$432,497
SOLD SEP 6, 2024

4 Forge Rd Newark, DE 19711

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Great Room
  • Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2024

Looking for first floor living - this is it! This charming Ranch style home offers 2-car garage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths, spacious Great Room, Dining Room and large Eat-in Kitchen. Sliders off the Dining Room open to a 3-season Sunroom overlooking the new backyard deck and fenced-in yard. Primary bedroom has two closets and attached full bath. An extra bonus to this level is the new 1st floor laundry station with new stackable washer and dryer. Hardwood floors throughout most of home. The lower level is finished with a wet bar, additional family room space, full bath, second laundry, flex rooms, storage and egress. The whole interior has been painted. Walking distance to elementary school. A Home Warranty is included. House is being sold to settle an Estate.
Enclosed 3-season room and finished basement were completed by previous owner. Estate is unaware if permits were obtained; none will be provided. Senior tax discount may be in place. Agent is related to Seller

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara H. Riley

Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville License #RS289240 Listed on: 07/26/2024

Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

Last Buyer's Agent

James Jones

EXP Realty, LLC License #5000822

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,054

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Drummond Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-048.10-063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,054

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Staging items
  • Inclusions: 2 white free-standing kitchen cabinets, rugs, cubbies in bedroom, sunroom and deck furniture. Shed is as-is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Looking for first floor living - this is it! This charming Ranch style home offers 2-car garage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 full Baths, spacious Great Room, Dining Room and large Eat-in Kitchen. Sliders off the Dining Room open to a 3-season Sunroom overlooking the new backyard deck and fenced-in yard. Primary bedroom has two closets and attached full bath. An extra bonus to this level is the new 1st floor laundry station with new stackable washer and dryer. Hardwood floors throughout most of home. The lower level is finished with a wet bar, additional family room space, full bath, second laundry, flex rooms, storage and egress. The whole interior has been painted. Walking distance to elementary school. A Home Warranty is included. House is being sold to settle an Estate. Enclosed 3-season room and finished basement were completed by previous owner. Estate is unaware if permits were obtained; none will be provided. Senior tax discount may be in place. Agent is related to Seller
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2200
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 286.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1468
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 732
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 732
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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 Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • Elementary School: WILSON
  • Middle School: SHUE-MEDILL
  • High School: NEWARK
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WILSON
  • High School: NEWARK
  • Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14375.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RES
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2054.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-048.10-063
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 09/06/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Minner Patricia R and Riley Michael C
Bought by
Welsh Melissa M and Welsh Christopher R
Seller's Agent
Barbara H. Riley
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Buyer's Agent
James Jones
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$432,497
Premium/Discount to List
$12,597
3%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$446,135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,638
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$419,522
Outstanding Balance
$415,838
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,297

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2010
Sold by
Pennington Dolores M and Pennington Patrick A
Bought by
Minner Patricia R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $432,497 None Listed On Document
Deed $250,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $419,522 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Sold $432,497 +3.0% $197 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2024 07/26/24 For Sale $419,900 -- $191 / 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 $2,715 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2023 $2,632 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2022 $2,611 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2021 $2,639 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2020 $2,553 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2019 $2,236 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2018 $2,121 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2017 $2,040 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2016 $1,933 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2015 $1,695 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
2014 $1,694 $81,700 $18,900 $62,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2065486

Bright MLS

APN: 08-048.10-063