NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Forsythia Ln Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $483,608 - $519,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,475 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 03, 2017

Last sale price $289,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,918/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School Rated A+
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of April 2017

Attention Bargain Hunters...GREAT VALUE-Ardmore Model facing South on larger/deep fenced lot within Very Popular Brennan Estates. Appoquinimink Schools & Preferred Feeder Patterns w/easy walk, just steps to Olive B Loss Elementary. This home has a lot to offer w/updated laminate + ceramic tile flooring, new stair carpet '17, updated appliances & added granite countertops. Basement professionally finished (by previous owner w/no permits) adds approximately 700 square feet. And even better...its almost POOL SEASON! Lovely in-ground w/updated liner and cover, professionally serviced, maintained, opened & closed. Smart Owner priced this Solid Home aggressively, to reflect deferred maintenance & need for updated cosmetics, while also providing a Comprehensive Home Buyers' Warranty. FHA/VA/Conv Financing available. Some prep work still in progress.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jack Teague Jr

(302) 547-6598 jteague@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Newark License #R1-0002062 Listed on: 02/06/2017

Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

Last Buyer's Agent

Katina Geralis

(302) 383-5412 kat@kghometeam.com EXP Realty, LLC License #R3-0020328

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,064

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 69 x 145
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drainage System

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1104710058

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • $100 Other One-Time Fees
  • Ardmore Model Community
  • Brennan Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,064

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator/Fans/Window Treatments/All Pool Equipment
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Drainage System, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2475
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2475
  • Net Sq Ft: 1775.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 168.96
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1775
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 246.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Additional Association Fees: Pool
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 100.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 69 X 145
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2351481
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2064.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1104710058
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2017
Closed on
Apr 4, 2017
Sold by
Thigpen Barbara
Bought by
Banks Marsha M Williamson
Seller's Agent
Jack Teague Jr
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Buyer's Agent
Katina Geralis
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.63%
Current Estimated Value
$501,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,902
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$231,200
Outstanding Balance
$192,393
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$309,509

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2011
Sold by
Nurse Donna
Bought by
Thigpen Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,916
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Aro Kevin S and Skelly Tonya S
Bought by
Nurse Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,450
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2001
Sold by
Parisi Michael A and Parisi Veronica
Bought by
Aro Kevin S and Skelly Tonya S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,800
Interest Rate
6.93%
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
Banks Marsha M Williamson -- None Available
Thigpen Barbara $120,000 None Available
Nurse Donna $135,000 None Available
Aro Kevin S $171,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Banks Marsha M Williamson $231,200
Previous Owner Thigpen Barbara $233,916
Previous Owner Nurse Donna $333,450
Previous Owner Aro Kevin S $136,800
Closed Aro Kevin S $17,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/03/2017 04/03/17 Sold $289,000 -3.6% $117 / Sq Ft
02/13/2017 02/13/17 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2017 02/06/17 For Sale $299,900 -- $121 / 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 $3,168 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2023 $2,692 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2022 $2,711 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2021 $2,678 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2020 $2,648 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2019 $2,523 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2018 $2,360 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2017 $2,260 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2016 $2,065 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2015 $2,008 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
2014 $2,004 $75,700 $12,100 $63,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000060208

Bright MLS

APN: 11-047.10-058