21 George Read Road

Closed 3/31/10
Closed 3/31/10
Exterior Front
View
Living Room
Dining Room
Family Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Living Room
Last Sold Price
$216,900
4 beds1,925 sqft$113/sqft
21 George Read Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

Priced at appraised value, this spacious 4 BR, 2.5 Bath home in popular Penn Acres has been well cared for by its original owners. This brick and vinyl 2-story colonial has hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a large eat-in kitchen and first floor laundry. The hall bath and powder room were updated in 2007; new kitchen floors and countertops, and replacement windows throughout. Sliders off the family room lead to the new concrete porch and a spacious, flat rear yard. Newer heater and...Priced at appraised value, this spacious 4 BR, 2.5 Bath home in popular Penn Acres has been well cared for by its original owners. This brick and vinyl 2-story colonial has hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a large eat-in kitchen and first floor laundry. The hall bath and powder room were updated in 2007; new kitchen floors and countertops, and replacement windows throughout. Sliders off the family room lead to the new concrete porch and a spacious, flat rear yard. Newer heater and central air conditioner. A 1-car garage and full basement finish this classic house, waiting for a new family to put its personal touches on this solid home. Sellers offering a 1 Year Warranty to Buyers. Quick possession available!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/31/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carol D Wilson • BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
    P: (302) 530-7074 carol.wilson@lnf.com
  2. Listed by Carey L Pauley • BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
    P: (302) 420-0062 carey@levywilson.com

Property Details for 21 George Read Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1004760608
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$1,424 / year
HOA Fees
$15 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,841 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
10-019.30-077
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
PENN ACRES
Subdivision
PENN ACRES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
FITHIAN
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,925.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 21 George Read Road

Stories2Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

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Property Information for 21 George Read Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • Elementary School: WILMINGTON MANOR (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
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
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $63,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $49,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $13,300
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • Tax Lot: 077
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $6,900
  • Concession Remarks: Settlement Assistance
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 13
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 9
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 11
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
Room 9
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Access Panel
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,925.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70X110
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2313525
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Fuses
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 21 George Read Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #786204317

$216,900—
Mar 31, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #286204317

$216,900—
Mar 31, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004760608

$216,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #786204317

$216,900
03/31/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #286204317

$216,900
03/31/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1004760608

$216,900

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

Public Records for 21 George Read Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,891 ($241 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,925 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-019.30-077

Schools near 21 George Read Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Read (George) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Leach (John G.) School
Public - PK to 12
Penn (William) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Read (George) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

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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