NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Anita Ct Newark, DE 19702

Estimated Value: $447,000 - $577,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2023

Last sale price $450,000 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,071/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Active Adult
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome home and simplify your life with this freshly painted, move in ready 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch situated on one of the best lots in the community with wonderful views. This 55+ community of The Village of Fox Meadow is conveniently located near the intersection of Rts. 40 & 1, bordered by the Walther Farm, the Wilmington University Sports Complex and a wooded area. Boasting an array of sleek finishes and a thoughtful open layout, you’ll find the living room at the heart of the home with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and spacious dining room with stylish tile flooring flowing to the gourmet kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and breakfast bar with breakfast area and sliders to the trex deck where you’ll enjoy all that nature has to offer with backyard backing to open space. Continue inside to the large master suite complete with walk-in closet and en-suite bath with oversized tile shower and dual vanity. Spacious second and third bedrooms and full hall bath round out the main level. Living space extends to the expansive finished lower level with full bathroom, office/den and exercise room in addition to loads of storage. Don't miss the opportunity to live in this fantastic community where you'll find great people and enjoy many activities in the modern two-story clubhouse. Monthly association fee of $168 includes maintenance of the clubhouse and community spaces, lawn care, snow removal and trash removal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rose Bloom

(302) 690-3298 rose.bloom@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0013852 Listed on: 09/30/2023

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Hewitt

(610) 453-7817 jhewitt1@remax.net RE/MAX Town & Country License #RS286689

RE/MAX Town & Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,243

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $168 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Laundry on main level
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Active Adult
  • Active Adult | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Village Of Fox Meadow Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 844
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-043.10-844

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,243

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$168 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See list
  • Inclusions: See list
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2023-09-30
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2600
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 254.52
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1768
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 832
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 832
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 251

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone, Aluminum 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 - Front Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 168.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: S
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2594.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3243.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-043.10-844
  • Tax Lot: 844
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2600
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 11/09/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2023
Closed on
Nov 9, 2023
Sold by
Merkel Michael G and Merkel By Michael G & Stephen P
Bought by
Koston Charles Stanley and Koston Trudi Glaspey
Seller's Agent
Rose Bloom
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Hewitt
RE/MAX Town & Country
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
737
Current Estimated Value
$498,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2011
Closed on
Jan 17, 2012
Sold by
Sorrentino Lisa
Bought by
Merkel Michael G and Merkel Susan J
Seller's Agent
George Tuten Jr.
BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Buyer's Agent
DARLENE A. WOODSIDE
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2008
Sold by
Gemcraft Homes Inc
Bought by
Sorrentino Joseph and Sorrentino Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2008
Sold by
Village Of Fox Meadow Llc
Bought by
Gemcraft Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Koston Charles Stanley -- None Listed On Document
Merkel Michael G $310,000 None Available
Sorrentino Joseph $406,550 None Available
Gemcraft Homes Inc $61,184 Chesapeake Title Company Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Koston Charles Stanley $360,000
Previous Owner Merkel Michael G $248,000
Previous Owner Sorrentino Joseph $150,000
Previous Owner Gemcraft Homes Inc $50,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $450,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
09/30/2023 09/30/23 For Sale $450,000 +45.2% $173 / Sq Ft
01/17/2012 01/17/12 Sold $310,000 -4.6% $123 / Sq Ft
09/26/2011 09/26/11 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2011 08/16/11 For Sale $324,900 -- $129 / 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 $3,133 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2023 $2,873 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2022 $2,853 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2021 $2,883 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2020 $2,801 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2019 $2,750 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2018 $2,379 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2017 $2,285 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2016 $2,160 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2015 $1,931 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
2014 $1,941 $78,500 $8,700 $69,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2049880

Bright MLS

APN: 10-043.10-844