240 Watspass Road

Closed 6/27/24
Closed 6/27/24
240 WATSPASS RD
240 WATSPASS RD
2 SHEDS + OUTBUILDING
240 WATSPASS RD
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1.3 ACRES
1.3 ACRES
1.3 ACRES
1.3 ACRES
1.3 ACRES
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
eat-kitchen
eat-in kitchen
kitchen
kitchen
kitchen
eat-in kitchen
1st floor full bathroom
bedroom 1 (1st floor)
bedroom 1 (1st floor)
bedroom 2 (1st floor)
bedroom 2 (1st floor)
bedroom 3 (second floor)
upstairs loft space
upstairs loft space
laundry/mud room
Last Sold Price
$245,000
3 beds1,328 sqft$184/sqft
240 Watspass Rd, Houston, DE 19954

Description

"Country Roads, Take Me Home...." Looking for country livin' , yet within a convenient proximity to town? This property is for you! The Seller has completed the majority of renovation on this 3 bedroom 1 bath Cape Cod sitting on 1.3 acres. Renovation includes, bathroom, new flooring, drywall, paint, hvac, and some electrical upgrades. Entering through the brand new front door, you are welcomed with luxury vinyl plank flooring and will find a nice sized living room with original built in book case..."Country Roads, Take Me Home...." Looking for country livin' , yet within a convenient proximity to town? This property is for you! The Seller has completed the majority of renovation on this 3 bedroom 1 bath Cape Cod sitting on 1.3 acres. Renovation includes, bathroom, new flooring, drywall, paint, hvac, and some electrical upgrades. Entering through the brand new front door, you are welcomed with luxury vinyl plank flooring and will find a nice sized living room with original built in book case to display your special treasures. A sliding barn door covers the entrance to head up stairs to the unfinished loft area and 3rd bedroom. While the second floor needs some TLC, you can clearly see the potential for this space! Back downstairs, off of the living room, there are 2 standard sized bedrooms w/ ceiling fans and the full bathroom with single vanity and walk in shower. The eat-in kitchen is at the back of the house and has freshly painted cabinets and a nice dedicated space for your kitchen table. Seller is offering Buyer $2,000.00 closing credit towards new appliances. Mud/laundry room sits between the kitchen and the backdoor. The basement is typical of a home this age and can be used for additional storage space. Outside, there are 2 storage sheds and an open storage barn, all in relatively good shape. The backyard provides plenty of space for your chickens, goats, garden, household pets to exercise, kids to run and play......so many possibilities!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/27/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kelly Turner • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (302) 542-1828 kellyturner@kw.com

Property Details for 240 Watspass Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DEKT2027032
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$618 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
County
Kent County
Tax ID Number
MD-00-18100-01-4502-000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (KENT DE)
Building Name
None Available (HOUSTON DE)
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,328.00
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
Property Condition
Average

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$300,000

Avg days on market

81

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Houston, DE

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Building Information for 240 Watspass Road

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF

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Property Information for 240 Watspass Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: MILFORD
  • School District County ID: 300200396885
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: KENT
  • MLS Area: Milford (30805)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $28,200
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $106
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $18,100
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $8,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: AR
  • Tax Lot: 4502-000
  • School Tax: $512
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2024
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,328.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2451595
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Features: Dirt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • 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, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 240 Watspass Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535244707

$245,000—
Jun 27, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2027032

$245,000—
May 31, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2027032

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535244707

$245,000
06/27/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2027032

$245,000
05/31/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2027032

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

Public Records for 240 Watspass Road

Taxable ValueLand$101,900Additions$117,800Total$219,700
Tax Record2023$634 ($53 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt832 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningARCountyKENTAPN5-00-181.00-01-45.02-000

Schools near 240 Watspass Road

This home is within Milford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Milford Central Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Milford Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Milford ILC
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Milford Central Academy
Public6 to 8

Milford Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Milford ILC
PublicPK 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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This home: 240 Watspass Road, Houston, DE 19954
$245,000
3
1,328
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2
980
980
205 Watspass Road, Houston, DE 19954
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3
1,981
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