Joseph Berchock
Responds Quickly
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
(484) 779-6870
72 Total Sales
2 in North Star
$385K - $660K Price Range
8 Buckthorn Close Newark, DE 19711
North Star AreaEstimated Value: $832,331
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,125
Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Cathedral Ceiling
- North Star Elementary School Rated A
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
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
(302) 239-3000 ssedita@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin Listed on: 04/10/2012
Last Buyer's Agent
(302) 999-9999 gail.renulfi@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin License #10789
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,710
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 37,897 Sq Ft 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
Ownership History
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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
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$312,431
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.34%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,224
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$682,107
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $519,900 | None Available | ||
| Morton Scott V | $475,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $400,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Morton Scott | $345,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Morton Scott V | $380,000 |
Source: Public Records
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 | $6,233 | $757,500 | $148,300 | $609,200 |
| 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
79 Total Sales
-
Nancy Pu-Chou
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Nancy Pu-Chou
BHHS Fox & Roach
(302) 750-8373
48 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003919124
APN: 08-017.40-108
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