521 Lafayette Blvd Wilmington, DE 19801
Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,900
Sq Ft
1,742
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Living Room
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- 2-minute walk to Jennie M. Weaver Playground
About This Home
As of May 2018Welcome home! This beautifully updated, three-story home is nestled in a charming area of the city. This spacious home boasts an updated kitchen with granite countertops, a stylish backsplash and new stainless steel appliances. It also features updated bathrooms, new windows, updated HVAC, new doors, new flooring, and fresh paint. All this with a garage, additional off street parking and easy access to downtown, the Riverfront, and I-95. Come take a tour and get ready to move in.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Associates - Newark License #RS353483 Listed on: 01/11/2018
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1982
Lot Details
- 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 16x100
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,900 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Penn Square Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 457
- Assessor Parcel Number 26-035.30-457
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 11, 2018
Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Together Beyond Investments Llc
Bought by
Townsend Lakeem K
Seller's Agent
Doris Shorts
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Buyer's Agent
Lorraine Johnson
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-11.05%
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
$166,949
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.41%
Original Mortgage
$8,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Cit Bank Na
Bought by
Together Beyond Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Matt Fetick
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Doris Shorts
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
232.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 2016
Sold by
Sheriff Of New Castle County
Bought by
Cit Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 1997
Bought by
Harris Nancy R
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $130,496 | Attorney | |
| Deed | $75,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $80,900 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $14,176 | FHA | |
| Closed | $8,000 | Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment | |
| Closed | $117,826 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $198,000 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage | |
| Closed | $0 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2018 05/18/18 | Sold | $120,000 | -3.9% | $63 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2018 04/14/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2018 03/26/18 | Price Changed | $124,900 | -3.1% | $66 / Sq Ft |
| 03/07/2018 03/07/18 | Price Changed | $128,900 | -4.4% | $68 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2018 02/01/18 | For Sale | $134,900 | 0.0% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 01/24/2018 01/24/18 | For Sale | $134,900 | 0.0% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 01/12/2018 01/12/18 | For Sale | $134,900 | 0.0% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 01/11/2018 01/11/18 | For Sale | $134,900 | +145.3% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 09/22/2017 09/22/17 | Sold | $55,000 | 0.0% | $29 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2017 08/11/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2017 08/07/17 | Price Changed | $55,000 | 0.0% | $29 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2017 08/07/17 | For Sale | $55,000 | 0.0% | $29 / Sq Ft |
| 08/03/2017 08/03/17 | Off Market | $55,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/28/2017 07/28/17 | Price Changed | $71,000 | -2.7% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2017 07/07/17 | Price Changed | $73,000 | -1.4% | $38 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2017 06/01/17 | Price Changed | $74,000 | -1.3% | $39 / Sq Ft |
| 05/04/2017 05/04/17 | Price Changed | $75,000 | -1.3% | $39 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2017 04/03/17 | For Sale | $76,000 | -- | $40 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,223 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2023 | $2,167 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2022 | $2,145 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2021 | $2,090 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2020 | $2,029 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2019 | $2,968 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2018 | $1,734 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2017 | $1,682 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2016 | $1,677 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2015 | $2,618 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
| 2014 | $2,618 | $60,300 | $8,100 | $52,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Doris Shorts
RE/MAX
(302) 312-6093
11 in this area
88 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2018
Lorraine Johnson
EXP Realty, LLC
(302) 293-0299
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Matt Fetick
EXP Realty, LLC
(484) 678-7888
3 in this area
1,129 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Deneen Sweeney
Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
(610) 628-3420
168 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1004443057
APN: 26-035.30-457
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