$347,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2017

253 Steeplechase Cir Wilmington, DE 19808

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$23/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$108 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic
  • Dupont (H.B.) Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2021

Exceptional three bedroom, 3.5 bath home that has had over $55K in improvements in the last few years. This beautiful well cared home has new kitchen with cork floor, new 3rd floor bath, fresh new paint throughout, new gutters, downspouts and soffits and siding around the chimney, whole house surge protector, Azek PVC deck replacement, Pella three panel Low-E glass deck door, and windows, new belt drive and new insulated garage door and hot water heater. In addition there is an electronic HVAC air cleaner, Aprilair 600 with manual humidity thermostat on heating unit and more. This home is in move-in condition. Hardwood flooring on first floor, end unit, nicely landscaped, and an average $118.82 utility bill. This awesome home is truly a gem and you don't need to do anything to move in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Billie Chubb

Real Broker LLC Listed on: 06/28/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Baker

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,397

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 36x121
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Limestone Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 207
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-031.10-207

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,397

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Remarks Public: Exceptional three bedroom, 3.5 bath home that has had over $55K in improvements in the last few years. This beautiful well cared home has new kitchen with cork floor, new 3rd floor bath, fresh new paint throughout, new gutters, downspouts and soffits and siding around the chimney, whole house surge protector, Azek PVC deck replacement, Pella three panel Low-E glass deck door, and windows, new belt drive and new insulated garage door and hot water heater. In addition there is an electronic HVAC air cleaner, Aprilair 600 with manual humidity thermostat on heating unit and more. This home is in move-in condition. Hardwood flooring on first floor, end unit, nicely landscaped, and an average $118.82 utility bill. This awesome home is truly a gem and you don't need to do anything to move in.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3200
  • Net Sq Ft: 3200.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 253

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 275.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District Key: 300200396545

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 84700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 26500.00
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 36X121
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NCPUD

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2275633
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3397.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-031.10-207
  • Tax Lot: 207
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 09/27/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Dougherty Daniel J
Bought by
Walck Andrew C
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Kammeier
Compass Pennsylvania LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jack Sanderson
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.59%
Current Estimated Value
$561,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$161,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.18%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$230,533
Interest Rate
2.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$357,909

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2017
Closed on
Sep 27, 2017
Sold by
Caverly Eugene S
Bought by
Dougherty Daniel J
Seller's Agent
Billie Chubb
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Baker
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$347,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.68%
Original Mortgage
$329,650
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2011
Sold by
Augusta Patricia A
Bought by
Caverly Eugene S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Bonk David V and Roberts Grace A
Bought by
Augusta Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2004
Sold by
Thomas Roy E
Bought by
Bonk David V and Roberts Grace A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,920
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed $275,000 None Available
Deed $352,500 None Available
Deed $299,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $329,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $239,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Sold $400,000 +2.6% $101 / Sq Ft
07/25/2021 07/25/21 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2021 07/24/21 For Sale $389,900 +12.4% $98 / Sq Ft
09/27/2017 09/27/17 Sold $347,000 -0.9% $108 / Sq Ft
08/06/2017 08/06/17 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2017 07/22/17 Price Changed $350,000 -1.4% $109 / Sq Ft
06/28/2017 06/28/17 For Sale $355,000 -- $111 / 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 $4,109 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2023 $3,625 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2022 $3,668 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2021 $3,667 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2020 $3,679 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2019 $3,704 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2018 $92 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2017 -- $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2016 -- $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2015 $3,183 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
2014 $2,945 $111,200 $26,500 $84,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Kammeier

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carolyn Kammeier

    Compass Pennsylvania LLC

    (804) 310-1130

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Carolyn Kammeier
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  • Jack Sanderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jack Sanderson

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 239-3001

    8 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Jack Sanderson
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  • Billie Chubb

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Billie Chubb

    Real Broker LLC

    (302) 388-8699

    55 Total Sales

    Billie Chubb
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  • Deborah Baker

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Deborah Baker

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 239-3002

    11 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Deborah Baker
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000446205

Bright MLS

APN: 08-031.10-207

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19808

253 Steeplechase Cir, Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 253 Steeplechase Cir, Wilmington, DE 19808 and is currently priced at $347,000, approximately $108 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 253 Steeplechase Cir is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Dupont (H.B.) Middle School, McKean (Thomas) High School, and The Independence School.

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