Seller's Agent in 2022
RUBY SCHAEFFER
Long & Foster
(302) 423-4802
4 in this area
31 Total Sales
545 Kates Way Smyrna, DE 19977
Estimated Value: $549,000 - $590,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,624
Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Concrete Pool
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Saltbox Architecture
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
As of February 2022This 2- Story home has over 3100 sq ft of living space. There are 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths. The entry foyer leads to a formal dining room with brick fireplace (wood burning w/heatilator converted to natural gas). The spacious great room with vaulted ceiling is surrounded by windows overlooking landscaped rear yard, deck, patio and inground pool. There is a large eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar and granite countertops (tile floor in kitchen area and hardwood in eating area). There is also a first floor bedroom, office and laundry room. The great room/sunroom has a spiral staircase to the finished basement below with an outside basement entrance. The oversized 2-car garage has an inside entry, rear yard and side yard entries. The yard has irrigation system. Home was just repainted from top to bottom, has a new rear deck, new rear roof on main portion of house, and a new pool cover. The owner is a licensed real estate agent. This home is move-in ready!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(302) 423-4802 schamg@comcast.net Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0010849 Listed on: 12/12/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
(302) 535-2931 carolinecashion98@gmail.com Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware License #RS0036662
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,696
Year Built
- Built in 1987
Lot Details
- 0.43 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 166.69
- Vinyl Fence
- Landscaped
- Sprinkler System
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 6 Driveway Spaces
- Oversized Parking
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Saltbox Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Heatilator
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Double Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Electric Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Crawl Space
Pool
- Concrete Pool
- In Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- 200+ Amp Service
- Tankless Water Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Cottage Dale Acres Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4100-000
- Assessor Parcel Number DC-17-01909-01-4100-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 12, 2021
Closed on
Feb 7, 2022
Sold by
Schaeffer Ruby K
Bought by
Russomano David
Seller's Agent
RUBY SCHAEFFER
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Cashion
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%
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
$95,943
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$428,041
Outstanding Balance
$396,710
Interest Rate
3.55%
Estimated Equity
$169,233
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 16, 2017
Sold by
Rawley Ruby K
Bought by
Schaeffer Ruby K
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 1, 1988
Bought by
Rawley Ruby K
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russomano David | $470,000 | May & Perza Pa | |
| Schaeffer Ruby K | -- | None Available | |
| Rawley Ruby K | $30,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Russomano David | $428,041 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2022 02/09/22 | Sold | $470,000 | -1.1% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 12/21/2021 12/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/12/2021 12/12/21 | For Sale | $475,000 | -- | $131 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,161 | $512,100 | $78,400 | $433,700 |
| 2024 | $2,161 | $512,100 | $78,400 | $433,700 |
| 2023 | $2,484 | $93,500 | $12,700 | $80,800 |
| 2022 | $2,369 | $93,500 | $12,700 | $80,800 |
| 2021 | $2,322 | $93,500 | $12,700 | $80,800 |
| 2020 | $1,628 | $93,500 | $12,700 | $80,800 |
| 2019 | $1,648 | $93,500 | $12,700 | $80,800 |
| 2018 | $1,649 | $93,500 | $12,700 | $80,800 |
| 2017 | $1,642 | $93,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,072 | $93,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,080 | $93,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,945 | $93,500 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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RUBY SCHAEFFER
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Caroline Cashion
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Caroline Cashion
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
(302) 535-2931
1 in this area
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DEKT2000364
APN: 1-17-01909-01-4100-000
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