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$249,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 3,680 Sq. Ft.
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Step back in time with this 1899 Colonial two-story home set on a picturesque 1.3-acre lot in the heart of Houston. Rich in character and historic appeal, this property features original lighting fixtures, hardwood floors, trim, and doors, showcasing craftsmanship rarely found today. The home needs extensive repairs and is being offered as a renovation opportunity, but it has good bones and solid structure, making it ideal for restoration, a historic rehab project, or an investor looking to bring new life to a classic Colonial. Spacious rooms, traditional layout, and authentic architectural details provide a strong foundation for renovation while preserving its original charm. The expansive 1.3-acre lot offers ample space for outdoor use, expansion, or future possibilities. Conveniently located near Route 13 with easy access to Milford, Dover, shopping, and dining. A unique opportunity for buyers seeking a historic home with character and potential.

Full Property Details for 564 Front St

General

  • Price: $249,900
  • Taxes: $1,137 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DEKT2043650
  • Updated: 3/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 114 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Kitchen - Country, Stove - Wood, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Insert, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 4

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Fenced, In Ground, Vinyl

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 10
  • Parking Features: Private, Unpaved
  • Parking Type: Off Street, Driveway

Location

  • Area: Milford (30805)
  • County: KENT
  • Subdivision: HOUSTON
  • Building Name: NONE
  • Cross Streets: Broad St
  • Driving Directions: From Milford-Harrington Hwy, turn on to Broad St and follow to the end. Home will be in front of you. See sign.

School Information

  • School District: Milford
  • Elementary School: Benjamin Banneker
  • Middle School: Milford Central Academy
  • High School: Milford

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Other
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Water Heater: Propane

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Propane, Electric Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Block
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 3,680
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3,680 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,680 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.3
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 56,628
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 235 x 240
  • Zoning: NA

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $67.91
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $919
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $180
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $315,100
  • Tax Amount: $1,137
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3680

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 1100-000

Listed by Samson Properties of DE, LLC, Robert Jennings

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  • Robert Jennings

    Samson Properties of DE, LLC

Listing Office Email: de.broker@samsonproperties.net

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Schools serving 564 Front St

School District:Milford School District
NameGradesDistance
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
449 North Street, Milford, DE 19963
1-54 mi
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
8609 3rd Street, Lincoln, DE 19960
PK-15.6 mi
Milford Central Academy
1021 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
6-84.3 mi
Milford Senior High School
1019 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE 19963
8-124.3 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 564 Front St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Price Reduced
$249,900
-16.42%
MLS
1/20/2026
Listed
$299,000
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Tax History for 564 Front St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$856
—
$315,100
727%
2023
$856
2%
$38,100
—
2022
$837
-2%
$38,100
—
2021
$851
-1%
$38,100
—
2020
$858
-2%
$38,100
—
2017
$874
-6%
$38,100
—
2016
$927
37%
$38,100
—
2015
$679
-21%
$38,100
—
2019
$862
30%
$38,100
—
2014
$665
-2%
$38,100
—
2013
$680
—
$38,100
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