NOT LISTED FOR SALE

252 Benjamin Blvd Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $534,000 - $559,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 03, 2021

Last sale price $430,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,221/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Property is in excellent condition

About This Home

As of September 2021

Immaculate!
Welcome to 252 Benjamin Blvd in Caravel Farms, a flagship community built by R.C. Peoples, Inc. one the most prestigious Communities in New Castle County. You will be awestruck by the great curb appeal, manicured landscape and well cared for property. Situated on .50- acre lot, this home offers many notable features with 2300 sq. ft. above grade living space and including part of basement is fully finished with new carpet and paint while the other half features custom shelving. This updated and well cared for 2 story colonial offers many notable features. Start with the gleaming hardwood floors and adorned with slate foyer, crown molding, recessed lights, brick fireplace. Upon entering you will be immediately inspired by how the space flows seamlessly into different areas, creating the perfect atmosphere for entertaining. Through the front door enter the spacious 2-story foyer with slate flooring and immediately notice the oak staircase. On the left is the spacious living room with crown molding and double windows. Proceeding straight ahead you enter the formal dining room decorated with crown molding and chair railing viewing the well landscaped backyard. The kitchen, fit for any chef, oven and microwave in addition to stained oak cabinets and new luxury vinyl flooring. A step away from the kitchen and through the double French doors is the family living area complete with a brick wood-burning fireplace, mantle and signature custom shelving. The main level is perfect for summer, holiday and family gatherings year-round. The main living area can be entered from the kitchen or foyer. In addition, on the first floor, there is the powder room. Up to the second level and to the right is the Master bedroom Suite complete with new carpet, new luxury vinyl flooring in bath as well as a custom shelving walk-in closet. As you proceed down the hardwood flooring hallway, one enters on the right the second full bath complete also with new luxury vinyl flooring. Directly across from this bathroom is the second bedroom. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms generously sized are located down hall both with hardwood flooring, and bedroom #4 highlighting another walk-in closet. And YES, there is an upstairs laundry room complete with shelving, yes, a room with by-fold doors. Be sure to take in all the rear yard has to offer with the well landscaped backyard, adorable shed for your lawn equipment, and a 18X13 concrete pad with footers and electric, ready for your custom-built sunroom. All this just in time to enjoy the rest of your summer and sunsets from this beautifully landscaped yard. The sliding glass door in the Kitchen Room leads to the expanded patio area. How convenient it will be entering the main living space through the two-car garage. Other updates include master Suite carpet 2021, painting in all areas except downstairs powder room, new furnace and oil tank installed Spring 2018, new A/C system installed in Fall of 2017, insulation is blown in Batt. Hurry because this jewel will not last long! Call for your private tour today! Please send any buyers to Open House on Sunday. We have an offer deadline of Monday at Noon. We will review with sellers Monday evening.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Peoples

(302) 379-4828 annebpeoples@gmail.com Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate License #RS0036525 Listed on: 07/30/2021

Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Simmons

(302) 463-2985 ashley.simmons@compass.com Crown Homes Real Estate License #RS-0022936

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,046

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121.00 x 180.00
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Back Up Oil Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • $4 Other Monthly Fees
  • Caravel Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 236
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-032.30-236

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,046

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-30
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Combination
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2600
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 173.48
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2300
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 300
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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 - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Oil Avg Month: 95.00
  • Heating Oil Prev12 Months: 1140.00
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Oil Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 50.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 86400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16300.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 121.00 x 180.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21780.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2346833
  • School Tax: 3193.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4046.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-032.30-236
  • Tax Lot: 236
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2021
Closed on
Sep 3, 2021
Sold by
Beers Ernest W and Beers Kathryn F
Bought by
Morgan Dawn
Seller's Agent
Anne Peoples
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Simmons
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
7.77%
Current Estimated Value
$544,653

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,653
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$413,898
Outstanding Balance
$376,054
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$168,599

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1991
Bought by
Beers Ernest W and Beers Kathryn F
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
Morgan Dawn -- None Available
Beers Ernest W $168,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morgan Dawn $413,898
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Sold $430,000 +7.8% $165 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 For Sale $399,000 -- $153 / 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 $4,373 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2023 $4,253 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2022 $4,243 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2021 $4,154 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2020 $990 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2019 $3,820 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2018 $195 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2017 $3,350 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2016 $3,350 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2015 $3,052 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
2014 $3,051 $102,700 $16,300 $86,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2003006

Bright MLS

APN: 11-032.30-236