$244,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2020 RENTED APR 9, 2025

947 Tamara Dr Smyrna, DE 19977

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,192 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pasture Views
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of June 2020

Visit this home virtually: http://www.vht.com/434064638/IDXS - Located in the small community of Millcreek Branch close to downtown Smyrna this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home with 2 car garage is situated on .28 acre lot backing to open fields on a cul-de-sac street. As you enter through the front door with covered porch the volume ceilings will take your breath away! The living room is spacious, dining area is adjacent to the kitchen which offers raised panel cabinets with brushed nickle hardware, tile flooring, double stainless sink, stainless steel dish washer, range and refrigerator, and a sliding glass door to the deck. Recently installed new carpet in bedrooms, luxury vinyl in the dining room, living room and hallway, and the entire interior has been freshly painted. There are 3 bedrooms featuring an owners suite with private full bathroom and a HUGE walk-in closet. Seller has replaced the AC unit in 2018, water heater in 2019, and heater in 2020. Main floor laundry. Spacious 2 car garage with inside access and one garage door opener. This is a great value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Watlington

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown License #RSR000878 Listed on: 05/22/2020

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa Jackson

Compass Realty, Inc. License #507546

Compass Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $964

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,192 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Pasture Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Millcreek Branch Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number DC-17-01808-03-1400-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$964

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Remarks Public: Visit this home virtually: http://www.vht.com/434064638/IDXS - Located in the small community of Millcreek Branch close to downtown Smyrna this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home with 2 car garage is situated on .28 acre lot backing to open fields on a cul-de-sac street. As you enter through the front door with covered porch the volume ceilings will take your breath away! The living room is spacious, dining area is adjacent to the kitchen which offers raised panel cabinets with brushed nickle hardware, tile flooring, double stainless sink, stainless steel dish washer, range and refrigerator, and a sliding glass door to the deck. Recently installed new carpet in bedrooms, luxury vinyl in the dining room, living room and hallway, and the entire interior has been freshly painted. There are 3 bedrooms featuring an owners suite with private full bathroom and a HUGE walk-in closet. Seller has replaced the AC unit in 2018, water heater in 2019, and heater in 2020. Main floor laundry. Spacious 2 car garage with inside access and one garage door opener. This is a great value!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1192
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1192
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 201.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1192
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 947

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • View: Pasture
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 75.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: Yes

Schools

  • School District: SMYRNA
  • School District Key: 300200396884
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12197.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RES
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2423369
  • School Tax: 703.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 964.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: DC-17-01808-03-1400-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 06/24/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SMYRNA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Keane Michelle A and Jackson Alyson M
Bought by
Jackson Alyson M
Current Estimated Value
$335,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Outstanding Balance
$217,965
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$117,815

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Dunning Brandon L
Bought by
Keane Michelle A and Jackson Alyson M
Seller's Agent
David Watlington
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Jackson
Compass Realty, Inc.
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
1.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$236,680
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2007
Sold by
Ericksen Michelle H and Sheppard Michelle H
Bought by
Dunning Brandon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $18,600 Krish Title Services Inc
Deed $244,000 Ntc
Deed $225,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $238,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,680 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,540 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Rented $2,250 +2.3% --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Rent $2,200 +2.3% --
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Rented $2,150 0.0% --
02/29/2024 02/29/24 For Rent $2,150 0.0% --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Sold $244,000 +1.7% $205 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $239,900 -- $201 / 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 $1,382 $321,000 $83,000 $238,000
2023 $1,016 $37,200 $5,900 $31,300
2022 $879 $37,200 $5,900 $31,300
2021 $860 $37,200 $5,900 $31,300
2020 $843 $37,200 $5,900 $31,300
2019 $843 $37,200 $5,900 $31,300
2018 $843 $37,200 $5,900 $31,300
2017 $840 $37,200 $0 $0
2016 $852 $37,200 $0 $0
2015 $828 $37,200 $0 $0
2014 $774 $37,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT238610

Bright MLS

APN: 1-17-01808-03-1400-000