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Sold for $216,800
  • $216,800

    74 Mercer Dr, Newark, DE 19713

    3beds
    1baths
    1,125sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1954
    6,969 Square Feet Lot
    $257,100 Zestimate®
    $193/sqft
    $2,044 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $257,100

    $234,000 - $283,000

    $2,044/mo

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    What's special

    Rent-to-Own offering. You can rent this beautiful home for up to 3 years and purchase it when you are ready during that time. Sale price $169,000 and purchase option is $5,000. Under Rent-to-Own will rent for $1,550 with a $200 credit going towards closing for each on time monthly payment. This assists the homebuyer in saving for their down payment required for closing. Home prices in the area are rising quickly, this offering allows you to lock in your purchase price now, even though you may not be ready to close. Perfect arrangement for someone that is rebuilding their credit and needs a home, but is not quite ready to be approved for a loan. Move in now, enjoy the home, purchase it when you are ready. This Newark home has been fully renovated throughout. New paint, flooring, kitchen and bath make it a real gem. The eat-in kitchen has new cabinets, countertop and stainless appliances which include a dishwasher and built in microwave. The kitchen and living room have laminate flooring while the family room and bedrooms have new carpet. A new Washer / Dryer combination is included. Back yard adjoins the U of D cornfield on route 72. Great location with easy access to Newark, Rt 72, Rt 4, I-95 and the mall area. Inside the 5 mile preferred radius for Newark Charter School. This home has central heat/air and electric water heater. Pets are accepted but must be approved by the property manager. We do a full background check to include credit, evictions, and work history. Minimum income must be three times the rent. Rent-to-Own offering. You can rent this beautiful home for up to 3 years and purchase it when you are ready during that time. Sale price $169,000 and purchase option is $5,000. Under Rent-to-Own will rent for $1,550 with a $200 credit going towards closing for each on time monthly payment. This assists the homebuyer in saving for their down payment required for closing. Home prices in the area are rising quickly, this offering allows you to lock in your purchase price now, even though you may not be ready to close. Perfect arrangement for someone that is rebuilding their credit and needs a home, but is not quite ready to be approved for a loan. Move in now, enjoy the home, purchase it when you are ready.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,125 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Carport, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 6,969 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1100230026

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newark

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $5 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Cats Allowed
    • Heat: forced air
    • Large Dogs Allowed
    • Small Dogs Allowed
    • Stainless steel appliances
    • central

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/12/2024Sold$216,800+41.7%$193/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/5/2017Listing removed$1,550$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/24/2017Listed for rent$1,550$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/3/2014Sold$153,000-6.7%$136/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/15/2014Price change$164,000-3%$146/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6439053 Report a problem
    10/1/2014Price change$169,000-2.9%$150/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6439053 Report a problem
    9/13/2014Price change$174,000-2.8%$155/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6439053 Report a problem
    9/3/2014Price change$179,000-3.2%$159/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6439053 Report a problem
    8/23/2014Price change$184,999-2.6%$164/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6439053 Report a problem
    8/12/2014Listed for sale$189,999+280%$169/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6439053 Report a problem
    6/5/2014Sold$50,000$44/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $280,700 +612.4%
    2024$1,683 +2.9%$39,400
    2023$1,636 +0.2%$39,400
    2022$1,632 +2.1%$39,400
    2021$1,598 +2.7%$39,400
    2020$1,556 +13.1%$39,400
    2019$1,376 +6.4%$39,400
    2017$1,293 +0.3%$39,400
    2016$1,289 $39,400
    2015$1,289 +9.7%$39,400
    2014$1,176 $39,400
    2013-- $39,400
    2012-- $39,400
    2011-- $39,400
    2010-- $39,400
    2009-- $39,400 +3.7%
    2008-- $38,000
    2007-- $38,000
    2006-- $38,000
    2005-- $38,000
    2004-- $38,000
    2003-- $38,000
    2002-- $38,000
    2001-- $38,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Brookside Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Christina

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $257,100
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