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117 Railroad Ave, Houston, DE, 19954

4beds
2baths
1,440sqft
$385,000
$267price/sqft
$2,442/moest. monthly cost
$97,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully constructed new home! 117 Railroad Ave is the perfect place for anyone seeking a quiet, relaxing setting while still enjoying the convenience of a great location. This home features a stunning open floor plan, ideal for dining, entertaining, and spending quality time with family. Large windows throughout allow for an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main floor also includes a bedroom and a full bathroom—perfect for guests or flexible living. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, offering plenty of room for family, kids, or a home office—the possibilities are endless! Situated on just under half an acre, the property provides ample space for kids and pets to run and play. Mature trees add shade, privacy, and a peaceful outdoor setting. Location truly is everything—just 10–15 minutes from Milford and Harrington, giving you easy access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Plus, you’re only minutes from Route 113 and about 30 minutes to the beach! Don’t miss your chance to own this charming, move-in-ready home!

Getting Around

6
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Milford Central AcademyGrades 6-84.5 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Stick Built,CPVC/PVC,Concrete

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: A-Frame
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave,Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range - Electric,Washer,Water Heater

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Finished area above ground: 1,440

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,440
  • Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: MD1118107013200000
  • Zoning: NA
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.42 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Gravel,Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Winter Weather
Drought
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,946$23,352
Home Insurance *$136$1,632
Property Taxes $109$1,308
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$2,442$29,304
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$83,725/yr
40% on housing$73,260/yr
45% on housing$65,120/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Delaware

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.7%
-0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$267This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19954$137
Kent County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19954$202
Kent County$191

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-09Listed for sale$399,900
2026-04-28Listing removed--
2026-04-08Listed for sale$399,999
2025-01-31Sold$45,000
2024-12-03Pending sale$55,000
2024-10-01Price change$55,000
2024-04-03Price change$65,000
2024-03-20Price change$55,000
2024-01-09Listed for sale$65,000
2023-12-15Listing removed--
2023-11-20Listed for sale$65,000

New Construction

AgentJorge Chavez
BrokerageIron Valley Real Estate at The Beach

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