40 South Dickens Road

Closed 1/26/16
Closed 1/26/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$140,000
3 beds1,500 sqft

40 S Dickens Rd, Claymont, DE 19703

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$93/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This home is very spacious and sits on a nice lot. If you are looking for a great value in a nice location, look no further. The roof & gutters are new as of Oct. 2014. The siding & windows are less than 5 yrs old. The hardwood floors are nice, just need a little work. There are 3 nice size bedrooms and plenty or storage area. In the lower area, you have a large family room and a finished room that can be used for a bedroom, office or etc. This property does need some tlc. Property is being sold...This home is very spacious and sits on a nice lot. If you are looking for a great value in a nice location, look no further. The roof & gutters are new as of Oct. 2014. The siding & windows are less than 5 yrs old. The hardwood floors are nice, just need a little work. There are 3 nice size bedrooms and plenty or storage area. In the lower area, you have a large family room and a finished room that can be used for a bedroom, office or etc. This property does need some tlc. Property is being sold "As Is", sellers will make no repairs.
  • Listed by: Carolyn A Brock 302.530.3891 carolynbrockde@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Listing closed: 01/26/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002575800
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Claymont, DE

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Property Information for 40 South Dickens Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,693 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: New Castle County
  • Tax ID Number: 06-058.00-191
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Split Level
  • Levels/Stories: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: ASHBOURNE HILLS
  • Subdivision: ASHBOURNE HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: E AVON DR
  • Total Parking Spaces: 0
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 7
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,500.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE
  • School District County ID: 300200396892
  • 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: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $55,300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $43,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $11,600
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • Tax Lot: 191

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $4,200
  • Concession Remarks: settlement help

Rooms

Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 7
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
  • Room Description: OFFICE
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 10
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Non-Use

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,500.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70X100
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2230977

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 40 South Dickens Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1064782095

$140,000—
Jan 26, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #564782095

$140,000—
Jan 26, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002575800

$140,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1064782095

$140,000
01/26/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #564782095

$140,000
01/26/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002575800

$140,000

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

Public Records for 40 South Dickens Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$2,844 ($237 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,500 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,500 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,841 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1955

Zoning

NC6.5

County

NEW CASTLE

APN

06-058.00-191

Schools near 40 South Dickens Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Claymont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Talley Middle School
Public - 6 to 12
Mount Pleasant High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brandywine SITE
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Claymont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Talley Middle School
Public6 to 12

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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