205 Mercury Rd
Description
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home nestled in the serene community of North Star. This charming residence is situated on a spacious lot with mature landscaping, offering both beauty and privacy.
Upon entering, guests will be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout most of the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The heart of the home is the stunning, renovated, eat-in kitchen, featuring brick...**SELLER HAS SET AN OFFER DEADLINE OF 7PM, SATURDAY 7/27**
Welcome to this beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath home nestled in the serene community of North Star. This charming residence is situated on a spacious lot with mature landscaping, offering both beauty and privacy.
Upon entering, guests will be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout most of the home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The heart of the home is the stunning, renovated, eat-in kitchen, featuring brick flooring, quartz countertops, upgraded 42" cabinets, a large center island, deep farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas range. This culinary haven is perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining.
The kitchen's sliding glass doors open to a rear deck, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and a tranquil waterfall feature. The outdoor space is ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings with family and friends.
Inside, the cozy family room with a fireplace provides a perfect spot for unwinding. A spectacular sunroom with custom shades and slate floor offers a bright and airy space to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors year-round. The home also boasts formal living and dining rooms, adding a touch of elegance to your lifestyle. An updated laundry room and a full bath complete the main level.
Upstairs, the appeal of this home continues with a spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and a luxurious full bath. Three additional generously sized bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath, ensuring comfort for family members and guests alike.
Additional features include a 2-car garage, providing ample storage and parking space. This home is conveniently located near numerous shops, restaurants, parks, and major commuting routes, making it a perfect blend of convenience and tranquility.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this spectacular North Star home your own!
*Recent updates include: 2024 - new roof, replaced skylight in sunroom, added shower to downstairs bath. 2023 - new custom shades in sunroom. 2022 - new slate flooring in sunroom. 2021 - replaced HVAC system including humidifier. 2019 - house plumbed for natural gas, replaced back deck, expanded powder/laundry room, replaced pond with "endless" waterfall system, added additional exterior lighting, converted family room fireplace to gas, and complete kitchen renovation (added island, quartz countertops, new cabinets, added vent hood that vents outside, new brick floor, new stove, refrigerator, wine cooler, sink, disposal, new lighting and enlarged window. 2018 - new hot water heater. Additional updates can be found in the brochure online or in the home!
Repairs to the septic system to be made in accordance with the proposal from C.M. Kristman. Documentation on inspection and repairs are included in Seller's Disclosure Packet uploaded at Bright.
Listing Agent
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jan.patrick@compass.comP: (302)-273-0072
Property Details for 205 Mercury Road
Property Details for 205 Mercury Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | DENC2065172 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $3,899 / year |
| HOA Fees | $50 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 AC / 33,977 SF |
| County | New Castle County |
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1Property Information for 205 Mercury Road
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
- School District County ID: 300200396545
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: NORTH STAR (NEW CASTLE DE)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT H (NEW CASTLE DE)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: DICKINSON (NEW CASTLE DE)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: NEW CASTLE
- MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- HOA Name: NORTH STAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $118,200
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $977
- Improvement Assessed Value: $90,600
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $27,600
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: NC21
- Tax Lot: 013
- School Tax: $2,922
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 22.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Island
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
- Total SQFT: 2,100.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 125.90 x 275.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 2271091
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.janpatrick.com
Property History for 205 Mercury Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC2065172 | $625,000 | — |
| Jul 27, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC2065172 | — | |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2065172 | $569,900 | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #795049328 | $334,900 | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #295049328 | $334,900 | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004747068 | $334,900 | — |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004747068 | — | |
| Feb 15, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004747068 | $399,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #DENC2065172 | $625,000 |
| 07/27/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #DENC2065172 | — |
| 07/26/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2065172 | $569,900 |
| 08/31/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #795049328 | $334,900 |
| 08/31/2010 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #295049328 | $334,900 |
| 08/31/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004747068 | $334,900 |
| 08/12/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004747068 | — |
| 02/15/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004747068 | $399,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 205 Mercury Road
Schools near 205 Mercury Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Star Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
duPont (H.B.) Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Dickinson (John) High School Public6 to 12 | ||
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary PublicK to 5 |
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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