5 Mars Road

Closed 10/15/14
Closed 10/15/14
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Last Sold Price
$325,000
4 beds2,800 sqft$116/sqft
5 Mars Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

Located in the North Star Elementary Feeder, this is a Rare opportunity to own this beautiful colonial on a private, 1.48 acre lot offering maximum rear yard privacy. Home offers an updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted interior, two main level family rooms with 2 fireplaces, slider opens to huge rear deck. Generously sized bedrooms, cedar closet and laundry chute in upstairs hall, updated master bath with Corian, Pella Windows in all rooms except Master, which has Andersen...Located in the North Star Elementary Feeder, this is a Rare opportunity to own this beautiful colonial on a private, 1.48 acre lot offering maximum rear yard privacy. Home offers an updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted interior, two main level family rooms with 2 fireplaces, slider opens to huge rear deck. Generously sized bedrooms, cedar closet and laundry chute in upstairs hall, updated master bath with Corian, Pella Windows in all rooms except Master, which has Andersen windows, full basement offers Rec Room and outside entrance to rear yard. Home has underground dog fence. Property extends beyond the running brook and up to the top of the hill. You'll absolute love the "Putting green quality" lawn, meticulous landscaping and most of all the privacy afforded by this cleverly situated lot.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/15/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jerry Strusowski • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
    P: (302) 545-2344 jerry.strusowski@foxroach.com

Property Details for 5 Mars Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1002887944
Days on Market
131
Taxes
$3,660 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1968
Lot Size
1.48 AC / 64,469 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
08-024.10-035
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NORTH STAR
Subdivision
NORTH STAR (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
MERCURY
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
9
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,800.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$655,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Newark, DE

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Building Information for 5 Mars Road

Stories2Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size1.48 AC / 64,469 SF

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Property Information for 5 Mars Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
  • School District County ID: 300200396545
  • Elementary School: NORTH STAR (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALEXIS I. DU PONT (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: JOHN DICKINSON (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
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: 2013
  • Tax Assessed Value: $140,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $108,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,300
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 035
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 13
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 23 X 13
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 12
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 11
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 23 X 14
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 14
  • Room Description: DEN
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 30.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 30 X 30
  • Room Features: Basement - Finished
  • Room Description: FIN BSMT
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,800.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 281X432X292X290
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 2271113
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 5 Mars Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #956378490

$325,000—
Oct 15, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #456378490

$325,000—
Oct 15, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002887944

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #956378490

$325,000
10/15/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #456378490

$325,000
10/15/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002887944

$325,000

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

Public Records for 5 Mars Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,929 ($494 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtStories2Lot Size64,469 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-024.10-035Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Mars Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Star Elementary School
Public - K to 5
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Dickinson (John) High School
Public - 6 to 12
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
North Star Elementary School
PublicK to 5

duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dickinson (John) High School
Public6 to 12

William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
PublicK to 5

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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This home: 5 Mars Road, Newark, DE 19711
$325,000
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2,800
64,469
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