ParkingGarage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage1 space
Year Built1966
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceFree Standing
ViewTrees/Woods
MLS #DENC2060174
Lot Size0.14 Acres
StatusActive (ACTIVE)
About 851 W Birchtree Ln
Welcome to this spacious 3 bedroom twin home with a very private backyard that backs to wooded open space in the desirable community of Greentree. As you enter this lovely home the gleaming hardwood floors will WOW you. Here you will find a large living room with a Pella bay window, upgraded with convenient internal blinds, that allows natural light to flood the room creating a welcoming and airy atmosphere. The dining room has a ceiling fan and offers a wonderful view of the wooded open space and opens to a terrific covered deck which leads to an open deck offering the best of both worlds……sun and shade. The kitchen, with its spacious pantry and ceiling fan, is awaiting your personal touches with a $700 credit towards the purchase of your new range. Just off the kitchen is an awesome sun room with a gas fireplace for those cold nights and access to the rear decks. There is also outdoor access in the front of the sunroom. On this floor, you will also find a conveniently located powder room just off the foyer. On the second floor, you will again be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Here you will find a large master bedroom with double closets, a ceiling fan and access to the full bath. There are two additional spacious bedrooms on this floor, one offering a ceiling fan. The basement is partially finished with an ornamental fireplace, a powder room and a laundry area with plenty of storage space. The attached garage has a garage door opener. The backyard offers a wonderful outdoor space to play, garden or just enjoy the serenity of the outdoors. Note, that while this home, and the adjacent homes, have a rear fence the rear property ends approximately where the fence starts on the left side. This community is surrounded by parks, community playgrounds, museums, local shopping, dining and other recreational facilities. Here you will be minutes to I-95, I-495, Rt 202, the Philadelphia Airport and the Claymont Train Station for ease of travel. Updates include newer painting throughout, newer roof, newer siding, gutter guards and upgraded electrical service to 200 amps. Home is being sold in "As Is Condition" and priced to allow for the needed kitchen updates. Don’t delay….schedule your tour today!!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1966
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,450 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
Office Phone: (610) 325-4100
Listing Agent: Leann Murphy
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: Free Standing
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Trees/Woods
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 1 space
Parking: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Driveway
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Mount Pleasant High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Talley Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Forwood Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From Rt 202: E on Naamans Rd, Right on Peachtree, Right on E Birchtree
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $300,000
Price Per SqFt: $207/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,875
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $35K less than the Median Sold Price and $7/SqFt more than other homes in Claymont, DE.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #DENC2060174
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
Office Phone: (610) 325-4100
Listing Agent: Leann Murphy
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
8
/10
Forwood Elementary School
1900 Westminster Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.26 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
3
/10
Talley Middle School
1110 Cypress Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
3
/10
Mount Pleasant High School
5201 Washington St Extensi
Distance between this listing and this school3.74 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Forwood Elementary School
1900 Westminster Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.26 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Claymont Elementary School
3401 Green St
Distance between this listing and this school0.91 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
6
/10
Boothwyn Elementary School
1414 Meetinghouse Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.55 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Talley Middle School
1110 Cypress Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Chichester Middle School
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.90 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
3
/10
Toby Farms Intermediate School
201 Bridgewater Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.87 miles
Public District Grades 3-8
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Mount Pleasant High School
5201 Washington St Extensi
Distance between this listing and this school3.74 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Chichester Sr High School
3333 Chichester Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.03 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
Brandywine High School
1400 Foulk Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.23 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,597. Typical income of Claymont, DE residents is less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 851 W Birchtree Ln
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 851 W Birchtree Ln property is $300,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 851 W Birchtree Ln is a townhouse located in Claymont, Delaware, 19703.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 851 W Birchtree Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 851 W Birchtree Ln are: Forwood Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Talley Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Mount Pleasant High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,875 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on December 15, 2008 for $165,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 851 W Birchtree Ln has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 851 W Birchtree Ln is 1,450 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 851 W Birchtree Ln is 1966.
This home is located at 851 W Birchtree Ln in Claymont, DE and zip code 19703 in the Greentree neighborhood. This 1,450 square foot home, which was built in 1966, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $300,000.
Claymont, DE housing market in April 2024 saw over 5 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Claymont, DE increased by 12.9% between March 2024 and April 2024. Listings spent 18 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $335,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.