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Property Description
Welcome to the charm of Leipsic! This adorable 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is located practically next door to the beloved Sambo's Tavern and offers beautiful water views with direct access to the water. Full of character and potential, this home could use a little TLC, making it a great opportunity to create the perfect seasonal retreat, rental property, or cozy full-time residence. Enjoy peaceful small-town living with waterfront charm while still being conveniently located near Dover and Delaware beaches. Appliances sold AS-IS
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 257 Front St
General
- Price: $260,000
- Taxes: $1,724 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2047462
- Updated: 5/29/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Laundry, Additional Bedroom
- Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Skylight(s)
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Water Heater
- Flooring: Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Boat Ramp
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Off Street, Driveway
Location
- Area: Capital (30802)
- County: KENT
- Building Name: NONE
- Driving Directions: Continue north on Route 13 and take the exit for DE-42 East / Leipsic Road toward Leipsic. Follow DE-42 East into town. When you get into Leipsic, turn left onto Front Street. Continue down Front Street and 257 Front Street will be on your left.
School Information
- School District: Capital
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
- Windows: Storm
- Doors: Storm
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,824
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,824 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,824 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,663
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Bulkheaded
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: River
- Water Front Name: Leipsic River
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $142.54
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $458
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $290,000
- Tax Amount: $1,724
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Refer to seller disclosure
- Inclusions: Refer to seller disclosure
Listed by Bryan Realty Group, Allison K Layton
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Schools
Schools serving 257 Front St
School District:Capital School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Towne Point Elementary School 629 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE 19901 | K-4 | 4.4 mi |
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 | 7-8 | 5.3 mi |
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904 | 9-12 | 6.6 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 257 Front St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2026
Listed
$260,000
67.74%
MLS
4/03/2018
Sold
$155,000
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Public Record
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 257 Front St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$598
—
$290,900
1347%
2023
$598
3%
$20,100
—
2022
$579
4%
$20,100
—
2021
$558
4%
$20,100
—
2020
$539
6%
$20,100
—
2019
$510
11%
$20,100
—
2017
$458
—
$20,100
—
2016
$460
—
$20,100
—
2015
$459
—
$20,100
—
2014
$461
-1%
$20,100
—
2013
$466
—
$20,100
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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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257 Front Street, Leipsic, DE 19901 (MLS# DEKT2047462) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 257 Front Street is currently listed for $260,000 and was received on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 257 Front Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Leipsic? You can browse all Leipsic real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

