Utilities
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: None
Structural Information
- Current Bldg. Use: Land/Lot Only, Hunting, Timber
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 34.38
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,497,593
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Zoning: AR-1
- Lot Description: Hunting Available, Irregular, Road Frontage, Rural, Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $.5
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,046
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $117
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $546,500
- Tax Amount: $1,163
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by The Real Estate Market, Justin Lee Hill
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Schools
Schools serving 24540 Shortly Rd
School District:Indian River School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Georgetown Elementary School 301 West Market Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 | PK-5 | 2.6 mi |
Georgetown Middle School 301 West Market Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 | 6-8 | 2.6 mi |
Sussex Central High School, Georgetown, DE 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947 | 8-12 | 3.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 24540 Shortly Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/28/2026
Listed
$750,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 24540 Shortly Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,223
30%
$21,400
—
2023
$940
—
$21,400
—
2023
$939
2%
$21,400
—
2022
$925
3%
$21,400
—
2021
$899
5%
$21,400
—
2020
$860
—
$21,400
—
2019
$857
1%
$21,400
—
2018
$852
-1%
$21,400
—
2017
$859
13%
$21,400
—
2016
$762
-3%
$21,400
—
2015
$784
1%
$21,400
—
2014
$773
-1%
$21,400
—
2013
$781
—
$21,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 24540 Shortly Rd
24540 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947 (MLS# DESU2119220) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 34.38 acres. 24540 Shortly Road is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on August 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 24540 Shortly Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Georgetown? You can browse all Georgetown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

