NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 Murphy Rd Wilmington, DE 19803

Fairfax Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $465,000 - $614,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,375 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 24, 2012

Last sale price $260,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,004 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Brandywine High School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of August 2012

This house will have you ooing and ahhing with its updates: vessel sink in powder room, skylights, granite and stainless steel eat-in kitchen, den with wood stove, huge family room, screened porch, flagstone covered patio, landscaping, gigantic master bedroom with walk-in cedar closet, and a separate dining room. Rt. 202, I-95, Philadelphia airport, train station, shopping centers, library, restaurants, waterfront restaurants, museums and gardens all just 5 - 25 minutes away. One year Home Trust Warranty included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phyllis Schmidt

pschmidt@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine License #TREND:4012540 Listed on: 06/28/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Carmine

ncarmine@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine License #TREND:4009721

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 110
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,375 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Drainage System
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lombardy Elementary School
  • Springer Middle School
  • Brandywine High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fairfax Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-101.00-083

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,340

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Walnut Dry Bar In Family Room Negotiable
  • Inclusions: Refrig, W/D, Ceiling Fans, Window A/C'S, Dw, Range, Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Wood Stove, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2375
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2375
  • Net Sq Ft: 2375.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2375
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 40.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: LOMBARDY
  • High School: BRANDYWINE
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 110
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2240604
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1340.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-101.00-083
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2012
Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Phyllis Schmidt
Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Carmine
Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Current Estimated Value
$516,963

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,963
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$255,290
Outstanding Balance
$170,482
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$346,481

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$195,000 None Available
$107,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $255,290
Previous Owner $172,000
Closed $43,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Sold $260,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2012 06/28/12 For Sale $260,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 -- $459,400 $81,900 $377,500
2024 $2,573 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2023 $2,351 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2022 $2,391 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2021 $2,391 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2020 $2,392 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2019 $2,658 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2018 $2,286 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2017 $2,250 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2016 $2,249 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2015 $2,069 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
2014 $2,068 $67,600 $11,800 $55,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Phyllis Schmidt

    Patterson Schwartz

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Nancy Carmine

    Patterson Schwartz

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004015764

Bright MLS

APN: 06-101.00-083

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19803 Fairfax

121 Murphy Rd, Wilmington, DE

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