NOT LISTED FOR SALE

103 Ruth Dr Middletown, DE 19709

Odessa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $647,000 - $787,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,081 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2012

Last sale price $479,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,050/month

Highlights

  • 126 Feet of Waterfront
  • Water Oriented
  • Deck
  • Cedar Lane Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.24 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2012

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Custom-built Brick 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 3 car garage on 2+ pristine professionally landscaped acres overlooking picturesque Drawyer's Creek in rural Middletown. Step back in time & enjoy the old world elegance this home offers with today's modern amenities. Owners built & designed the home w/historical Williamsburg Virginia's stately influences & spared no expense in the quality materials & workmanship, including 12" exterior walls faced w/hand molded Williamsburg brick, cedar shake roof, copper gutters & downspouts, authentic Williamsburg doors/knobs, 200 year old heart wood pine floors on first floor, handmade 42 inch cherry kitchen cabinets, breakfast nook w/panoramic view of sloping backyard down to water's edge; sunroom w/windows galore, replica fireplace in family room, Master bedroom w/sitting area, fireplace & spectacular sunken master bathroom w/cathedral ceiling, imported Italian tile & heated floor...the list goes on. COME SEE THIS SPECTACULAR HOME!!! YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hermetta Harper

(302) 239-3000 hharper@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin Listed on: 06/06/2011

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Lynch

(302) 540-4004 mlynch@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2.24 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 126 x 635
  • 126 Feet of Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC2A

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,081 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Cedar Lane Elementary School
  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School
  • Middletown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Property is near a creek

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Greylag Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-018.00-160

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,125

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: 1st Floor Hall Light; Fireplace Equipment And Screens
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, W/D, Microwv Ceiling Fans, Shed, 1yr Home Wrnty
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Remarks Public: ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Custom-built Brick 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 3 car garage on 2+ pristine professionally landscaped acres overlooking picturesque Drawyer's Creek in rural Middletown. Step back in time & enjoy the old world elegance this home offers with today's modern amenities. Owners built & designed the home w/historical Williamsburg Virginia's stately influences & spared no expense in the quality materials & workmanship, including 12" exterior walls faced w/hand molded Williamsburg brick, cedar shake roof, copper gutters & downspouts, authentic Williamsburg doors/knobs, 200 year old heart wood pine floors on first floor, handmade 42 inch cherry kitchen cabinets, breakfast nook w/panoramic view of sloping backyard down to water's edge; sunroom w/windows galore, replica fireplace in family room, Master bedroom w/sitting area, fireplace & spectacular sunken master bathroom w/cathedral ceiling, imported Italian tile & heated floor...the list goes on. COME SEE THIS SPECTACULAR HOME!!! YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3081
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3081
  • Net Sq Ft: 3081.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 159.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3081
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 103

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Wood
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 126

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Elementary School: CEDAR LANE
  • Middle School: ALFRED G. WATERS
  • High School: MIDDLETOWN
  • School District Key: 300200396893
  • Elementary School: CEDAR LANE
  • High School: MIDDLETOWN
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G. WATERS

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Irregular, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 126 X 635
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 97574.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC2A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2359302
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2125.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-018.00-160
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 03/09/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2011
Closed on
Mar 9, 2012
Sold by
Simpson David W and Simpson Mary L
Bought by
Kersh Stephen Wayne and Kersh Sally M
Seller's Agent
Hermetta Harper
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Mary Lynch
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
List Price
$519,900
Sold Price
$479,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,900
-7.87%
Current Estimated Value
$703,624

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$224,624
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.35%
Original Mortgage
$469,890
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Kersh Stephen Wayne $479,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kersh Stephen Wayne $469,890
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2012 03/09/12 Sold $479,000 -2.2% $155 / Sq Ft
02/07/2012 02/07/12 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2012 01/18/12 Price Changed $489,900 -5.8% $159 / Sq Ft
06/06/2011 06/06/11 For Sale $519,900 -- $169 / 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 $3,842 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2023 $3,265 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2022 $3,288 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2021 $3,248 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2020 $3,211 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2019 $2,973 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2018 $2,861 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2017 $2,740 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2016 $2,504 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2015 $2,435 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
2014 $2,430 $91,800 $18,100 $73,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Hermetta Harper

    Patterson Schwartz

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  • Mary Lynch

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Mary Lynch

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 540-4004

    4 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004417926

Bright MLS

APN: 13-018.00-160

Delaware New Castle County Middletown 19709 Odessa

103 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE

This home is located at 103 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 since 06 June 2011 and is currently estimated at $703,624, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 103 Ruth Dr is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Cedar Lane Elementary School, Alfred G. Waters Middle School, and Middletown High School.

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