NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1979 Highland Ave Dover, DE 19901

Highland Acres Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $356,246 - $418,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,604 Sq Ft
$150/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2015

Last sale price $242,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,115/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Caesar Rodney High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2015

THIS IS A MUST SEE. Newly renovated 3/4 bedroom 2.5 bath stately brick home located in desirable Caesar Rodney school district. Wait until you see this kitchen! Complete with granite, gleaming refinished hardwood and stainless appliances, this kitchen is just screaming for it's new owner. Open floor plan into the breakfast/sunroom (with fireplace) provides great flow for entertaining friends or family members coming into town for the holidays. But wait, the large dining room, separate living room, family room with fireplace and large backyard, complete with brick patio and shed, make this your complete dream home. Did I mention a partially finished basement for your pool table or possibly additional 4th bedroom? Rounding out this home with some fresh paint, many new energy efficiency windows, brushed nickel hardware, new bathrooms, new roof, dual heating and oversized two car garage-why have you not seen this yet? Within minutes to the Dover AFB, local amenities, schools and parks and RT 1. Put this on your tour today before someone else does.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee Thompson

(302) 222-8124 Rtime2sell@gmail.com LakeView Realty Inc License #0020222 Listed on: 10/01/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Milton

(302) 242-2823 miltonlorig@gmail.com Elevated Real Estate Solutions

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $863

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x234
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RS1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • W.B. Simpson Elementary School
  • Caesar Rodney High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shady Lane Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0700-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number NM-00-09505-02-0700-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$863

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Any Personal Items
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Micro, Range
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Year Renovated: 2015
  • Remarks Public: THIS IS A MUST SEE. Newly renovated 3/4 bedroom 2.5 bath stately brick home located in desirable Caesar Rodney school district. Wait until you see this kitchen! Complete with granite, gleaming refinished hardwood and stainless appliances, this kitchen is just screaming for it's new owner. Open floor plan into the breakfast/sunroom (with fireplace) provides great flow for entertaining friends or family members coming into town for the holidays. But wait, the large dining room, separate living room, family room with fireplace and large backyard, complete with brick patio and shed, make this your complete dream home. Did I mention a partially finished basement for your pool table or possibly additional 4th bedroom? Rounding out this home with some fresh paint, many new energy efficiency windows, brushed nickel hardware, new bathrooms, new roof, dual heating and oversized two car garage-why have you not seen this yet? Within minutes to the Dover AFB, local amenities, schools and parks and RT 1. Put this on your tour today before someone else does.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2604
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2604
  • Net Sq Ft: 1965.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 127.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1965
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 639
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1979

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street, Private
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CAESAR RODNEY
  • Elementary School: W.B. SIMPSON
  • High School: CAESAR RODNEY
  • School District Key: 300200396889
  • Elementary School: W.B. SIMPSON
  • High School: CAESAR RODNEY

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X234
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23414.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RS1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2462244
  • Tax Annual Amount: 863.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: NM-00-09505-02-0700-000
  • Tax Lot: 0700-000
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 12/15/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Smart Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
Jones Ryan E and Jones Katy M
Seller's Agent
Renee Thompson
LakeView Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lori Milton
Elevated Real Estate Solutions
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$242,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.16%
Current Estimated Value
$389,312

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,312
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2014
Closed on
Apr 1, 2015
Sold by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Smart Investment Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Richard Marcus
Partners Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Renee Thompson
LakeView Realty Inc
List Price
$128,900
Sold Price
$118,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
184.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2014
Sold by
Holmes Gregory E and Holmes Angela L
Bought by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
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
Jones Ryan E $242,000 None Available
Smart Investment Properties Llc $118,900 None Available
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs $153,090 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Ryan E $223,642
Closed Jones Ryan E $242,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2015 12/15/15 Sold $242,000 -3.2% $93 / Sq Ft
11/03/2015 11/03/15 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $249,900 +110.2% $96 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $118,900 -7.8% $77 / Sq Ft
02/06/2015 02/06/15 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2015 01/31/15 For Sale $128,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
01/09/2015 01/09/15 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2015 01/02/15 Price Changed $128,900 -6.9% $84 / Sq Ft
12/02/2014 12/02/14 For Sale $138,500 -- $90 / 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
2025 $486 $304,300 $105,200 $199,100
2024 $486 $304,300 $105,200 $199,100
2023 $475 $51,800 $12,100 $39,700
2022 $461 $51,800 $12,100 $39,700
2021 $1,578 $51,800 $12,100 $39,700
2020 $1,541 $51,800 $12,100 $39,700
2019 $1,493 $51,800 $12,100 $39,700
2018 $1,451 $51,800 $12,100 $39,700
2017 $1,394 $50,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,314 $50,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,120 $50,600 $0 $0
2014 $1,142 $50,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Renee Thompson

    LakeView Realty Inc

    (302) 222-8124

    2 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Renee Thompson
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Richard Marcus

    Partners Realty LLC

    (302) 275-4600

    32 Total Sales

    Richard Marcus
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  • Lori Milton

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lori Milton

    Elevated Real Estate Solutions

    (302) 242-2823

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Lori Milton
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002711538

Bright MLS

APN: 7-00-09505-02-0700-000

Delaware Kent County Dover 19901 Highland Acres

1979 Highland Ave, Dover, DE

This home is located at 1979 Highland Ave, Dover, DE 19901 since 01 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $389,312, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 1979 Highland Ave is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including W. Reily Brown Elementary School, Fred Fifer Middle School, and Caesar Rodney High School.

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