NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3 Fern Ct Newark, DE 19702

Estimated Value: $467,763 - $512,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,375 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2020

Last sale price $350,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,968/month

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Weiss Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

A beauty in Newark! Charming home with contemporary vibe nestled in coveted Summer Hill community. Travel past meticulously-maintained homes, large front-yard acreage, lamp posts, and park benches to a quiet coveted cul-de-sac and impressive 2,250 sq.-ft., 4BRs 2 Full and 1 hath bath Colonial which features a custom front door with two lead ornate glasses and side lights, bonus room upstairs, sun room and inground pool. The Dual-width driveway leads to front-entry 1-car garage that includes the garage door opener. The beautiful light blue siding and white shutters magnify this home in addition to the fresh mulch and beautiful flowers. The interior of home touts many updates and improvements. Foyer features laminate flooring and the layout of home provides lots of immediate interest! To left is the formal living room with plush carpet and white French doors in addition to crown molding. Just across the hall you enter the Formal Dining room with laminate flooring and crown molding. Just around the hall you will encumber the kitchen. The updated kitchen provides custom tall soft close drawers and cabinets and that are made of solid maple Kraftmaid wood, one which includes a glass show front. The pantry cabinets pull completely out and there is a pot and pan spinner/lazy Susan. These cabinets also include pull out cabinet space saver doors with an auto pop up appliance cabinet and electric outlet. The Custom Corian counters are an added bonus in addition to the large center island with three huge drawers. The Hidden dual garbage cabinet with rubber maid inserts provides an extra added touch! The Double layer silverware sliding tray drawer make up the perfect area for storing silverware and utensils. The kitchen also features a new large no divider stainless steel sink with sprayer nozzle, new garbage disposal and a built in soap dispenser. The New Bosch dishwasher with triple level racks are the icing on the cake within this area. The new ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, laundry room, powder bathroom and sunroom truly make these areas come to life! Just around the corner The Large laundry room includes many cabinets, pantry, broom closet and counter tops. The Washer and Dryer encumber this area in addition to a large stainless steel laundry sink and plenty of recessed lighting. Just off the kitchen The Custom Sweetco sunroom brings in the must have natural lighting and includes floor to ceiling glass kick panels and sliding windows with screens in addition to many electric outlets and a ceiling fan. Around the corner The Large family room with laminate flooring and ceiling fan include a wood burning brick fireplace, with hearth and white wood mantel. The fireplace also has an electric blower option with wall switch. This area also provides access to the large sliding glass doors that lead to the patio. The Patio made up of pale grey weather resistant synthetic Trec flooring and includes railing, the perfect area to sit back, relax and soak up the summer sun. Downstairs You will enter the large basement with drop ceilings, huge storage options, and is newly waterproofed. The basement includes a new sump pump, French drain (installed 2020), (Mold barrier installed 2020) both which provide a transferable warranty. There are also two operational basement windows on this level. The basement also includes a New 50 gallon hot water tank ( 2020) and Trane hvac AC/Heat system with a programable thermostat. Back upstairs four bedrooms Master bedroom with laminate flooring and ceiling fan. The en-suite bathroom/tub shower are located within this room. The Large walk-in closet and attached bonus room/office or nursery. The main attraction to the spacious backyard is the custom in-ground fiberglass insert swimming pool with low maintenance pump equipment and under watercolor changing light system. The pool has a child safety ledge and code standard metal locking fence. Pride of ownership is apparent, schedule a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samuel Barksdale

(302) 218-6074 eddie@barksdaleaffiliates.com Barksdale & Affiliates Realty License #679031 Listed on: 08/12/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Harrington

andrea@alhrealtygroup.com Compass License #RA-0020228

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,857

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 115.00
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned NCPUD

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,375 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • Concrete Pool

Schools

  • Kirk Middle School
  • Christiana High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Summer Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 117
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-038.30-117

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,857

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Fridge, Beer Fridge in Garage, Sove, microwave, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-08-12
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: A beauty in Newark! Charming home with contemporary vibe nestled in coveted Summer Hill community. Travel past meticulously-maintained homes, large front-yard acreage, lamp posts, and park benches to a quiet coveted cul-de-sac and impressive 2,250 sq.-ft., 4BRs 2 Full and 1 hath bath Colonial which features a custom front door with two lead ornate glasses and side lights, bonus room upstairs, sun room and inground pool. The Dual-width driveway leads to front-entry 1-car garage that includes the garage door opener. The beautiful light blue siding and white shutters magnify this home in addition to the fresh mulch and beautiful flowers. The interior of home touts many updates and improvements. Foyer features laminate flooring and the layout of home provides lots of immediate interest! To left is the formal living room with plush carpet and white French doors in addition to crown molding. Just across the hall you enter the Formal Dining room with laminate flooring and crown molding. Just around the hall you will encumber the kitchen. The updated kitchen provides custom tall soft close drawers and cabinets and that are made of solid maple Kraftmaid wood, one which includes a glass show front. The pantry cabinets pull completely out and there is a pot and pan spinner/lazy Susan. These cabinets also include pull out cabinet space saver doors with an auto pop up appliance cabinet and electric outlet. The Custom Corian counters are an added bonus in addition to the large center island with three huge drawers. The Hidden dual garbage cabinet with rubber maid inserts provides an extra added touch! The Double layer silverware sliding tray drawer make up the perfect area for storing silverware and utensils. The kitchen also features a new large no divider stainless steel sink with sprayer nozzle, new garbage disposal and a built in soap dispenser. The New Bosch dishwasher with triple level racks are the icing on the cake within this area. The new ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, laundry room, powder bathroom and sunroom truly make these areas come to life! Just around the corner The Large laundry room includes many cabinets, pantry, broom closet and counter tops. The Washer and Dryer encumber this area in addition to a large stainless steel laundry sink and plenty of recessed lighting. Just off the kitchen The Custom Sweetco sunroom brings in the must have natural lighting and includes floor to ceiling glass kick panels and sliding windows with screens in addition to many electric outlets and a ceiling fan. Around the corner The Large family room with laminate flooring and ceiling fan include a wood burning brick fireplace, with hearth and white wood mantel. The fireplace also has an electric blower option with wall switch. This area also provides access to the large sliding glass doors that lead to the patio. The Patio made up of pale grey weather resistant synthetic Trec flooring and includes railing, the perfect area to sit back, relax and soak up the summer sun. Downstairs You will enter the large basement with drop ceilings, huge storage options, and is newly waterproofed. The basement includes a new sump pump, French drain (installed 2020), (Mold barrier installed 2020) both which provide a transferable warranty. There are also two operational basement windows on this level. The basement also includes a New 50 gallon hot water tank ( 2020) and Trane hvac AC/Heat system with a programable thermostat. Back upstairs four bedrooms Master bedroom with laminate flooring and ceiling fan. The en-suite bathroom/tub shower are located within this room. The Large walk-in closet and attached bonus room/office or nursery. The main attraction to the spacious backyard is the custom in-ground fiberglass insert swimming pool with low maintenance pump equipment and under watercolor changing light system. The pool has a child safety ledge and code standard metal locking fence. Pride of ownership is apparent, schedule a tour today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Laminated, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 2375
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2375
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 147.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2375
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Indoor
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 100.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • Middle School: KIRK
  • High School: CHRISTIANA
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: CHRISTIANA
  • Middle Or Junior School: KIRK

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 82300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15600.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 70.00 x 115.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7841.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: NCPUD
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2303709
  • School Tax: 3044.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3857.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-038.30-117
  • Tax Lot: 117
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2375
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/18/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Barry Spence and Spence Ivy J
Bought by
Gordon Niki L
Seller's Agent
Samuel Barksdale
Barksdale & Affiliates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Harrington
Compass
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.45%
Current Estimated Value
$490,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Outstanding Balance
$300,565
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$206,244

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
Herzka Jeffrey and Herzka Debra S
Bought by
Spence Barry and Spence Ivy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
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
Gordon Niki L -- Ward & Taylor Llc
Spence Barry $325,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gordon Niki L $332,500
Previous Owner Spence Barry $196,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $350,000 0.0% $147 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Price Changed $350,000 +1.4% $147 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 For Sale $345,000 -- $145 / 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 $4,302 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2023 $4,190 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2022 $4,161 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2021 $4,072 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2020 $3,960 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2019 $270 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2018 $161 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2017 $3,289 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2016 $3,289 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2015 $3,008 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
2014 $3,010 $97,900 $15,600 $82,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC506982

Bright MLS

APN: 09-038.30-117