NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Jester St Bear, DE 19701

Kirkwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $368,893 - $400,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2016

Last sale price $262,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,378/month

163 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Active Adult
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2016

Fabulous Pulte 55+ home. Features include 9' ceilings, gorgeous white raised panel cabinets, corner fireplace, crown molding, wainscoting, stunning hardwood floors in kitchen, dining room, living room. Ceiling fans and cable wire throughout. Custom patio with retractable awning and backing to wooded area. Heater new in 2014, Hot Water Heater and Central new 2015.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Horne

(302) 373-8156 tomcne@aol.com RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown License #RA-0002998 Listed on: 09/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Team Freebery

(302) 420-8606 SOLD@TEAMFREEBERY.com EXP Realty, LLC License #R3-0017962

EXP Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,989

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $155 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Mobility Improvements
  • Patio

Community Details

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, all ground fee
  • Traditions At Jester Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 117
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-039.10-117

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,989

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$155 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier To Be Replaced By Original In Garage.
  • Inclusions: Sprinkler System, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer All As Is.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1900
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1900
  • Net Sq Ft: 1900.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 144.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 155.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, All Ground Fee
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 63200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9500.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: ST

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2349424
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1989.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-039.10-117
  • Tax Lot: 117
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Howe Vaughn and Howe Pamela
Bought by
Vaughn Maitland Howe Living Trust and Howe
Current Estimated Value
$391,723

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2015
Closed on
Mar 10, 2016
Sold by
Oleksey Elizabeth J and Elizabeth J Oleksey Revocable
Bought by
Howe Vaughn and Howe Pamela
Seller's Agent
Tom Horne
RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Team Freebery
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$262,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-6.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2014
Sold by
Oleksey Elizabeth J
Bought by
The Elizabeth J Oleksey Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2004
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Oleksey John P and Oleksey Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Eastern States Development Co Inc
Bought by
Pulte Home Corp
Source: Public Records

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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
Vaughn Maitland Howe Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Howe Vaughn -- Attorney
The Elizabeth J Oleksey Revocable Trust -- None Available
Oleksey John P $269,825 --
Pulte Home Corp $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Oleksey John P $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Sold $262,000 -4.7% $138 / Sq Ft
02/13/2016 02/13/16 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Price Changed $274,900 -1.8% $145 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 For Sale $279,900 -- $147 / 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 $2,028 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2023 $1,811 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2022 $1,907 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2021 $2,021 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2020 $2,021 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2019 $2,235 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2018 $2,382 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2017 $2,232 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2016 $1,989 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2015 $1,989 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
2014 $1,500 $72,700 $9,500 $63,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Horne

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tom Horne

    RE/MAX

    (302) 373-8156

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Tom Horne
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  • Team Freebery

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Team Freebery

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (302) 420-8606

    5 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Team Freebery
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002689512

Bright MLS

APN: 11-039.10-117

Delaware New Castle County Bear 19701 Kirkwood

20 Jester St, Bear, DE

Not Listed for Sale

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