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Dover 19901
505 N AMERICAN AVE
$335,000
House - Off Market

505 N AMERICAN AVE

DOVER, DE 19901
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
2394 Sqft
$333,124
RealtyHop Estimate
-0.56%
Since Sep 1, 2023
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

DREAM BY YOUR FIREPLACE. Traditional 1950's Cape Cod is a perfect home for a growing family or an elegantly aged couple. This home is located on a corner lot with a tranquil setting among majestic trees and fenced yard for the safety of children and pets, complete with a separate fenced in dog run. Located on a quiet downtown street with little traffic, this home offers a center hall entry, formal living room w/fireplace, dining room w/French doors to heated and cooled sunroom w/new mini-split, kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, a charming knotty pine home office/den and two generous sized bedrooms, one with built-ins, and a full-sized original tiled bathroom. The second level offers a third bedroom, hall bath with all original tile and sellers have moved an additional laundry area to an upstairs hall, which also has built in cupboards for storage.  The owner's suite is large and has room for a sitting area and extra space for a future bath.  The sellers have added a large walk-in closet with an additional original closet for extra storage. Most of the home features wood flooring except kitchen and baths. The basement has original tiled floors and there are areas for storage, a second laundry room, large pantry to stock up on all your food items and a TV/game area. There is a one car garage and driveway off the back of the home. The sellers have done many updates and only a Air Force transfer makes this home available.  Opportunity is knocking so call today for your personal tour. Sellers are offering 1 Year Home Warranty.
Unit Size
2,394Ft²
Days on Market
62 days
Land Size
0.25 acres
Price per sqft
$140
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$160
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1954
Last updated: 11 months ago (Bright MLS #DEKT2019734)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 18, 2023 Sold to David William Lynch $335,000
Sold to David William Lynch
Jun 16, 2023 In contract -
In contract
Jun 10, 2023 Listed by Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware $335,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Apr 8, 2019 Sold to Renn Christensen, Whitney C... $215,000
Sold to Renn Christensen, Whitney C...
Mar 7, 2019 No longer available -
No longer available
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Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1954
  • Effective Year Built: 1954
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 5
  • Building Condition: Excellent
  • Building Quality: B
  • Construction Type: Masonry
  • Building Style: Cape Cod
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Basement Type: Unfinished basement
  • Basement Area: 1,340
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Porch Type: Porch

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,890
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,300
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 850
  • Total Building Area: 2,202
  • Building Area: 2,202
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,202
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: THOMAS B EMORY
  • Land Acres: 0.25
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: T.B. EMORY PLOT, LOT #33 & S. 35' OF LOT #32

Ownership

  • Current Owner : LYNCH DAVID WILLIAM
  • Previous Owner : CHRISTENSEN RENN
  • Previous Owner 2: CHRISTENSEN IDA WHITNEY
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: BOON DONALD A
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: unknown

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Capital School District
  • School Tax School District: 18
  • School Tax District Code 2: 46
  • School Tax District Code 3: 63
  • Census Tract: 040900

Zoning

  • Zoning: R8

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: MB 1 PG 102
  • Account Number: 5421
  • District: 05
  • Parcel: 2-05-068.17-01-18.00-000
  • Lot: 32-33
  • Municipality: DOVER
  • Latitude: 39.1687
  • Longitude: -75.5269

    Address

  • Full Address: 505 N American Avenue Ext
  • Address - House Number: 505
  • Street Direction: N
  • Address - Street Name: American Avenue
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ext
  • State: DE
  • City Name: Dover
  • Carrier Code: C001
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3807
  • Zip Code: 19901

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,990

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.0898
  • Valuation Date: Sep 27, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 92
  • Final Value: 334,037
  • High Value: 364,034
  • Low Value: 304,041

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 2
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $355,890
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: NFM, INC.
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Aug 18, 2023
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $342,202
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: VA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Sep 01, 2053
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Aug 18, 2023
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $13,688
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Position: 2
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Sep 01, 2053

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $67,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $19,900
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $47,700

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 11, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 18, 2023
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11911469682
  • Current Sale Price: $335,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 478950
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 08, 2019
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 25, 2019
  • Previous Sale Amount: $215,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: NFM, INC.
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Aug 18, 2023
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $342,202
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: VA
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Sep 01, 2053
  • Second Mortgage Transaction Date: Aug 18, 2023
  • Second Mortgage Loan Amount: $13,688
  • Second Mortgage Terms: 360

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: USAA FSB
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Apr 08, 2019
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $219,622
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: VA
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: May 01, 2049



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,480 ft²
$136/ft²
$337,000 Oct 8, 2021
$337,000 Dec 17, 2021
-
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,480 ft²
$153/ft²
$380,000 Dec 12, 2022
$380,000 Mar 14, 2023
-
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,697 ft²
$119/ft²
$320,000 May 15, 2023
$320,000 Jul 7, 2023
-
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,232 ft²
$107/ft²
$345,000 Feb 6, 2021
$345,000 Apr 8, 2021
-
House
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,309 ft²
$156/ft²
$360,000 May 11, 2023
$360,000 Jun 29, 2023
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,792 ft²
$186/ft²
$332,900 Feb 19, 2023
$332,900 Apr 7, 2023
-
In Contract
House
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 ft²
$143/ft²
$315,000 Apr 29, 2023
-
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,471 ft²
$221/ft²
$324,900 Jun 30, 2023
-
-
In Contract
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,622 ft²
$182/ft²
$295,000 Jul 9, 2023
-
-
Multifamily
Stu
-
1,993 ft²
$145/ft²
$289,900 Mar 29, 2023
-
$128/mo
Commercial
Loft
-
-
$295,000 Jun 5, 2023
-
$184/mo
Land
Loft
-
-
$300,000 Jun 29, 2022
-
-

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 505 North American Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 505 North American Avenue was built in 1954 and last sold on Aug 11, 2023 for $335,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 505 North American Avenue is $341,528.
What are some comparable homes to 505 North American Avenue?
Homes that are comparable to 505 North American Avenue include a multifamily property at 32 South Governors Avenue, a commercial property at 720 Woodcrest Drive, a land property at 211 Walker Road.

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