165 Merion Road

Closed 5/22/14

Sold

Last Sold Price

$159,000

4 beds2 baths1,806 sqft$88/sqft

165 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.28 acresLot Size

1977Year Built

$88/sq ftPrice per sq ft

7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great location -- close to shopping and quiet neighborhood. This 4 BR, 2 bath home has a versatile layout, very open large eat-in-kitchen/informal dining area opening up to the LR with wood burning fireplace. Private fenced yard with fruit trees that backs to the woods. One of the downstairs bedrooms could be an office. Lots of storage. French door with screened side windows sheds plenty of light. Fresh paint throughout. Oversized garage could double as workshop. Very near Rt 1, colleges, mall, Dover...Great location -- close to shopping and quiet neighborhood. This 4 BR, 2 bath home has a versatile layout, very open large eat-in-kitchen/informal dining area opening up to the LR with wood burning fireplace. Private fenced yard with fruit trees that backs to the woods. One of the downstairs bedrooms could be an office. Lots of storage. French door with screened side windows sheds plenty of light. Fresh paint throughout. Oversized garage could double as workshop. Very near Rt 1, colleges, mall, Dover Downes, Sam's Club, Lowes and more.

Listed by: Cecilia A. Jones 302.674.4255 ceilsbmr@gmail.com • Bob Moore Realty

Listing closed: 05/22/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002812878

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Median sold price

$316,500

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

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Bathrooms: 1,939
Square Feet: 0.29
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Property Information for 165 Merion Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,640 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Kent County
Tax ID Number: ED-05-06709-01-3700-000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: WOODLANDS OF FOXHALL
Subdivision: WOODLANDS OF FOXHALL (KENT DE)
Cross Street: OAKMONT
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Room Count: 6
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,806.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1977
Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,150 SF

Location

School District Name: CAPITAL
School District County ID: 300200396888

County: KENT
MLS Area: Capital (30802)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2013
Tax Assessed Value: $43,400

Improvement Assessed Value: $0
Land Assessed Value: $0
Zoning: R10
Tax Lot: 3700-000

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $6,000

Concession Remarks: Buyer Closing Costs

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,806.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,806.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/0915/2336/300709152336_512_384_WM__mJh06W3vJMLopBU.jpg
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
Foundation Details: Slab
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 90X135
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2430577

Parking

Type Of Parking: Other
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

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

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Underground

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Kent County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 165 Merion Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 22, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #415752793	$159,000	—
May 22, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002812878	$159,000	—
Apr 3, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002812878		—
Feb 21, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002812878	$170,000	—
Jul 27, 1995	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT221186	$112,000	—
Jun 28, 1995	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT221186		—
Jun 26, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT221186	$114,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/22/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #415752793	$159,000
05/22/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002812878	$159,000
04/03/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002812878	—
02/21/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002812878	$170,000
07/27/1995	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT221186	$112,000
06/28/1995	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT221186	—
06/26/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT221186	$114,900

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

Public Records for 165 Merion Road

Taxable ValueLand$109,000Additions$164,500Total$273,500

Tax Record2023$1,277 ($106 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningR10CountyKENTAPN2-05-067.09-01-37.00-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 165 Merion Road

This home is within Capital School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	North Dover Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.5 mi
1/10	William Henry Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5	1.6 mi
NR	Central Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	2.3 mi
NR	Dover High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	Middle School of Excellence	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.2 mi
1/10	Middle School of Innovation	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.2 mi
NR	St John's Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	North Dover Elementary School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.5 mi
1/10	William Henry Middle School Public5 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	Central Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	2.3 mi
NR	Dover High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Middle School of Excellence Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.2 mi
1/10	Middle School of Innovation Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.2 mi
NR	St John's Lutheran School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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: 165 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$159,000	4	2	1,806	12,150
157 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	4	2,718	12,197
177 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	2	2,148	12,197
164 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$159,900	4	3	–	12,040
147 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$130,000	4	3	1,740	12,150
187 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$285,000	3	2	2,516	12,197
180 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	2	2,144	12,197
188 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	3	2,176	12,197
148 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$261,560	4	2	2,046	13,068
195 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	2	2,144	12,197
196 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$230,000	4	3	2,237	12,197
15 Inverness Court, Dover, DE 19904	$197,500	4	3	–	21,780
138 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$153,000	5	3	–	10,018
203 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$255,000	4	3	2,084	12,150
131 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$285,000	4	3	2,199	15,682
206 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$226,000	4	2	1,806	12,040

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