NOT LISTED FOR SALE

459 Ratledge Rd Middletown, DE 19709

Estimated Value: $292,740 - $511,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$264/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2022

Last sale price $230,000 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,349/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 6 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2022

This property is being sold strictly as is where is and is a short sale.The house is in need of a total restoration including mold remediation. The house is on well and septic. The seller has not kept the sewer up and stated it will most likely need replacement. Home has no heat and in need of a roof plus much more. Final price and commission is subject to change based on the bank involved with the shortsale. I shortsale fee of 2% is to be paid for by the buyer at thye time of settlement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Nolte

(302) 234-1888 cgnolte@comcast.net Coldwell Banker Realty License #RA-0020574I Listed on: 03/14/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Applebaum

(302) 234-1888 brentsells@comcast.net Coldwell Banker Realty License #650154

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,671

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 200.00 x 1062.30
  • Property is zoned NC40

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crystal Run Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 062
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-007.40-062

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,671

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

6 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Personal property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1500
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1500
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 150.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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: No
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 6.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 200.00 x 1062.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 261360.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Zoning: NC40
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2046.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2671.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-007.40-062
  • Tax Lot: 062
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2026
Sold by
Davis Tom C
Bought by
Davis Tom C and Davis Barbara A
Current Estimated Value
$396,435

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2024
Sold by
Fant James
Bought by
Davis Tom C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Barbara Davis
Bought by
Fant James
Seller's Agent
Christopher Nolte
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brent Applebaum
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-23.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Davis Barbara and Davis Tom C
Bought by
Davis Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2007
Sold by
Davis Tom C
Bought by
Davis Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2005
Sold by
Davis Tom C
Bought by
Davis Barbara and Davis Tom C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Davis Tom C -- None Listed On Document
Davis Tom C -- None Listed On Document
Fant James $2,300,000 Giordano Delcollo Werb & Gagne
Fant James $2,300,000 --
Davis Barbara -- None Available
Davis Barbara A -- None Available
Davis Barbara -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Davis Barbara $234,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $230,000 +2.2% $153 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2022 03/14/22 Price Changed $225,000 -25.0% $150 / Sq Ft
03/14/2022 03/14/22 For Sale $299,900 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $3,160 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2023 $1,788 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2022 $2,704 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2021 $3,601 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2020 $2,641 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2019 $2,815 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2018 $2,353 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2017 $2,059 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2016 $2,059 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2015 $2,002 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
2014 $1,998 $75,500 $22,500 $53,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2019358

Bright MLS

APN: 13-007.40-062

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