NOT LISTED FOR SALE

398 Briar Ln Newark, DE 19711

Oaklands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $484,000 - $507,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2013

Last sale price $275,000 $183 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,005/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of July 2013

Beautiful and inviting two story colonial in popular Oaklands community boasts pride of ownership throughout. Center hall design, spacious living room opens to formal dining room with chair rail and pass thru to nicely redone kitchen, adjacent family room with fireplace and French door to front hall. First floor laundry, exposed hardwoods, renovated hall bath and updated master bath. 2 car garage and well landscaped yard with back patio. Walking distance to U of DE, Main Street and The Newark Country Club. A true pleasure to show! Seller is related to listing agent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashle Wilson Bailey

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 05/16/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Team Freebery

EXP Realty, LLC License #R3-0017962

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,654

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x125
  • Property is zoned 18RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Rented or Permit Required

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Downes Elementary School
  • Shue-Medill Middle School
  • Newark High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 135
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-019.00-135

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include pool(s)
  • Oaklands Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,654

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Inclusions & Exclusions List
  • Inclusions: See Inclusions & Exclusions List
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful and inviting two story colonial in popular Oaklands community boasts pride of ownership throughout. Center hall design, spacious living room opens to formal dining room with chair rail and pass thru to nicely redone kitchen, adjacent family room with fireplace and French door to front hall. First floor laundry, exposed hardwoods, renovated hall bath and updated master bath. 2 car garage and well landscaped yard with back patio. Walking distance to U of DE, Main Street and The Newark Country Club. A true pleasure to show! Seller is related to listing agent.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Street Number Modifier: 398

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Fuses
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, 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 Condo Co-Op Amenities: Swimming Pool
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s)
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • Elementary School: DOWNES
  • Middle School: SHUE-MEDILL
  • High School: NEWARK
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • Elementary School: DOWNES
  • High School: NEWARK
  • Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 67600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 19700.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X125
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: 18RS

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2370317
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2654.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-019.00-135
  • Tax Lot: 135
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 07/12/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2013
Closed on
Jul 12, 2013
Sold by
Bailey Donna P
Bought by
Fortner Michael T and Fortner Shannon T
Seller's Agent
Ashle Wilson Bailey
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Team Freebery
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Current Estimated Value
$495,326

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$220,326
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$233,750
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2001
Sold by
Bailey Robert Donald
Bought by
Bailey Donna P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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
Fortner Michael T $275,000 None Available
Bailey Donna P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fortner Michael T $193,000
Closed Fortner Michael T $233,750
Previous Owner Bailey Donna P $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Sold $275,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
05/20/2013 05/20/13 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2013 05/16/13 For Sale $275,000 -- $183 / 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 $3,235 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2023 $3,157 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2022 $3,123 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2021 $3,043 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2020 $2,955 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2019 $3,039 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2018 $2,531 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2017 $2,456 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2016 $2,449 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2015 $2,195 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
2014 $2,171 $87,300 $19,700 $67,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ashle Wilson Bailey

    Long & Foster

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  • Team Freebery

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Team Freebery

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (302) 420-8606

    219 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003451468

Bright MLS

APN: 18-019.00-135

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711 Oaklands

398 Briar Ln, Newark, DE

This home is located at 398 Briar Ln, Newark, DE 19711 since 16 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $495,326, approximately $330 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 398 Briar Ln is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Downes (John R.) Elementary School, Shue-Medill Middle School, and Newark High School.

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