NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68 E Violette Dr New Castle, DE 19720

Estimated Value: $429,000 - $484,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 13, 2020

Last sale price $275,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,592/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of February 2020

WOW! This well maintained & updated 4Br/2.5Ba home is ready for its new owner! Great curb appeal featuring double concrete driveway, landscape boarder across front & side with mature bushes & perennial plants that nicely offset the cozy full-length covered front porch with decorative posts & wood trim! Enjoy your morning coffee or tea soaking up the sun & fresh air! Entry at the home's Foyer where you'll immediately notice the warm tones & decor, the updated wood-look luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring that flows through the entire main floor living space offering easy clean up & maintenance as well as continuity throughout! The Foyer is spacious & features a good sized coat closet & turned staircase. The home's formal Living Room is to your left offering neutral decor, great natural light & plenty of space for your home furnishings! There's a wide opening that leads to the Formal Dining Room for those special occasion meals & entertaining, featuring neutral paint with decorative accent wall & large rear window overlooking the in-ground pool & tranquil back yard! On to the updated Kitchen where you'll notice the brand new SS Frig, Range & Microwave (just installed!) along with the oil-rubbed dark stained wood cabinets with all new nickel pulls, double SS sink, recessed lighting, tongue & groove wood ceiling decor, custom wine rack w/ stem-wares storage over the spacious peninsula counter area that sets off the Breakfast area w/ updated sliding doors that lead out to the rear patio overlooking the beautiful in-ground pool & private tree-lined back yard! The Kitchen also features a huge semi-walk-in pantry closet for loads of storage! The sunken Family Room, open to the Kitchen creating a great floor plan for both entertaining and day to day, captures your eyes as you notice the cathedral ceilings with custom tongue & groove wood ceiling & upper side wall decor with attractive track lights, 2 sky lights for added natural light, ceiling fan, custom shelving along the side wall & double rear-facing windows overlooking the backyard. Conveniently off the side of the Family Room is a small hallway where you'll find the updated Powder Room w/ newer vanity sink & commode and matching nickel finish faucet & fixtures! Opposite the Powder Room is the spacious Laundry Room complete w/ window, ventilated shelving & utility sink! The inside access garage door rounds off the main floor amenities. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths! The Master Bedroom features updated neutral carpeting, ceiling fan, great natural light, 2 large double closets & a private updated Master Bathroom complete with new flooring, tile surround glass door shower stall, updated vanity sink, wall mounted cabinet & commode along with all matching nickel fixtures. All 3 additional Bedrooms feature neutral decor, lighted ceiling fans, great natural light & plenty of closet storage. Take note that the closet in Bedroom 2 (over the garage at the top of the stair case) also features walk-in attic access! The 2nd floor hallway has an ample sized linen closet and a full updated bathroom featuring new flooring, vanity sink and tiled tub/shower combo with all matching chrome fixtures. You'll be excited for the Summer Season to begin when you can enjoy the beautiful backyard setting of the extra large stamped-concrete patio that extends around the entire in-ground pool overlooking the rest of the fully fenced and flat backyard with loads of trees across the rear for plenty of privacy! This beautiful home won't last long! Conveniently located just minutes from major Routes 1, 13 and 7 for easy commute either North or South as well as just minutes from loads of shopping, dining and entertainment options including the Christiana Mall & Christiana Town Center, Glasgow Park (Skate park, tennis, basket ball, hiking/running trail, dog park and every age-range of playgrounds), the Bear YMCA & so much more! Put this great home on your next tour! See it! Love it! Buy it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Team Freebery

(302) 420-8606 SOLD@TEAMFREEBERY.com EXP Realty, LLC License #R3-0017962 Listed on: 01/11/2020

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Clarissa Howard

(302) 213-4162 clarissa.howard@cbpref.com Tesla Realty Group, LLC License #RS-0024232

Tesla Realty Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65.00 x 129.40
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilbur Elementary School
  • Gunning Bedford Middle School
  • Penn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Springfields Maintenance Corp HOA
  • Springfields Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 053
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-044.20-053

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,230

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Incl/Excl List on MLS with Disclosures
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: See Incl/Excl List on MLS with Disclosures
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Insulated, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: French, Insulated, Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, Wood Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1950
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 141.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1950
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Vinyl
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 120.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: SPRINGFIELDS MAINTENANCE CORP
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WILBUR
  • High School: PENN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Split Rail, Wire
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 60000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 129.40
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2329705
  • School Tax: 1655.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2230.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-044.20-053
  • Tax Lot: 053
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2020
Closed on
Feb 13, 2020
Sold by
Machado James R
Bought by
Faison Lamar Ronald
Seller's Agent
Team Freebery
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Clarissa Howard
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Current Estimated Value
$458,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$266,750
Outstanding Balance
$236,725
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$221,399

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1998
Bought by
Machado James R
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Faison Lamar Ronald -- None Available
Machado James R $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Faison Lamar Ronald $266,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Sold $275,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
01/24/2020 01/24/20 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Off Market $275,000 -- --
01/11/2020 01/11/20 For Sale $275,000 -- $141 / 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 $2,430 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2023 $2,213 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2022 $2,302 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2021 $2,300 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2020 $2,308 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2019 $2,458 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2018 $207 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2017 $1,895 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2016 $1,895 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2015 $1,898 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
2014 $1,901 $70,000 $10,000 $60,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC493146

Bright MLS

APN: 10-044.20-053