NOT LISTED FOR SALE

404 Merle Ln Townsend, DE 19734

Estimated Value: $498,000 - $580,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2020

Last sale price $379,900 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,099/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Townsend Elementary School Rated A
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2020

WOW. This home is a stunner. Starting with the curb appeal, it won't disappoint! Corner property, 1/3 acre, fenced in, extended driveway and full front porch. Backyard is an entertainers dream with a grilling area, firepit, hot tub, pergola and dining area, (AND a separate space for kids to play). Honestly the inside is completely unexpected... in the best way possible! For starters, the ENTIRE 1st and 2nd levels are vinyl plank flooring-- no carpets! Farm-country decor is built into every room in this house, starting with the two-story entryway and feature wall with hooks mounted for hanging coats or backpacks. Living room and dining room are spacious with lots of natural sunlight and you guessed it, no carpets! Rear of the home will quickly be your favorite place to hang out... spacious open-concept family room and completely up-to-date kitchen with white cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters, pendant lighting, soft-close drawers and more! Even the pantry and laundry room are exciting with their farmhouse touches! There's also an office/flex room on the main level for your many home quarantine needs! Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms, hall bathroom, and master bathroom (both updated). Master suite has a huge walk in closet and the spa-bathroom is the perfect retreat after a long day! The basement has TONS of storage space and possibilities for the creative minds out there. Take a private tour (keeping appropriate social distance) of this GORGEOUS new listing today! And buy it up while the rates are still historically low! *Virtual tour coming Thursday 3/26.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Aitken

(302) 528-9124 Meganaitken@kw.com Keller Williams Realty License #RE0020721 Listed on: 03/25/2020

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Raymond Petkevis

(302) 685-4042 raypetkevis@gmail.com Keller Williams Delaware

Keller Williams Delaware

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,871

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 25R1A

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Play Equipment

Schools

  • Townsend Elementary School
  • Everett Meredith Middle School
  • Middletown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Additional Features

  • Doors swing in
  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Community Details

  • Built by Handler
  • Townsend Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 091
  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-003.00-091

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,871

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See exclusions.
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: See inclusions.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-03-26
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Laminated, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Store/Office, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3500
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.29
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1100
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Hot Tub, Play Equipment
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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 - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: TOWNSEND
  • High School: MIDDLETOWN
  • Middle Or Junior School: EVERETT MEREDITH

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood, Rear
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 82200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12200.00
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13504.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 25R1A
  • In City Limits: Yes

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Handler

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2389695
  • School Tax: 2282.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2871.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 25-003.00-091
  • Tax Lot: 091
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
May 29, 2020
Sold by
Howard Stephen and Howard Sarah
Bought by
Riggs Floyd and Coles Riggs Lakeisha
Seller's Agent
Megan Aitken
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Raymond Petkevis
Keller Williams Delaware
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$379,900
Current Estimated Value
$537,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,415
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$373,018
Outstanding Balance
$330,652
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$206,663

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2016
Closed on
Oct 4, 2016
Sold by
Hildebrand Kevin E
Bought by
Howard Stephen and King Sarah
Seller's Agent
Megan Aitken
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Oliver Millwood
Empower Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$318,250
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2005
Sold by
Boman Properties Llc
Bought by
Hildebrand Kevin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2005
Sold by
Townsend Properties Llc
Bought by
Forman Joel L and Hasan Shazad Bob

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,350
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Riggs Floyd -- None Available
Howard Stephen -- None Available
Hildebrand Kevin E $351,000 --
Boman Properties Llc -- --
Forman Joel L $288,170 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Riggs Floyd $373,018
Previous Owner Howard Stephen $318,250
Previous Owner Boman Properties Llc $10,000
Previous Owner Hildebrand Kevin E $313,900
Previous Owner Forman Joel L $259,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Sold $379,900 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2020 03/25/20 For Sale $379,900 +13.4% $158 / Sq Ft
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Sold $335,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Price Changed $335,000 +1.8% $140 / Sq Ft
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Sale $329,000 -- $137 / 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 $3,498 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2023 $2,927 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2022 $2,923 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2021 $2,887 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2020 $2,852 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2019 $2,947 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2018 $333 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2017 $2,255 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2016 $2,255 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2015 $2,184 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
2014 $2,178 $94,400 $12,200 $82,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC498564

Bright MLS

APN: 25-003.00-091