NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1542 N Van Buren St Wilmington, DE 19806

Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $296,000 - $319,224

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,225 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2018

Last sale price $186,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,711/month

224 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Brandywine Park

About This Home

As of March 2018

Best Value in Trolley Square! This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse is close to Trolley Square restaurants & shops, the Brandywine Creek and the adjacent parks and trails, the wonderful amenities that the city has to offer, as well as access to I-95. Beautiful, original hardwood floors throughout most of the home add to its character and warmth, while the updated kitchen and spacious bathroom provide a more modern vibe. Notable features include a dry bar with recessed lighting, a security system, granite countertops and ample closet space. Bike or walk to work and, after a long day, enjoy your outside oasis which includes both a deck and patio in your fenced in, private backyard!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew White

awhite@lnf.com Compass License #RS-325050 Listed on: 07/06/2017

Compass

Co-Listed By

Heather Guerke

(302) 723-5485 heather.guerke@gmail.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #r3-0019008

Last Buyer's Agent

Natalia Khingelova

(302) 383-2808 natasha_01@verizon.net RE/MAX Edge

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,779

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14x84
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,225 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Marbrook Elementary School
  • Alexis I. Du Pont Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilm #11 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 052
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-021.30-052

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,779

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Deck Furniture & Grill, Dehumidifier, Tools In Basement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1225
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1225
  • Net Sq Ft: 1225.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 154.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1225
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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: MARBROOK
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 28800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9900.00
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 14X84
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 26R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2399313
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1779.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 26-021.30-052
  • Tax Lot: 052
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2017
Closed on
Mar 23, 2018
Sold by
Horsey Philip A and Horsey Heather L
Bought by
Guzman Julia L
Seller's Agent
Andrew White
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Natalia Khingelova
RE/MAX Edge
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$186,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-9.27%
Current Estimated Value
$306,056

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,056
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$176,700
Outstanding Balance
$151,202
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$154,854

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2009
Sold by
Mark Heather L and Horsey Heather L
Bought by
Horsey Philip A and Horsey Heather L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,796
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Carter Wade M
Bought by
Mark Heather L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guzman Julia L -- Multiple
Horsey Philip A -- None Available
Mark Heather L $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzman Julia L $176,700
Previous Owner Horsey Philip A $144,796
Previous Owner Mark Heather L $127,000
Closed Mark Heather L $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Sold $186,000 -1.8% $152 / Sq Ft
02/15/2018 02/15/18 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Price Changed $189,500 -2.8% $155 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Price Changed $194,900 -2.3% $159 / Sq Ft
10/12/2017 10/12/17 Price Changed $199,500 -0.3% $163 / Sq Ft
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Price Changed $200,000 -2.4% $163 / Sq Ft
08/21/2017 08/21/17 Price Changed $205,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
08/21/2017 08/21/17 For Sale $205,000 -2.3% $167 / Sq Ft
08/06/2017 08/06/17 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Price Changed $209,900 -4.5% $171 / Sq Ft
07/06/2017 07/06/17 For Sale $219,900 -- $180 / 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 $1,208 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2023 $1,049 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2022 $1,054 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2021 $1,053 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2020 $1,059 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2019 $1,836 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2018 $1,054 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2017 $1,052 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2016 $997 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2015 $1,640 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
2014 $1,557 $38,700 $9,900 $28,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew White

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Andrew White

    Compass

    (302) 893-7602

    3 in this area

    232 Total Sales

    Andrew White
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  • Heather Guerke

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Heather Guerke

    Long & Foster

    (302) 723-5485

    96 Total Sales

    Heather Guerke
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  • Natalia Khingelova

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Natalia Khingelova

    RE/MAX

    (302) 383-2808

    2 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Natalia Khingelova
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000325209

Bright MLS

APN: 26-021.30-052

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19806 Downtown Wilmington

1542 N Van Buren St, Wilmington, DE

Not Listed for Sale

Townhouses

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