NOT LISTED FOR SALE

798 Fence Post Ln Viola, DE 19979

Estimated Value: $372,000 - $514,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2022

Last sale price $429,900 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,557/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Stables
  • Pasture Views
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Lake Forest North Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan

About This Home

As of May 2022

This lovely Viola property is ready for you and your horse too. Enjoy the fenced pasture, stable for 2 and riding ring. There is also a tack area, shed and a detached 2 car garage at the back of the horseshoe driveway.
Inside, you'll find a Traditional Cape Cod home - 2 beds and a bath on each floor. All of the major systems are newer - Roof in 2019, Furnace in 2019 and Septic System in 2018. There is also a new French Drain system in the basement. A spacious eat in kitchen features upgraded countertops and plenty of cabinet space. Beautiful hardwood flooring and a big brick fireplace add to charm of this bucolic home. You're only minutes away from grocery stores, restaurants and Route 13.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Ruckle

Empower Real Estate, LLC License #649514 Listed on: 01/13/2022

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Hastings

Patterson-Schwartz-Dover License #Rs-0009976

Patterson-Schwartz-Dover

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $683

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 2.17 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1.00 x 0.00
  • Rural Setting
  • West Facing Home
  • Electric Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned AR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Pasture Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Lake Forest North Elementary School
  • Chipman Middle School
  • Lake Forest High School

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stables
  • Riding Ring

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 60 Gallon+ Propane Water Heater
  • Well
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0600-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number NM-00-12000-02-0600-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$683

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: see inclusions sheet
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: see inclusions sheet
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: This lovely Viola property is ready for you and your horse too. Enjoy the fenced pasture, stable for 2 and riding ring. There is also a tack area, shed and a detached 2 car garage at the back of the horseshoe driveway. Inside, you'll find a Traditional Cape Cod home - 2 beds and a bath on each floor. All of the major systems are newer - Roof in 2019, Furnace in 2019 and Septic System in 2018. There is also a new French Drain system in the basement. A spacious eat in kitchen features upgraded countertops and plenty of cabinet space. Beautiful hardwood flooring and a big brick fireplace add to charm of this bucolic home. You're only minutes away from grocery stores, restaurants and Route 13.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 255.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 798

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle, Pitched, Metal
  • Spa: No
  • View: Pasture
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 10
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Zoned
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Propane
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LAKE FOREST
  • Elementary School: LAKE FOREST NORTH
  • Middle School: CHIPMAN
  • High School: LAKE FOREST
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396886
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LAKE FOREST NORTH
  • High School: LAKE FOREST
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHIPMAN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • R Factor Ext Walls: 199

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Fencing: Electric
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Riding Ring, Stable(s)
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 94525.20
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: AR
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2468996
  • School Tax: 569.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 683.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: NM-00-12000-02-0600-000
  • Tax Lot: 0600-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 05/02/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAKE FOREST

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Bought by
Staats Clarence and Jackson Norman Edward
Current Estimated Value
$452,038
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
Staats Clarence $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Uhlmann Cecilia A $80,000
Closed Staats Clarence J $62,600
Open Staats Clarence $204,800
Closed Staats Clarence $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Sold $429,900 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
02/24/2022 02/24/22 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2022 01/13/22 For Sale $429,900 +43.3% $256 / Sq Ft
05/22/2018 05/22/18 Sold $300,000 -7.7% $179 / Sq Ft
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2018 03/30/18 For Sale $325,000 -- $193 / 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 $1,184 $321,700 $113,600 $208,100
2023 $840 $34,400 $9,000 $25,400
2022 $753 $34,400 $9,000 $25,400
2021 $441 $34,400 $9,000 $25,400
2020 $456 $34,400 $9,000 $25,400
2019 $456 $34,400 $9,000 $25,400
2018 $722 $34,400 $9,000 $25,400
2017 $751 $34,400 $0 $0
2016 $688 $34,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $34,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $34,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maria Ruckle

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Maria Ruckle

    Empower Real Estate, LLC

    (302) 893-1601

    249 Total Sales

    Maria Ruckle
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  • Sue Hastings

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sue Hastings

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 672-6017

    41 Total Sales

    Sue Hastings
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  • Edna Givens

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Edna Givens

    Burns & Ellis Realtors

    (302) 670-0449

    83 Total Sales

    Edna Givens
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  • Robert Sacra

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Robert Sacra

    RE/MAX

    (302) 632-5757

    51 Total Sales

    Robert Sacra
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2006556

Bright MLS

APN: 7-00-12000-02-0600-000

Delaware Kent County Viola 19979

798 Fence Post Ln, Viola, DE

This home is located at 798 Fence Post Ln, Viola, DE 19979 since 13 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $452,038, approximately $269 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 798 Fence Post Ln is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Lake Forest North Elementary School, Lake Forest Central Elementary School, and W.T. Chipman Middle School.

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