121 Townsend Road

Closed 10/4/18

Last Sold Price

$285,000

3 beds2 baths1,925 sqft$148/sqft

121 Townsend Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

Solid brick, 2 story colonial in one of Newark's most sought after locations. This classic home awaits your personal touch to unlock its hidden beauty. Hardwood floors throughout, large screened porch, perfect for relaxing. Well landscaped yard, detached garage can be modified to accommodate two cars. Walk to the University of Delaware, shopping and dining options. An updated roof on house and garage. Beautiful fireplace in the living room. Bring your imagination and reap the benefits. Property to...Solid brick, 2 story colonial in one of Newark's most sought after locations. This classic home awaits your personal touch to unlock its hidden beauty. Hardwood floors throughout, large screened porch, perfect for relaxing. Well landscaped yard, detached garage can be modified to accommodate two cars. Walk to the University of Delaware, shopping and dining options. An updated roof on house and garage. Beautiful fireplace in the living room. Bring your imagination and reap the benefits. Property to be sold in "as is" condition.

LISTING CLOSED: 10/04/2018 12:00 AM

Listed by John Ladutko • Patterson-Woods & Associates
P: (302) 593-5587 tladutko@aol.com

Property Details for 121 Townsend Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

1002259240

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,743 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1939

Lot Size

0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

18-025.00-278

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NEWARK

Subdivision

NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)

Cross Street

WINSLOW ROAD

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,925.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Below Average

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$320,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

1/37

$300,000

Sold 09/17/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,650
Square Feet: 0.18
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Bathrooms: 1,900
Square Feet: 0.2
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Bathrooms: 1,930
Square Feet: 0.2
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Bathrooms: 2,171
Square Feet: 0.18
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Bathrooms: 1,753
Square Feet: 0.21
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1/30

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,175
Square Feet: 0.16
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Bathrooms: 2,025
Square Feet: 1.44
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1/24

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Bathrooms: 2,100
Square Feet: 0.27
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Bathrooms: 1,700
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

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Building Information for 121 Townsend Road

Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,449

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Property Information for 121 Townsend Road

Location

School District Name: CHRISTINA
School District County ID: 300200396890

County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)

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: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $74,700

Improvement Assessed Value: $57,000
Land Assessed Value: $17,700
Zoning: 18RS
Tax Lot: 278

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,925.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,925.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/8174/2668/304281742668_512_384_WM_YeTHNTLcUHshtKj1.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 100X150
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2372046

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Steam, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Other
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 121 Townsend Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 4, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1002259240	$285,000	—
Oct 1, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632605482	$140,000	+113.3% / yr
Aug 22, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1002259240		—
Aug 17, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002259240	$275,000	—
Feb 22, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252752966	$10	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/04/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1002259240	$285,000
10/01/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632605482	$140,000 +113.3% / yr
08/22/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1002259240	—
08/17/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002259240	$275,000
02/22/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252752966	$10

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

Public Records for 121 Townsend Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,220 ($268 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,925 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-025.00-278Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 121 Townsend Road

This home is within Christina School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	West Park Place Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.1 mi
3/10	Newark High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	2.5 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.7 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	10.3 mi
NR	Mount Sophia Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.2 mi
NR	The College School	Private - Nearby school	2 to 8	0.4 mi
NR	NCCL School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	West Park Place Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.1 mi
3/10	Newark High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	2.5 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.7 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	10.3 mi
NR	Mount Sophia Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	The College School Private2 to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	NCCL School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 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)
This home: 121 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$285,000	3	2	1,925	14,810
115 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$375,000	3	4	2,150	14,810
124 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	2,225	21,344
120 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$183,000	3	2	–	15,246
214 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$330,000	–	–	–	4,792
232 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$10	3	2	1,950	11,326
126 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	2,150	20,473
228 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$187,900	4	2	–	11,325
101 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$428,000	3	2	1,239	14,810
240 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$505,000	4	3	2,150	11,326
102 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$425,000	4	2	2,450	16,988
131 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	$355,000	3	2	1,675	18,731
130 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	$340,000	4	2	2,500	20,473
244 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$345,000	4	2	1,675	11,326
208 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$280,000	7	5	–	23,000
134 Sunset Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	2,950	20,038

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