NOT LISTED FOR SALE

305 Lighthouse Rd Wilmington, DE 19809

Estimated Value: $297,000 - $360,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2015

Last sale price $175,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,937/month

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Pierre S. Dupont Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2015

Delightful 2BR, 2BA Cape Cod with stop-the-car curb appeal & beautiful landscaping is just 2 houses away from the lighthouse! Inviting living rm has gas log fireplace with marble surround and built-ins. New carpeting over the hardwood floors that flow from living rm into dining rm. Kitchen has updated appliances, including a smooth surface range. Cozy family rm or third bedroom has exposed beams, built-ins, hardwoods, painted paneling and glass door to adjacent screened porch. The other first floor bedroom has a full hall bath with a graceful pedestal sink. The dormered roofline creates a second floor retreat devoted to the master bedroom suite filled with wonderful niches, built-ins & a wide window seat. Master bath: shower and large vanity with double sinks. Rear screened porch is a great space to spend time relaxing and opens to the private, fully fenced back yard. Updates: heat 2007, washer dryer, windows, and maintenance-free vinyl shake siding (imitates wood). Detached 1-car garage completes this move-in condition home tucked away in convenient north Wilmington. This is a short sale, subject to bank approval. Ward & Taylor,LLC is handling the short sale & a buyer engagement form is required. The sellers are committed to providing all documentation required by the bank in order to make the process move along!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bonnie Ortner

(302) 529-2611 bortner@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine Listed on: 08/20/2014

Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Riley

jariley@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62 x 150
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Mount Pleasant Elementary School
  • Dupont Middle School
  • Mount Pleasant High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gordon Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-146.00-042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,512

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Please See Brochure Inside House.
  • Inclusions: Please See Brochure Inside House.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1600
  • Net Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: MOUNT PLEASANT
  • High School: MOUNT PLEASANT
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 62 X 150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2247595
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1512.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-146.00-042
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2014
Closed on
Aug 10, 2015
Sold by
Tarlecky Cheryl L
Bought by
Simpson Rachel M
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Ortner
Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
Buyer's Agent
Justin Riley
Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
List Price
$208,500
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,500
-16.07%
Current Estimated Value
$339,279

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,279
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Outstanding Balance
$110,109
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,170

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2004
Sold by
Liott David M and Liott Melissa S
Bought by
Marcantuono Marilyn R and Tarlecky Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Liott David M
Bought by
Liott David M and Liott Melissa S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,000
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Simpson Rachel M $131,250 None Available
Marcantuono Marilyn R $225,000 --
Liott David M -- Security Title Guarantee Cor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simpson Rachel M $140,000
Previous Owner Marcantuono Marilyn R $180,000
Previous Owner Liott David M $71,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Sold $175,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
01/08/2015 01/08/15 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2014 12/08/14 Price Changed $175,000 -3.8% $109 / Sq Ft
11/11/2014 11/11/14 Price Changed $182,000 -1.6% $114 / Sq Ft
10/14/2014 10/14/14 Price Changed $185,000 -7.0% $116 / Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Price Changed $199,000 -4.6% $124 / Sq Ft
08/20/2014 08/20/14 For Sale $208,500 -- $130 / 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 $1,886 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2023 $1,728 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2022 $1,748 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2021 $1,747 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2020 $1,746 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2019 $1,798 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2018 $1,671 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2017 $1,646 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2016 $1,642 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2015 $1,513 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
2014 $1,513 $48,300 $10,200 $38,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Bonnie Ortner

    Patterson Schwartz

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Justin Riley

    Patterson Schwartz

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003052098

Bright MLS

APN: 06-146.00-042

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19809

305 Lighthouse Rd, Wilmington, DE

Not Listed for Sale

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