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501 Essex Avenue

WILMINGTON, DE 19804

4 beds
2 baths
1,475 sqft
6,970 sqft lot
$254 per sqft
1950 build

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Remodeled from top to bottom! This 4-bedroom Cape Cod features hardwood floors throughout, a brand new kitchen & remodeled baths, first-floor primary suite (or office), adorable sunroom, wood-burning fireplace, full basement, walk-up attic, large outdoor patio, and a 2-car oversized garage with an apartment overtop! And all of this, within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Step inside this charming home to beautiful refinished hardwood floors extending throughout the adjoining living room & dining room combination with a wood-burning fireplace in the center of it all. An arched doorway leads to the dining room and brand new kitchen featuring bright white cabinetry with dimmable undermount and overhead lighting , granite countertops, stainless undermount sink, and access outside to the patio, perfect for grilling, dining, and relaxing outdoors. Back inside, you will find the main floor primary bedroom (or home office), with en-suite bath, and the cheery sunroom with exposed brick wall and access outside to the back yard and patio. Hardwood floors extend upstairs and throughout all 3 additional bedrooms (each with a remote-controlled ceiling fan) and a full remodeled bathroom. The front bedroom has access to a full walk-up attic for storage or to finish as extra living space, a bedroom, or recreation space, should your needs require it. This home boasts so many valuable upgrades and bonus features including the oversized detached garage with a 1-bedroom apartment overtop with a full kitchen and full bath. The current rental can be maintained for years to come, providing substantial help with your mortgage. Or, with just 60 days notice, it is yours to use as a guest house, in-law suite, studio, office, hangout space, or whatever your imagination can conjure up! Valuable updates include new windows in the kitchen & dining room (and replacement windows throughout), all new fixtures including ceiling fans and interior/exterior lighting, newly refinished hardwood floors, new garage door openers with warranty, new hot water heater in the apartment, new landscaping, newly sealed driveway, and fresh new paint inside and out! Inspections completed for chimney, HVAC, pest/termite, and electrical. Move right into this like-new house and make it your home. OR, use this as an investment opportunity and rent one or both properties!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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MLS# DENC2069298 —

The Building

Year Built:

1950
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Pitched, Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Asbestos
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Cape Cod
Levels:

3
Door Features:

French, Six Panel
Window Features:

Casement, Double Hung, Replacement, Screens
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Partial, Space For Rooms, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1475
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

2nd Kitchen, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Laminated, Concrete
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood
Wall & Ceilings:

Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1475
Living Area SqFt:

1,475 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

501 Essex Ave
Latitude:

39.72550000
Longitude:

-75.59714000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.16
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

75.00 x 94.30
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot SqFt:

6,970 Sqft
Zoning:

NC5
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

07-042.20-498
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

498
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,391
Tax Assessed Value:

$72,500
Year Assessed:

2022
School Tax:

1792.0
County Tax:

599.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

None
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater
Laundry Type:

Basement, Hookup

Schools

School District Name:

Red Clay Consolidated
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Bellemoor
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

6
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Detached Garage, Driveway
Parking Features:

Asphalt Driveway
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

2
Driveway - # of Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$187/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Source	Price
11/20/24 Nov 20, 2024	BRIGHT	$375,000
10/7/24 Oct 7, 2024	BRIGHT
10/7/24 Oct 7, 2024	BRIGHT

House Sold on 11/20/2024

$375,000

Listing provided by broker:

Michael E McKee

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

rtc@lnf.com

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501 Essex Avenue

WILMINGTON, DE 19804