NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 S Bay Dr Dover, DE 19901

Estimated Value: $385,000 - $483,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold January 31, 2022

Last sale price $350,000

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,523/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary bedroom faces the bay
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Allen Frear Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of January 2022

A secret bay front gem at an affordable price in the Kitts Hummock neighborhood is ready for to be called HOME! This cute well-maintained cottage is located directly on the Delaware Bay and has tons of front windows with great views of the bay and it offers a nice size deck for outdoor seating. Imagine owning this cozy cottage and sitting in the front sunroom/den area enjoying the relaxing views of the bay while watching the wildlife run free. Or better yet, enjoy winter evenings listing to the ocean waters while snuggled near your firepit on the spacious front deck. The home features a 1st floor bedroom that has easy access to the main floor bathroom and there is another bedroom on the 2nd floor that has its very own private bathroom. The 2nd floor bedroom has a nice window view of the bay also. This home was rehabbed in 2006 with some nice updates. The home features: Hardwood flooring throughout, some recess lights, the kitchen is fully equipped with an electric range, and refrigerator. This home is very well maintained and has lots of charm and is nicely decorated. The home is being sold with most of the tastefully decorated personal items included with the sale. The $200/yearly HOA fee does include the water bill for this property. Check out the 3d tour of this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Waters

RE/MAX Horizons Listed on: 12/14/2021

RE/MAX Horizons

Last Buyer's Agent

Dustin Oldfather

Compass License #RS-0017091

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $251

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51.21 x 191.85
  • Property is zoned AR

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom faces the bay

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Kitts Hummock Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2700-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-00-09720-02-2700-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$251

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Some Personal Items to be Excluded-Excluded items are labeled throughout the house
  • Inclusions: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Personal items Included-Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: A secret bay front gem at an affordable price in the Kitts Hummock neighborhood is ready for to be called HOME! This cute well-maintained cottage is located directly on the Delaware Bay and has tons of front windows with great views of the bay and it offers a nice size deck for outdoor seating. Imagine owning this cozy cottage and sitting in the front sunroom/den area enjoying the relaxing views of the bay while watching the wildlife run free. Or better yet, enjoy winter evenings listing to the ocean waters while snuggled near your firepit on the spacious front deck. The home features a 1st floor bedroom that has easy access to the main floor bathroom and there is another bedroom on the 2nd floor that has its very own private bathroom. The 2nd floor bedroom has a nice window view of the bay also. This home was rehabbed in 2006 with some nice updates. The home features: Hardwood flooring throughout, some recess lights, the kitchen is fully equipped with an electric range, and refrigerator. This home is very well maintained and has lots of charm and is nicely decorated. The home is being sold with most of the tastefully decorated personal items included with the sale. The $200/yearly HOA fee does include the water bill for this property. Check out the 3d tour of this home.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Foundation Details: Pilings
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 225

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 275.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: CAESAR RODNEY
  • School District Key: 300200396889
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 51.21 x 191.85
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: AR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2429903
  • School Tax: 215.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 251.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-00-09720-02-2700-000
  • Tax Lot: 2700-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 01/31/2022

Multi Family

  • Federal Flood Zone: VE

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2021
Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Ridley Donald T
Bought by
Medina Joseph Henry and Medina Cristina Donnamarie
Seller's Agent
Karen Waters
RE/MAX Horizons
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Oldfather
Compass
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Current Estimated Value
$434,177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,177
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Butler Robert C and Butler Suzanne
Bought by
Ridley Donald T and Ridley Terri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Butler Robert C
Bought by
Butler Robert C and Butler Suzanne M
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Medina Joseph Henry $350,000 Benton Lynn Law Pa
Ridley Donald T $250,000 None Available
Butler Robert C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Medina Joseph Henry $225,000
Previous Owner Ridley Donald T $200,000
Previous Owner Butler Robert C $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Sold $350,000 0.0% --
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2021 12/14/21 For Sale $350,000 -- --
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 $1,473 $372,900 $270,300 $102,600
2023 $268 $10,600 $4,700 $5,900
2022 $253 $10,600 $4,700 $5,900
2021 $251 $10,600 $4,700 $5,900
2020 $247 $10,600 $4,700 $5,900
2019 $237 $10,600 $4,700 $5,900
2018 $228 $10,600 $4,700 $5,900
2017 $222 $10,600 $0 $0
2016 $217 $10,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $10,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $10,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2005436

Bright MLS

APN: 2-00-09720-02-2700-000