255 Merion Road

Closed 3/27/24
Closed 3/27/24
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Main Living Room
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Dining Room
Kitchen
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Den
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Main Floor Bathroom
Primary Suite
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Primary En Suite
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Primary Suite Closet
Bedroom 2 Main Floor
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Loft
Bedroom 3 Upper Level
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Upper Level Bathroom
Bedroom 4
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Attic Storage Room
Laundry Main Level
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$385,000
4 beds2,480 sqft$155/sqft
255 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Cradled in the desirable Woodlands of Foxhall awaits your private sanctuary at 255 Merion Road. This home offers a welcoming atmosphere, contemporary updates and over 2,400 sq ft of living space filled with a soft ambience that encompasses 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The open layout allows natural light to flood through your entertaining areas keeping them bright and airy. The kitchen is the heart of this home without a doubt! Remodeled with ample stylish cabinetry, stainless steel...Cradled in the desirable Woodlands of Foxhall awaits your private sanctuary at 255 Merion Road. This home offers a welcoming atmosphere, contemporary updates and over 2,400 sq ft of living space filled with a soft ambience that encompasses 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The open layout allows natural light to flood through your entertaining areas keeping them bright and airy. The kitchen is the heart of this home without a doubt! Remodeled with ample stylish cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, refrigerated wine cooler, granite countertops and undermount lighting making any guest want to pull up a chair and relax. French doors add a layer of privacy to your home office or additional living room complete with a fireplace and large storage closet. Dining area creates additional seating to enjoy the tranquil backyard views with double doors leading to your generously sized deck. Vinyl privacy fence, concrete patio and resort styled in-ground pool have all been provided so all you need to do is bring your grill and sunscreen! Deck can be accessed from the dining room or laundry room to keep the flow of traffic moving during your pool parties. In addition, the main level offers 2 ample sized bedrooms and a recently renovated bathroom for guests. Primary bedroom includes a massive walk-in closet and en suite with an expansive jetted tub perfect for those moments of serenity. Upstairs you will find another renovated full bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms. The larger upper bedroom has 2 closets and there is also a storage room located off of the other bedroom for any overflow needs. Storing away seasonal items is not a problem with several closets, multiple storage rooms and a shed complete with electric. Fresh interior paint, recessed lighting, modern flooring and security features are included. Other advantages include dual HVAC system replaced in 2019, newer pool equipment, all appliances conveying, and plenty of parking with seamless effort provided with the horseshoe driveway. Reasonable taxes, no HOA, along with multiple cable/internet options you will find it hard to part ways with this gorgeous property. Located within a short drive to DAFB, several local colleges, Bayhealth Hospital and numerous medical facilities, shopping, restaurants, entertainment as well as major commuting routes. Don't miss this chance to embrace the Foxhall lifestyle and take advantage of the rare opportunity being offered. Showings begin Friday 2/2/24.
  • Listed by: Shawna N Kirlin 302.399.0155 shawna@nexthomepreferred.com • NextHome Preferred
Listing closed: 03/27/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DEKT2025472

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Property Information for 255 Merion Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,670 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Kent County
  • Tax ID Number: ED-05-06709-01-2700-000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Trees/Woods
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 02-02-2024
  • Subdivision: WOODLANDS OF FOXHALL
  • Subdivision: WOODLANDS OF FOXHALL (KENT DE)
  • Building Name: NONE (DOVER DE)
  • Cross Street: OAKMONT
  • Legal Subdivision: FOX HALL EAST
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,480.00
  • 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 Winterized Y/N: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,200 SF
Location
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
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $57,800
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,701
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $44,700
  • City Town Tax: $969
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R10
  • Tax Lot: 2700-000
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # 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: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
  • Room Features: Pantry, Double Sink, Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Kitchen - Eat-in, Lighting - Recessed, Lighting - Track
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 13
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
  • Room Description: MA BATH
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
  • Room Features: Lighting - Ceiling
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 12
  • Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,480.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,480.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,480.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8028/4161/2580/802841612580_512_384_WM_8eCUkPPxRg-1Zs0X.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, 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
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90.00 x 135.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 2430567
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 7
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Circular Driveway, Private
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Attic, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Exterior Cameras
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable, Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Kent County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 255 Merion Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2025472

$385,000—
Feb 8, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2025472

—
Feb 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2025472

$375,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DEKT2025472

$385,000
02/08/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DEKT2025472

—
02/02/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2025472

$375,000

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

Public Records for 255 Merion Road

Taxable ValueLand$109,000Additions$215,500Total$324,500
Tax Record2023$1,701 ($142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,480 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningR10CountyKENTAPN2-05-067.09-01-27.00-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 255 Merion Road

This home is within Capital School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Dover Elementary School
Public - K to 4
William Henry Middle School
Public - 5
Central Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Dover High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Dover Elementary School
PublicK to 4

William Henry Middle School
Public5

Central Middle School
Public7 to 8

Dover 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 255 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904
$385,000
4
2,480
12,200
247 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904
$187,500
4
1,722
12,197
265 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904
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4
1,770
12,197
256 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904
$136,900
4
1,750
10,018
275 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904
$350,000
4
2,672
12,197
266 Merion Road, Dover, DE 19904
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4
2
2,268
12,197

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