NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 Forrestal Dr Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $503,000 - $560,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,775 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2021

Last sale price $399,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,121/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2021

This charming, well maintained home with lots of updates sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and is move-in ready. It is also located within five miles of the Newark Charter School. The mature trees and beautiful landscaping create a private, tranquil setting that welcomes you home. The rear garage and extended driveway offer plenty of room for additional parking. Entering the home you are greeted by the fresh paint and the impeccable hardwood flooring throughout the upstairs which have been sanded and resealed. The gorgeous eat-in kitchen boasts plenty of natural light and is recently updated with new cabinets, lighting, tile backsplash, Quartz countertops, extra large island, ample cabinet space as well as new refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and range hood. The open floor plan leads to an adjacent family room, perfect for entertaining, with glass sliders that lead further to the raised, second floor screened porch with a peaceful, private view. Enjoy quiet evenings relaxing in a beautiful natural setting surrounded by a mature tree line, perfect for watching deer and listening to birds. The 3 bedrooms each have hardwood flooring, new ceiling fans and lighting. The lower level features a large family room with a brick fireplace, half bath, large laundry room, and walk out sliding door access to a covered patio with hot tub and the rear driveway, with plenty of privacy. The 2 car garage has been freshly painted with new openers and has plenty of room for additional storage. Many recent upgrades throughout the home include: newly installed gutter guards, new landscaping, electrical outlets upgraded, recessed lighting on both floors, all new brushed nickel light fixtures, door hinges and knobs, new fixtures, vanities and toilets in bathrooms, new washer and dryer, new electric furnace converted from oil, new sump pump and hot water heater. This home is a must see and ready to move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Eckerson

(302) 420-3737 jeffeckerson@verizon.net Foraker Realty Co. License #RS288785 Listed on: 05/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Duncan

(302) 242-7906 jason@thejasonduncanteam.com Foraker Realty Co. License #676568

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85.80 x 250.10
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • No Through Street
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Schools

  • Keene Elementary School
  • Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
  • Glasgow High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Caravel Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 060
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-027.00-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,561

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: See inclusion sheet
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2021-05-21
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2775
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2775
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 187.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2125
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 650
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: KEENE
  • High School: GLASGOW
  • Middle Or Junior School: GAUGER-COBBS

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 73100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 17300.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, No Thru Street, Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 85.80 x 250.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 33977.00
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2343793
  • School Tax: 2811.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3561.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-027.00-060
  • Tax Lot: 060
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2021
Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Nicholson Marie
Bought by
Lee Jesse D and Lee Chrissy
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Eckerson
Foraker Realty Co.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Duncan
Foraker Realty Co.
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Current Estimated Value
$533,774

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,774
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$378,138
Outstanding Balance
$344,077
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$189,697

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2018
Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Beverin Joseph R and Beverin Shelley R
Bought by
Nicholson Marie
Seller's Agent
Theresa Russo
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Eckerson
Foraker Realty Co.
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$293,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-6.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.13%
Original Mortgage
$278,825
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1995
Bought by
Beverin Joseph R and Beverin Shelley R
Source: Public Records

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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
Lee Jesse D -- None Available
Nicholson Marie -- None Available
Beverin Joseph R $146,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Jesse D $378,138
Previous Owner Nicholson Marie $278,825
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Sold $399,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Sale $399,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 For Sale $399,000 +35.9% $144 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Sold $293,500 -1.8% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Price Changed $299,000 -1.8% $141 / Sq Ft
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Price Changed $304,500 -3.3% $143 / Sq Ft
12/12/2018 12/12/18 For Sale $315,000 -- $148 / 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 $3,849 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2023 $3,744 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2022 $3,735 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2021 $3,561 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2020 $3,561 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2019 $3,469 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2018 $367 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2017 $2,949 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2016 $2,949 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2015 $2,686 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
2014 $2,685 $90,400 $17,300 $73,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC527104

Bright MLS

APN: 11-027.00-060