Last Sold Price
3 beds2,975 sqft$124/sqft
227 Mercury Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

Updated 2975 SQ FT, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage Ranch home w/ 2 patios & 2 fireplaces on a private .70 acre lot in desirable North Star. Sought after North Star elementary feeder pattern, North Star elementary is just outside the neighborhood. Updates: eat-in kitchen (custom Rutt handcrafted cabinetry in PA, stainless steel Jenn Air, Asko, GE, Amana appliances, Corian countertops, ceramic tile backsplash & flooring, DBL bowl under mount sink, faucet, lighting, pantry, wall mounted flat screen...Updated 2975 SQ FT, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage Ranch home w/ 2 patios & 2 fireplaces on a private .70 acre lot in desirable North Star. Sought after North Star elementary feeder pattern, North Star elementary is just outside the neighborhood. Updates: eat-in kitchen (custom Rutt handcrafted cabinetry in PA, stainless steel Jenn Air, Asko, GE, Amana appliances, Corian countertops, ceramic tile backsplash & flooring, DBL bowl under mount sink, faucet, lighting, pantry, wall mounted flat screen TV), baths (custom vanities, Corian counters, faucets, toilets, light fixtures), roof (1 layer architectural shingle w/ ridge vents), septic system, HVAC, hot water heater (Whirlpool), windows, exterior doors, bluestone walkway, fieldstone patio, concrete patio, driveway (off-street parking for 10 + cars), insulated garage door & auto opener, professionally landscaped yard, professionally painted interior & exterior w/ modern neutral colors, washer, dryer, soffits, fascia, gutters & downspouts. Features: master suite w/ walk-in closet, DBL closet, private full bath, pellet stove in living room, wood burning fireplace in family room, hardwood floors throughout, lots of closets, storage, space. Light & bright home. Great yard for pets, outdoor fun, entertaining & your next BBQ. 28 x 28 basement with workshop can also used for home theater, gym, yoga studio, arts, crafts, office & storage. Great location minutes to everything: Whole Foods, Wegmans, Trader Joes, Target, Starbucks, Wawa, Brew Ha Ha, Chipotle, Six Paupers Tavern, Woodside Farm Creamery, Harvest Market, Lemons & Capers, Pizza By Elizabeth's, Brandywine Brewing Company, Redfire Grill, Tony Luke's, 5 Guys, Dunkin Donuts, Concord Pet, Okura, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Capriottis, Buckley's Tavern, Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen, Buffalo Wild Wings, Agrilla Brewing Company, Lantana Square & Pike Creek shopping centers, Ashland Nature Center, White Clay Creek, Middle Run & Carousel parks, schools, restaurants, shopping, movies, grocery stores, dog parks, horseback riding, hiking, biking, running trails, golf courses, PA wine trail, birding hotspots & Longwood Gardens. Easy access to 7, 72, 48, 41, 141, 202, 1, 95, 2, 5 mins to Hockessin & Pike Creek, 10 mins to Newark, University of Delaware & Greenville, 15 mins to Downtown & N. Wilmington, 30 mins to Philadelphia Airport, 45 mins to Philadelphia, Landenberg, Avondale, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, West Chester, Glen Mills, bridges, Septa, Amtrak, PA, NJ & MD.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/07/2017 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Tim Owen

    Tim Owen

    Listing Agent

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord

    P: (267) 282-1136

Property Details for 227 Mercury Road

Status
MLS #
1000064832
Days on Market
28
Taxes
$3,659 / year
HOA Fees
$50 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
Tax ID Number
08-024.10-060
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NORTH STAR
Subdivision
NORTH STAR (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
METEOR
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,975.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$492,500

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Newark, DE

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord

Sold By RE/MAX Associates - Newark

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Building Information for 227 Mercury Road

Stories1Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

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Property Information for 227 Mercury Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • Elementary School: NORTH STAR (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Middle Or Junior School: HENRY B. DU PONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: JOHN DICKINSON (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • 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 Condo Coop Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $119,800
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $95,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $24,600
  • Zoning: NC21
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 15
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 15
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Double Sink
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 2.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Access Panel
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 16
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 15
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 23
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 15
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 28.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 28 X 28
  • Room Description: BASEMENT
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 27
  • Room Description: PATIO
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 24
  • Room Description: PATIO
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,975.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 146X243
  • Lot Features: Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2271138
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 227 Mercury Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000064832

$370,000
Jun 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #600349463

$370,000
Jun 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1261975829

$370,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000064832

$370,000
06/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #600349463

$370,000
06/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1261975829

$370,000

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

Public Records for 227 Mercury Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,740 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,975 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-024.10-060Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 227 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: 227 Mercury Road, Newark, DE 19711
$370,000
3
2,975
30,492
4
2,050
29,185
$418,000
4
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$145,000
4
2,500
32,234
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