NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1217 Spruce Ave Wilmington, DE 19805

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $329,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,575 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2018

Last sale price $152,000 $97 Per Sq Ft

Est. 112% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,831/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Willow Run Park

About This Home

As of July 2018

Take advantage of this bungalow style home in the heart of Elsmere! Includes open front porch, large dining room with bay window, kitchen with eat in area that includes skylights and more! First floor master bedroom includes master bath and sliders to rear deck. Second floor includes a large room that could be a third bedroom. Full basement and a detached 2 car garage makes this home complete. Close to major roads, shopping, restaurants and bus line. Located on a triangular, corner lot. Home is fenced from front to back. HMS one year warranty included. Home is in decent shape, could use some sprucing up, but owner does not want to do any updating, so it is being offered as is. Great for first time buyer or investor. NO FHA PLEASE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DiFonzo Michael

(302) 479-7700 mikedifonzo@comcast.net RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington Listed on: 06/04/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Potts

(302) 545-7482 realestate@potts1.com Empower Real Estate, LLC

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,704

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61x115
  • East Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 19R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,575 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Skylights
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Austin D. Baltz Elementary School
  • Alexis I. Du Pont Middle School
  • Thomas Mckean High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elsmere Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 303
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-001.00-303

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,704

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Remarks Public: Take advantage of this bungalow style home in the heart of Elsmere! Includes open front porch, large dining room with bay window, kitchen with eat in area that includes skylights and more! First floor master bedroom includes master bath and sliders to rear deck. Second floor includes a large room that could be a third bedroom. Full basement and a detached 2 car garage makes this home complete. Close to major roads, shopping, restaurants and bus line. Located on a triangular, corner lot. Home is fenced from front to back. HMS one year warranty included. Home is in decent shape, could use some sprucing up, but owner does not want to do any updating, so it is being offered as is. Great for first time buyer or investor. NO FHA PLEASE!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1575
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1575
  • Net Sq Ft: 1575.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 97.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1575
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1217

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • Elementary School: AUSTIN D. BALTZ
  • Middle School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT
  • High School: THOMAS MCKEAN
  • School District Key: 300200396545
  • Elementary School: AUSTIN D. BALTZ
  • High School: THOMAS MCKEAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 36400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7800.00
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 61X115
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 19R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2375398
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1704.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19-001.00-303
  • Tax Lot: 303
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 07/06/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2018
Closed on
Jun 24, 2018
Sold by
Cook Sandra J
Bought by
Yee Albert
Seller's Agent
DiFonzo Michael
RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
Buyer's Agent
Dave Potts
Empower Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$152,900
Sold Price
$152,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.59%
Current Estimated Value
$322,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$170,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.69%
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999
Bought by
Cook Sandra J
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
Yee Albert $152,000 None Available
Cook Sandra J $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yee Albert $113,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2018 07/06/18 Sold $152,000 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
06/09/2018 06/09/18 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2018 06/09/18 Off Market $152,000 -- --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Sale $152,900 -- $97 / 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 $1,450 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2023 $1,263 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2022 $1,264 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2021 $1,228 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2020 $1,236 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2019 $1,349 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2018 $1,250 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2017 $1,245 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2016 $1,182 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2015 $1,097 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
2014 $1,002 $44,200 $7,800 $36,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • DiFonzo Michael

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    DiFonzo Michael

    RE/MAX

    (302) 479-7700

    45 Total Sales

    DiFonzo Michael
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Dave Potts

    Empower Real Estate, LLC

    (302) 545-7482

    16 Total Sales

    Dave Potts
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001770202

Bright MLS

APN: 19-001.00-303

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19805

1217 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 1217 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805 since 04 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $322,582, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1217 Spruce Ave is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Austin D. Baltz Elementary School, Alexis I. du Pont Middle School, and Thomas McKean High School.

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