NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4900 Melson Rd Bridgeville, DE 19933

Estimated Value: $411,000 - $525,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
$301/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 30, 2024

Last sale price $500,000 $305 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,804 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 18.3 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Den
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2024

**Coming Soon** Ranch style home 3 beds/2 baths and 18+/- acres. At one time it had a large garden! Living room w/ wood stove, Primary Bed/Primary bath, 2 additional bedrooms and hall bath Kitchen w/ dining room right off for entertaining and a front sitting room, central vacuum, from garage coming into home there is a second kitchen which was used for canning all the produce from the garden. Home also features a full basement w/ French drain and sump pump (basement used to be used for ceramic making). oversized one car garage was used as a workshop. Home and outbuildings are being sold "as is where is" All inspections would be for buyers informational only and at buyers expense.

There is a small area between the homes but belongs to this home that is currently leased with local farmer until September 2024.

Listing Agent is related to seller(s). Melson Road is a deadend road that is maintained by the State.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natalie Warfel

(302) 422-4400 jamie@thewatsonrealtygroup.com The Watson Realty Group, LLC License #RS-0014826 Listed on: 04/22/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacob Ryan

(302) 426-2211 tom@ricciorealestate.com RE/MAX Point Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $931

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 18.3 Acre Lot
  • There are 2 additional properties that are listed a home and lot on right and 11 acres to the right of that home.
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned AR-1

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 131-05.00-11.01

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$931

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

18.3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Sussex De Quadrants: West of Rt 13
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-04-22
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2810
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1640
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 334.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1640
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1170
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1170
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: There are 2 additional properties that are listed a home and lot on right and 11 acres to the right of that home.
  • Lot Size Acres: 18.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 797148.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 859.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 931.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 131-05.00-11.01
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WOODBRIDGE

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$493,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,000
Outstanding Balance
$277,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$216,542

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2024
Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Natalie Warfel
The Watson Realty Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Ryan
RE/MAX Point Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.93%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.61%
Original Mortgage
$270,500
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$500,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $277,000
Closed $270,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Sold $500,000 -8.9% $305 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2024 04/22/24 For Sale $549,000 -- $335 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,660 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2024 $1,036 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2023 $665 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2022 $602 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2021 $595 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2020 $590 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2019 $599 $16,050 $1,950 $14,100
2018 $515 $16,050 $0 $0
2017 $490 $16,050 $0 $0
2016 $501 $16,050 $0 $0
2015 $504 $16,050 $0 $0
2014 $496 $16,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2060324

Bright MLS

APN: 131-05.00-11.01

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