This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($579K) of 6 comparable homes.
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978 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
About this home
This beautiful custom built brick Colonial has an abundance of space and all the amenities for entertaining. This gorgeous home sits majestically atop the hill of a luscious landscaped 2 acre parcel complete with a 54 yard 3 par green and overlooks Shallcross Lake. The very recent remodeling of the kitchen creates a new open floor plan design which opens the kitchen to the family room. You will be wowed by the 42" cabinets, granite counters, glass & tile backsplash, SS appliances & custom island with breakfast bar. The family room has a full wall stone fireplace complete with wood storage alcove. A formal living room & dining room are complimented with random width hardwood floors. The far end of the house offers a large master bedroom offering 2 large closets & a remodeled full bath and access to your patio/pool area. Two other generous sized bedrooms & a hall bath round out that end of the house. The LL is finished into an extra large game room with wet bar, exercise rm & office area. Here you will also find another full bath, 10' X 9' storage area, 29' X 16' laundry area & access to the outside. The recently refinished kidney shaped inground pool w/ outdoor kitchen includes stainless steel Viking appliances and a cedar lined ceiling w/ 2 ceiling fans. An all-season room, 3 car garage, wine cellar, pond. .. the amenities are endless. See the brochure in the house for more details.
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Sale history for 978 Shallcross Lake Rd
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$187/sq ft
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Tax history for 978 Shallcross Lake Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 3
- Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
- Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 11
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Office
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Stone, Non-Functioning
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Replacement
- Other Structures: Shed
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- Access To Pool
- In Ground
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
- Has Water View
- Tidal Water: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,200
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $119,400
- Tax Year: 2017
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,930
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Electric, Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Water Source: Well
Location
- School Information
- School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
- Location Information
- Cross Street: BOYDS CORNER R
- Directions: Boyds Corner Rd to Shallcross Lake Rd
- Has View
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,200
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 2 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1970
- Year Renovated: —
- County: New Castle County
- APN: 1301800010
Around this home
Schools
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 Beds | 3 Baths | 4425 Sq. Ft. | $682,220 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2375 Sq. Ft. | $588,263 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2500 Sq. Ft. | $694,883 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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2 Beds | 1 Baths | 625 Sq. Ft. | $918,232 |
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