NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7 Congress Dr Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $545,000 - $575,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2023

Last sale price $499,900 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,283/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of August 2023

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase in the desirable Caravel Farms neighborhood. Rarely available home featuring four bedrooms on a 3/4 acre lot. This home is eco friendly and will save/make you $$$ on every day utility cost with the owned solar panels and a geothermal heating and cooling system. Upon entering the home you are greeted with marble tile floors throughout the foyer and kitchen. The living room, dining room, family room, and upstairs level features hardwood floors. The family room has a wood burning fireplace and can be entered from the kitchen or the mud room that has first floor laundry and a powder room. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in your updated kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and opens to the dining room. As you head upstairs you will enter a larger primary bedroom with a bathroom and walk in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The heating/central ac system is geothermal with electric backup and the water heater is geothermal boosted by electric. Storage shed is solar off-grid and the greenhouse also conveys with the property. The solar panels are part of solar renewable energy credit Delaware (SREC) until May 2035. OFFER DEADLINE JULY 2ND 5 PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanna Chaffee

(443) 907-9001 joanna.chaffee@gmail.com EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 06/28/2023

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Oliver Millwood

(302) 533-8020 oliver@kw.com Empower Real Estate, LLC License #RS280485

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,607

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,575 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Glasgow High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Caravel Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 089
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-032.00-089

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,607

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 3, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-06-29
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2575
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2575
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 194.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2575
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Greenhouse, Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal, Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-Thermal
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: GLASGOW

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 34412.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3607.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-032.00-089
  • Tax Lot: 089
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2023
Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Roberts Robert and Roberts Geetha
Bought by
Parrott Demetrius and Lockman-Parrott Kia
Seller's Agent
Joanna Chaffee
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Oliver Millwood
Empower Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$499,900
Views
100
Current Estimated Value
$553,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,680
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%
Original Mortgage
$482,028
Outstanding Balance
$471,455
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$82,125

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2018
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Fusco Peter M and Fusco Dena A
Bought by
Roberts Robert and Roberts Geetha
Seller's Agent
Jared Bowers
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Watson
RE/MAX Elite
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$339,900
Premium/Discount to List
$900
0.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$271,920
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2016
Closed on
Jan 17, 2017
Sold by
Patzoldt William L and Patzoldt Megan E
Bought by
Fusco Peter M and Fusco Dena A
Seller's Agent
Ray Dudkewitz
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Buyer's Agent
Kathy McNally
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2009
Sold by
Kalbaugh Ronald and Kalbaugh Debra L
Bought by
Patzoldt William L and Patzoldt Megan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Parrott Demetrius -- None Listed On Document
Roberts Robert -- None Available
Fusco Peter M -- None Available
Patzoldt William L $285,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Parrott Demetrius $482,028
Previous Owner Roberts Robert $271,920
Previous Owner Fusco Peter M $308,750
Previous Owner Patzoldt William L $270,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Sold $499,900 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
07/02/2023 07/02/23 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2023 06/28/23 For Sale $499,900 +47.1% $194 / Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $339,900 +0.3% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/13/2018 06/13/18 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2018 06/09/18 For Sale $339,000 +4.3% $132 / Sq Ft
01/23/2017 01/23/17 Sold $325,000 -1.5% $126 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/29/2016 12/29/16 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2016 12/21/16 For Sale $329,900 -- $128 / 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 $4,697 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2023 $4,568 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2022 $4,557 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2021 $4,461 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2020 $4,345 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2019 $3,818 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2018 $3,740 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2017 $3,607 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2016 $3,598 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2015 $3,278 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
2014 $3,277 $110,300 $17,300 $93,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2044932

Bright MLS

APN: 11-032.00-089