NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Blackbird Forest Rd Townsend, DE 19734

Estimated Value: $106,000 - $267,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold November 14, 2019

Last sale price $68,000

Est. 188% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,102/month

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Townsend Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2019

R-10911 INVESTOR ALERT! Such a quaint home sitting on .16 acres in Appo School District! The first floor has one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room with a huge bedroom on the second floor. There is an attached garage and a 10 x 16 covered porch that overlooks the backyard. Kitchen was recently updated with new cabinets, undermount sink and electric appliances. Water heater and Furnace are 3 years old, well and pump installed last year. Basement has been waterproofed, French drain and sump pump installed last year.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Lyon

(302) 632-7986 ashleylcloses@gmail.com Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware Listed on: 04/16/2019

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Last Buyer's Agent

Tami Crossan

(302) 530-3408 tami@ibsolutions.info Innovations Realty License #RS-0022324

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $650

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 145.08x47.99
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Drain

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 009
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-010.00-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$650

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2019-04-16
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Remarks Public: R-10911 INVESTOR ALERT! Such a quaint home sitting on .16 acres in Appo School District! The first floor has one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room with a huge bedroom on the second floor. There is an attached garage and a 10 x 16 covered porch that overlooks the backyard. Kitchen was recently updated with new cabinets, undermount sink and electric appliances. Water heater and Furnace are 3 years old, well and pump installed last year. Basement has been waterproofed, French drain and sump pump installed last year.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Drain, Garage Access, Partial
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 197

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: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Fuses
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: APPOQUINIMINK
  • School District Key: 300200396893
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 19500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 1000.00
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 145.08x47.99
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6969.60
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2364792
  • School Tax: 480.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 650.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-010.00-009
  • Tax Lot: 009
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 575
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 11/14/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2019
Closed on
Nov 14, 2019
Sold by
Moffitt Sabina M
Bought by
Crossan Construction And Renovations Llc
Seller's Agent
Ashley Lyon
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Buyer's Agent
Tami Crossan
Innovations Realty
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$68,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,000
-38.18%
Current Estimated Value
$196,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1975
Bought by
Moffitt Frank E
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
Crossan Construction And Renovations Llc $68,000 None Available
Moffitt Frank E $10,100 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 Sold $68,000 -28.4% --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Price Changed $95,000 -5.0% --
07/20/2019 07/20/19 Price Changed $100,000 -9.1% --
05/10/2019 05/10/19 For Sale $110,000 +61.8% --
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Off Market $68,000 -- --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 For Sale $110,000 -- --
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 $878 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2023 $749 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2022 $751 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2021 $742 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2020 $733 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2019 $679 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2018 $0 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2017 $574 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2016 $574 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2015 -- $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
2014 $557 $20,500 $1,000 $19,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashley Lyon

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ashley Lyon

    Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

    (302) 632-7986

    1 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Ashley Lyon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tami Crossan

    Innovations Realty

    (302) 530-3408

    5 Total Sales

    Tami Crossan
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC475950

Bright MLS

APN: 15-010.00-009

Delaware New Castle County Townsend 19734

197 Blackbird Forest Rd, Townsend, DE

This home is located at 197 Blackbird Forest Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 since 16 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $196,035. This property was built in 1960. 197 Blackbird Forest Rd is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Townsend Elementary School, Cantwell's Bridge Middle School, and Odessa High School.

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