Last Sold Price
4 beds2,100 sqft$298/sqft
205 Mercury Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

**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
...**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 CLOSED: 08/27/2024 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Jan Patrick

    Jan Patrick

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (302) 273-0072

Property Details for 205 Mercury Road

Status
MLS #
DENC2065172
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$3,899 / year
HOA Fees
$50 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1966
Lot Size
0.78 AC / 33,977 SF
Tax ID Number
08-024.10-013
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
07-26-2024
Subdivision
NORTH STAR
Subdivision
NORTH STAR (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision
NORTH STAR SEC B
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,100.00
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
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Newark, DE

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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By Compass

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Building Information for 205 Mercury Road

Stories2Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,977 SF

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Property Information for 205 Mercury Road

Location
Location
  • 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)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: NORTH STAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • 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
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 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 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Island
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • 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 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125.90 x 275.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2271091
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.janpatrick.com

Property History for 205 Mercury Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2065172

$625,000
Jul 27, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2065172

Jul 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2065172

$569,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2065172

$625,000
07/27/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2065172

07/26/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2065172

$569,900

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

Public Records for 205 Mercury Road

Taxable ValueLand$138,400Additions$436,600Total$575,000
Tax Record2025$4,553 ($379 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,977 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-024.10-013

Schools near 205 Mercury Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 205 Mercury Road, Newark, DE 19711
$625,000
4
2,100
33,977
3
1,900
34,412
$399,000
5
4,000
52,272
$425,000
4
3,475
39,640
4
3,000
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3,175
38,333

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