NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 W Stephen Dr Newark, DE 19713

Brookside Area

Estimated Value: $320,000 - $349,573

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 13, 2012

Last sale price $122,500 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 173% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,029 / mo

181 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Porch

About This Home

As of January 2012

Large split level home in popular Chestnut Hill Estates. Main level consists of a large living room and large country kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space. Take a few steps up to the second level with three bedrooms and a full bath or a few steps down to the lower level with a large cozy family room and a separate room which could be used as an office, den or 4th bedroom. A powder room and laundry room are also on the lower level. Large screened porch off the family room leading to a nice flat backyard great for holding parties. The border of the backyard consists of a protected wooded area allowing for privacy. To complete the home is a large outdoor shed with electric for extra storage space and a carport. The original owner is ready to sell and welcomes your offer. Put this home on your tour today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hermetta Harper

(302) 239-3000 ssedita@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin Listed on: 07/09/2011

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

William Sladek

(484) 962-0034 peter.phinney@redfin.com Redfin Corporation License #RS-0017340

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,210

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64 x 120
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Smith Elementary School
  • Kirk Middle School
  • Christiana High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chestnut Hill Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 230
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-022.30-230

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,210

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer (Being Sold As-Is Condition), Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1600
  • Net Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 87.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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

  • Elementary School: SMITH
  • High School: CHRISTIANA
  • Middle Or Junior School: KIRK

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 64 X 120
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: NC6.5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2296540
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1210.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-022.30-230
  • Tax Lot: 230
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2011
Closed on
Jan 13, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Hermetta Harper
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
William Sladek
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$122,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,400
-27.9%
Current Estimated Value
$334,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$112,223
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in Newark, DE

  • Octavia Williams Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Gold Key Realty

    Octavia Williams

    Century 21 Gold Key Realty

    (302) 208-6653

    121 Total Sales

    3 in Brookside

    $270K - $380K Price Range

    Octavia Williams
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  • Angela Ferguson Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

    Angela Ferguson

    RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

    (302) 314-0098

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Brookside

    $385,000 Price

    Angela Ferguson
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  • Shannon Barisa Real Estate Agent - Concord Realty Group

    Shannon Barisa

    Concord Realty Group

    (302) 599-7511

    34 Total Sales

    1 in Brookside

    $240,000 Price

    Shannon Barisa
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  • Michael Milligan Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Emerald

    Michael Milligan

    Century 21 Emerald

    (856) 276-0704

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Brookside

    $375,000 Price

    Michael Milligan
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  • Ping Xu Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Edge

    Ping Xu

    RE/MAX Edge

    (856) 276-5384

    166 Total Sales

    4 in Brookside

    $159K - $405K Price Range

    Ping Xu
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  • Dustin Oldfather Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Dustin Oldfather

    Compass

    (302) 393-2276

    1,399 Total Sales

    2 in Brookside

    $323K - $352K Price Range

    Dustin Oldfather
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$122,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $139,000
Closed $112,223
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/13/2012 01/13/12 Sold $122,500 -12.4% $77 / Sq Ft
01/06/2012 01/06/12 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2011 11/16/11 Price Changed $139,900 -6.0% $87 / Sq Ft
09/21/2011 09/21/11 Price Changed $148,900 -6.9% $93 / Sq Ft
07/28/2011 07/28/11 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $100 / Sq Ft
07/09/2011 07/09/11 For Sale $169,900 -- $106 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2025 $2,304 $337,400 $63,500 $273,900
2024 $1,539 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2023 $1,484 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2022 $1,972 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2021 $1,930 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2020 $1,880 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2019 $1,780 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2018 $1,623 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2017 $1,567 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2016 $1,561 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2015 $1,424 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
2014 $1,424 $46,800 $8,600 $38,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Hermetta Harper

    Patterson Schwartz

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004453526

Bright MLS

APN: 09-022.30-230

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19713

78 W Stephen Dr, Newark, DE

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