139 Salem Church Road

Closed 5/31/19

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Last Sold Price

$250,000

3 beds1 bath2,782 sqft

139 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.66 acresLot Size

1950Year Built

$90/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wow! Here is a RARE opportunity to own a Custom built home on an extra large lot in Newark in a Non-Development - with No Deed Restrictions! You won't find a home built as solid or up-kept as well as this one! Pride of ownership is an understatement. This pristine home has had only one owner - and once you see it, you'll understand why! This adorable 3 Bedroom home sits on only HALF of the lot! Unmatched care and maintenance will ease your mind - Stucco has been inspected and repaired (2019), 2 Sump...Wow! Here is a RARE opportunity to own a Custom built home on an extra large lot in Newark in a Non-Development - with No Deed Restrictions! You won't find a home built as solid or up-kept as well as this one! Pride of ownership is an understatement. This pristine home has had only one owner - and once you see it, you'll understand why! This adorable 3 Bedroom home sits on only HALF of the lot! Unmatched care and maintenance will ease your mind - Stucco has been inspected and repaired (2019), 2 Sump Pumps (New in 2019), twice yearly maintenance for the TRANE HVAC (2001), Roof (2009), Other Notable features include: Gas heating, New Carpet, Unfinished Basement with Walkout, Pull Down Attic, Oversized 2 Car Detached Garage, Extra Large Workshop, and super cute life size Doll House! This absolutely will not last long!

Listing closed: 05/31/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC474544

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Property Information for 139 Salem Church Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,783 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 09-028.00-026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (NEWARK DE)
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,550.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,232.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,232.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.66 AC / 28,750 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: CHRISTINA

School District County ID: 300200396890
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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: $51,800

Zoning: NC15
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $7,185

Concession Remarks: settlement help

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,782.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,782.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3016/3119/8045/301631198045_512_384_WM_aNqdbgSlb3M91YxI.jpg
Basement Type: Drainage System, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 75x385

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Subdivision Possible
Parcel ID: 2298584
Land Lease: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Wood
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.vht.com/433848557/IDXS

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Programmable Thermostat
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 150 Amps, Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 139 Salem Church Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 31, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645759945	$200,000	—
May 31, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #DENC474544	$250,000	—
Apr 24, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #DENC474544		—
Apr 10, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC474544	$249,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/31/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645759945	$200,000
05/31/2019	Closed BRIGHT #DENC474544	$250,000
04/24/2019	Pending BRIGHT #DENC474544	—
04/10/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC474544	$249,900

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

Public Records for 139 Salem Church Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,766 ($314 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1965ZoningNC15CountyNEW CASTLEAPN09-028.00-026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 139 Salem Church Road

This home is within Christina School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
3/10	Kirk (George V.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
6/10	Christiana High School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	7.8 mi
NR	Aletheia Christian School & Daycare Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	Islamic Academy Of Delaware	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	Kirk (George V.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
6/10	Christiana High School Public6 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	7.8 mi
NR	Aletheia Christian School & Daycare Center PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Islamic Academy Of Delaware PrivatePK 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: 139 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$250,000	3	1	2,782	28,750
143 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$129,900	3	2	1,475	33,500
128 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	2,300	14,810
131 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$200,000	–	–	–	63,162
23 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$10,000	–	–	–	36,590
150 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	–	–	25,500	–
129 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$165,000	3	2	1,725	28,314
118 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	$263,000	3	2	1,561	20,038
149 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	1	1,300	66,647
135 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	3	2,050	67,518
141 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	$365,000	4	3	1,600	98,010
139 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	$175,000	3	1	1,750	76,230
130 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$142,000	3	2	2,125	37,026
133 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,725	21,344
127 Gumspring Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	2	2,075	47,916
161 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713	$115,000	3	1	1,450	61,420

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