Ryan Fitzwater
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
(302) 665-1447
57 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$170,000 Price
237 Birch Ave Wilmington, DE 19805
Elsmere AreaEstimated Value: $197,000 - $202,667
2
Beds
1
Bath
950
Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of October 2023Welcome to 237 Birch Avenue. This 2 bed 1 full bathroom is conveniently located in Elsmere Gardens. As you walk up you will be greeted by a covered newer concrete porch (2019). Upon entering the home, you will enter the open living room area that leads into the eat-in kitchen with an open layout. Off of the kitchen is a nice 3 seasoned porch. You will notice the fenced in backyard with access to the conveniently located park right behind the home. New concrete pad in the back as well as a newer shed with lots of room for storage. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a full bathroom with plenty of storage. The unfinished basement contains the washer and dryer, egress walkout, as well as additional storage. Seller has also converted to gas in 2016. House also has an assigned parking spot at the end of the block. Affordable and a great location! Schedule your tour today! House being sold as "as is" condition. Inspections are for informational purposes only.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(302) 202-9855 ashley.hess@compass.com Compass Listed on: 10/11/2023
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,465
Year Built
- Built in 1944
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 100.00
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 950 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Unfinished Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- On-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Schools
- Baltz Elementary School
- Alexis I. Du Pont Middle School
- Mckean High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 513
- Assessor Parcel Number 19-004.00-513
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Elsmere Manor Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 11, 2023
Closed on
Oct 27, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maria Catalina
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Justin Ashkenase
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%
Views
117
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
$14,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,985
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,910
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Ryan Fitzwater
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-
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Compass
(302) 665-1606
61 Total Sales
3 in Elsmere
$215K - $280K Price Range
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Tammy Duering
Tammy Duering
RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square
(610) 646-5682
75 Total Sales
1 in Elsmere
$275,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $139,900 | Transnation Title | ||
| $89,900 | Transnation Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $101,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | $20,985 | ||
| Previous Owner | $111,920 | ||
| Previous Owner | $80,910 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 10/27/23 | Sold | $185,000 | -2.6% | $195 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2023 10/19/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/11/2023 10/11/23 | For Sale | $189,900 | -- | $200 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $207,900 | $42,900 | $165,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2023 | $1,012 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2022 | $1,012 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2021 | $984 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2020 | $990 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2019 | $1,242 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2018 | $1,001 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2017 | $997 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2016 | $946 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2015 | $878 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
| 2014 | $803 | $35,400 | $6,800 | $28,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Catalina
M
Seller's Agent in 2023
Maria Catalina
Compass
(302) 354-0637
10 Total Sales
-
Stephen Mottola
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Stephen Mottola
Compass
(302) 437-6600
576 Total Sales
-
Justin Ashkenase
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Justin Ashkenase
Patterson Schwartz
(302) 559-4356
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2050640
APN: 19-004.00-513
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