NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Locust Ave Wilmington, DE 19805

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $273,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,525 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2021

Last sale price $195,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,473/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Joseph R. Walling Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

A rare find… A solid 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom brick twin in the popular Elsmere Gardens neighborhood with easy access to Newark & Wilmington. This lovely home offers hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms and throughout the 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Large deck on the 2nd floor and a patio in the fenced in back yard makes a perfect setting for entertaining family and friends. Off street parking on a private drive way that could fit up to 3 cars. This one will not last!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Saeed Shakhshir

(302) 239-3010 iselldehomes@gmail.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin License #RS-0022256 Listed on: 10/08/2021

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

Saeed Shakhshir

(302) 239-3010 iselldehomes@gmail.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin License #RS-0022256 Listed on: 10/08/2021

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,472

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elsmere Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-008.00-231

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,472

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Remarks Public: A rare find… A solid 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom brick twin in the popular Elsmere Gardens neighborhood with easy access to Newark & Wilmington. This lovely home offers hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms and throughout the 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Large deck on the 2nd floor and a patio in the fenced in back yard makes a perfect setting for entertaining family and friends. Off street parking on a private drive way that could fit up to 3 cars. This one will not last!!!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1525
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1525
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 181.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1075
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 450
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 450
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 257

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District Key: 300200396545
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: 19R2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2377205
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1472.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19-008.00-231
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 11/09/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Karam Nicole M
Bought by
Jackson Lisa
Seller's Agent
Saeed Shakhshir
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Saeed Shakhshir
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Current Estimated Value
$258,085

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,085
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Outstanding Balance
$143,066
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,019

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2010
Sold by
Abramowicz Helen R
Bought by
Karam Nicole M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,464
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jackson Lisa -- None Available
Karam Nicole M $140,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jackson Lisa $156,000
Previous Owner Karam Nicole M $137,464
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Sold $195,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $195,000 -- $128 / 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 $1,200 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2023 $1,046 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2022 $1,046 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2021 $1,017 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2020 $1,023 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2019 $1,185 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2018 $184 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2017 $978 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2016 $978 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2015 $908 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
2014 $830 $36,600 $7,400 $29,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Saeed Shakhshir

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Saeed Shakhshir

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 239-3010

    1 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Saeed Shakhshir
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2000345

Bright MLS

APN: 19-008.00-231

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19805

257 Locust Ave, Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 257 Locust Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805 since 08 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $258,085, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 257 Locust Ave is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Austin D. Baltz Elementary School, Alexis I. du Pont Middle School, and Thomas McKean High School.

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