NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1226 Sycamore Ave Wilmington, DE 19805

Elsmere Area

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $305,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 10, 2018

Last sale price $140,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,463 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Shed
  • Attic
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Bryan Martin Park

About This Home

As of September 2018

Great townhouse with 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs; den, family room, laundry area and bath with shower on the lower level. Well maintained property. HVAC new in 2013. Laminate flooring on main level installed 2017. Lower level garage converted to den with closet and large sitting area in 2009. All work completed with permits. There is a lot of living area in the house. Off street parking in rear with entry to mud room / laundry room area. The property was a positive cash flow rental for the current owners for 10 years. Life goes on, and the sellers are going to invest in a different area. This could be a great first time buyer property or turn key investment. No tenants currently in the property. Seller is a Delaware licensed real estate agent. This sale will be a 1031 exchange sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Tolmie

(302) 378-8700 tinyshomes4u@aol.com RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #RA-0031244 Listed on: 08/04/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Sonia Reyes

(888) 543-4829 de.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

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Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,951

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x100
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elsmere Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 161
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-008.00-161

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,951

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer,Dryer,Frig - All As Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat, Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 34100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6500.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 19R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2377135
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1951.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19-008.00-161
  • Tax Lot: 161
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2018
Closed on
Sep 10, 2018
Sold by
Shores Patricia L and Shores Larry J
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Tolmie
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sonia Reyes
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.7%
Current Estimated Value
$240,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,552
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$137,464
Outstanding Balance
$122,718
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$135,778

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2008
Sold by
Beneficial Delaware Inc
Bought by
Shores Patricia L and Shores Larry J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Nepa Vito Richard and Nepa Thais Anne
Bought by
Beneficial Delaware Inc
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Wilmington, DE

  • Brittany Fox Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Chesapeake

    Brittany Fox

    RE/MAX Chesapeake

    (302) 279-5645

    76 Total Sales

    1 in Elsmere

    $270,000 Price

    Brittany Fox
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  • Christine Hallman Real Estate Agent - SCOTT REALTY GROUP

    Christine Hallman

    SCOTT REALTY GROUP

    (856) 501-5891

    141 Total Sales

    1 in Elsmere

    $210,000 Price

    Christine Hallman
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  • Anoma Newman Real Estate Agent - Bryan Realty Group

    Anoma Newman

    Bryan Realty Group

    (302) 240-9262

    35 Total Sales

    1 in Elsmere

    $190,000 Price

    Anoma Newman
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  • Robert Miller Real Estate Agent - Luke Real Estate

    Robert Miller

    Luke Real Estate

    (484) 779-6020

    89 Total Sales

    1 in Elsmere

    $200,000 Price

    Robert Miller
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  • Dennis Snavely Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Elite

    Dennis Snavely

    RE/MAX Elite

    (484) 779-1618

    121 Total Sales

    1 in Elsmere

    $210,000 Price

    Dennis Snavely
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  • Vicky Lawson Real Estate Agent - Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Vicky Lawson

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    (856) 517-2783

    149 Total Sales

    1 in Elsmere

    $285,000 Price

    Vicky Lawson
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Shores Patricia L $105,000 None Available
Beneficial Delaware Inc $111,208 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $137,464
Closed Dearden Linda $6,873
Previous Owner Shores Larry J $85,500
Previous Owner Shores Larry J $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2018 09/10/18 Sold $140,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Price Changed $140,000 +3.7% $122 / Sq Ft
08/04/2018 08/04/18 For Sale $135,000 -- $117 / 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 $1,701 $240,800 $42,900 $197,900
2024 $1,332 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2023 $1,160 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2022 $1,161 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2021 $1,128 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2020 $1,135 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2019 $1,325 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2018 $126 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2017 $1,085 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2016 $1,085 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2015 $1,007 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
2014 $921 $40,600 $6,500 $34,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Tolmie Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Advantage Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Steve Tolmie

    RE/MAX Advantage Realty

    (302) 367-5852

    35 Total Sales

    Steve Tolmie
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  • SR

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sonia Reyes

    EXP Realty, LLC

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1005949039

Bright MLS

APN: 19-008.00-161

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19805

1226 Sycamore Ave, Wilmington, DE

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