872 Sharpless Road

Closed 4/24/20

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Last Sold Price

$378,000

4 beds3 baths4,678 sqft$81/sqft

872 Sharpless Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.64 acresLot Size

1950Year Built

$81/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Home priced at appraised value. This beautiful 3000+ square foot ranch in Hockessin is nestled on a mature and serene lot on Sharpless Road in the highly sought after area of Hockessin. From the moment you pull into the driveway, the charm of this home greets you. Enter the front door and step into the foyer which leads you to the open living area. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, bay windows, brick fireplace, beautiful wainscoting, and fresh paint throughout the entire living area will...Home priced at appraised value. This beautiful 3000+ square foot ranch in Hockessin is nestled on a mature and serene lot on Sharpless Road in the highly sought after area of Hockessin. From the moment you pull into the driveway, the charm of this home greets you. Enter the front door and step into the foyer which leads you to the open living area. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, bay windows, brick fireplace, beautiful wainscoting, and fresh paint throughout the entire living area will greet you. The master suite has new carpeting, new paint, a walk in closet, a private door to the deck, and master bath. The kitchen has premium 36 inch cabinets, granite counter tops, and an eat-in area. The finished basement adds plenty of extra room for entertaining, a game or movie room, family space, and much more. The bonus room in the basement, with egress, can be used as a fourth bedroom, office, or storage! This home has way more space than you think, with areas for storage tucked away everywhere and lots of big open areas. The deck on the back, the open yard, and the beautiful landscaping finishes the package, and gives the buyer everything you could ask for in! Updates/work completed in 2019 include: painting the outside of the home; new sidewalk; seal-coat the driveway; new garage door; new paint in the entire main floor including ceilings, trim, and closets; refinished hardwood floors; new landscaping; mandatory septic tank inspection completed.

Listing Agents

Heidi Nequist
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BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
P: (302) 650-0197
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Heidi Nequist
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BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
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Listing closed: 04/24/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC491734

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Bathrooms: 4,100
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Property Information for 872 Sharpless Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,550 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 08-008.30-092
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: SNUG HILL
Subdivision: SNUG HILL (NEW CASTLE DE)
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,025.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,653.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,653.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,878 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: Hockssn/Greenvl/Centrvl (30902)

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: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $77,200

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $637
Improvement Assessed Value: $56,900
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $20,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC21
Tax Lot: 092
School Tax: $1,914
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 17.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 23.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 22.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Double Sink, Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Room 6

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 41.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Den
Room Length: 9.0

Room Width: 8.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,678.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,678.00
Total SQFT: 4,678.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3021/7336/8797/302173368797_512_384_WM_Aa08wqLaVLrrUWnv.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 280.00

Parcel ID: 2265493
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Pool: No Pool

Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 872 Sharpless Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 24, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #670990321	$302,400	+100.6% / yr
Apr 24, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DENC491734	$378,000	—
Mar 21, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DENC491734		—
Dec 4, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC491734	$415,000	—
Jun 30, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252937646	$10	-100.0% / yr
Jan 7, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252913686	$515,000	+118.2% / yr
Jan 7, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #DENC147594	$515,000	—
Nov 16, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #DENC147594		—
Sep 16, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC147594	$585,000	—
Feb 13, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252862980	$255,000	—
Feb 13, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #DENC136064	$255,000	—
Jan 15, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #DENC136064		—
Jan 12, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC136064	$255,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/24/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #670990321	$302,400 +100.6% / yr
04/24/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DENC491734	$378,000
03/21/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DENC491734	—
12/04/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC491734	$415,000
06/30/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252937646	$10 -100.0% / yr
01/07/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252913686	$515,000 +118.2% / yr
01/07/2005	Closed BRIGHT #DENC147594	$515,000
11/16/2004	Pending BRIGHT #DENC147594	—
09/16/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC147594	$585,000
02/13/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252862980	$255,000
02/13/2004	Closed BRIGHT #DENC136064	$255,000
01/15/2004	Pending BRIGHT #DENC136064	—
01/12/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC136064	$255,000

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Public Records for 872 Sharpless Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,638 ($387 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,025 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,025 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-008.30-092Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 872 Sharpless Road

This home is within Red Clay Consolidated School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	First State School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 11	7.5 mi
8/10	duPont (H.B.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
4/10	duPont (Alexis I.) High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.3 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	6.3 mi
NR	Meadowood Program	Public - Choice school	K to 12	5.9 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.6 mi
NR	Sanford School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Towle Institute	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Hockessin Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	First State School Public1 to 11 Nearby school	7.5 mi
8/10	duPont (H.B.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
4/10	duPont (Alexis I.) High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.3 mi
8/10	Conrad Schools of Science Public6 to 12 Choice school	6.3 mi
NR	Meadowood Program PublicK to 12 Choice school	5.9 mi
8/10	Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.6 mi
NR	Sanford School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Towle Institute Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Hockessin Montessori School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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: 872 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$378,000	4	3	4,678	27,878
868 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	–	3	2	1,400	28,314
876 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	–	3	2	1,550	27,443
111 Hawthorne Court West, Hockessin, DE 19707	$347,250	4	3	–	29,185
882 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	–	4	4	3,125	26,136
700 The Burma Road, Unit LOT 1, Hockessin, DE 19707	$300,000	–	–	–	26,136
856 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	–	3	2	1,650	52,708
104 Hawthorne Court West, Unit HAWTRN, Hockessin, DE 19707	$375,000	4	4	–	27,442
1943 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707	$915,000	4	4	4,275	23,958
1943 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707	$568,700	4	4	3,900	21,780
109 Hawthorne Court West, Hockessin, DE 19707	$800,000	4	4	2,825	26,136
814 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$195,900	4	2	–	41,000
1945 Melson Way, Hockessin, DE 19707	$673,000	4	5	4,700	23,958
504 Ashland Ridge Road, Hockessin, DE 19707	$485,000	3	3	3,400	59,677
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