NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Forsythia Dr Newark, DE 19711

Christiana Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $403,331

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,465 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 26, 2019

Last sale price $244,500 $99 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,248/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • Heritage Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2019

Rare two car oversized garage and double driveway in popular Meadowood! Home has been lovingly maintained by owners of over 40 years! Great curb appeal at this fenced corner lot. Updates include C/A and newer windows. Hardwood flooring has never seen the light of day or pets under carpet. All major systems in good shape. Basement is clean and dry. Good opportunity to add your own personal touches in one of Newark s most desirable neighborhoods! Close to Christiana Hospital and all major attractions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashle Wilson Bailey

(302) 888-1234 ashle@levywilson.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 09/19/2019

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Rose Bloom

(302) 690-3298 rose.bloom@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0013852

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian George

brian.george@compass.com Compass License #RS-0017413

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 111.80 x 95.80
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Heritage Elementary School
  • Skyline Middle School
  • Dickinson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Meadowood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 235
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-049.30-235

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,114

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Entry Level Bedroom, Tub Shower, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2465
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2465
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 135.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1850
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 615
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 615
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HERITAGE
  • High School: DICKINSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: SKYLINE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 52800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 11200.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 111.80 x 95.80
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2288555
  • School Tax: 1587.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2114.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-049.30-235
  • Tax Lot: 235
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Osborne Randolph C
Bought by
Baker Benjamin E and Baker Kasey L
Current Estimated Value
$391,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,932
Outstanding Balance
$297,807
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$93,276

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2019
Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Lloyd Lorraine M
Bought by
Osborne Randolph C
Seller's Agent
Ashle Wilson Bailey
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brian George
Compass
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$244,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,400
-5.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$195,600
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1983
Bought by
Lloyd Robert G and Lloyd Lorraine M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Baker Benjamin E -- None Available
Osborne Randolph C -- None Available
Lloyd Robert G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Baker Benjamin E $328,932
Previous Owner Osborne Randolph C $195,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Sold $244,500 -2.2% $99 / Sq Ft
10/24/2019 10/24/19 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2019 10/08/19 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $101 / Sq Ft
09/19/2019 09/19/19 For Sale $259,900 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,365 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2023 $2,086 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2022 $2,111 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2021 $2,111 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2020 $2,118 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2019 $1,959 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2018 $172 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2017 $1,455 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2016 $1,455 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2015 $1,332 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
2014 $1,195 $64,000 $11,200 $52,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ashle Wilson Bailey

    Long & Foster

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  • Rose Bloom

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Rose Bloom

    Long & Foster

    (302) 690-3298

    7 in this area

    227 Total Sales

    Rose Bloom
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  • Brian George

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Brian George

    Compass

    (302) 981-7943

    2 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Brian George
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC487342

Bright MLS

APN: 08-049.30-235

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711 Christiana

101 Forsythia Dr, Newark, DE

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