NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $222,132

2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 7, 2026

Last sale price $205,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,385 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Bryan Martin Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to 17 Oak Avenue in Elsmere, DE. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home would be a great addition to an investor portfolio. The current rent is 1700/month and the lease ends on June 30th. Current tenants wish to remain longer. The lot is oversized for the area at .28 acres and has a 2 car detached garage. The home is in need of some cosmetic upgrades, but is solid. Updates include roof (2022), HVAC (2023)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blair Helmick

(302) 202-9855 ashley.hess@compass.com Compass Brokerage Phone: 3022029855 Listed on: 02/19/2026

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerri L. Molnar

(302) 299-1100 kerrimolnar@gmail.com Keller Williams Realty Wilmington License #RS314183

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 12,196 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 150.00
  • Property is zoned 19R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Austin D. Baltz Elementary School
  • Stanton Middle School
  • Thomas Mckean High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Oak Grove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 141
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-004.00-141

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,547

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Range and Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Total Sq Ft: 950
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 236.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 950
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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 Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: AUSTIN D. BALTZ
  • High School: THOMAS MCKEAN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STANTON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12196.00
  • Zoning: 19R1
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2009.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2547.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19-004.00-141
  • Tax Lot: 141
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2026
Closed on
May 1, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Blair Helmick
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kerri L. Molnar
Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-8.89%
Views
155
Current Estimated Value
$222,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1991
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$205,000 None Listed On Document
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Sold $205,000 -8.9% $216 / Sq Ft
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2026 02/19/26 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $237 / Sq Ft
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Price Changed $225,000 -- $237 / 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 $1,972 $279,100 $46,400 $232,700
2024 $1,269 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2023 $1,106 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2022 $1,106 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2021 $1,075 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2020 $1,082 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2019 $1,438 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2018 $1,094 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2017 $1,090 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2016 $1,035 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2015 $960 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
2014 $877 $38,700 $10,900 $27,800
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2096186

Bright MLS

APN: 19-004.00-141

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