305 Lighthouse Road

Closed 8/10/15
Closed 8/10/15
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Last Sold Price
$175,000
2 beds1,600 sqft$109/sqft
305 Lighthouse Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Description

Delightful 2BR, 2BA Cape Cod with stop-the-car curb appeal & beautiful landscaping is just 2 houses away from the lighthouse! Inviting living rm has gas log fireplace with marble surround and built-ins. New carpeting over the hardwood floors that flow from living rm into dining rm. Kitchen has updated appliances, including a smooth surface range. Cozy family rm or third bedroom has exposed beams, built-ins, hardwoods, painted paneling and glass door to adjacent screened porch. The other first floor...Delightful 2BR, 2BA Cape Cod with stop-the-car curb appeal & beautiful landscaping is just 2 houses away from the lighthouse! Inviting living rm has gas log fireplace with marble surround and built-ins. New carpeting over the hardwood floors that flow from living rm into dining rm. Kitchen has updated appliances, including a smooth surface range. Cozy family rm or third bedroom has exposed beams, built-ins, hardwoods, painted paneling and glass door to adjacent screened porch. The other first floor bedroom has a full hall bath with a graceful pedestal sink. The dormered roofline creates a second floor retreat devoted to the master bedroom suite filled with wonderful niches, built-ins & a wide window seat. Master bath: shower and large vanity with double sinks. Rear screened porch is a great space to spend time relaxing and opens to the private, fully fenced back yard. Updates: heat 2007, washer dryer, windows, and maintenance-free vinyl shake siding (imitates wood). Detached 1-car garage completes this move-in condition home tucked away in convenient north Wilmington. This is a short sale, subject to bank approval. Ward & Taylor,LLC is handling the short sale & a buyer engagement form is required. The sellers are committed to providing all documentation required by the bank in order to make the process move along!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/10/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marie J Ortner • Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
    P: (302) 529-2611 bortner@psre.com

Property Details for 305 Lighthouse Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1003052098
Days on Market
142
Taxes
$1,512 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
06-146.00-042
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
GORDON HEIGHTS
Subdivision
GORDON HEIGHTS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
LORE AVE
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
6
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,600.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Wilmington, DE

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Acres

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Building Information for 305 Lighthouse Road

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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Property Information for 305 Lighthouse Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • Elementary School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUPONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: MOUNT PLEASANT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $48,300
  • Zoning: NC6.5
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $5,100
  • Concession Remarks: Settlement Help
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,600.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 62 X 150
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2247595
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.tourbuzz.net/190880?idx=1
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 305 Lighthouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1053979752

$131,250—
Aug 10, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #553979752

$175,000—
Aug 10, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003052098

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1053979752

$131,250
08/10/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #553979752

$175,000
08/10/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003052098

$175,000

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

Public Records for 305 Lighthouse Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,194 ($266 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-146.00-042Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 305 Lighthouse Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public - K to 12
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mount Pleasant High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brandywine SITE
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
PublicK to 12

duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mount Pleasant High School
Public9 to 12

Brandywine SITE
Public10 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: 305 Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
$175,000
2
1,600
9,583
311 Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
$185,000
3
1,200
9,583
303 Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
$210,000
3
1,600
6,534
313 Lighthouse Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
–
4
1
1,525
14,810
909 Haines Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19809
–
3
2
1,300
6,098
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2
1,450
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