NOT LISTED FOR SALE

216 Kells Ave Newark, DE 19711

Estimated Value: $507,401 - $595,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,360 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2020

Last sale price $385,000 $163 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,091/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • 2-minute walk to Kells Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

Old Newark location for this lovingly updated two story situated across from Kells Park. Convenient to U of D campus, Newark train station with commuter SEPTA service to Philadelphia and quick access to I-95. Home features 9 rooms including 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a half bath and garage. Updates include: Open front porch with composite decking...8'x23' in 2011, Vinyl and aluminum siding (2011). Replacements windows (2007). 2 Zone central air conditioning (2017). 3 Zone natural gas baseboard /register heating. New hot water heater in 2018. Updated electric panel in 2005 (150 AMP circuit breakers). Master bath upgrade (2015). Master bedroom carpet newly installed. 3rd Floor bedroom carpeting newly installed. Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 5 Burner gas range. Stainless steel kitchen sink with disposal. Whole house sprinkler system. Fireplace chimney relined and re-pointed in 2010. Large rear deck 12'x23'. Fenced rear yard. 2nd Floor office 6'x13'. Enjoy sitting on the open front porch overlooking Kells Park and adjoining walking and bike trail. This home shows pride of ownership throughout and is available immediately.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Faust

(302) 893-1836 pfaust1@cs.com RE/MAX Associates - Newark Listed on: 08/20/2020

RE/MAX Associates - Newark

Last Buyer's Agent

Claryssa McEnany

(302) 690-1106 claryssa.mcenany@gmail.com Compass License #RS-0024051

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,454

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned 18RD, Level or Flat Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,360 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newark Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 216
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-032.00-216

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,454

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: 2nd floor hallway mirror, Dehumidifier, personal property
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: All existing window treatment. Washer-Dryer-Refrigerator (all as is). All ceiling fans. Area carpeting ( LR, DR)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Old Newark location for this lovingly updated two story situated across from Kells Park. Convenient to U of D campus, Newark train station with commuter SEPTA service to Philadelphia and quick access to I-95. Home features 9 rooms including 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a half bath and garage. Updates include: Open front porch with composite decking...8'x23' in 2011, Vinyl and aluminum siding (2011). Replacements windows (2007). 2 Zone central air conditioning (2017). 3 Zone natural gas baseboard /register heating. New hot water heater in 2018. Updated electric panel in 2005 (150 AMP circuit breakers). Master bath upgrade (2015). Master bedroom carpet newly installed. 3rd Floor bedroom carpeting newly installed. Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 5 Burner gas range. Stainless steel kitchen sink with disposal. Whole house sprinkler system. Fireplace chimney relined and re-pointed in 2010. Large rear deck 12'x23'. Fenced rear yard. 2nd Floor office 6'x13'. Enjoy sitting on the open front porch overlooking Kells Park and adjoining walking and bike trail. This home shows pride of ownership throughout and is available immediately.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bath(s), Sprinkler System
  • Window Features: Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2360
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2360
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 161.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2360
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 216

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9500.00
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: 18RD
  • Zoning Description: Level or Flat Lot
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2373148
  • School Tax: 1834.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2454.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-032.00-216
  • Tax Lot: 216
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2025
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/16/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Sep 16, 2020
Sold by
Savage Matthew S
Bought by
Square Nexus Llc
Seller's Agent
Paul Faust
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Buyer's Agent
Claryssa McEnany
Compass
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.32%
Current Estimated Value
$546,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$161,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2008
Sold by
Savage Craig S and Savage Rita G
Bought by
Savage Matthew S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2005
Sold by
Diesinger Ronald J
Bought by
Savage Craig S and Savage Rita G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,200
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2001
Sold by
Diesinger Ronald J
Bought by
Diesinger Ronald 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
6.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2001
Sold by
Robinson Linda C and Estate Of Daniel B Waibel
Bought by
Diesinger Ronald J and Diesinger Ronald J
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
Square Nexus Llc -- Brian Frederick Funk Pa
Savage Matthew S -- None Available
Savage Craig S $236,500 --
Diesinger Ronald J -- --
Diesinger Ronald J $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Savage Matthew S $260,000
Previous Owner Savage Craig S $189,200
Previous Owner Diesinger Ronald J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Sold $385,000 +1.3% $163 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $380,000 -- $161 / 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 $2,186 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2023 $2,133 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2022 $2,111 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2021 $2,057 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2020 $1,997 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2019 $1,751 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2018 $9,128 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2017 $456 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2016 $1,655 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2015 $1,484 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
2014 $1,483 $59,000 $9,500 $49,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Faust

    RE/MAX

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  • Claryssa McEnany

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Claryssa McEnany

    Compass

    (302) 690-1106

    8 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Claryssa McEnany
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC507360

Bright MLS

APN: 18-032.00-216

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711

216 Kells Ave, Newark, DE

This home is located at 216 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 since 20 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $546,600, approximately $231 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 216 Kells Ave 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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