NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1947 Melson Way Hockessin, DE 19707

Estimated Value: $909,000 - $989,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,850 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2013

Last sale price $628,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,670/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dupont (H.B.) Middle School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2013

Exceptional, 9 year old custom built home with loads of upgrades throughout. KT features Dacor 5 burner gas cooktop, stainless appls, granite counters, tumbled stone backsplash, & maple cabinetry. Bfast rm has wet bar w/bev refrigerator & light glass cabinetry. 1st fl also has FR w/vaulted ceiling & gas frpl, office, formal LR & DR, & laundry room. 2nd fl spacious mstr ste with walk-in closets, sitting area, & luxurious ba. 3 additional bedrooms & 2 full ba on 2nd fl. Spectacular yard has terrace with built-in grill & bev refrigerator & fountain and deck with retractable awning. Ample lawn for play and lovely gardens. Additional features include walk-out lower level, 3 car garage, extensive landscaping & hardscaping, custom painting, quiet neighborhood, & public sewer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Mottola

(302) 437-6600 stephen@mottolagroup.com Compass License #R3-0010595 Listed on: 09/26/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dennis Mellor

(302) 762-3309 dennismellor@hotmail.com Realty One Group Restore License #R3-0015262

Realty One Group Restore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,956

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104 x 231.5
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,850 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brandywine Springs Elementary School
  • Henry B. Du Pont Middle School
  • Alexis I. Dupont High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-008.00-109

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,956

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Sheet In Brochure For Full List Incl/Excl
  • Inclusions: Washer,Dryer,Speakers,Windwow Trtmts
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3850
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3850
  • Net Sq Ft: 3850.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3850
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • Elementary School: BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HENRY B. DU PONT
  • High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT
  • School District Key: 300200396545
  • Elementary School: BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL
  • High School: ALEXIS I. DUPONT
  • Middle Or Junior School: HENRY B. DU PONT

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 104 X 231.5
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23958.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC21

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2265306
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4956.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-008.00-109
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 06/27/2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2012
Closed on
Jun 27, 2013
Sold by
Homiak Albert J
Bought by
Ballard Wagner Stephani J
Seller's Agent
Stephen Mottola
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dennis Mellor
Realty One Group Restore
List Price
$634,900
Sold Price
$628,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-1.09%
Current Estimated Value
$955,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$327,689
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$85,400
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2011
Sold by
Homiak Albert J and Homiak Ruth J
Bought by
Homiak Albert J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2005
Sold by
Minio C Thomas and Minio Diane M
Bought by
Homiak Albert J and Homiak Ruth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2003
Sold by
Melson Holdings Llc
Bought by
Minio C Thomas and Minio Diane M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2002
Sold by
Capaldi Custom Homes Inc
Bought by
Melson Llc
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
Ballard Wagner Stephani J $628,000 None Available
Homiak Albert J -- None Available
Homiak Albert J $685,000 --
Minio C Thomas -- --
Melson Llc $152,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ballard Wagner Stephani J $85,400
Previous Owner Homiak Albert J $548,000
Previous Owner Minio C Thomas $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2013 06/27/13 Sold $628,000 -1.1% $163 / Sq Ft
04/06/2013 04/06/13 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2013 04/06/13 For Sale $634,900 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
02/12/2013 02/12/13 For Sale $634,900 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
02/02/2013 02/02/13 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2012 11/19/12 Price Changed $634,900 -1.6% $165 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Price Changed $644,900 -2.3% $168 / Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 For Sale $659,900 -- $171 / 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 $7,246 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2023 $6,392 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2022 $6,468 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2021 $6,488 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2020 $0 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2019 $6,718 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2018 $6,350 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2017 $6,272 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2016 $5,990 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2015 $5,613 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
2014 $5,194 $196,100 $24,600 $171,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephen Mottola

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Stephen Mottola

    Compass

    (302) 437-6600

    21 in this area

    674 Total Sales

    Stephen Mottola
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  • Dennis Mellor

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Dennis Mellor

    Realty One Group Restore

    (302) 762-3309

    39 Total Sales

    Dennis Mellor
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004111364

Bright MLS

APN: 08-008.00-109

Delaware New Castle County Hockessin 19707

1947 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE

This home is located at 1947 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707 since 26 September 2012 and is currently estimated at $955,689, approximately $248 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 1947 Melson Way is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Dupont (H.B.) Middle School, Alexis I. du Pont High School, and Sanford School.

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