NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Kells Ave Newark, DE 19711

Estimated Value: $516,298 - $568,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,175 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2019

Last sale price $339,900 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,160/month

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1-minute walk to Lewis Park

About This Home

As of February 2019

Charm abounds in this 2-story Cape built in 1947 on an oversized (6250 sq ft) corner lot (zoned RD/ duplex ), one block from University of Delaware campus. This comfortable home was built with quality craftsmanship and features hardwood floors throughout, a chef s kitchen, built-in bookshelves in most rooms, and mature landscaping highlighted by a large, shade-casting oak tree in the back yard. First floor has separate kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room, office (or bedroom) and 1/2 bathroom. Dine and relax in the 3-season screened porch. In winter, sit by the living room s cozy wood-burning, brick fireplace. Second floor features 4 bedrooms, ample (7!) closets, and a full bath. Attic has hardwood floors, as well as a small office/hobby room. Full, unfinished basement and attached garage offer potential for additional living spaces. Updated roof and energy efficient windows throughout. Walk to UD, Newark s Main Street, restaurants, and shopping. Easy access to I-95.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

F. Neil Dougherty

(302) 388-2666 ndougherty@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin Listed on: 01/09/2019

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Sammons

(800) 438-2968 jsammons@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,898

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160x75
  • North Facing Home
  • Board Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 18RD 6250SQ' SEMIDETACHED

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Galvanized Plumbing
  • Cast Iron Plumbing
  • Copper Plumbing
  • CPVC or PVC Pipes

Interior Spaces

  • 2,175 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • City Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newark Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1803200097

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,898

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal property.
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, and window ac units in as is condition.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Remarks Public: Charm abounds in this 2-story Cape built in 1947 on an oversized (6250 sq ft) corner lot (zoned RD/ duplex ), one block from University of Delaware campus. This comfortable home was built with quality craftsmanship and features hardwood floors throughout, a chef s kitchen, built-in bookshelves in most rooms, and mature landscaping highlighted by a large, shade-casting oak tree in the back yard. First floor has separate kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room, office (or bedroom) and 1/2 bathroom. Dine and relax in the 3-season screened porch. In winter, sit by the living room s cozy wood-burning, brick fireplace. Second floor features 4 bedrooms, ample (7!) closets, and a full bath. Attic has hardwood floors, as well as a small office/hobby room. Full, unfinished basement and attached garage offer potential for additional living spaces. Updated roof and energy efficient windows throughout. Walk to UD, Newark s Main Street, restaurants, and shopping. Easy access to I-95.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Range Hood
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 90.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2175
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2175
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2175
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 61

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cast Iron Plumbing, Copper Plumbing, Cpvc/Pvc, Galvanized Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Spa: No
  • View: City
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Private/Community Water
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Board
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 160X75
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12197.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 18RD 6250SQ' SEMIDETACHED
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2373030
  • School Tax: 1711.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1898.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1803200097
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 02/28/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Scott Kaitlyn and Scott Thomas J
Bought by
Scott Thomas and Scott Laura
Current Estimated Value
$553,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2019
Closed on
Feb 12, 2019
Sold by
Geddes Jeanne E and Geddes Key Jeanne B
Bought by
Scott Thomas J and Scott Laura
Seller's Agent
F. Neil Dougherty
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Sammons
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$339,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Original Mortgage
$271,920
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Scott Thomas -- --
Scott Thomas J $339,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Scott Thomas $265,000
Previous Owner Scott Thomas J $271,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $339,900 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
01/22/2019 01/22/19 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2019 01/09/19 For Sale $339,900 -- $156 / 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 $2,575 $69,500 $11,900 $57,600
2023 $2,513 $69,500 $11,900 $57,600
2022 $2,486 $69,500 $11,900 $57,600
2021 $2,423 $69,500 $11,900 $57,600
2020 $0 $69,500 $11,900 $57,600
2019 $1,944 $69,500 $11,900 $57,600
2018 $10,134 $65,500 $11,900 $53,600
2017 $507 $65,500 $11,900 $53,600
2016 $1,837 $65,500 $11,900 $53,600
2015 $1,647 $65,500 $11,900 $53,600
2014 $1,646 $65,500 $11,900 $53,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    F. Neil Dougherty

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 388-2666

    13 Total Sales

    F. Neil Dougherty
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  • Jeff Sammons

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jeff Sammons

    Patterson Schwartz

    (800) 438-2968

    7 Total Sales

    Jeff Sammons
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC317382

Bright MLS

APN: 18-032.00-097

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711

61 Kells Ave, Newark, DE

This home is located at 61 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 since 09 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $553,325, approximately $254 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 61 Kells Ave is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including West Park Place Elementary School, Shue-Medill Middle School, and Newark High School.

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