$235,000
SOLD JUN 29, 2012

215 Mercury Rd Newark, DE 19711

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,325 Sq Ft
0.79 Acres

Recently Sold

$101 Per Sq Ft

31% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • North Star Elementary School Rated A
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2012

Wooded lot that leads to creek; All brick ranch stones throw to Newark and to Hockessin. Offers brick fireplace, 3 beds, 21/2 baths. Full basement ,with finished office space and powder room. 2 car garage on spacious lot. Hardwood floors. Kitchen and baths need updating, but are functioning. Red Clay Schoool district

Last Agent to Sell the Property

NANCY ALLEN

nallen@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin License #TREND:4001397 Listed on: 11/07/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Eleanor Duffy

(302) 234-6030 eduffy@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 126 x 273
  • Creek or Stream
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,325 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Property is near a creek

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • North Star Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0802410010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,184

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Bar And Stools In Finished Part Of Basement, Shelving And Window Trmt
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Remarks Public: Wooded lot that leads to creek; All brick ranch stones throw to Newark and to Hockessin. Offers brick fireplace, 3 beds, 21/2 baths. Full basement ,with finished office space and powder room. 2 car garage on spacious lot. Hardwood floors. Kitchen and baths need updating, but are functioning. Red Clay Schoool district
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2325
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2325
  • Net Sq Ft: 2325.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 118.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2325
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 215

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 40.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District Key: 300200396545

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Dimensions: 126 X 273
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 34412.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC21

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2271088
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2184.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0802410010
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 06/29/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2011
Closed on
Jun 29, 2012
Sold by
Murphy Charles L and White Joyce Murphy
Bought by
Wei Bingging and Chu Kairong
Seller's Agent
NANCY ALLEN
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Eleanor Duffy
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-30.68%
Current Estimated Value
$536,226

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$301,226
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.43%
Original Mortgage
$176,250
Outstanding Balance
$28,452
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$507,774
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $235,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $176,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/15/2012 10/15/12 Rented $1,800 -14.3% --
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/20/2012 07/20/12 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $235,000 -14.5% $101 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Price Changed $275,000 -8.0% $118 / Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 Price Changed $299,000 -8.0% $129 / Sq Ft
01/03/2012 01/03/12 Price Changed $325,000 -4.1% $140 / Sq Ft
11/07/2011 11/07/11 For Sale $339,000 -- $146 / 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 $3,924 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2023 $3,462 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2022 $3,503 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2021 $3,502 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2020 $3,509 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2019 $3,509 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2018 $3,439 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2017 $3,397 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2016 $3,244 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2015 $3,040 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
2014 $2,813 $106,200 $27,700 $78,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004568104

Bright MLS

APN: 08-024.10-010