$165,000
SOLD SEP 21, 2018

1208 Melrose Ave Wilmington, DE 19809

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$156 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Pierre S. Dupont Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2019

Welcome to 1208 Melrose Avenue! This well-maintained Ranch Style Home is located in the Quaint and Desirable Town of Bellefonte! This Spacious 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch is situated on a Manicured Lawn with established Trees and Shrubs! This one has a Full Unfinished Basement with walk-out Entry and a Screened-In Porch off of the Eat-In Kitchen with Knotty Pine Cabinets, Electric Cooktop & Wall Oven, and Double Stainless Sink! You'll find Hardwood Floors throughout most of the home and a Fireplace in the Living/Dining Room Area! Many Systems have also been Updated - including the Central Air Unit, Furnace, and Hot Water Heater! Even the Windows and Siding have been Updated! This diamond in the rough is not often available in the Town of Bellefonte! Schedule an appointment and make an offer! Property being Sold Strictly AS-IS without warranty or guarantee!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Genevia Weston

Realty Mark Associates License #RS270999 Listed on: 08/24/2018

Co-Listed By

Lori Nye

Realty Mark Associates License #RS-0024918

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Carro

RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x85
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned 17R1

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellefonte Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 318
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-002.00-318

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,127

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1208 Melrose Avenue! This well-maintained Ranch Style Home is located in the Quaint and Desirable Town of Bellefonte! This Spacious 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Ranch is situated on a Manicured Lawn with established Trees and Shrubs! This one has a Full Unfinished Basement with walk-out Entry and a Screened-In Porch off of the Eat-In Kitchen with Knotty Pine Cabinets, Electric Cooktop & Wall Oven, and Double Stainless Sink! You'll find Hardwood Floors throughout most of the home and a Fireplace in the Living/Dining Room Area! Many Systems have also been Updated - including the Central Air Unit, Furnace, and Hot Water Heater! Even the Windows and Siding have been Updated! This diamond in the rough is not often available in the Town of Bellefonte! Schedule an appointment and make an offer! Property being Sold Strictly AS-IS without warranty or guarantee!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Street Number Modifier: 1208

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Asbestos
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE
  • School District Key: 300200396892

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 46800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8100.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X85
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: 17R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2367298
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2127.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-002.00-318
  • Tax Lot: 318
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 09/21/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2019
Closed on
Oct 16, 2019
Sold by
Eric Ii Llc
Bought by
Paul Kelly
Seller's Agent
Adam Carro
RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Marc Hansen
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$360,253

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$271,600
Outstanding Balance
$240,082
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,598

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2018
Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Ranieri Anthony and Buckalew Warren T
Bought by
Eric Ii Llc
Seller's Agent
Genevia Weston
Realty Mark Associates
Buyer's Agent
Adam Carro
RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
63.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1955
Bought by
Buckalew Warren T and Buckalew Margaret
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Deed $165,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $271,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Sold $280,000 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
09/11/2019 09/11/19 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2019 08/22/19 For Sale $280,000 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
07/25/2019 07/25/19 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2019 06/29/19 Price Changed $280,000 -3.4% $133 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Price Changed $290,000 -1.7% $138 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Price Changed $295,000 -1.3% $140 / Sq Ft
04/17/2019 04/17/19 For Sale $299,000 +81.2% $142 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Sold $165,000 +0.1% $156 / Sq Ft
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2018 08/24/18 For Sale $164,900 -- $156 / 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 $2,407 $63,500 $8,100 $55,400
2023 $2,202 $63,500 $8,100 $55,400
2022 $2,239 $63,500 $8,100 $55,400
2021 $2,237 $63,500 $8,100 $55,400
2020 $2,240 $63,500 $8,100 $55,400
2019 $1,400 $63,500 $8,100 $55,400
2018 $36 $54,900 $8,100 $46,800
2017 -- $54,900 $8,100 $46,800
2016 -- $54,900 $8,100 $46,800
2015 -- $54,900 $8,100 $46,800
2014 -- $54,900 $8,100 $46,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002298778

Bright MLS

APN: 17-002.00-318