524 Brighton Road

Closed 10/5/14

Sold

Last Sold Price

$287,500

3 beds2 baths1,450 sqft

524 Brighton Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

1958Year Built

$198/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

The setting of the North Hills neighborhood accentuates this beautiful Stone Colonial. Its classic construction offers the feel of a very desirable family home but with numerous updates. Enter through the Front Door ( 2011) into the foyer with a New floor ( 2010 ) just to begin. The Living Room has a new Gas Fireplace surrounded by Granite ( 2013) as well as new Carpeting ( 2014). The Kitchen completely updated ( 2010)with Granite Countertops, Tile Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Soft Close...The setting of the North Hills neighborhood accentuates this beautiful Stone Colonial. Its classic construction offers the feel of a very desirable family home but with numerous updates. Enter through the Front Door ( 2011) into the foyer with a New floor ( 2010 ) just to begin. The Living Room has a new Gas Fireplace surrounded by Granite ( 2013) as well as new Carpeting ( 2014). The Kitchen completely updated ( 2010)with Granite Countertops, Tile Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Soft Close Cabinets, Under-Cabinet Lighting and a Large Pantry with Pull Out Shelves. More Upgrades include the Bathroom; Custom Shelving in the Master Bedroom Closet; New Light Fixtures throughout the house; New Sliders in the 4-Season Sunroom. The exterior was not forgotten either as the Roof (2010), Windows (2010) and Gutters with Leaf Guards (2010) also are testament to the care of this wonderful home. Additionally, there is a Side Porch, Back Patio, and attached Garage with Driveway.

Listed by: Eugene E McCormick 302.383.6108 gene.mccormick@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville

Listing closed: 10/05/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003033672

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 524 Brighton Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,435 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 06-131.00-125
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NORTH HILLS
Subdivision: NORTH HILLS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: WASH. ST. EXT.
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,450.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1958
Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Location

School District Name: BRANDYWINE
School District County ID: 300200396892

County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Brandywine (30901)

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

Tax Year: 2013
Tax Assessed Value: $79,900

Improvement Assessed Value: $62,100
Land Assessed Value: $17,800
Zoning: NC10
Tax Lot: 125

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $8,625

Concession Remarks: Closing Costs

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,450.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,450.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/2922/8983/300729228983_512_384_WM_uiuk7xWhigRdYMej.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 100X125
Lot Features: Irregular

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2244988

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.GENEMCCORMICK.foxroach.com

Property History for 524 Brighton Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 5, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003033672	$287,500	—
Oct 2, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #950504429	$215,625	-3.6% / yr
Aug 11, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003033672		—
Aug 5, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003033672	$285,000	—
Nov 8, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004956678	$249,000	—
Nov 3, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #798769742	$249,000	—
Nov 3, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #298769742	$249,000	—
Oct 12, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004956678		—
Sep 14, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004956678	$279,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/05/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003033672	$287,500
10/02/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #950504429	$215,625 -3.6% / yr
08/11/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003033672	—
08/05/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003033672	$285,000
11/08/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004956678	$249,000
11/03/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #798769742	$249,000
11/03/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #298769742	$249,000
10/12/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004956678	—
09/14/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004956678	$279,000

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

Public Records for 524 Brighton Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,769 ($314 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningNC10CountyNEW CASTLEAPN06-131.00-125Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 524 Brighton Road

This home is within Brandywine School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.3 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE	Public - Nearby school	10 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	St. Helena School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Program for Rigor and Innovation in Education	Private - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Immaculate Heart of Mary	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
5/10	duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
6/10	Mount Pleasant High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
NR	Brandywine SITE Public10 to 12 Nearby school	3.1 mi
NR	St. Helena School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Program for Rigor and Innovation in Education Private6 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Immaculate Heart of Mary PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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: 524 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$287,500	3	2	1,450	12,632
5104 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809	$137,000	3	2	–	13,125
525 Hanover Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$404,000	4	3	3,000	16,988
5100 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809	$395,000	3	4	3,400	17,860
527 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	3	2,100	9,148
522 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$502,000	4	3	2,375	9,148
525 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	4	3	2,125	9,148
520 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$210,000	2	2	–	12,632
526 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$410,000	3	2	2,075	13,939
523 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	3	2,025	9,148
518 Brighton Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$177,000	4	2	–	12,500
5004 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809	–	3	3	2,050	14,810
532 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19809	$450,000	3	2	2,650	11,000
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