NOT LISTED FOR SALE

709 W 26th St Wilmington, DE 19802

Ninth Ward Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $354,000 - $542,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,944 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 09, 2015

Last sale price $220,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,618/month

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.12 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1-minute walk to Harrison Triangle Park

About This Home

As of October 2015

All the Charm of an Older home with All the Updates for Today's Homeowners. 9' Ceilings on Main Floor. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Tile Backsplash, Upscale soft close Cabinets, Lg Walk In Pantry, and Recessed Lighting. Parquet Wood Floors with decorative inlays throughout Main Floor. Hardwood Flooring throughout Upper Level. Living Room features Wood Burning Marble Surround Fireplace with Decorative Mantle. Vaulted Ceiling in Sunroom/FR with Fireplace and lots of Window. Huge Master Bedroom includes Dressing/Sitting Rm and 2 Closets along with Updated Master Bath. Additional Bedrooms generously sized. Main Bath features Jacuzzi Tub along w/other updates. Attic has been beautifully finished; Current Owners use as Bedroom - multitudes of Closet Space. Welcoming Rear Screened Porch overlooks Certified Wildlife Habitat as named by the National Wildlife Federation. Possibility of creating 5 bedroom if desired. Additional 544 sq ft in the Attic. Roof New in 2010. There is limited access to the garage.

Last Listed By

Deborah Phipps

Empower Real Estate, LLC License #320118 Listed on: 04/15/2015

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 26R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wilm #03 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 146
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-015.10-146

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,041

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Fridge, Micro, W/D, Window Ac, Fp Equip, Blinds, Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Remarks Public: All the Charm of an Older home with All the Updates for Today's Homeowners. 9' Ceilings on Main Floor. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Tile Backsplash, Upscale soft close Cabinets, Lg Walk In Pantry, and Recessed Lighting. Parquet Wood Floors with decorative inlays throughout Main Floor. Hardwood Flooring throughout Upper Level. Living Room features Wood Burning Marble Surround Fireplace with Decorative Mantle. Vaulted Ceiling in Sunroom/FR with Fireplace and lots of Window. Huge Master Bedroom includes Dressing/Sitting Rm and 2 Closets along with Updated Master Bath. Additional Bedrooms generously sized. Main Bath features Jacuzzi Tub along w/other updates. Attic has been beautifully finished; Current Owners use as Bedroom - multitudes of Closet Space. Welcoming Rear Screened Porch overlooks Certified Wildlife Habitat as named by the National Wildlife Federation. Possibility of creating 5 bedroom if desired. Additional 544 sq ft in the Attic. Roof New in 2010. There is limited access to the garage.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2944
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2944
  • Net Sq Ft: 2944.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 75.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2944
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 709

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District Key: 300200396545

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 67700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7900.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X125
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 26R-2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2393961
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3041.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 26-015.10-146
  • Tax Lot: 146
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 10/09/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2024
Sold by
Weaver Anthony
Bought by
Weaver Samara and Hamilton Samara
Total Days on Market
161
Current Estimated Value
$432,540

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2015
Closed on
Oct 9, 2015
Sold by
Tos Edwin and Jefferson Dana
Bought by
Hamilton Samara and Weaver Anthony
Seller's Agent
Deborah Phipps
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Annie Barker
Integrity Real Estate
List Price
$234,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-5.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$216,015
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
Mile High Realty Inc
Bought by
Tos Edwin and Jefferson Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,850
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2004
Sold by
Rivas Andrew J
Bought by
Mile High Realty Inc

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
Weaver Samara -- None Listed On Document
Hamilton Samara $220,000 None Available
Tos Edwin $220,900 --
Mile High Realty Inc $155,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Weaver Samara $198,470
Previous Owner Hamilton Samara $216,015
Previous Owner Tos Edwin $50,000
Previous Owner Jefferson Dana $205,000
Previous Owner Tos Edwin $209,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Sold $220,000 -1.3% $75 / Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2015 08/18/15 Price Changed $223,000 -0.4% $76 / Sq Ft
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Price Changed $224,000 -4.3% $76 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Sale $234,000 -- $79 / 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 $2,359 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2023 $2,050 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2022 $2,060 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2021 $2,056 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2020 $2,068 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2019 $3,587 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2018 $2,058 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2017 $2,055 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2016 $1,947 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2015 $3,204 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
2014 $3,041 $75,600 $7,900 $67,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deborah Phipps

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Deborah Phipps

    Empower Real Estate, LLC

    (302) 737-6434

    188 Total Sales

    Deborah Phipps
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  • Annie Barker

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Annie Barker

    Integrity Real Estate

    (443) 309-5801

    270 Total Sales

    Annie Barker
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002576086

Bright MLS

APN: 26-015.10-146

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19802 Ninth Ward

709 W 26th St, Wilmington, DE

Homes for Sale in Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 709 W 26th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 since 15 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $432,540, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 709 W 26th St is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy, Dickinson (John) High School, and Skyline Middle School.

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