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Seller's Agent in 2023
Robert Cardone
Long & Foster
(302) 494-6950
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
217 S Ford Ave Wilmington, DE 19805
Union Park Gardens NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $313,398 - $337,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,325
Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.19 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Rambler Architecture
- Attic
- Screened Porch
About This Home
As of March 2023Welcome to 217 S Ford Avenue. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom ranch home has been immaculately maintained and is ready for you to move in. A covered front porch leads to a tiled entrance way and bright living room with bay window and fireplace. The dining room overlooks the backyard and has display shelving around perimeter and crown molding. Sellers are offering a $1000 credit to replace the wall oven in kitchen that also comes with stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher. A back door off the kitchen provides access to a screened porch that runs along rear of house with steps down to a patio and fully landscaped and fenced backyard. The main bedroom includes 2 oversized closets and an en suite fully tiled bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms also have ample closet space and a second tiled bathroom is located off the main hallway. A full basement runs the entire footprint of the house and has a separate workshop area. There's plenty of parking and room to maneuver in the driveway leading to a detached 2 car garage with door openers. The entire property has extensive plantings and perennial beds with roses, lilacs, viburnum and daisies. All this comes with convenient access to downtown Wilmington, the Riverfront , I 95 and the new Barley Mill center with restaurants and Wegmans.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(302) 494-6950 robert.cardone@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 01/28/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
(302) 494-6950 robert.cardone@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 01/28/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,992
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75.00 x 110.00
- East Facing Home
- Wood Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned NC5
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 4 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1 Level
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace With Glass Doors
- Brick Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Ice Maker
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Austin D. Baltz Elementary School
- Alexis I. Du Pont Middle School
- Thomas Mckean High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Above Ground Utilities
- 220 Volts
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- $2 Other Monthly Fees
- Colonial Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
- Tax Lot 404
- Assessor Parcel Number 07-036.10-404
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2023
Closed on
Feb 25, 2023
Sold by
Bristowe Mark W and Bristowe Julie A
Bought by
Disalvo Michael J
Seller's Agent
Robert Cardone
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Robert Cardone
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
7.55%
Views
217
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$276,450
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Kaczmarczyk John and Moore Barbara
Bought by
Bristow Mark W and Roca Bristow Julie A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,800
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 2002
Sold by
Stout Franklin J
Bought by
Kaczmarczyk John and Moore Barbara
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,270
Interest Rate
6.17%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disalvo Michael J | $285,000 | 20 20 Title | |
| Bristow Mark W | $186,000 | -- | |
| Kaczmarczyk John | $165,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Disalvo Michael J | $276,450 | |
| Previous Owner | Bristow Mark W | $148,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaczmarczyk John | $101,270 | |
| Closed | Bristow Mark W | $18,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2023 03/01/23 | Sold | $285,000 | +7.5% | $215 / Sq Ft |
| 01/29/2023 01/29/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/28/2023 01/28/23 | For Sale | $265,000 | -- | $200 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,291 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2023 | $2,028 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2022 | $2,041 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2021 | $2,040 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2020 | $2,045 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2019 | $2,426 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2018 | $2,003 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2017 | $1,979 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2016 | $1,889 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2015 | $1,772 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
| 2014 | $1,644 | $60,400 | $7,300 | $53,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Robert Cardone
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2037294
APN: 07-036.10-404
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