NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 W 8th St Laurel, DE 19956

Estimated Value: $160,000 - $207,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
990 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2021

Last sale price $150,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,016/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Paneling

About This Home

As of September 2021

With some TLC and vision, this house can be made into a home! It offers updated (200 amp) electric service, oil furnace, 16'x12' rear porch enclosed with vinyl windows, concrete driveway, 2-car detached 32'x24' garage (built in 2012) with concrete floor & electric, 2 storage sheds, and more . . . all on a large in-town lot with fenced-in rear yard in Laurel's Historic District. Some replacement windows (age of house is estimated).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Hill

The Real Estate Market License #RS-0017062 Listed on: 06/04/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Davis

The Real Estate Market

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $702

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 92.00 x 210.00
  • South Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 990 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 432-08.10-11.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$702

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Sussex De Quadrants: West of Rt 13
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: With some TLC and vision, this house can be made into a home! It offers updated (200 amp) electric service, oil furnace, 16'x12' rear porch enclosed with vinyl windows, concrete driveway, 2-car detached 32'x24' garage (built in 2012) with concrete floor & electric, 2 storage sheds, and more . . . all on a large in-town lot with fenced-in rear yard in Laurel's Historic District. Some replacement windows (age of house is estimated).
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 990
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 990
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 151.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 990
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 231

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Outbuilding(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LAUREL
  • School District Key: 300200396897
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partially, Rear
  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 92.00 x 210.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19166.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5222379
  • School Tax: 294.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 702.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 432-08.10-11.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/10/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAUREL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Foskey-Foxbrrow William J
Bought by
Riggleman Leslie S
Seller's Agent
Randy Hill
The Real Estate Market
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Davis
The Real Estate Market
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%
Current Estimated Value
$177,202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,202
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Outstanding Balance
$135,469
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$43,782

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2011
Bought by
Foskey Jennings C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2011
Bought by
Foskey Jennings C
Source: Public Records

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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
Riggleman Leslie S $150,000 None Available
Foskey Jennings C -- --
Foskey Jennings C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Riggleman Leslie S $147,283
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $150,000 +0.1% $152 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Price Changed $149,900 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
07/09/2021 07/09/21 For Sale $149,900 -3.3% $151 / Sq Ft
06/09/2021 06/09/21 Price Changed $155,000 +3.4% $157 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $149,900 -- $151 / 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 $344 $6,300 $900 $5,400
2023 $390 $6,300 $900 $5,400
2022 $341 $6,300 $900 $5,400
2021 $338 $6,300 $900 $5,400
2020 $20 $6,300 $900 $5,400
2019 $347 $6,300 $900 $5,400
2018 $377 $6,300 $0 $0
2017 $342 $6,300 $0 $0
2016 $388 $6,300 $0 $0
2015 $338 $6,300 $0 $0
2014 $302 $6,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Hill

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Randy Hill

    The Real Estate Market

    (302) 236-3837

    83 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Randy Hill
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  • Andrew Davis

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Andrew Davis

    The Real Estate Market

    (302) 752-8574

    11 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Andrew Davis
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU184084

Bright MLS

APN: 432-08.10-11.00

Delaware Sussex County Laurel 19956

231 W 8th St, Laurel, DE

This home is located at 231 W 8th St, Laurel, DE 19956 since 04 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $177,202, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 231 W 8th St is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including North Laurel Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School, and Laurel Intermediate Middle School.

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