NOT LISTED FOR SALE

854 Old School House Rd Middletown, DE 19709

Estimated Value: $776,000 - $902,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,550 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2019

Last sale price $540,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,454/month

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Dual Staircase
  • Appoquinimink High School Rated A
  • 4.23 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2019

Perfect package awaits your appointment - a generously sized home (over 4500 sqft), in a prestigious location (Appoquinimink school district), placed on 4 acres of awe-inspiring property to let your imagination run free! What an impression the circular driveway makes as you enter down the private lane. As you enter through the front door into the main foyer, vaulted high ceilings with exquisite hardwoods floors will send you throughout this magnificent home. A formal living room and dining room sit adjacent to each other, both featuring chair rail and crown molding. Love to entertain? There s no shortage of open space to entertain large gatherings. Down the hall on the main floor sits a large office space and guest bathroom. The open floor plan in the main living area continues into the family room as you are invited with comfort and modern elegance in the family room, equipped with a fireplace and hardwood flooring. The kitchen encompasses a spacious open area with sleek and stylish design in mind. Open to the living area and equipped with top of the line appliances, including built in convection oven and subzero fridge, tons of cabinet space, walk in pantry and a wet bar. The sprawl of the kitchen leads to an ample sun room with windows that pour in natural sunlight and a sliding glass to take you out to a large open deck, on which you may sit and drink coffee and enjoy the nature around you. Peaceful and quiet acreage surrounds the country-like setting of this property. Around the corner from the kitchen is the large great room overlooking the side yard and tree line. Leading up, the regal staircase takes you to the four bedrooms that await. First the master, which has been quality crafted to encase an open feel with uniquely high ceilings, a built-in fireplace, huge walk in closet, which features an attached space that can be used as an additional walk in closet, a bedroom or much more! Complete with en suite bath, boasting beautiful tile work throughout, a large jetted tub, walk in shower, and dual sinks. Two of the remaining bedrooms have been freshly painted. All bedrooms are large and equipped with ceiling fans and built in closet systems. Ideally positioned awaits one bathroom between the two bedrooms, equipped with double sinks, and down the hall a third full bath as well. This home also features a bonus of LED recessed lighting upgraded throughout, a 3-Car side entry garage, full unfinished basement, 4-Zone HVAC, Andersen Windows, Stone & Copper exterior accents, and more! Don t miss your chance to start a new beginning in the home of your dreams! Schedule your showing today!:) Seller giving $3,000 towards closing costs if signed contract before Nov 30th!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Czach

(302) 494-8921 tczach1230@gmail.com Empower Real Estate, LLC License #RS-0025166 Listed on: 09/27/2019

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Marie Deysher

(302) 239-3721 adeysher@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin License #RS-329020

Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,807

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 4.23 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Copper Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Views of Woods
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-012.00-115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,807

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Conditioner - Owned, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Cooktop
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Whirlpool/Hottub, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Tray Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4550
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4550
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 134.07
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4550
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Copper
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 10
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 12
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Lighting
  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 156200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 23100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 184259.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: S
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2357577
  • School Tax: 4333.86
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5806.97
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-012.00-115
  • Tax Lot: 115
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2019
Closed on
Dec 20, 2019
Sold by
Chau Michelle M
Bought by
Lewis James B
Seller's Agent
Tracy Czach
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ann Marie Deysher
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-14.96%
Current Estimated Value
$845,070

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$305,070
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.94%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$194,341
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$650,729

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2015
Closed on
Jan 8, 2016
Sold by
Strout Robert W and Zack Jennifer R
Bought by
Chau Michelle M
Seller's Agent
Junie Seward
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Buyer's Agent
P. Timothy Robertson
RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$519,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.01%
Original Mortgage
$412,800
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2010
Sold by
Mckeown Robert D
Bought by
Strout Robert W and Zack Jennifer R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,403
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lewis James B -- None Available
Chau Michelle M $519,000 None Available
Strout Robert W $418,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis James B $220,000
Previous Owner Chau Michelle M $412,800
Previous Owner Strout Robert W $407,403
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $540,000 -11.5% $119 / Sq Ft
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2019 10/27/19 Price Changed $610,000 -3.1% $134 / Sq Ft
10/15/2019 10/15/19 Price Changed $629,500 -0.9% $138 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 For Sale $635,000 +22.4% $140 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Sold $519,000 -1.1% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2015 11/20/15 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2015 07/08/15 Price Changed $525,000 -4.5% $115 / Sq Ft
04/22/2015 04/22/15 For Sale $550,000 -- $121 / 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 $377 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2023 $312 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2022 $312 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2021 $6,344 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2020 $6,271 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2019 $5,807 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2018 $5,589 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2017 $4,890 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2016 $4,890 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2015 $4,755 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
2014 $4,746 $179,300 $23,100 $156,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC487606

Bright MLS

APN: 13-012.00-115