489 Mercers Fernery Road

Sold 2/18/21
Sold 2/18/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$557,500
4 beds4,661 sqft$120/sqft
489 Mercers Fernery Rd, DeLand, FL 32720
Single FamilyProperty Type
6.31 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$120/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Privacy and convenience! This stunning 4/4.5 Georgian plantation style home is located on 6.3 acres gives you a private country retreat while being close to the city of DeLand. This home has many beautiful touches and upgrades throughout such as: 3/4" Brazilian hardwood, Karastan carpet, crown molding, recessed lighting, Chicago Brick fireplace, multiple French Doors, custom shades and plantation shutters, front porch and two balconies. If you love...One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Privacy and convenience! This stunning 4/4.5 Georgian plantation style home is located on 6.3 acres gives you a private country retreat while being close to the city of DeLand. This home has many beautiful touches and upgrades throughout such as: 3/4" Brazilian hardwood, Karastan carpet, crown molding, recessed lighting, Chicago Brick fireplace, multiple French Doors, custom shades and plantation shutters, front porch and two balconies. If you love to cook this home is a dream come true! There are two kitchens each complete with stainless steel appliances including a Thermador Pro-Grand gas range with 6 burners and custom copper hood that vents outside. Counters are granite, back splash is marble, pendant lights and cabinets are 42" solid wood with additional space above and lighting. The downstairs bedroom can act as an in law suite with its own private entrance. Each bedroom has an en suite bathrooms. All upstairs bedrooms have access to the balcony and two of the rooms have bonus space for office or exercise equipment. Outdoor lovers will be impressed with the natural grounds and all it has to offer. There is a new concrete driveway, 3 car garage, wading pool with new pump, mature landscaping, outdoor lighting, fire feature and vinyl fence (2017). Many updates have been done such as a new roof, re plumbing, electrical work, new hot water heaters and new A/C's in 2015. Exterior painted in 2017. This property is zone A-3. Please see attachments. Close to Shopping, Stetson University and downtown DeLand.
  • Listed by: Russie Weidl 407.721.8822 russie@watsonrealtycorp.com Brokerage DRE #2011895 • WATSON REALTY CORP
Listing closed: 02/18/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: O5846231

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$620,000

Avg days on market

92

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

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Property Information for 489 Mercers Fernery Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,266 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Volusia County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: MERCERS FERNERY
  • Township: 16S
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 6.31 AC / 274,863 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 6876.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: Take exit 114 for FL-472 W. Turn onto Howland Blvd towards DeLand and use the right lane to merge onto US 17-92. Turn left onto 15A, turn right onto Mercers Fernery.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Unpaved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 489
  • Street Name: MERCERS FERNERY RD
  • State: FL
  • City: DELAND
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 31x25
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 00
  • Tax Book Number: 00
  • Tax Legal Description: 32-16-30 IRREG PARCEL IN S 22 CHS OF W 1/2 OF E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 MEAS 317.83 FT ON N/L & MEAS 63.97 FT
  • Tax Lot: 0160
  • Tax Year: 2019
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Pasture, Zoned for Horses
  • Parcel Number: 32163000000160
  • Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: 01A3
  • Living Area: 4661
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1996
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 30
  • Public Survey Section: 32
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalk, Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Attic
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Brick/Stone, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 11.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 489 Mercers Fernery Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2021

Sold

MFRMLS #O5846231

$557,500—
Feb 11, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #691248899

$557,500—
Feb 11, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1452483315

$557,500

+8.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2021

Sold

MFRMLS #O5846231

$557,500
02/11/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #691248899

$557,500
02/11/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1452483315

$557,500

+8.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 489 Mercers Fernery Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$14,477 ($1,206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,849 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,849 SqFtStories1Lot Size274,864 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996ZoningA3CountyVOLUSIAAPN6032-00-00-0160Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 489 Mercers Fernery Road

This home is within Volusia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Citrus Grove Elementary
Public - K to 5
Deland Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Deland High School
Public - 9 to 12
Halifax Behavioral Services
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Citrus Grove Elementary
PublicK to 5

Deland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Deland High School
Public9 to 12

Halifax Behavioral Services
PublicPK to 12

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