$330,376
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

402 West St Clayton, DE 19938

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,587 Sq Ft
8,233 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Deck
  • Loft
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

This charming Victorian home is picturesque from the moment you arrive. From the white picket fence to the spacious yard, you'll be transported back to a simpler time when a house was a home and community was your world. Inside, you will find a welcoming foyer with stately newel post, decorative banister and wood stairs to the second floor. To the left, hardwood floors lead to the living room complete with tiled, gas fireplace and bump out area with windows, then through a small alcove to the first floor bath and spacious dining room. At the back of the house is the kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including wine cooler, wall oven and 5 burner gas cooktop; from there, the large side porch, laundry/mudroom and back deck are conveniently located. You can access the second floor by using a secret back stair between the kitchen and dining room or from the main stairs at the front of the house. Here, three oversized bedrooms and a full bath provide plenty of room with a bonus fourth bedroom, loft area and storage in the 3rd floor attic space for even more! Don't miss out on owning a this unique property in Clayton and make it your own. Professional photos to follow.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle D Varner

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown License #RS0039589 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Last Buyer's Agent

Tania Peralta

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,233 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wine Rack

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Clayton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number KH-04-01810-01-5600-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,245

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: -None-
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This charming Victorian home is picturesque from the moment you arrive. From the white picket fence to the spacious yard, you'll be transported back to a simpler time when a house was a home and community was your world. Inside, you will find a welcoming foyer with stately newel post, decorative banister and wood stairs to the second floor. To the left, hardwood floors lead to the living room complete with tiled, gas fireplace and bump out area with windows, then through a small alcove to the first floor bath and spacious dining room. At the back of the house is the kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including wine cooler, wall oven and 5 burner gas cooktop; from there, the large side porch, laundry/mudroom and back deck are conveniently located. You can access the second floor by using a secret back stair between the kitchen and dining room or from the main stairs at the front of the house. Here, three oversized bedrooms and a full bath provide plenty of room with a bonus fourth bedroom, loft area and storage in the 3rd floor attic space for even more! Don't miss out on owning a this unique property in Clayton and make it your own. Professional photos to follow.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Insert, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Loft, Mud Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space, Full, Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3087
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2587
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2587
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 402

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: SMYRNA
  • School District Key: 300200396884
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8233.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Enclosed, Screened
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1245.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: KH-04-01810-01-5600-000
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/21/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SMYRNA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Massey Gregory Adam
Bought by
Donaldson Elizabeth and Matas-Scheuerer Michael
Seller's Agent
Michelle D Varner
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Tania Peralta
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$330,376
Premium/Discount to List
$15,376
4.88%
Views
179
Current Estimated Value
$328,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,674
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.93%
Original Mortgage
$297,338
Outstanding Balance
$296,838
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,864

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2021
Closed on
Oct 25, 2021
Sold by
Morris Elizabeth and Morris Clayton
Bought by
Massey Gregory A
Seller's Agent
Denise Forman Gaines
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ms. Lamar Stronko
Patterson-Schwartz-Dover
List Price
$301,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-3.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.90%
Original Mortgage
$296,670
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2013
Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Kemske Marigrace
Bought by
Morris Elizabeth and Morris Clayton
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Augustine
Delaware Homes Inc
Buyer's Agent
Denise Forman Gaines
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,100
-13.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%
Original Mortgage
$193,982
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2008
Sold by
Sams Home Inc
Bought by
Kemske Marigrace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2006
Sold by
Foraker Deneen M
Bought by
Sams Homes Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $330,376 None Listed On Document
Deed $290,000 None Available
Deed $189,900 None Available
Deed -- Global Title Inc
Sheriffs Deed $118,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $297,338 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,670 VA
Previous Owner $11,866 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $176,047 VA
Previous Owner $193,994 VA
Previous Owner $193,982 VA
Previous Owner $125,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $330,376 +4.9% $128 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $315,000 +8.6% $122 / Sq Ft
10/25/2021 10/25/21 Sold $290,000 -3.3% $129 / Sq Ft
09/12/2021 09/12/21 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Price Changed $299,900 -0.4% $133 / Sq Ft
08/19/2021 08/19/21 For Sale $301,000 +58.5% $134 / Sq Ft
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Sold $189,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
09/23/2013 09/23/13 Rented $189,900 -13.7% --
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Under Contract -- -- --
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2013 08/01/13 For Sale $220,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Rent $1,200 0.0% --
07/12/2012 07/12/12 Rented $1,200 0.0% --
07/11/2012 07/11/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/04/2012 07/04/12 For Rent $1,200 -- --
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 $1,245 $295,200 $65,100 $230,100
2023 $800 $30,100 $4,700 $25,400
2022 $773 $30,100 $4,700 $25,400
2021 $757 $30,100 $4,700 $25,400
2020 $663 $30,100 $4,700 $25,400
2019 $669 $30,100 $4,700 $25,400
2018 $670 $30,100 $4,700 $25,400
2017 $667 $30,100 $0 $0
2016 $677 $30,100 $0 $0
2015 $680 $30,100 $0 $0
2014 $636 $30,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2034144

Bright MLS

APN: 3-04-01810-01-5600-000