NOT LISTED FOR SALE

293 Oliver Guessford Rd Townsend, DE 19734

Estimated Value: $462,795 - $532,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 29, 2016

Last sale price $117,750 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 318% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,959 / mo

201 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.76 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bunker Hill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2016

Looking for a piece of paradise in the country? This SHORT SALE offers a sprawling ranch in need of repairs but could be your perfect oasis. Located on a 1.76 acre with pond, the open lot offers plenty of native and flowering bushes, trees and evergreens while providing privacy with woods at the back of the lot. This home offers 3 bedrooms 2 full baths and has a huge octagon shaped family room (needing to be finished). There is a wood-burning stove. The kitchen has plenty of space with a morning room and large pantry. Oversized 2-Car garage and a shed. HOME BEING SOLD AS-IS, HOUSE IS IN NEED OF REPAIRS WITH POSSIBLE STRUCTURAL AND MOLD ISSUES. Subject to bank approval. No utilities are on; showings only during daylight.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Idell

(302) 999-9999 gail.renulfi@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin License #R3-0015193 Listed on: 09/30/2015

BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

William Burgess

(302) 273-4998 ashley.hess@compass.com Compass License #RA-0003255

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.76 Acre Lot
  • Property is in below average condition
  • Property is zoned SR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating Available
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 004
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-023.00-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

1.76 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All Personal Property.
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2150
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2150
  • Net Sq Ft: 2150.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 69.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2150
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 70400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9700.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.76
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 76666.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: SR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2364447
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2124.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-023.00-004
  • Tax Lot: 004
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$492,199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$353,479
Outstanding Balance
$347,135
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$145,064

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2015
Closed on
Jun 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Idell
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
William Burgess
Compass
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$117,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,250
-21.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- Attorney
-- --
$155,000 --
$100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $353,479
Previous Owner $210,000
Previous Owner $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/29/2016 06/29/16 Sold $117,750 -21.5% $55 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $150,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Price Changed $150,000 -14.3% $70 / Sq Ft
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Price Changed $175,000 -5.4% $81 / Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 For Sale $185,000 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,797 $489,200 $127,200 $362,000
2024 $3,352 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2023 $2,848 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2022 $2,869 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2021 $2,834 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2020 $2,801 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2019 $2,594 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2018 $2,497 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2017 $2,391 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2016 $2,185 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2015 $2,124 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
2014 $2,120 $80,100 $9,700 $70,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Idell

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Idell

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (302) 584-1007

    28 Total Sales

    Jennifer Idell
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  • William Burgess

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    William Burgess

    Compass

    (302) 753-0097

    54 Total Sales

    William Burgess
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002628744

Bright MLS

APN: 14-023.00-004

Delaware New Castle County Townsend 19734

293 Oliver Guessford Rd, Townsend, DE

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