NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Buckthorn Close Newark, DE 19711

Estimated Value: $774,648 - $887,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,125 Sq Ft
$264/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2012

Last sale price $519,900 $166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,737/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • North Star Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2012

This is an exquisite, stylish 4 BR, 2.5 BA home with abundant upgrades. It rests on a lush, professionally landscaped lot. Its open floor plan is spacious and the many oversized windows warm & lighten the beautiful rooms. The formal living & dining rooms offer extra wide crown molding and chair rail, with a marble fireplace in the living room. The study has built-in bookcases and the family room has vaulted ceilings, oversized windows with circle tops, and a raised hearth brick fireplace as its focal point. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has beautiful white cabinetry and a greenhouse bump out. The gorgeous MBR suite offers soothing colors, tray ceiling, separate sitting area, two oversized double walk-in closets and a stunning MBA with new custom shower doors. Other upstairs bedrooms offer plenty of windows and lots of closet space. Beautiful views can be enjoyed year-round from the large deck at the rear of the house. A stunning property inside and out! Lower level in "as is" condition, sheet rock is included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MaryBeth Tribbitt

(302) 239-3000 ssedita@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin Listed on: 04/10/2012

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Pu-Chou

(302) 999-9999 gail.renulfi@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin License #10789

BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,710

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.70x341.20
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,125 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • North Star Elementary School
  • Henry B. Du Pont Middle School
  • John Dickinson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • Built by TOLL
  • Hitchens Farm Subdivision, Eaton Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-017.40-108

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,710

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0.87 Acres

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Please See Agent/Buyer Brochures For A Complete List
  • Inclusions: Please See Agent/Buyer Brochures For A Complete List
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3125
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3125
  • Net Sq Ft: 3125.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 166.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3125
  • 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: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 200.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: NORTH STAR
  • High School: JOHN DICKINSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: HENRY B. DU PONT

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.87
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.70X341.20
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 37897.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Building Info

  • Builder Name: TOLL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2268264
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3710.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-017.40-108
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2012
Closed on
May 31, 2012
Sold by
Morton Scott V and Morton Lisa K
Bought by
Huang Kuang Wei and Wu Shu Chen
Seller's Agent
MaryBeth Tribbitt
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Pu-Chou
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
List Price
$519,900
Sold Price
$519,900
Current Estimated Value
$824,912

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$305,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.42%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$170,881
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$654,031

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2003
Sold by
Laneve Donald D and Laneve Sue L
Bought by
Morton Scott V and Morton Lisa K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Huang Kuang Wei $519,900 None Available
Morton Scott V $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huang Kuang Wei $400,000
Previous Owner Morton Scott V $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Sold $519,900 0.0% $166 / Sq Ft
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2012 04/10/12 For Sale $519,900 -- $166 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $5,634 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2023 $5,013 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2022 $5,047 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2021 $5,044 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2020 $5,060 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2019 $5,592 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2018 $4,973 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2017 $4,915 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2016 $4,669 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2015 $4,386 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
2014 $4,093 $146,800 $30,400 $116,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • MaryBeth Tribbitt

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    MaryBeth Tribbitt

    Patterson Schwartz

    (302) 234-6029

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    MaryBeth Tribbitt
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  • Nancy Pu-Chou

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Nancy Pu-Chou

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (302) 750-8373

    11 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Nancy Pu-Chou
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003919124

Bright MLS

APN: 08-017.40-108

Delaware New Castle County Newark 19711

8 Buckthorn Close, Newark, DE

Not Listed for Sale

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