NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 W Main St Newark, DE 19711

Downtown Newark Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $610,000 - $729,465

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2016

Last sale price $380,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,866/month

157 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • 3-minute walk to Hillside Park

About This Home

As of October 2016

Gracious Victorian w/multiple updates. Large lot w/extensive gardens. Home offers large rooms w/charm and character. Entertaining is a joy w/a well designed kitchen with stainless appliances with double ovens, granite counters, new 5 burner gas cook top and new dishwasher. There are spacious rooms and a great floor plan. High ceilings, large windows and refinished hardwood floors are all part of the appeal. Numerous updates: Basement w/wine cellar, tank less hot water heater(2015) and several new porch roofs. Wonderful screened porch off family rm. Family rm has gas fpl and overlooks gardens. Master bdrm w/private bath and an adjacent room with a stair from the family room could be office, dressing rm or a 5th bedrm. There are 3 more rooms on the second floor. One is being used as a dressing room but has been used as a bedroom. To round out the second floor there is another full bath. There are two heated rooms on the third floor plus an unheated attic/storage room. Two car detached garage w/parking space for 4 cars. Vibrant gardens offer a variety of native plants and several areas for outdoor entertaining. You can walk to downtown Newark, the U of DE, the Rep Theater and restaurants. Fireplaces in Living Rm and Dining Rm are inoperable. Home Warranty Provided.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Ferreira

BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville License #0453710 Listed on: 03/07/2016

BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville

Co-Listed By

Charles Ingersoll

BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville License #7252

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaime Chau

Keller Williams Realty Wilmington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,828

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 98x270
  • East Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 18RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Drainage System

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Christiana High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newark Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 150
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-019.00-150

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,828

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See List
  • Inclusions: Dining Rm Wall Sconces, Pond Pump, Living Rm Wall Sconces
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Gracious Victorian w/multiple updates. Large lot w/extensive gardens. Home offers large rooms w/charm and character. Entertaining is a joy w/a well designed kitchen with stainless appliances with double ovens, granite counters, new 5 burner gas cook top and new dishwasher. There are spacious rooms and a great floor plan. High ceilings, large windows and refinished hardwood floors are all part of the appeal. Numerous updates: Basement w/wine cellar, tank less hot water heater(2015) and several new porch roofs. Wonderful screened porch off family rm. Family rm has gas fpl and overlooks gardens. Master bdrm w/private bath and an adjacent room with a stair from the family room could be office, dressing rm or a 5th bedrm. There are 3 more rooms on the second floor. One is being used as a dressing room but has been used as a bedroom. To round out the second floor there is another full bath. There are two heated rooms on the third floor plus an unheated attic/storage room. Two car detached garage w/parking space for 4 cars. Vibrant gardens offer a variety of native plants and several areas for outdoor entertaining. You can walk to downtown Newark, the U of DE, the Rep Theater and restaurants. Fireplaces in Living Rm and Dining Rm are inoperable. Home Warranty Provided.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3300
  • Net Sq Ft: 3300.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 188

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Metal
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
  • 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

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • High School: CHRISTIANA
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • High School: CHRISTIANA

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 71300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16500.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Dimensions: 98X270
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 24394.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 18RS

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2370332
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2828.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-019.00-150
  • Tax Lot: 150
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 10/31/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2016
Closed on
Oct 31, 2016
Sold by
Brown Peggy W
Bought by
Small Edgar P and Small Wendy L
Seller's Agent
Brian Ferreira
BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Chau
Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
List Price
$449,750
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,750
-15.51%
Current Estimated Value
$650,866

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$270,866
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Small Edgar P $380,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Small Edgar P $360,000
Closed Small Edgar P $360,000
Closed Small Edgar P $342,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Sold $380,000 -5.0% $115 / Sq Ft
08/11/2016 08/11/16 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Price Changed $399,900 -9.1% $121 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Price Changed $439,750 -2.2% $133 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 For Sale $449,750 -- $136 / 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 $3,253 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2023 $3,175 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2022 $3,141 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2021 $3,061 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2020 $2,972 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2019 $2,606 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2018 $2,545 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2017 $2,470 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2016 $2,463 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2015 $2,208 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
2014 $2,207 $87,800 $16,500 $71,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Ferreira

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brian Ferreira

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (609) 707-5124

    154 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Charles Ingersoll

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (302) 740-9665

    18 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jaime Chau

    Keller Williams Realty Wilmington

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003946923

Bright MLS

APN: 18-019.00-150

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711 Downtown Newark

188 W Main St, Newark, DE

This home is located at 188 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711 since 07 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $650,866, approximately $197 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 188 W Main St is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Downes (John R.) Elementary School, Shue-Medill Middle School, and Newark High School.

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