NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Falling Tree Ct Newark, DE 19711

Estimated Value: $624,985 - $667,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,250 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 08, 2020

Last sale price $450,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,065/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Gym
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Den

About This Home

As of October 2020

Welcome to a truly one of a kind, 2 story home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, in the well sought after neighborhood of Christianstead. A large wrap around front porch welcomes you as you approach the home. Stunning, hardwood floors throughout the first level. Living room has newly installed carpet, with a slider leading to the front porch. Dining room with large bay window offering beautiful views. Kitchen offers recently refinished cabinets, slider to rear screened porch, and a unique, 2 - way fireplace that opens to the family room. Family room has slider to rear deck to enjoy peaceful views. First floor includes a secluded office/play room with adjacent double closet and full bathroom. Large master bedroom includes: linen closet, walk in closet, en suite with soaker tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Upstairs with 3 additional spacious bedrooms. The dry basement offers a huge finished area with a 3-piece rough-in for a future bathroom, an exercise room and storage room with floor to ceiling storage cabinets. Home is located in Newark, Delaware near Downtown Newark, University of Delaware, shopping, major travel routes and entertainment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Buck

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0019195 Listed on: 09/04/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Scarpa

BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin License #RS-0019578

BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 123.80 x 188.10
  • Property is zoned 18RH

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Christianstead Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 149
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-006.00-149

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,355

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer and Dryer, Refrigerator, exercise equipment All "As-Is"
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to a truly one of a kind, 2 story home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, in the well sought after neighborhood of Christianstead. A large wrap around front porch welcomes you as you approach the home. Stunning, hardwood floors throughout the first level. Living room has newly installed carpet, with a slider leading to the front porch. Dining room with large bay window offering beautiful views. Kitchen offers recently refinished cabinets, slider to rear screened porch, and a unique, 2 - way fireplace that opens to the family room. Family room has slider to rear deck to enjoy peaceful views. First floor includes a secluded office/play room with adjacent double closet and full bathroom. Large master bedroom includes: linen closet, walk in closet, en suite with soaker tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Upstairs with 3 additional spacious bedrooms. The dry basement offers a huge finished area with a 3-piece rough-in for a future bathroom, an exercise room and storage room with floor to ceiling storage cabinets. Home is located in Newark, Delaware near Downtown Newark, University of Delaware, shopping, major travel routes and entertainment.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3250
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3250
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 138.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3250
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 25.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 131000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 21800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 123.80 x 188.10
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21780.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: 18RH
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2368088
  • School Tax: 4751.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6355.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-006.00-149
  • Tax Lot: 149
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3250
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/08/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Carl A Ruohonen Revocable Trust and Carl A Ruohonen Revocable Trus
Bought by
Guhl Nikki L
Seller's Agent
Eric Buck
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christy Scarpa
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
List Price
$434,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
3.47%
Current Estimated Value
$644,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,496
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Outstanding Balance
$389,568
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2019
Sold by
Ruohonen Carl A
Bought by
Ruohonen Carl A and The Carl A Ruohonen Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Ruohonen Carl A and The Anne L Ruohonen Revocable
Bought by
Ruohonen Carl A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2015
Sold by
Ruohonen Carl A and Ruohonen Anne L
Bought by
Ruohonen Carl A and Carl A Ruohonen Revocable Trus
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guhl Nikki L $450,000 Kirsh Title Services
Ruohonen Carl A -- None Available
Ruohonen Carl A -- None Available
Ruohonen Carl A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guhl Nikki L $427,500
Previous Owner Ruohonen Carl A $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2020 10/08/20 Sold $450,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Price Changed $450,000 +3.5% $138 / Sq Ft
09/06/2020 09/06/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2020 09/04/20 For Sale $434,900 -- $134 / 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 $5,661 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2023 $5,525 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2022 $5,466 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2021 $5,326 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2020 $5,173 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2019 $5,320 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2018 $23,644 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2017 $1,182 $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2016 -- $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2015 -- $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
2014 -- $152,800 $21,800 $131,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC508564

Bright MLS

APN: 18-006.00-149