NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 California Ave Milton, DE 19968

Milton Area

Estimated Value: $820,000 - $889,902

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$385/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 31, 2022

Last sale price $700,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,874 / mo

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • H.O. Brittingham Elementary School Rated A
  • Coastal Architecture
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of January 2022

LOCATION...LOCATION...LOCATION....WITHIN 1 BLOCK WALK TO DELAWARE BEACHES. Well-maintained home located on an oversized, corner lot in Broadkill Beach, which gives you plenty of privacy, and extra space for parking, entertaining and more. Home boasts 3 bedrooms plus extra room that can be used as a 4th bedroom, office space or den! Primary Suite is located on the main living level of the home and features a large walk in closet and primary bath that includes easy step in full size shower. Zoned AC was replaced in 2021 and a new roof was installed in 2012. Plus the seller is offering a 1 year home warranty. Open floor plan offers great entertainment space that features living room with a cozy gas fireplace to enjoy in the cooler months, large kitchen with lots of cabinet space and Corian countertops, and dining room that allows for natural light. If you are looking to avoid stairs this home features a motorized chairlift from the foyer entrance up to the main floor of the home. Enjoy hearing the birds chirp and feeling the bay breezes from the large patio system sunroom or take in the sunshine from the multiple decks that have all been upgraded in the past 2-3 years. Home also features additional storage space under the home plus a large 10 X 20 shed is great for all your beach gear. The homes attic space allows for ample storage inside the home as well! The lot offers more then you can imagine when looking for a beach lot as this lot is more then double the size of the standard lots in Broadkill and offers lovely trees, easy to maintain landscaping and is a short walk to the beach. All this and more plus limited views of the DE Bay from the 3rd floor and wonderful sunset views over the Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge. Septic has been inspected in 2021 and is in satisfactory condition. Call us today to schedule your tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Gritton

(302) 645-2881 julie@selltheshore.com Coldwell Banker Premier - Lewes License #RA-0031139 Listed on: 08/11/2021

Coldwell Banker Premier - Lewes

Last Buyer's Agent

Dustin Oldfather

(302) 273-4998 ashley.hess@compass.com Compass License #RS-0017091

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 13,068 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 123.00 x 108.00
  • Bay Front Building
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Side Yard
  • Property is zoned MR

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Modular or Manufactured Materials
  • Piling Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Tuck Under Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Chairlift
  • Doors swing in

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Broadkill Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 235-03.12-8.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,311

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal, Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, Chairlift
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tiffany Lamp in Dining room
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: Seller is willing to leave some of the upstairs beds and furniture, negotiable.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-08-12
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Water Heater, Oven - Double
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Recessed Lighting, Attic, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s)
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Marble, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pilings
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2200
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 325.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Modular/Manufactured
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Limited, Bay, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Under Home Parking
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Mound System
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 24800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 3050.00
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Cleared, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Private, Road Frontage, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 123.00 x 108.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Screened, Porch(es), Balcony, Enclosed
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5176884
  • School Tax: 1188.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1311.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 235-03.12-8.00
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Federal Flood Zone: AE

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2021
Closed on
Jan 31, 2022
Sold by
Gunder John H and Gunder Rita J
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Gritton
Coldwell Banker Premier - Lewes
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Oldfather
Compass
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.98%
Current Estimated Value
$860,658

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,658
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$285,806
Interest Rate
2.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$560,420

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1986
Bought by
Gunder John H Rita J Gunder
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$700,000 Adkins Law Firm Pa
Gunder John H Rita J Gunder $15,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $385,000
Previous Owner Gunder John H $199,900
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Sold $700,000 -2.1% $318 / Sq Ft
12/18/2021 12/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Price Changed $715,000 -1.9% $325 / Sq Ft
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Sale $729,000 -- $331 / 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 $1,512 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2024 $1,373 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2023 $1,372 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2022 $1,324 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2021 $911 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2020 $908 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2019 $909 $27,850 $3,050 $24,800
2018 $823 $27,850 $0 $0
2017 $1,171 $27,850 $0 $0
2016 $665 $27,850 $0 $0
2015 $639 $27,850 $0 $0
2014 $622 $27,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2004008

Bright MLS

APN: 235-03.12-8.00

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