NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Lakewood Place Dover, DE 19904

Downtown Dover Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $336,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
8,550 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 26, 2019

Last sale price $180,000

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,757/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Galley Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2019

R-10993 If you are just starting out looking for your first home you need to set an appointment to look at this very well built story and a half home located in the Fairview neighborhood. An ideal 3 bedroom, bath and a half with hardwood floors, full unfinished basement and two car detached garage with large parking pad. The living room has a fireplace and opens to the screen enclose side porch. This home has had the same owners since 1955. It is cozy, it is warm, and ready for its next owners. Home to be sold in As-is condition some cosmetic touches needed, the second floor shower has drain issue and will not be repaired by the seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Hommond

RE/MAX Horizons License #RA-0031131 Listed on: 06/06/2019

RE/MAX Horizons

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Lapinsky

First Coast Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 8,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 142.50
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Alley Access
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Urban Location

Schools

  • Fairview Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Dover High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lakewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2900-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-05-06720-02-2900-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,272

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Remarks Public: R-10993 If you are just starting out looking for your first home you need to set an appointment to look at this very well built story and a half home located in the Fairview neighborhood. An ideal 3 bedroom, bath and a half with hardwood floors, full unfinished basement and two car detached garage with large parking pad. The living room has a fireplace and opens to the screen enclose side porch. This home has had the same owners since 1955. It is cozy, it is warm, and ready for its next owners. Home to be sold in As-is condition some cosmetic touches needed, the second floor shower has drain issue and will not be repaired by the seller.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Dishwasher
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Galley
  • Window Features: Insulated, Vinyl Clad, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 538

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street
  • 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: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Alley, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Phone Available, Under Ground, Water Available, Sewer Available, Dsl Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CAPITAL
  • Elementary School: FAIRVIEW
  • Middle School: CENTRAL
  • High School: DOVER H.S.
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396888
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FAIRVIEW
  • High School: DOVER H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: CENTRAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 142.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8550.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: R8
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2432495
  • School Tax: 665.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1272.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-05-06720-02-2900-000
  • Tax Lot: 2900-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/26/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Shaw Ty D $183,526
Closed Carner Ida Jane $125,900
Closed Carner Charles F $71,810
Closed Carner Charles F $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2019 07/26/19 Sold $180,000 0.0% --
06/08/2019 06/08/19 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2019 06/06/19 For Sale $180,000 -- --
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 $1,391 $245,000 $84,900 $160,100
2023 $986 $33,500 $9,700 $23,800
2022 $953 $33,500 $9,700 $23,800
2021 $918 $33,500 $9,700 $23,800
2020 $699 $33,500 $9,700 $23,800
2019 $126 $33,500 $9,700 $23,800
2018 $116 $33,500 $9,700 $23,800
2017 $452 $33,500 $0 $0
2016 $115 $33,500 $0 $0
2015 $451 $33,500 $0 $0
2014 $452 $33,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Hommond

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ed Hommond

    RE/MAX

    (302) 242-8867

    17 Total Sales

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  • Anthony Lapinsky

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Anthony Lapinsky

    First Coast Realty LLC

    (302) 399-0546

    1 in this area

    158 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT229592

Bright MLS

APN: 2-05-06720-02-2900-000

Delaware Kent County Dover 19904 Downtown Dover

538 Lakewood Place, Dover, DE

This home is located at 538 Lakewood Place, Dover, DE 19904 since 06 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $299,572. This property was built in 1938. 538 Lakewood Place is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Fairview Elementary School, Central Middle School, and William Henry Middle School.

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