Sandra Massari
RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square
(484) 734-2643
98 Total Sales
1 in North Star
$665,000 Price
5 Mars Rd Newark, DE 19711
North Star AreaEstimated Value: $651,569
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,800
Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 1.48 Acre Lot
- Colonial Architecture
- 2 Fireplaces
- North Star Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
Located in the North Star Elementary Feeder, this is a Rare opportunity to own this beautiful colonial on a private, 1.48 acre lot offering maximum rear yard privacy. Home offers an updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted interior, two main level family rooms with 2 fireplaces, slider opens to huge rear deck. Generously sized bedrooms, cedar closet and laundry chute in upstairs hall, updated master bath with Corian, Pella Windows in all rooms except Master, which has Andersen windows, full basement offers Rec Room and outside entrance to rear yard. Home has underground dog fence. Property extends beyond the running brook and up to the top of the hill. You'll absolute love the "Putting green quality" lawn, meticulous landscaping and most of all the privacy afforded by this cleverly situated lot.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 444-9090 jerry.strusowski@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq License #RB0001912 Listed on: 04/18/2014
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,660
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 1.48 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 281x432x292x290
- Irregular Lot
- Property is zoned NC21
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,800 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- 2 Fireplaces
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile or Brick
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Drainage System
- Laundry in Basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Schools
- North Star Elementary School
- Alexis I. Du Pont Middle School
- John Dickinson High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Propane Water Heater
- On Site Septic
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- North Star Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 035
- Assessor Parcel Number 08-024.10-035
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 18, 2014
Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Klosiewicz Daniel and Klosiewicz Lisa S
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jerry Strusowski
BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
Buyer's Agent
Brian Hadley
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-15.56%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$326,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Outstanding Balance
$216,914
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$434,655
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Newark, DE
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Sandra Massari
-
Jerry Strusowski
Jerry Strusowski
BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
(302) 504-6332
45 Total Sales
1 in North Star
$561,300 Price
-
Mark Adcock
Mark Adcock
RE/MAX Edge
(302) 600-1457
24 Total Sales
1 in North Star
$1,000,000 Price
-
Joseph Kreisher
Joseph Kreisher
RE/MAX Associates
(302) 281-1225
42 Total Sales
1 in North Star
$541,000 Price
-
Amanda Bradford
Amanda Bradford
Responds QuicklyCrown Homes Real Estate
(302) 281-1914
167 Total Sales
3 in North Star
$549K - $725K Price Range
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Octavia Williams
Octavia Williams
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
(302) 208-6653
117 Total Sales
1 in North Star
$655,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $325,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $75,000 | ||
| Open | Scott William T | $292,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Klosiewicz Lisa S | $70,000 |
Source: Public Records
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 | $5,351 | $675,700 | $199,900 | $475,800 |
| 2024 | $5,232 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2023 | $4,616 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2022 | $4,670 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2021 | $4,670 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2020 | $4,685 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2019 | $4,678 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2018 | $4,585 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2017 | $4,529 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2016 | $4,325 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2015 | $4,053 | $141,600 | $31,300 | $110,300 |
| 2014 | $3,708 | $140,000 | $31,300 | $108,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jerry Strusowski
Seller's Agent in 2014
Jerry Strusowski
BHHS Fox & Roach
(302) 545-2344
45 Total Sales
-
Brian Hadley
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Brian Hadley
Patterson Schwartz
(302) 388-2984
286 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002887944
APN: 08-024.10-035
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