NOT LISTED FOR SALE

903 South St Bethel, DE 19931

Estimated Value: $140,319 - $294,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
1.06 Acres

Last Sold September 04, 2018

Last sale price $115,000

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,203/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Creek or Stream View
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Water Access
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2018

Charming shipbuilder's cottage with original part (two rooms) built in 1848. It is just one house away from the town pier located on the beautiful Broad Creek. Large backyard with a 20' access to unimproved waterfront (see survey). Seller has lived in this home since 1984. The town taxes per year are $9 & county taxes are $12 reflected by a senior discount. Septic is to be replaced. Seller cannot give occupancy until Sept 1st or thereafter. Electric fireplace in LR included. Second floor is insulated & finished but no heat & not counted in sq. footage. Carport in backyard plus a 12'6 x 10' smokehouse & a 12'5 x 14'7 workshop w/workbench.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beverly Blades

CALLAWAY FARNELL AND MOORE Listed on: 06/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Beverly Blades

CALLAWAY FARNELL AND MOORE Listed on: 06/12/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $133

Year Built

  • Built in 1848

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Creek or Stream
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Cleared Lot
  • Zoning described as Town

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stick Built Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Creek or Stream Views
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Cesspool

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot -34.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number 232-11.00-34.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$133

Year Built

Built in 1848

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Sussex De Quadrants: West of Rt 13
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1848
  • Remarks Public: Charming shipbuilder's cottage with original part (two rooms) built in 1848. It is just one house away from the town pier located on the beautiful Broad Creek. Large backyard with a 20' access to unimproved waterfront (see survey). Seller has lived in this home since 1984. The town taxes per year are $9 & county taxes are $12 reflected by a senior discount. Septic is to be replaced. Seller cannot give occupancy until Sept 1st or thereafter. Electric fireplace in LR included. Second floor is insulated & finished but no heat & not counted in sq. footage. Carport in backyard plus a 12'6 x 10' smokehouse & a 12'5 x 14'7 workshop w/workbench.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Freezer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Attic
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 903

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Frame, Cedar, Shingle Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Broad Creek
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage: No
  • Number Of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Cess Pool
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LAUREL
  • School District Key: 300200396897
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 46174.00
  • Zoning: Q
  • Zoning Description: Town
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5141543
  • School Tax: 112.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 133.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 232-11.00-34.00
  • Tax Lot: -34.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 09/04/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LAUREL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2018
Closed on
Sep 4, 2018
Sold by
Moore Mary E
Bought by
Ragan James J and Ragan Deborah M
Seller's Agent
Beverly Blades
CALLAWAY FARNELL AND MOORE
Buyer's Agent
Beverly Blades
CALLAWAY FARNELL AND MOORE
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000
Current Estimated Value
$224,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.44%
Original Mortgage
$103,500
Outstanding Balance
$90,011
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$112,100

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1984
Bought by
Moore Mary E
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
Ragan James J $115,000 --
Moore Mary E $28,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ragan James J $103,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Sold $115,000 0.0% --
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2018 06/12/18 For Sale $115,000 -- --
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 $114 $2,250 $1,250 $1,000
2023 $131 $2,250 $1,250 $1,000
2022 $113 $2,250 $1,250 $1,000
2021 $112 $2,250 $1,250 $1,000
2020 $115 $2,250 $1,250 $1,000
2019 $115 $2,250 $1,250 $1,000
2018 $12 $2,250 $0 $0
2017 $12 $2,250 $0 $0
2016 $12 $2,250 $0 $0
2015 $12 $2,250 $0 $0
2014 $12 $2,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Beverly Blades

    CALLAWAY FARNELL AND MOORE

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001837988

Bright MLS

APN: 232-11.00-34.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethel 19931

903 South St, Bethel, DE

This home is located at 903 South St, Bethel, DE 19931 since 12 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $224,830. This property was built in 1848. 903 South St is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including North Laurel Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School, and Laurel Intermediate Middle School.

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