NOT LISTED FOR SALE

552 Whispering Trail Middletown, DE 19709

Estimated Value: $413,000 - $450,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,825 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2015

Last sale price $249,500 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,756/month

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Senior Community
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Attic
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of February 2015

Nice Brooke model with sunroom. Everything on one floor but there is the storage area option accessed thru the garage. Neutral d cor, quiet street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Kirlan

RE/MAX Edge License #TREND:4002389 Listed on: 04/25/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Bell

Active Adults Realty License #RA0030996

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,794

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 87 x 100
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 23R-2

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,825 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Middletown High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 061
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-028.00-061

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include pool(s), common area maintenance, lawn maintenance, snow removal
  • $1,000 Other One-Time Fees
  • Built by MC KEE
  • Springmill Subdivision, Brooke Floorplan

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,794

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Personal Property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Remarks Public: Nice Brooke model with sunroom. Everything on one floor but there is the storage area option accessed thru the garage. Neutral d cor, quiet street.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1825
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1825
  • Net Sq Ft: 1825.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 141.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1825
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 552

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 1000.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

  • School District: APPOQUINIMINK
  • High School: MIDDLETOWN
  • School District Key: 300200396893
  • High School: MIDDLETOWN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 61100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10700.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 87 X 100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 23R-2

Building Info

  • Builder Name: MC KEE

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2386649
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1794.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-028.00-061
  • Tax Lot: 061
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 02/27/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Feb 27, 2015
Sold by
Dean Donna J
Bought by
Speno Joseph G and Speno Gloria A
Seller's Agent
Paul Kirlan
RE/MAX Edge
Buyer's Agent
Bill Bell
Active Adults Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$249,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,500
-9.27%
Current Estimated Value
$433,816

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,316
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2004
Sold by
Dean Richard F and Dean Donna J
Bought by
Dean Donna J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2003
Sold by
Springmill Homes Associates Lp
Bought by
Dean Richard F and Dean Donna J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Speno Joseph G $249,500 Kirsh Title Services Inc
Dean Donna J -- --
Dean Richard F $203,655 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $249,500 -3.7% $137 / Sq Ft
10/20/2014 10/20/14 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2014 10/03/14 Price Changed $259,000 -4.0% $142 / Sq Ft
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Price Changed $269,900 -1.9% $148 / Sq Ft
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $275,000 -- $151 / 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 $2,263 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2023 $1,810 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2022 $1,806 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2021 $1,855 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2020 $1,829 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2019 $1,665 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2018 $1,577 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2017 $1,903 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2016 $604 $75,000 $10,700 $64,300
2015 $1,583 $71,800 $10,700 $61,100
2014 $473 $71,800 $10,700 $61,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Paul Kirlan

    RE/MAX Edge

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Bill Bell

    Active Adults Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004259565

Bright MLS

APN: 23-028.00-061

Delaware New Castle County Middletown 19709

552 Whispering Trail, Middletown, DE

This home is located at 552 Whispering Trail, Middletown, DE 19709 since 25 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $433,816, approximately $237 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 552 Whispering Trail is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Bunker Hill Elementary School, Everett Meredith Middle School, and Appoquinimink High School.

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