NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31602 Reading St Ocean View, DE 19970

Estimated Value: $198,238 - $469,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,595 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2016

Last sale price $212,000 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,126/month

825 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Furnished
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2016

This spacious 3BD/2BA home has an inviting front porch, an open floor plan, kitchen/dining combo with breakfast bar, rear deck and located in a private community with no HOA fees or town taxes and just a short drive to Bethany's Beaches and Boardwalk. Great as a year round home or weekend getaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shirley Price

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 10/19/2013

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

DEBORAH COBB

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0016510

Last Buyer's Agent

KAE QUILLEN

Weichert, Realtors - Beach Bound License #RS-0015744

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,160

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 103x110x101x110
  • Landscaped
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,595 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Banks Acres Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-12.00-1194.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,160

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Rambler, Ranch/Rambler
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Remarks Public: This spacious 3BD/2BA home has an inviting front porch, an open floor plan, kitchen/dining combo with breakfast bar, rear deck and located in a private community with no HOA fees or town taxes and just a short drive to Bethany's Beaches and Boardwalk. Great as a year round home or weekend getaway.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Screens, Storm
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Level Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1595
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1595
  • Net Sq Ft: 1595.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 134.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1595
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 31602

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping
  • Lot Dimensions: 103x110x101x110
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Ground Rent Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5102916
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-12.00-1194.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Close Date: 03/18/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1986
Bought by
Pollitt Leonard E Normandie Pollitt
Total Days on Market
825
Current Estimated Value
$365,560
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
Pollitt Leonard E Normandie Pollitt -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kern Mary L $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $212,000 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
01/22/2016 01/22/16 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2013 10/19/13 For Sale $212,000 -- $133 / 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 $1,160 $19,050 $2,250 $16,800
2023 $1,188 $19,050 $2,250 $16,800
2022 $1,175 $19,050 $2,250 $16,800
2021 $1,162 $19,050 $2,250 $16,800
2020 $1,167 $19,050 $2,250 $16,800
2019 $1,163 $19,050 $2,250 $16,800
2018 $1,170 $19,050 $0 $0
2017 $1,244 $19,050 $0 $0
2016 $1,158 $19,050 $0 $0
2015 $1,178 $19,050 $0 $0
2014 $1,168 $19,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shirley Price

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Shirley Price

    Long & Foster

    (302) 541-5211

    35 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Shirley Price
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  • DEBORAH COBB

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    DEBORAH COBB

    Long & Foster

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  • KAE QUILLEN

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    KAE QUILLEN

    Weichert, Realtors - Beach Bound

    (302) 228-5331

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    KAE QUILLEN
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000977702

Bright MLS

APN: 134-12.00-1194.00

Delaware Sussex County Ocean View 19970

31602 Reading St, Ocean View, DE

This home is located at 31602 Reading St, Ocean View, DE 19970 since 19 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $365,560, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 31602 Reading St is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School, and Indian River High School.

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