NOT LISTED FOR SALE

40 Forsythia Ln Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $506,000 - $599,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,025 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2013

Last sale price $297,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,130/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Community Pool
  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of November 2013

Fabulous 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA Carrigan Style home in sought after Brennan Estates. This home has an open floor plan with fresh paint, a renovated kitchen with SS appliances, new cabinets and Quartz countertops. HVAC upgraded in 2011, Water heater replaced in 2012, all windows replaced in 2013. The fenced backyard features a large deck that completes the package. All of this plus the neighborhood amenities that include walking trails, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool (fee paid) and the elementary school in walking distance. Other upgrades too numerous to list.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erik Hoferer

(302) 405-6583 erik@eriksells.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 09/18/2013

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

CHERYL DIFONZO

cdifonzo@comcast.net Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #TREND:4014581

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Buck

(302) 275-4066 ebuck9@gmail.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0019195

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x145
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

HOA Fees

  • $19 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,025 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Tile or Brick Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School
  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School
  • Appoquinimink High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 059
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-047.10-059

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include pool(s)
  • Brennan Estates Subdivision, Carrigan II Floorplan

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,055

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$19 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer All Window Treatments To Confirm
  • Inclusions: Blinds
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2025
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2025
  • Net Sq Ft: 2025.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 157.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2025
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 230.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Additional Association Fees: Pool
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Swimming Pool
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s)
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: OLIVE B. LOSS
  • High School: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G. WATERS

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 66200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12000.00
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X145
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2351482
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2055.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-047.10-059
  • Tax Lot: 059
  • Tax Year: 2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2013
Closed on
Nov 20, 2013
Sold by
Cook Gregory K and Cook Linda A
Bought by
Buchanan Heather R
Seller's Agent
Erik Hoferer
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Eric Buck
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,900
-7.16%
Current Estimated Value
$541,226

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$244,226
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$237,600
Outstanding Balance
$177,611
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$363,615
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Buchanan Heather R $297,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buchanan Heather R $237,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/29/2013 11/29/13 Sold $297,000 -7.2% $147 / Sq Ft
10/25/2013 10/25/13 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2013 09/18/13 For Sale $319,900 -- $158 / 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 $3,273 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2023 $2,781 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2022 $2,801 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2021 $2,767 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2020 $2,735 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2019 $2,803 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2018 $2,438 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2017 $2,334 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2016 $2,133 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2015 $2,074 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
2014 $2,070 $78,200 $12,000 $66,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003590578

Bright MLS

APN: 11-047.10-059