NOT LISTED FOR SALE

568 Oak Hill School Rd Townsend, DE 19734

Estimated Value: $292,000 - $542,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,976 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2013

Last sale price $273,500 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,196/month

311 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.63 Acre Lot
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2013

Wow! Huge price reduction plus $5000 settlement assistance for this charming three story farmhouse on over 3 1/2 acres of pristine countryside near Blackbird Forest. This lovely home is reminiscent of yesteryear with today's modern amenities. Featuring an ample eat-in kitchen; the heart of every farmhouse with double oven and center island w/cooktop, comfortable living room w/stone fireplace and large formal dining room. The first floor also offers a den or guest suite with full bath that adjoins the main house via a cozy sunroom with vaulted ceiling and beautiful tile floor, plus mud-room w/laundry, half bath & large enclosed porch. The second floor features three more bedrooms and another full bath. Top it all off with a walk-up attic that could be finished for a unique retreat. Large multi purpose building; approx. 3000sq. ft. with office, workshop, powder room, storage & garage bays lends itself to a plethora of possibilities from hobbies to that home based business you've been thinking about!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Fitzwater

(302) 378-8700 tinyshomes4u@aol.com RE/MAX Advantage Realty Listed on: 10/16/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Fitzwater

(302) 378-8700 tinyshomes4u@aol.com RE/MAX Advantage Realty Listed on: 10/16/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,291

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3.63 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x910
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC40

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 035
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-020.00-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,291

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

3.63 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator Are Negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures List: Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 56400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 11400.00
  • Lot Features: Flag, Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.63
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X910
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 158123.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC40

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2365736
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1291.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-020.00-035
  • Tax Lot: 035
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2012
Closed on
Oct 30, 2013
Sold by
Estate Of James D Barnett
Bought by
Cullin James S
Seller's Agent
Susan Fitzwater
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Fitzwater
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$273,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,400
-11.75%
Current Estimated Value
$399,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,818
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$256,737
Outstanding Balance
$193,643
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$205,675

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2009
Sold by
Layne Steve Roy and Knotts Evelyn Ann
Bought by
Barnett James D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2008
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Barnett James D and Layne Pauline

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Skinner Douglas Michael and Gmac Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
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
Cullin James S $270,250 None Available
Barnett James D $97,333 None Available
Barnett James D $195,000 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $315,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cullin James S $256,737
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2013 10/31/13 Sold $273,500 -2.3% $92 / Sq Ft
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2013 06/07/13 Price Changed $279,900 -5.1% $94 / Sq Ft
01/26/2013 01/26/13 Price Changed $295,000 -4.8% $99 / Sq Ft
10/16/2012 10/16/12 For Sale $309,900 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,745 $74,200 $11,400 $62,800
2023 $1,908 $74,200 $11,400 $62,800
2022 $1,917 $74,200 $11,400 $62,800
2021 $1,894 $74,200 $11,400 $62,800
2020 $1,708 $74,200 $11,400 $62,800
2019 $1,568 $74,200 $11,400 $62,800
2018 $1,534 $67,800 $11,400 $56,400
2017 $1,494 $67,800 $11,400 $56,400
2016 $1,511 $67,800 $11,400 $56,400
2015 $1,516 $67,800 $11,400 $56,400
2014 $1,438 $67,800 $11,400 $56,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Fitzwater

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Susan Fitzwater

    RE/MAX Advantage Realty

    (302) 893-0368

    1 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Susan Fitzwater
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004138202

Bright MLS

APN: 15-020.00-035

Delaware New Castle County Townsend 19734

568 Oak Hill School Rd, Townsend, DE

Not Listed for Sale

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