NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Rita Ct Newark, DE 19702

Bear Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $566,464 - $635,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,305 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2016

Last sale price $335,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,620/month

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Deck
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of January 2016

Beautiful brick front two story home, cul de sac location in popular Norwegian Woods. This home features 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 story foyer, private office, formal living room and dining room, kitchen open to breakfast room and family room plus a full basement and two car garage. New Ceramic tile leads from the two story formal foyer (turned staircase) through the kitchen, breakfast area and powder room. The well appointed kitchen features a convenient center island, pantry and all appliances. The family room has a gas fireplace and a back staircase. The extended deck off the breakfast area opens into an expansive, fenced back yard for pets and play. The ensuite Master bedroom with sitting room, cathedral ceilings, skylight, walk in closet(s) and 5 piece luxury bath provides a private retreat from todays busy lifestyle. The other 3 bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space. A second full bath and a laundry room complete the second level. A fantastic location for easy commuting, this development has become increasingly popular with growing families....

Last Listed By

Sherrill R Fulton

RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown Listed on: 08/26/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,995

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59x128
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Norwegian Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 198
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-034.30-198

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,995

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Draperies, Appliances....Ahs Warranty Offered
  • Inclusions: All Personal Property Of Seller(S)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful brick front two story home, cul de sac location in popular Norwegian Woods. This home features 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 story foyer, private office, formal living room and dining room, kitchen open to breakfast room and family room plus a full basement and two car garage. New Ceramic tile leads from the two story formal foyer (turned staircase) through the kitchen, breakfast area and powder room. The well appointed kitchen features a convenient center island, pantry and all appliances. The family room has a gas fireplace and a back staircase. The extended deck off the breakfast area opens into an expansive, fenced back yard for pets and play. The ensuite Master bedroom with sitting room, cathedral ceilings, skylight, walk in closet(s) and 5 piece luxury bath provides a private retreat from todays busy lifestyle. The other 3 bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space. A second full bath and a laundry room complete the second level. A fantastic location for easy commuting, this development has become increasingly popular with growing families....
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4305
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4305
  • Net Sq Ft: 3225.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 110.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3225
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 200.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • School District Key: 300200396890

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 84500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16300.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 59X128
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2301559
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2995.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-034.30-198
  • Tax Lot: 198
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 01/27/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2023
Sold by
Bajwa Shehzad and Bajwa Muhammad A
Bought by
Bajwa Shehzad and Bajwa Roohi S
Total Days on Market
104
Current Estimated Value
$601,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2015
Sold by
Irons Albert J and Irons Mary L
Bought by
Bajwa Shehzad and Bajwa Muhammad A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1998
Bought by
Irons Albert J and Irons Mary L

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bajwa Shehzad -- None Listed On Document
Bajwa Shehzad $251,250 None Available
Irons Albert J $196,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bajwa Shehzad $256,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2016 01/27/16 Sold $335,000 -6.3% $78 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Price Changed $357,500 -4.7% $83 / Sq Ft
08/26/2015 08/26/15 For Sale $375,000 -- $87 / 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 $2,824 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2023 $1,406 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2022 $4,306 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2021 $4,216 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2020 $763 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2019 $4,538 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2018 $3,569 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2017 $3,447 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2016 $3,415 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2015 $2,622 $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
2014 -- $100,800 $16,300 $84,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sherrill R Fulton

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sherrill R Fulton

    RE/MAX

    (302) 598-4774

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  • Saeed Shakhshir

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Saeed Shakhshir

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 239-3010

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002688382

Bright MLS

APN: 09-034.30-198

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19702 Bear

5 Rita Ct, Newark, DE

Homes for Sale in Newark, DE

This home is located at 5 Rita Ct, Newark, DE 19702 since 26 August 2015 and is currently estimated at $601,616, approximately $139 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 5 Rita Ct is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School, Christiana High School, and Kirk (George V.) Middle School.

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