NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17318 Merlin Ln Lewes, DE 19958

Estimated Value: $678,454 - $1,429,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,560 Sq Ft
$342/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2019

Last sale price $850,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,911/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lewes Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2019

FLAWLESS STYLE! Welcome to a bright, beautiful breath of fresh air in Hawkseye! Impeccably kept home exudes effortless coastal style, a soothing beach color palette, and loads of architectural highlights. Spacious open floor plan is perfect for entertaining including a chef s kitchen, remarkable stone fireplace, formal dining, first-floor master bedroom, along with two additional first-floor bedrooms. Ample space to host family and friends upstairs, too, with loft, media room, 4th bedroom, and bonus room! A screened porch and lush backyard with patio complete the relaxation package! Hawkseye is a premier beach community with amenities and direct access to the bike trail to beaches!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Ann Wilkinson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #RA-0002064 Listed on: 05/01/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dustin Oldfather

Compass License #RS-0017091

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,543

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132.75 x 158.38 x 155.33 x 134.16
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned AR-1, Agricultural Residential

HOA Fees

  • $93 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 3,560 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Garden Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 151
  • Assessor Parcel Number 335-12.00-503.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $2,100 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, road maintenance, snow removal
  • Hawkseye Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,543

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$93 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Salt Box
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-05-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Remarks Public: FLAWLESS STYLE! Welcome to a bright, beautiful breath of fresh air in Hawkseye! Impeccably kept home exudes effortless coastal style, a soothing beach color palette, and loads of architectural highlights. Spacious open floor plan is perfect for entertaining including a chef s kitchen, remarkable stone fireplace, formal dining, first-floor master bedroom, along with two additional first-floor bedrooms. Ample space to host family and friends upstairs, too, with loft, media room, 4th bedroom, and bonus room! A screened porch and lush backyard with patio complete the relaxation package! Hawkseye is a premier beach community with amenities and direct access to the bike trail to beaches!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Loft, Office, Media Room, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3560
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3560
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 247.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3560
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 17318

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stick Built, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 6
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1115.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Pool - Outdoor
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 2100.00

Schools

  • School District: CAPE HENLOPEN
  • School District Key: 300200396895
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 132.75 x 158.38 x 155.33 x 134.16
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20932.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • Zoning Description: Agricultural Residential
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5212403
  • School Tax: 2285.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2543.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 335-12.00-503.00
  • Tax Lot: 151
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2082
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/12/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2019
Closed on
Jul 9, 2019
Sold by
Boyce Gregory L and Boyce Elizabeth A
Bought by
Mears Tony E and Mears Alexis M
Seller's Agent
Lee Ann Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Oldfather
Compass
List Price
$879,900
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-3.4%
Current Estimated Value
$1,217,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$367,114
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2012
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Dream27 Llc
Bought by
Boyce Gregory L
Seller's Agent
Kim Hamer
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
DEBBIE REED
RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$630,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2012
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Dream27 Llc
Bought by
Boyce Gregory L
Seller's Agent
Kim Hamer
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
DEBBIE REED
RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
List Price
$630,000
Sold Price
$630,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2009
Closed on
Jun 27, 2012
Bought by
Dream27 Llc
Seller's Agent
Paul Townsend
Jack Lingo - Lewes
Buyer's Agent
KENNY VINCENT
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$191,000
Sold Price
$191,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
288.14%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mears Tony E $850,000 --
Boyce Gregory L $630,000 --
Boyce Gregory L $630,000 --
Dream27 Llc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mears Tony E $684,000
Closed Meers Tony E $25,000
Closed Mears Tony E $680,000
Previous Owner Boyce Gregory L $100,000
Previous Owner Boyce Gregory L $375,000
Previous Owner Boyce Gregory L $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Sold $850,000 -3.4% $239 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2019 05/01/19 For Sale $879,900 +39.7% $247 / Sq Ft
05/15/2013 05/15/13 Sold $630,000 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft
05/14/2013 05/14/13 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2012 07/01/12 For Sale $630,000 +229.8% $177 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $191,000 0.0% $54 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2009 09/16/09 For Sale $191,000 -- $54 / 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 $2,854 $57,900 $9,000 $48,900
2023 $2,851 $57,900 $9,000 $48,900
2022 $2,752 $57,900 $9,000 $48,900
2021 $2,727 $57,900 $9,000 $48,900
2020 $2,718 $57,900 $9,000 $48,900
2019 $2,722 $57,900 $9,000 $48,900
2018 $2,543 $57,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,435 $57,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,313 $57,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,210 $57,900 $0 $0
2014 $2,194 $57,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU139014

Bright MLS

APN: 335-12.00-503.00