NOT LISTED FOR SALE

509 Lore Ave Wilmington, DE 19809

Estimated Value: $653,357 - $717,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
5,325 Sq Ft
$128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2017

Last sale price $420,000 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,085/month

681 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Pierre S. Dupont Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2017

The Chambers Mansion, c. 1894, is a glorious example of the Victorian Queen Anne style. Built by Miss Marion Clark on 16 acres running down to the Delaware River, it was on the trolley line from Wilmington to Downingtown PA. With a wrap-around porch, 2 turrets, 2 balconies and a widow's walk on the roof, the home has 2 parlors, a library with oak paneling. There are also ceiling medallions and plaster crown molding, as well as a side entrance leading to a porte cochere. The graceful mahogany stair rail leads up to 4 bedrooms, a large central hallway, 2 baths and an anteroom or dressing room. An enclosed staircase leads up to the English Tudor style great room with Mercer tile fireplace (there are 2 in the house) once used as a performance space. A great house just gotten greater! If you ever saw this house pre-2016, be prepared for a total basement renovation! Yes, there are still the original stone walls, but they have been parged and coated with a smooth white surface. The old concrete floor is gone, replaced with a modern new floor, French drain, and sump pump. All the old wood room dividers are gone, leaving one glorious large space. There is a new deck and the pond in back has been removed and grass planted. And don't forget original Queen Anne architecture, an all new electrical system, gas heating and air conditioning on the first floor, and the second and third floor rooms with individual mini-splits which control heat and A/C for that room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Roland

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin License #RS174220L Listed on: 12/13/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Katina Geralis

EXP Realty, LLC License #R3-0020328

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,421

Year Built

  • Built in 1894

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 170.2x159.8
  • South Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,325 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mount Pleasant Elementary School
  • Dupont Middle School
  • Mount Pleasant High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gordon Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0614000133

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,421

Year Built

Built in 1894

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Furniture, Accessories
  • Inclusions: Refrig, Window Treatments, Microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Remarks Public: The Chambers Mansion, c. 1894, is a glorious example of the Victorian Queen Anne style. Built by Miss Marion Clark on 16 acres running down to the Delaware River, it was on the trolley line from Wilmington to Downingtown PA. With a wrap-around porch, 2 turrets, 2 balconies and a widow's walk on the roof, the home has 2 parlors, a library with oak paneling. There are also ceiling medallions and plaster crown molding, as well as a side entrance leading to a porte cochere. The graceful mahogany stair rail leads up to 4 bedrooms, a large central hallway, 2 baths and an anteroom or dressing room. An enclosed staircase leads up to the English Tudor style great room with Mercer tile fireplace (there are 2 in the house) once used as a performance space. A great house just gotten greater! If you ever saw this house pre-2016, be prepared for a total basement renovation! Yes, there are still the original stone walls, but they have been parged and coated with a smooth white surface. The old concrete floor is gone, replaced with a modern new floor, French drain, and sump pump. All the old wood room dividers are gone, leaving one glorious large space. There is a new deck and the pond in back has been removed and grass planted. And don't forget original Queen Anne architecture, an all new electrical system, gas heating and air conditioning on the first floor, and the second and third floor rooms with individual mini-splits which control heat and A/C for that room.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Stove - Wood, Exposed Beams, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 14
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 5325
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5325
  • Net Sq Ft: 5325.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 84.51
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5325
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 509

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
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone, Shingle Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating Type: Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Zoned, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Instant Hot Water
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PLEASANT
  • Middle School: DUPONT
  • High School: MOUNT PLEASANT
  • School District Key: 300200396892
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PLEASANT
  • High School: MOUNT PLEASANT
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Dimensions: 170.2X159.8
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 27007.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: On demand Noritz tankless hot water system, individual heat & a/c controls for 2nd and 3rd floor rooms, new gas furnace for 1st floor, 45 new insulated wood windows. Inside of all walls and ceilings filled with foam insulation-Toasty in winter!

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2246393
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3421.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0614000133
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 11/30/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2015
Closed on
Nov 21, 2017
Sold by
Esparza Robert
Bought by
Anderson Perry J
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Roland
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Katina Geralis
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-14.11%
Total Days on Market
681
Current Estimated Value
$680,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$260,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Duhe Timothy A and Duhe Trudy P
Bought by
Chamblin John and Esparza Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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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
Anderson Perry J -- None Available
Chamblin John $435,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Anderson Perry J $266,000
Closed Anderson Perry J $399,000
Previous Owner Chamblin John $348,000
Previous Owner Chamblin John G $65,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Sold $420,000 -6.7% $79 / Sq Ft
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2017 06/26/17 Price Changed $450,000 -7.2% $85 / Sq Ft
09/14/2016 09/14/16 Price Changed $485,000 -0.8% $91 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $489,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2015 12/13/15 For Sale $489,000 -- $92 / 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 $5,704 $146,100 $14,500 $131,600
2023 $5,225 $146,100 $14,500 $131,600
2022 $5,287 $146,100 $14,500 $131,600
2021 $5,284 $146,100 $14,500 $131,600
2020 $5,282 $146,100 $14,500 $131,600
2019 $5,066 $146,100 $14,500 $131,600
2018 $4,805 $138,900 $14,500 $124,400
2017 $4,733 $138,900 $14,500 $124,400
2016 $3,421 $138,900 $14,500 $124,400
2015 $2,521 $138,900 $14,500 $124,400
2014 $2,082 $80,500 $14,600 $65,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Roland

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Carolyn Roland

    Patterson Schwartz

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  • Katina Geralis

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Katina Geralis

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (302) 383-5412

    18 in this area

    589 Total Sales

    Katina Geralis
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001203799

Bright MLS

APN: 06-140.00-133

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19809

509 Lore Ave, Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 509 Lore Ave, Wilmington, DE 19809 since 13 December 2015 and is currently estimated at $680,339, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1894. 509 Lore Ave is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Pierre S. Dupont Middle School, and Mount Pleasant High School.

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