NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Valerie Dr Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $543,000 - $548,658

3 Beds
2 Baths
3,085 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 04, 2022

Last sale price $425,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,200/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2022

This beautiful & expanded Ranch in Caravel Farms is sure to please! New Architectural Shingle Roof in 2011, HVAC system in 2013! This lovely home is truly in move-in condition. Attractive Curb appeal starts w/ deep front lawn, mature evergreens & flowering perennials, maintenance free landscape stones in curved beddings, covered front porch entry, decorative brick pillars w/ lighting at front of the extra long driveway leading around to rear entrance 2 car garage. Entry at the home's formal Living Room is bright & welcoming featuring leaded glass sidelights flanking the front door, gleaming HW floors, crown molding, neutral decor & triple front windows. Straight ahead brings you into the expanded Kitchen offering loads of counter space, tons of cabinetry, including oversized drawers, roll out shelving & pantry storage, custom built-in wall unit featuring upper glass door cabinets, addl counter space w/ wainscot backing and loads of lower cabinet storage as well as 2 separate 5-tier open shelves ! This massive kitchen continues to impress w/ the pennisula-style island w/ twin pendant lighting & seating for up to 4 stools, crown molding, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, a double porcelain sink w/ high arched nickel faucet, SS D/W, electric cooktop w/ built-in microwave above, tile backsplash, easy maintenance vinyl flooring (HWs under 1/2 of the Kitchen where original Dining Room was located) and a custom desk/mail station w/ under-mount cabinet lighting betw the double wall ovens & the Frig. This beautiful Kitchen overlooks the massive Great Room/Family Room addition spanning the entire rear of the house (40 ft) featuring 6 Anderson casement arched windows across the back wall overlooking the private backyard, cathedral ceiling w/ 3 sky lights & 2 matching ceiling fans, brick wall accents, recessed lighting, French doors leading directly into the Primary Bedroom at one end and an exit door out to the backyard at the other end! This awesome addition is currently being used as a Dining Area, a Family Room & an Office area! There is a private Den off the Kitchen featuring a cozy brick front wood burning fireplace, HW fls, crown molding, new sliding barn door separating entry from Kitchen, French Doors leading out to the large screened porch addition & a convenient inside access door to the 2-car garage! The Primary Bedroom features HW flooring, ceiling fan, large double closet & updated private Bathroom w/ LVT flooring, single sink vanity, custom built in cabinet above the commode & updated walk-in shower stall. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are both very sizeable & each feature HW flooring, ceiling fans, great natural light & large closet storage. The full bath in the hallway offers tile floor & wall decor, tub/shower combo & vanity w/ unique & colorful custom sink from Mexico! Want more living space? Head downstairs to the finished basement! Here you will find 2 large areas of finished living space ready for however you want to use them! There's also a custom built-in counter top & cabinetry, a huge walk-in closet w/ cedar walls & loads of hanging/shelving space, a 2nd large finished room that is set up as a Salon w/ sink but can easily be used for other crafting or hobby-related interests w/ doorway to the huge laundry room offering lots of extra storage w/ both floor & mounted cabinetry! Your backyard Oasis awaits you next summer featuring a 36x18 Grecian style heated, in-ground pool surrounded by large patio & over 30 ft of awning frame (canvas awning included). All pool equip has been updated in the last 5 yrs (filter 2 yrs, pump 3yrs, heat/cooling unit 5 yrs) & the liner is only 8 yrs old. This beautiful home is conveniently located just off Rt 72 w/ easy access to Del Rt 1 & I95 for easy commuting, as well as closeby to loads of shopping, dining & entertainment so much more! NOTICE: Agent Related to Seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Team Freebery

(888) 543-4829 de.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC License #R3-0017962 Listed on: 12/16/2021

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Curtis Tyler

(302) 477-3900 john@johnwford.com RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington License #rs157179a

RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,065

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 127.60 x 176.00
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned NC21

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Awning
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Shelving
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Back Up Oil Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • 110 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Caravel Farms Civic Association
  • Caravel Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 016
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-033.10-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,065

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Incl/Excl Sheet with Seller Disclosure Docs on MLS
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: See Incl/Excl Sheet with Seller Disclosure Docs on MLS. All Appliances Transfer AS-IS
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Pane, Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French, Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Sump Pump, Windows, Partially Finished, Shelving
  • Basement Finished Percent: 75.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 50.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3411
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3085
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 186.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2275
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 810
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 326
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1136
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Awning(s)
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Vinyl
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Oil Backup, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 50.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: CARAVEL FARMS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Privacy, Split Rail, Wood
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 127.60 x 176.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21780.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3230.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4065.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-033.10-016
  • Tax Lot: 016
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2021
Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Stansky Gregory S
Bought by
Freeman Maxine
Seller's Agent
Team Freebery
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Tyler
RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
6.25%
Current Estimated Value
$545,665

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,665
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Outstanding Balance
$355,180
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$190,485

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1996
Bought by
Stansky Gregory E and Stansky Andree F
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Freeman Maxine -- Ward & Taylor Llc
Stansky Gregory E $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Freeman Maxine $382,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2022 02/04/22 Sold $425,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Price Changed $425,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Off Market $425,000 -- --
12/16/2021 12/16/21 For Sale $400,000 -5.9% $130 / Sq Ft
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Off Market $425,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $4,279 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2023 $4,162 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2022 $4,152 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2021 $4,065 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2020 $3,959 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2019 $3,872 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2018 $367 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2017 $3,278 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2016 $3,278 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2015 $2,986 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
2014 $2,985 $100,500 $19,600 $80,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2012784

Bright MLS

APN: 11-033.10-016

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