117 Murphy Road

Closed 4/24/20

Enclosed Porch with front & rear exterior access

Last Sold Price

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,550 sqft$184/sqft

117 Murphy Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Description

You will LOVE this updated and super charming brick 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home which has been lovingly cared for by the owner and has a huge driveway for many cars! All neutral decor, gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of this home, open and circular floor plan, perfect for entertaining and large Living Room with stunning hardwood floors. The Dining Room is open to the Kitchen with a double-sided breakfast bar and stools included. The updated Kitchen has loads of cabinets & counter space,...You will LOVE this updated and super charming brick 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home which has been lovingly cared for by the owner and has a huge driveway for many cars! All neutral decor, gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of this home, open and circular floor plan, perfect for entertaining and large Living Room with stunning hardwood floors. The Dining Room is open to the Kitchen with a double-sided breakfast bar and stools included. The updated Kitchen has loads of cabinets & counter space, new five burner gas range and refrigerator included! There is access from the Kitchen to a brick enclosed porch with beautiful wood ceiling and access to the large rear yard, ready for your plantings and fun times! The main level also has a large bedroom and beautiful new full bathroom with marble shower and counter. The upper level has two huge bedrooms, great closet space, walk-in closet, linen closet, hardwood flooring, attic access is easy through the closets and another beautiful new full bathroom. The lower level has a beautiful custom staircase, laundry sink, washer & dryer included, new gas hot water heating system, new gas hot water, one car garage and new offstreet driveway to accommodate 4-cars, new roof, new gutters, five new heat and air conditioning zones, new Andersen front door, updates galore and the list goes on an on! Great location, close to shopping, restaurants, I-95, train station, public transportation and more! With the new updates to Murphy Road and this large driveway, it is so easy to come and go!

LISTING CLOSED: 04/24/2020 12:00 AM

Listed by Michele R Colavecchi Lawless • RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
P: (302)-764-2055 mclremax@comcast.net

Property Details for 117 Murphy Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

DENC494276

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,102 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1953

Lot Size

0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

06-101.00-081

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Cape Cod

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

FAIRFAX

Subdivision

FAIRFAX (NEW CASTLE DE)

Legal Subdivision

FAIRFAX

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,550.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

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Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Building Information for 117 Murphy Road

Stories2Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

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$1,624 per month

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Principal and Interest

$1,449

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 117 Murphy Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: BRANDYWINE

School District County ID: 300200396892
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: LOMBARDY (NEW CASTLE DE)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGER (NEW CASTLE DE)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: BRANDYWINE (NEW CASTLE DE)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $59,500

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $490
Improvement Assessed Value: $47,700
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $11,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC5
Tax Lot: 081
School Tax: $1,612
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Screened Porch
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
Total SQFT: 1,550.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3040/1351/9362/304013519362_512_384_WM_2ug04ufWrULqreNz.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Full, Drainage System, Sump Pump
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 65.00 x 110.00

Parcel ID: 2240602

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Walk-in Closet(s)
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home2/FJGBE2/117-Murphy-Road-Wilmington-DE-DENC494276

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 117 Murphy Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 24, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #671649875	$228,000	+13.6% / yr
Apr 24, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DENC494276	$285,000	—
Mar 18, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DENC494276		—
Feb 2, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC494276	$297,500	—
Oct 5, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632375816	$187,000	—
Oct 5, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001916026	$187,000	—
Sep 4, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001916026		—
Jun 21, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001916026	$229,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/24/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #671649875	$228,000 +13.6% / yr
04/24/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DENC494276	$285,000
03/18/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DENC494276	—
02/02/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC494276	$297,500
10/05/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632375816	$187,000
10/05/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1001916026	$187,000
09/04/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1001916026	—
06/21/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001916026	$229,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 117 Murphy Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,255 ($271 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-101.00-081

Schools near 117 Murphy Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lombardy Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
5/10	Springer Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.3 mi
9/10	Brandywine High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	4.2 mi
NR	City Gates Academy	Private - Nearby school	4 to 8	0.7 mi
NR	St Mary Magdalen School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lombardy Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
5/10	Springer Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
9/10	Brandywine High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	4.2 mi
NR	City Gates Academy Private4 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	St Mary Magdalen School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
119 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$310,000	3	2	1,675	6,534
114 Devonshire Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	4	2	2,475	6,098
113 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	–	3	2	1,925	6,970
116 Devonshire Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$220,000	3	2	1,875	6,534
121 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$260,000	3	3	2,375	6,970
118 Devonshire Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$165,000	3	2	2,000	6,098
108 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$260,000	3	2	1,400	5,227
106 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$225,000	3	2	–	5,227
110 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$250,000	4	2	1,900	10,019
111 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$200,000	3	2	–	6,600
104 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$209,000	3	2	–	10,890
120 Devonshire Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$274,000	3	2	1,550	7,405
110 Devonshire Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$260,000	3	2	1,775	6,098
102 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$255,000	3	2	1,750	6,098
109 Murphy Road, Wilmington, DE 19803	$410,000	3	2	1,550	6,534

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