NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2487 Appleton Rd Elkton, MD 21921

Estimated Value: $383,000 - $436,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,693 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2020

Last sale price $291,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,436/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Pasture Views
  • Property is near a park
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2020

Sunny and Bright this lovely ranch home in popular Fair Hill embraces you with the feeling of home ! Well maintained with numerous updates, the current owners have created a cozy haven that is move in ready with the added bonus of a complete efficiency/in law or guest suite. Entering the main level you are welcomed by lovely hardwood floors spanning the entire first floor, the generously sized living room features an electric fireplace with antique mantle and is open to the custom dining area, crafted in the likeness of popular watering hole, "The Whip", the open concept continues into the kitchen with dual tone cabinetry, granite counter-tops, updated appliances and deck access. Continuing the main level are two master bedrooms, each with their own full bath, hall laundry with stackable washer/dryer and powder room. Traveling to the well layed out lower level you find your self in the large mudroom which gives you access to the outside entrance,utility room, and best of all the full efficiency suite complete with private bath, full kitchen,plus living/eating/sleeping area . Perfect for anyone needing separate living quarters or even use as an AirBnb as current owners do ! Stepping outside you find the entrance to the garage/workshop, a nice covered sitting area, beautiful side yard as well as big back yard with deck overlooking pasture which is owned by Fair Hill NRMA.(Do not enter this pasture as it is privately rented from the park ) Entrance to the park is just up the street where you can enjoy over 9,000 acres of hiking, biking and equestrian trails ! The location is perfect for those commuting to Delaware , Pennsylvania, or Baltimore,and I 95 is about 10-15 minutes away. This is a very special property well worth your time and attention !

Last Listed By

Robin Jones

RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square License #5000346 Listed on: 12/07/2019

RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned SR

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Efficiency Studio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Electric Washer and Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Cecil Manor Elementary School
  • Cherry Hill Middle School
  • Elkton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fair Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0804013921

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,979

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Lower Level Electric Fireplace, lower level washer and dryer, stackable washer/dryer
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: both refrigerators, Main level electric fireplace (all as is)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Renovated: 2013
  • Remarks Public: Sunny and Bright this lovely ranch home in popular Fair Hill embraces you with the feeling of home ! Well maintained with numerous updates, the current owners have created a cozy haven that is move in ready with the added bonus of a complete efficiency/in law or guest suite. Entering the main level you are welcomed by lovely hardwood floors spanning the entire first floor, the generously sized living room features an electric fireplace with antique mantle and is open to the custom dining area, crafted in the likeness of popular watering hole, "The Whip", the open concept continues into the kitchen with dual tone cabinetry, granite counter-tops, updated appliances and deck access. Continuing the main level are two master bedrooms, each with their own full bath, hall laundry with stackable washer/dryer and powder room. Traveling to the well layed out lower level you find your self in the large mudroom which gives you access to the outside entrance,utility room, and best of all the full efficiency suite complete with private bath, full kitchen,plus living/eating/sleeping area . Perfect for anyone needing separate living quarters or even use as an AirBnb as current owners do ! Stepping outside you find the entrance to the garage/workshop, a nice covered sitting area, beautiful side yard as well as big back yard with deck overlooking pasture which is owned by Fair Hill NRMA.(Do not enter this pasture as it is privately rented from the park ) Entrance to the park is just up the street where you can enjoy over 9,000 acres of hiking, biking and equestrian trails ! The location is perfect for those commuting to Delaware , Pennsylvania, or Baltimore,and I 95 is about 10-15 minutes away. This is a very special property well worth your time and attention !
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Attic/House Fan, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Efficiency, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower
  • Window Features: Screens, Storm, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Mud Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2240
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1693
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 267.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 573
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 547
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2487

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Pasture
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: CECIL MANOR
  • Middle School: CHERRY HILL
  • High School: ELKTON
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121139799812
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: CECIL MANOR
  • High School: ELKTON
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHERRY HILL

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 94200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 86500.00
  • Land Use Code: 110
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Unrestricted
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: SR
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4457896
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1979.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0804013921
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/31/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2019
Closed on
Mar 31, 2020
Sold by
Carski Karen A and Matus Harold N
Bought by
Pack Jaclyn
Seller's Agent
Robin Jones
RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Lewis
Integrity Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$291,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-2.97%
Total Days on Market
82
Current Estimated Value
$402,275

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$285,729
Outstanding Balance
$254,578
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$155,831

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2016
Sold by
Carski Karen A and Matus Harold N
Bought by
The Karen A Carski Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2010
Closed on
Sep 24, 2012
Sold by
Peterson Jane E and Estate Of Sarah Peterson
Bought by
Carski Karen A and Matus Harold N
Seller's Agent
Nancy Simpers
BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Member
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$106,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$133,900
-55.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.29%

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
Pack Jaclyn $291,000 Kirsh Title Services Inc
The Karen A Carski Living Trust -- Attorney
Carski Karen A $106,000 Kirsh Title Services Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pack Jaclyn $25,257
Open Pack Jaclyn $285,729
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Sold $291,000 -3.0% $172 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2019 12/07/19 For Sale $299,900 +182.9% $177 / Sq Ft
09/24/2012 09/24/12 Sold $106,000 -42.7% $95 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2012 01/12/12 Price Changed $185,000 -22.9% $165 / Sq Ft
11/11/2010 11/11/10 For Sale $239,900 -- $214 / 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 $2,477 $252,833 $0 $0
2023 $1,724 $216,767 $0 $0
2022 $2,065 $180,700 $86,500 $94,200
2021 $2,024 $175,933 $0 $0
2020 $2,004 $171,167 $0 $0
2019 $1,919 $166,400 $86,500 $79,900
2018 $1,947 $166,233 $0 $0
2017 $1,861 $166,067 $0 $0
2016 $1,859 $165,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,859 $165,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,778 $165,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCC167260

Bright MLS

APN: 04-013921