NOT LISTED FOR SALE

801 Melrose Ave Wilmington, DE 19809

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $284,079

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2012

Last sale price $127,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 113% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,607/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Pierre S. Dupont Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2012

This is a great first time buyer's home or somebody that wants to down size. The home is priced to sell quickly. The attic has stairs to it and can be finished off for another bath and third bedroom. Attic floored area is approximately 14 x 31. The basement is dry and ready to finish. Garage is part of basement. This will not last long and is priced lower than Zillow estimates.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Duncan

RE/MAX Edge Listed on: 04/27/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

BILL HENRETTY

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x112
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1C

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,050 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 249
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-002.00-249

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,360

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1050
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1050
  • Net Sq Ft: 1050.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 123.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1050
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE
  • School District Key: 300200396892

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 34100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X112
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1C

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2367231
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1360.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-002.00-249
  • Tax Lot: 249
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 07/29/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Unruh Rosalyn Sigrun and Unruh Rosalyn S
Bought by
Revocable Trust Of Rosalyn Sigrun Unruh and Unruh
Current Estimated Value
$270,020

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2012
Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Hrupsa Cynthia L
Bought by
Unruh Rosalyn S
Seller's Agent
Daniel Duncan
RE/MAX Edge
Buyer's Agent
BILL HENRETTY
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$101,600
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2009
Sold by
Vanzandt Robert Leonard and Vanzandt Van Zandt
Bought by
Vanzandt Robert Leonard
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
Revocable Trust Of Rosalyn Sigrun Unruh -- None Listed On Document
Unruh Rosalyn S $127,000 None Available
Vanzandt Robert Leonard -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Unruh Rosalyn S $101,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2012 07/29/12 Sold $127,000 -2.2% $121 / Sq Ft
06/05/2012 06/05/12 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2012 04/27/12 For Sale $129,900 -- $124 / 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 $1,615 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2023 $1,477 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2022 $0 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2021 $1,503 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2020 $1,503 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2019 $1,732 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2018 $1,439 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2017 $1,416 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2016 $1,415 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2015 $1,302 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
2014 $1,301 $42,600 $8,500 $34,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel Duncan

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Daniel Duncan

    RE/MAX

    (302) 729-8090

    63 Total Sales

    Daniel Duncan
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    BILL HENRETTY

    Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003945774

Bright MLS

APN: 17-002.00-249

Delaware New Castle County Wilmington 19809

801 Melrose Ave, Wilmington, DE

This home is located at 801 Melrose Ave, Wilmington, DE 19809 since 27 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $270,020, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 801 Melrose Ave is a home located in New Castle County with nearby schools including Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Pierre S. Dupont Middle School, and Mount Pleasant High School.

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