240 Merion Road

Closed 12/15/22

Neighborhood Borders Maple Dale Country Club

Kitchen Open to Living Room & Dining Room

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Last Sold Price

$325,000

3 beds3 baths1,806 sqft$180/sqft

240 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.28 acresLot Size

1977Year Built

$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Updated Cape Cod in the sought after neighborhood of Fox Hall. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood just minutes from Maple Dale Country Club, downtown Dover, DAFB, BayHealth Kent Campus, schools and shopping. The house is over 1800 square feet and has an open L shaped floor plan that still offers privacy. The entire house has light stained oak hardwood floors. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the dining room. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinets for storage and counter space for meal prep....Updated Cape Cod in the sought after neighborhood of Fox Hall. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood just minutes from Maple Dale Country Club, downtown Dover, DAFB, BayHealth Kent Campus, schools and shopping. The house is over 1800 square feet and has an open L shaped floor plan that still offers privacy. The entire house has light stained oak hardwood floors. The living room is warm and inviting and leads to the dining room. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinets for storage and counter space for meal prep. The owners bedroom is on the first floor. It has a private tiled oversized bathroom with dual vanity and a custom shower that is an oasis after a busy day. The second floor has two large bedrooms, a third full bathroom and hardwood floors. The screened porch overlooks the fenced backyard and is perfect for outdoor activities. Make plans to tour this unique property while it's available. 240 Merion Rd offers you the space you need to live the way you deserve.

Listed by: Peter J. Shade 302.222.2893 pshade@burnsandellis.com • Burns & Ellis Realtors

Listing closed: 12/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DEKT2015114

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Property Information for 240 Merion Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,041 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Kent County
Tax ID Number: ED-05-06709-01-6600-000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: WOODLANDS OF FOXHALL
Subdivision: WOODLANDS OF FOXHALL (KENT DE)
Building Name: None Available (DOVER DE)
Legal Subdivision: FOX HALL EAST
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,806.00
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

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1977
Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,000 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: CAPITAL

School District County ID: 300200396888
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $43,800

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $131
Improvement Assessed Value: $34,700
City Town Tax: $795
Land Assessed Value: $9,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: R10
Tax Lot: 6600-000
School Tax: $1,115
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Screened Porch
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 3

Room Type: Screened Porch
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 8.0

Room Width: 5.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 9

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 10

Room Type: Great Room
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 11

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Building Info

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

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,806.00
Total SQFT: 1,806.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8019/7882/8542/801978828542_512_384_WM_8axnfbFgDhFYajCF.jpg
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 86.00 x 140.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2430606

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None

Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Kent County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.burnsandellis.com

Property History for 240 Merion Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 15, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	$325,000	—
Dec 15, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	$230,000	—
Nov 16, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT2015114		—
Oct 28, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	$325,000	—
Jun 6, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT228268	$225,000	—
Jun 4, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645997569	$225,000	+4.5% / yr
Apr 28, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT228268		—
Apr 26, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT228268	$224,900	—
Apr 2, 2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008240110	$214,900	—
May 12, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1000056310	$205,000	—
Apr 24, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #596281332	$205,000	-1.3% / yr
Mar 27, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1000056310		—
Mar 20, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000056310	$200,000	—
Mar 16, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008240110		—
Mar 16, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008127432	$214,900	—
Feb 7, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008286426	$214,900	—
Feb 7, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008127432	$214,900	—
Sep 13, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008240110	$229,900	—
Sep 12, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008286426	$229,900	—
Feb 16, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240692839	$235,000	—
Feb 16, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT116520	$235,000	—
Jan 1, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT116520		—
Nov 17, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT116520	$239,900	—
Aug 16, 2005	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DEKT199874	$180,000	—
Jul 29, 2005	Expired BRIGHT #DEKT192270	$180,000	—
Jul 28, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT199874	$180,000	—
Apr 27, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT192270	$205,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/15/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	$325,000
12/15/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	$230,000
11/16/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	—
10/28/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT2015114	$325,000
06/06/2019	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT228268	$225,000
06/04/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #645997569	$225,000 +4.5% / yr
04/28/2019	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT228268	—
04/26/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT228268	$224,900
04/02/2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008240110	$214,900
05/12/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1000056310	$205,000
04/24/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #596281332	$205,000 -1.3% / yr
03/27/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1000056310	—
03/20/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000056310	$200,000
03/16/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008240110	—
03/16/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008127432	$214,900
02/07/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008286426	$214,900
02/07/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008127432	$214,900
09/13/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008240110	$229,900
09/12/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008286426	$229,900
02/16/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240692839	$235,000
02/16/2007	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT116520	$235,000
01/01/2007	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT116520	—
11/17/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT116520	$239,900
08/16/2005	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DEKT199874	$180,000
07/29/2005	Expired BRIGHT #DEKT192270	$180,000
07/28/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT199874	$180,000
04/27/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT192270	$205,000

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

Public Records for 240 Merion Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,800Additions$185,900Total$294,700

Tax Record2023$1,289 ($107 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningR10CountyKENTAPN2-05-067.09-01-66.00-000

Schools near 240 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	0.6 mi
1/10	William Henry Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5	1.7 mi
NR	Central Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	2.4 mi
NR	Dover High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
2/10	Middle School of Excellence	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.4 mi
1/10	Middle School of Innovation	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.4 mi
NR	St John's Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	North Dover Elementary School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.6 mi
1/10	William Henry Middle School Public5 Serves this home	1.7 mi
NR	Central Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	2.4 mi
NR	Dover High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
2/10	Middle School of Excellence Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.4 mi
1/10	Middle School of Innovation Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.4 mi
NR	St John's Lutheran School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 240 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$325,000	3	3	1,806	12,000
248 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	3	2	2,024	12,197
239 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	3	2,254	12,197
256 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$136,900	4	2	1,750	10,018
222 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$276,000	4	3	2,148	12,197
247 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$187,500	4	2	1,722	12,197
229 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$222,500	4	3	2,443	12,150
221 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$234,500	4	2	1,794	12,150
255 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$385,000	4	3	2,480	12,200
266 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	2	2,268	12,197
214 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	–	4	3	2,136	12,197
399 Troon Road, Dover, DE 19904	$184,000	4	2.5	1,925	16,988
411 Troon Road, Dover, DE 19904	$225,000	3	3	2,111	13,343
265 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$290,000	4	2	1,770	12,197
213 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$133,000	4	3	1,900	12,150
276 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904	$121,500	4	2	2,400	9,583

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