NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1158 Governor Lea Rd Bear, DE 19701

Kirkwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $343,000 - $409,413

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,050 Sq Ft

$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Date Sold: August 30, 2018

Last sale price $215,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,299 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

No HOA
Butlers Pantry
Patio
Porch
1 Car Attached Garage
Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2018

Sellers loved this home but are moving out of state for work and must sell their Very Well-maintained home in s non-development sitting on 1/2 Acre. This home features 3 bedrooms, nice size living room with gas burning fireplace, comfortable sun-room overlooking rear yard, Sitting area and a 3rd bedroom on second floor, 1-car garage and walk-out basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Hagar

(302) 738-2300 vicki@kwempower.com Empower Real Estate, LLC License #5000686 Listed on: 07/16/2018

Co-Listed By

Tyler Andrews

(877) 366-2213 debrokers@lptrealty.com LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Renee Sutton-Clarke

(302) 285-5100 dwatlington@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,349

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

21,780 Sq Ft Lot
Lot Dimensions are 100x218
Property is in good condition
Property is zoned NC21

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage
3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

Bungalow
Shingle Roof
Aluminum Siding
Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

2,050 Sq Ft Home
Property has 2 Levels
Ceiling Fan
Gas Fireplace
Living Room
Unfinished Basement
Partial Basement
Butlers Pantry
Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

Patio
Shed
Porch

Schools

Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School
Gunning Bedford Middle School
William Penn High School

Utilities

Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Heating System Uses Oil
100 Amp Service
Electric Water Heater

Community Details

No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

Tax Lot 009
Assessor Parcel Number 12-002.00-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,349

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Parking

Listing Details

Property Type: Residential
Structure Type: Detached
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Personal Property, Safe In Basement
Inclusions: Work Bench; Appliances In As-Is Condition
New Construction: No
Story List: Lower 1, Main
Year Built: 1948
Special Features: None
Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Entry Location: Living Room
Levels Count: 2
Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Basement: Yes
Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Total Sq Ft: 2050
Living Area Sq Ft: 2050
Net Sq Ft: 2050.00
Price Per Sq Ft: 104.88
Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2050
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

Other Structures: Above Grade
Other Structures List: Shed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Water Access: No
Waterfront: No
Water Oriented: No
Pool: No Pool
Tidal Water: No
Water View: No

Garage/Parking

Garage Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

Central Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Heating Fuel: Oil
Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
Heating: Yes
Hot Water: Electric
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: KATHLEEN H. WILBUR
High School: WILLIAM PENN
Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD

Lot Info

Improvement Assessed Value: 38700.00
Land Assessed Value: 7500.00
Lot Size Acres: 0.50
Lot Dimensions: 100X218
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Sq Ft: 21780.00
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Property Condition: Good
Zoning: NC21

Rental Info

Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

Assessor Parcel Number: 2352733
Tax Annual Amount: 1349.00
Assessor Parcel Number: 12-002.00-009
Tax Lot: 009
Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

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Aug 2018 - Present 8 Years

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Jul 16, 2018

Closed on

Aug 29, 2018

Sold by

Bought by

Seller's Agent

Rick Hagar

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Buyer's Agent

Renee Sutton-Clarke

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

List Price

$215,000

Sold Price

$215,000

Current Estimated Value

$384,853

Estimated Appreciation

$169,853

Avg. Annual Appreciation

7.62%

Original Mortgage

$172,000

Interest Rate

4.5%

Mortgage Type

New Conventional

Aug 2012 - Aug 2018 6 Years

Private Individual

Purchase Details

Listed on

Jun 22, 2012

Closed on

Aug 17, 2012

Sold by

Bought by

Seller's Agent

Kathy Quinn

RE/MAX Associates - Newark

Buyer's Agent

Tyler Andrews

LPT Realty, LLC

List Price

$149,900

Sold Price

$148,500

Premium/Discount to List

-$1,400

-0.93%

Avg. Annual Appreciation

6.32%

Original Mortgage

$141,075

Interest Rate

3.56%

Mortgage Type

Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Kirkwood, DE

Mark Adcock

RE/MAX Edge

(302) 600-1457

25 Total Sales

1 in Kirkwood

$975,000 Price

Mark Adcock
Joseph Kreisher

RE/MAX Associates

(302) 281-1225

40 Total Sales

3 in Kirkwood

$400K - $463K Price Range

Joseph Kreisher
Gary Williams

BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana

(856) 672-7163

216 Total Sales

8 in Kirkwood

$425K - $700K Price Range

Gary Williams
Amanda Bradford

Responds Quickly

Crown Homes Real Estate

(302) 281-1914

170 Total Sales

1 in Kirkwood

$407,402 Price

Amanda Bradford
Temetris Hollis-Britt

KW Empower

(302) 314-0489

40 Total Sales

2 in Kirkwood

$400K - $465K Price Range

Temetris Hollis-Britt
Angela Ferguson

RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

(302) 314-0098

82 Total Sales

1 in Kirkwood

$385,000 Price

Angela Ferguson

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Purchase History

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Date	Buyer	Sale Price	Title Company
		--	None Available
		$148,500	None Available

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date	Status	Borrower	Loan Amount
	Open		$184,500
	Closed		$172,000
	Previous Owner		$141,075

Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date	Event	Price	List to Sale	Price per Sq Ft	Prior Sale
08/30/2018 08/30/18	Sold	$215,000	0.0%	$105 / Sq Ft
07/20/2018 07/20/18	Pending	--	--	--
07/19/2018 07/19/18	For Sale	$215,000	0.0%	$105 / Sq Ft
07/16/2018 07/16/18	For Sale	$215,000	+44.8%	$105 / Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12	Sold	$148,500	-0.9%	$72 / Sq Ft	View Prior Sale
07/06/2012 07/06/12	Pending	--	--	--
06/22/2012 06/22/12	For Sale	$149,900	--	$73 / Sq Ft

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Tax History

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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
2025	$2,144	$328,800	$93,800	$235,000
2024	$1,541	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2023	$1,397	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2022	$1,465	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2021	$1,465	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2020	$1,475	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2019	$1,753	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2018	$321	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2017	$1,206	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2016	$1,206	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2015	$1,206	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700
2014	$1,207	$46,200	$7,500	$38,700

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

Seller's Agent in 2018

Rick Hagar

Empower Real Estate, LLC

(610) 308-6750

2 in this area

57 Total Sales

Rick Hagar
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

Tyler Andrews

LPT Realty, LLC

(302) 983-8263

2 in this area

57 Total Sales

Tyler Andrews
Buyer's Agent in 2018

Renee Sutton-Clarke

Patterson Schwartz

(877) 456-4663

38 Total Sales

Renee Sutton-Clarke
Seller's Agent in 2012

Kathy Quinn

RE/MAX

(302) 377-6105

2 in this area

29 Total Sales

Kathy Quinn

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002054700

APN: 12-002.00-009

Delaware New Castle County Bear 19701 Kirkwood

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Year Built

Lot Details

Parking

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Interior Spaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

Schools

Utilities

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Listing Details

Interior Features

Beds/Baths

Exterior Features

Garage/Parking

Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

Schools

Lot Info

Rental Info

Tax Info

MLS Schools

Ownership History

Purchase Details

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Purchase Details

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