5 Balsam Road

Closed 9/27/21

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Last Sold Price

$225,000

3 beds1 bath1,125 sqft$200/sqft

5 Balsam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,098 sq ftLot Size

1950Year Built

$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Beautifully appointed ranch home available in Gordy Estates! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath house has hardwood floors throughout, an updated bathroom, and newer kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a spacious laundry room... All appliances in this home are included! The large fenced in backyard offers loads of privacy. Don't miss this move-in ready gem!Beautifully appointed ranch home available in Gordy Estates! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath house has hardwood floors throughout, an updated bathroom, and newer kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a spacious laundry room... All appliances in this home are included! The large fenced in backyard offers loads of privacy. Don't miss this move-in ready gem!

Listed by: Kellie M McAteer 302.415.1535 kellie.mcateer@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 09/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2005604

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Property Information for 5 Balsam Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,247 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 07-042.30-320
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 08-26-2021
Subdivision: GORDY ESTATES
Subdivision: GORDY ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision: GORDY ESTATES
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,125.00
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: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED

School District County ID: 300200396545
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $37,800

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $314
Improvement Assessed Value: $30,200
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $7,600
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC5
Tax Lot: 320
School Tax: $933
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $1,360

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,125.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,125.00
Total SQFT: 1,125.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8009/8174/1256/800981741256_512_384_WM_okWMlzamhfDFoTH6.jpg
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 100.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2259996

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 5 Balsam Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 27, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2005604	$225,000	—
Aug 28, 2021	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DENC2005604		—
Aug 28, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2005604		—
Aug 25, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2005604	$219,900	—
Sep 21, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1057260674	$117,000	—
Sep 21, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #557260674	$156,000	+4.8% / yr
Aug 28, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002615804	$156,000	—
Jul 9, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002615804		—
May 31, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002615804	$158,000	—
Feb 28, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #910547661	$144,900	—
Feb 28, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #410547661	$144,900	+166.2% / yr
Feb 28, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003601808	$144,900	—
Jan 21, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003601808		—
Sep 27, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003601808	$154,900	—
Jul 26, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #857328026	$81,000	—
Jul 26, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003507532	$81,000	—
Jul 3, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003507532		—
Jul 2, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003507532	$85,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/27/2021	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2005604	$225,000
08/28/2021	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DENC2005604	—
08/28/2021	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2005604	—
08/25/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2005604	$219,900
09/21/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1057260674	$117,000
09/21/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #557260674	$156,000 +4.8% / yr
08/28/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1002615804	$156,000
07/09/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1002615804	—
05/31/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002615804	$158,000
02/28/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #910547661	$144,900
02/28/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #410547661	$144,900 +166.2% / yr
02/28/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003601808	$144,900
01/21/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003601808	—
09/27/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003601808	$154,900
07/26/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #857328026	$81,000
07/26/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003507532	$81,000
07/03/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003507532	—
07/02/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003507532	$85,000

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

Public Records for 5 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$2,126 ($177 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,125 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,125 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1975ZoningNC5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN07-042.30-320

Schools near 5 Balsam Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Richey Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
3/10	Stanton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.1 mi
3/10	Dickinson (John) High School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	3.3 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	0.6 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	First State School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 11	3.9 mi
NR	Gospel Chur of God Deliverance	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Richey Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
3/10	Stanton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi
3/10	Dickinson (John) High School Public6 to 12 Serves this home	3.3 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science Public6 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi
NR	First State School Public1 to 11 Nearby school	3.9 mi
NR	Gospel Chur of God Deliverance Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$225,000	3	1	1,125	6,098
7 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$240,000	3	1	1,125	–
3 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	–	3	1	1,525	6,098
6 Lynbrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	–	3	1	1,300	6,098
9 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$159,900	3	1	–	6,098
1 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$180,000	3	1	1,125	7,405
8 Lynbrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$96,000	3	1	1,125	6,098
2 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	–	3	1	1,297	7,405
4 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$184,900	3	1	1,125	7,841
2 Lynbrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	–	3	1	850	7,405
603 Garnet Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$142,500	3	1	1,125	7,405
10 Lynbrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$200,000	3	2	1,125	6,098
601 Garnet Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$130,000	3	1	1,125	7,405
11 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	–	3	1	1,125	6,098
6 Balsam Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$135,900	3	1	–	7,405
12 Lynbrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19804	$195,000	3	1	1,125	6,098

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