NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 University Dr Newark, DE 19713

Estimated Value: $489,000 - $720,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2012

Last sale price $360,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,798/month

251 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Oversized Parking

About This Home

As of June 2012

Fabulous original owner home with a grand 2-story entrance hall that features a turned, open staircase; a 21 ft. kitchen with Corian counters, 42 inch cabinets, and an eating area that opens to the 34 ft. rear slate patio as well as the family room that features a gas fireplace flanked by arched windows under a vaulted ceiling. Upstairs is a large master bedroom suite with a tray ceiling and an inviting garden bath. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and two connect via a 15 ft. shared reading room that includes the Palladian window above the main entrance. The basement has a finished play room and drain in place to add a full bath. Also included are a 4 zoned stereo system, central vacuum, security system, 2 garage door openers and extensive hardscaping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Cronin

Patterson-Schwartz-Newark Listed on: 09/07/2011

Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Jacobs

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,163

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 1900
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC15

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drainage System

Schools

  • West Park Place Elementary School
  • Shue-Medill Middle School
  • Newark High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Patio

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Built by MAGNESS
  • Academy Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11 004.40 088

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,163

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Draperies/Curtains
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Microwave. Negotiable: Washer, Dryer And Bsmt Freezer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Remarks Public: Fabulous original owner home with a grand 2-story entrance hall that features a turned, open staircase; a 21 ft. kitchen with Corian counters, 42 inch cabinets, and an eating area that opens to the 34 ft. rear slate patio as well as the family room that features a gas fireplace flanked by arched windows under a vaulted ceiling. Upstairs is a large master bedroom suite with a tray ceiling and an inviting garden bath. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and two connect via a 15 ft. shared reading room that includes the Palladian window above the main entrance. The basement has a finished play room and drain in place to add a full bath. Also included are a 4 zoned stereo system, central vacuum, security system, 2 garage door openers and extensive hardscaping.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Drainage System, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3000
  • Net Sq Ft: 3000.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 123.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 205

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Asbestos 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: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • 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: 250.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • Elementary School: WEST PARK PLACE
  • Middle School: SHUE-MEDILL
  • High School: NEWARK
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • Elementary School: WEST PARK PLACE
  • High School: NEWARK
  • Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: Res.
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 1900
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18295.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC15

Building Info

  • Builder Name: MAGNESS

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2334027
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3163.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11 004.40 088
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 06/15/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2011
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Loftus Mark W and Loftus Lisa A
Bought by
Saquing Carl and Saquing Jovita
Seller's Agent
Bob Cronin
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Buyer's Agent
Linda Jacobs
Empower Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.7%
Current Estimated Value
$613,606

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$253,606
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$327,628
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2002
Sold by
Magness Construction Co
Bought by
Loftus Mark W and Loftus Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,756
Interest Rate
6.73%
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
Saquing Carl $180,000 None Available
Loftus Mark W $297,195 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saquing Carl $207,500
Closed Saquing Carl $327,628
Previous Owner Loftus Mark W $314,000
Previous Owner Loftus Mark W $237,756
Closed Loftus Mark W $44,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $360,000 -2.7% $120 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2011 09/07/11 For Sale $370,000 -- $123 / 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 $5,194 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2023 $4,907 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2022 $4,878 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2021 $4,777 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2020 $4,657 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2019 $4,378 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2018 $4,043 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2017 $3,906 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2016 $3,869 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2015 $3,537 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
2014 $3,552 $114,200 $18,400 $95,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bob Cronin

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bob Cronin

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 733-7072

    7 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Bob Cronin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Linda Jacobs

    Empower Real Estate, LLC

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004517256

Bright MLS

APN: 11-004.40-088

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19713

205 University Dr, Newark, DE

This home is located at 205 University Dr, Newark, DE 19713 since 07 September 2011 and is currently estimated at $613,606, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 205 University Dr is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including West Park Place Elementary School, Shue-Medill Middle School, and Newark High School.

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