NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Brandywine Blvd Wilmington, DE 19809

Estimated Value: $399,000 - $431,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,308 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2019

Last sale price $268,226 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,584/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Pierre S. Dupont Middle School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of October 2019

Lovely brick Colonial with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths located in the Brandywine School district is now available! The first floor includes a screened in front porch, living room with hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace, dining room with original built-ins and chair rail molding, kitchen with double ovens, KitchenAid convection/microwave oven, cooktop, Kenmore double stainless steel ovens, Bosch dishwasher and double sink, powder room, family room with built-in's and bay window overlooking the backyard. The second floor consists of a gracious landing, full bathroom, master bedroom with 2 closets and 2 additional bedrooms. Floored attic for storage, basement, single car attached garage with inside access, security system, hardwood floors, replacement windows, insulated garage door and opener (2015), gas heat, central air, roof with architectural shingles and 50 year warranty (2012), deck and fenced backyard with a gardening shed. Make your appointment today to tour this fabulous buy under $300,000 in North Wilmington!

Last Listed By

Stephen Mottola

Compass License #R3-0010595 Listed on: 08/01/2019

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 150.10
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Decorative Fence
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Edgewood Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 174
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-146.00-174

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,551

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-08-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Remarks Public: Lovely brick Colonial with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths located in the Brandywine School district is now available! The first floor includes a screened in front porch, living room with hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace, dining room with original built-ins and chair rail molding, kitchen with double ovens, KitchenAid convection/microwave oven, cooktop, Kenmore double stainless steel ovens, Bosch dishwasher and double sink, powder room, family room with built-in's and bay window overlooking the backyard. The second floor consists of a gracious landing, full bathroom, master bedroom with 2 closets and 2 additional bedrooms. Floored attic for storage, basement, single car attached garage with inside access, security system, hardwood floors, replacement windows, insulated garage door and opener (2015), gas heat, central air, roof with architectural shingles and 50 year warranty (2012), deck and fenced backyard with a gardening shed. Make your appointment today to tour this fabulous buy under $300,000 in North Wilmington!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2308
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2308
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 136.10
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2050
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 258
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 258
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 197

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE
  • School District Key: 300200396892
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Decorative, Invisible
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 60500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 13800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2247724
  • School Tax: 1937.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2551.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-146.00-174
  • Tax Lot: 174
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2308
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 10/18/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2019
Closed on
Oct 18, 2019
Sold by
Schaefer Marie C
Bought by
Szovati Charles E
Seller's Agent
Stephen Mottola
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maureen O'Shea
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$268,226
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,674
-4.17%
Total Days on Market
41
Current Estimated Value
$419,531

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$151,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$214,580
Outstanding Balance
$190,092
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,439

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1999
Bought by
Schaefer Marie C

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
Szovati Charles E $268,226 None Available
Schaefer Marie C $179,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Szovati Charles E $214,580
Previous Owner Schaefer Marie C $25,000
Previous Owner Schaefer Marie C $85,880
Previous Owner Schaefer Marie C $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $268,226 -0.6% $116 / Sq Ft
09/07/2019 09/07/19 Price Changed $269,900 -3.6% $117 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 For Sale $279,900 -- $121 / 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 $2,828 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2023 $2,584 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2022 $2,628 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2021 $2,628 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2020 $2,629 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2019 $2,017 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2018 $52 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2017 $2,240 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2016 $2,240 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2015 $2,043 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
2014 $2,273 $74,300 $13,800 $60,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephen Mottola

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Stephen Mottola

    Compass

    (302) 437-6600

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  • Nancyann Greenberg

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Nancyann Greenberg

    Compass

    (302) 540-4225

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

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  • Maureen O'Shea

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC483314

Bright MLS

APN: 06-146.00-174

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19809

197 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE

Homes for Sale in Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 197 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809 since 01 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $419,531, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 197 Brandywine Blvd is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Pierre S. Dupont Middle School, and Mount Pleasant High School.

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