$285,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2022

401 Christiana Rd New Castle, DE 19720

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2022

Updated ranch on Christiana Rd. Just one turn away from Rt. 1, putting Newark, Wilmington, Dover and
Philadelphia within an easy reach and Christiana Mall just minutes away, this brick 3 bedroom/1bath
one level living with 2 screened-in porches is tucked off the main road and is surrounded by tall trees
providing lots of privacy. The driveway with 2 turn-around pads and parking for 7-plus cars leads to a
screened-in side porch with natural wood-planked ceiling that faces wooded area and offers 3-season
enjoyment. Bright and airy Living room/family room with highly polished hardwood floors accented
with white wide baseboards and dove gray paint. Stunning wall of white built-ins span the front wall
and flank a triple window providing lots of natural light. Oversized entrance grants access to the Dining
room, where there is ample room for dining table, chairs and china cabinet. Arched doorways reside at
opposite ends of DR, one leads into the kitchen, while the other entrance leads to bedroom wing. All 3
spacious BRS feature roomy closets, hardwoods, gray paint and natural light. Full bath is on-trend and
charming with its driftwood flooring, ceramic tile with accent border of gray, charcoal and ivory, and
white vanity with adequate storage. Eat-in kitchen in striking gray and white is beautiful. Modern white
cabinets finished to the ceiling with pewter bar hardware and black stainless Samsung appliances are
enhanced by gray/white subway tile backsplash. Off kitchen enjoy access to a mud room and screened-
in back porch. Unfinished basement with outside access provides lots of storage. Both side and back
porch provide great outdoor living space. Backyard is generous size with tall trees dotting the property,
storage shed and fire pit. Convenience and charm go hand in hand in this upscale, remarkable move-in
ready ranch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bayard Williams

House of Real Estate Listed on: 10/28/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Frampton

Compass

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,930

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 190.00
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned NC15

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Jones Elementary School
  • Shue-Medill Middle School
  • Christiana High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 002
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-028.20-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,930

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal property
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-10-29
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Updated ranch on Christiana Rd. Just one turn away from Rt. 1, putting Newark, Wilmington, Dover and Philadelphia within an easy reach and Christiana Mall just minutes away, this brick 3 bedroom/1bath one level living with 2 screened-in porches is tucked off the main road and is surrounded by tall trees providing lots of privacy. The driveway with 2 turn-around pads and parking for 7-plus cars leads to a screened-in side porch with natural wood-planked ceiling that faces wooded area and offers 3-season enjoyment. Bright and airy Living room/family room with highly polished hardwood floors accented with white wide baseboards and dove gray paint. Stunning wall of white built-ins span the front wall and flank a triple window providing lots of natural light. Oversized entrance grants access to the Dining room, where there is ample room for dining table, chairs and china cabinet. Arched doorways reside at opposite ends of DR, one leads into the kitchen, while the other entrance leads to bedroom wing. All 3 spacious BRS feature roomy closets, hardwoods, gray paint and natural light. Full bath is on-trend and charming with its driftwood flooring, ceramic tile with accent border of gray, charcoal and ivory, and white vanity with adequate storage. Eat-in kitchen in striking gray and white is beautiful. Modern white cabinets finished to the ceiling with pewter bar hardware and black stainless Samsung appliances are enhanced by gray/white subway tile backsplash. Off kitchen enjoy access to a mud room and screened- in back porch. Unfinished basement with outside access provides lots of storage. Both side and back porch provide great outdoor living space. Backyard is generous size with tall trees dotting the property, storage shed and fire pit. Convenience and charm go hand in hand in this upscale, remarkable move-in ready ranch.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Laminated, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1080
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1080
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 263.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 401

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 36300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10400.00
  • Lot Features: Not In Development
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 190.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18731.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: NC15
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2317019
  • School Tax: 1543.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1930.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-028.20-002
  • Tax Lot: 002
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 12/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2022
Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Benford Hans M
Bought by
Lawson Connor
Seller's Agent
Bayard Williams
House of Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Frampton
Compass
List Price
$299,500
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-4.84%
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$349,564

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,564
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$276,450
Outstanding Balance
$268,024
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,748

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2019
Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Mill Orchard Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Benford Hans M
Seller's Agent
Bayard Williams
House of Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bayard Williams
House of Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$188,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,400
-5.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.13%
Original Mortgage
$169,650
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2018
Closed on
Aug 22, 2018
Sold by
Reynolds Beatrice E
Bought by
Mill Orchard Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Marti Foley
House of Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bayard Williams
House of Real Estate
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$85,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
211.98%
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
Deed $285,000 --
Deed $188,500 Nationwide Title Clearing
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $276,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $169,650 New Conventional
Closed $10,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2022 12/15/22 Sold $285,000 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2022 11/11/22 Price Changed $285,000 -4.8% $264 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Sale $299,500 +58.9% $277 / Sq Ft
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Sold $188,500 -5.7% $175 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 For Sale $199,900 +6.0% $185 / Sq Ft
03/21/2019 03/21/19 Off Market $188,500 -- --
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2019 02/19/19 For Sale $199,900 +135.2% $185 / Sq Ft
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Sold $85,000 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2018 08/04/18 For Sale $85,000 -- $100 / 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 $1,989 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2023 $1,934 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2022 $1,930 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2021 $49 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2020 $1,840 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2019 $1,626 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2018 $797 $46,700 $10,400 $36,300
2017 $663 $45,800 $10,400 $35,400
2016 $663 $45,800 $10,400 $35,400
2015 $550 $45,800 $10,400 $35,400
2014 $549 $45,800 $10,400 $35,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2033658

Bright MLS

APN: 10-028.20-002