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Sold on 12/15/2020

205 Murphy Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

$859,700

Last sold 12/15/2020 for $707K

  • 3

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 4,950

    Sqft ($143/Sqft)

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About 205 Murphy Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1800
HOA fee $50/month
Lot size 2.7 Acre
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Visit this home virtually: http://www.vht.com/434107280/IDXS - Absolutely stunning Colonial Farmhouse believed Circa 1760, although county public records suggest 1800. This beautiful home has countless original features, preserving its charm and sophistication, with a luxurious style, addition of modern conveniences and built with pure craftsmanship and attention to time-period detail. This stately home is situated on a 2.7 acres with grand entrance, wrap around brick porch, Front and Back staircase and 9 fireplaces (8 wood burning and 1 gas) each with marble surround a custom crafted mantle. Pictures are worth a thousand words and words that come to mind include Quality, Elegance, Historic, Grand, Luxury, Craftmanship, Classic, Sophistication, Comfort, and Beautiful. The MAIN FLOOR hosts a grand foyer and curved stairs and many spacious rooms with astonishing ceiling height, custom millwork throughout, and large windows with providing an abundant amount of natural light. Rooms on the main floor are currently used as a Play Room, Family Room, Dining Room with Glass Paneled Pocket Door to an Office, Kitchen, Breakfast Room and an Enclosed Porch. The Kitchen is magnificent in size and quality, featuring a 48" dual fuel Thermador range, Pot Filer, Sub Zero refrigerator, Fisher Paykel Dishwasher Drawers and a Sharp microwave Drawer include in the base cabinetry and creates a more spacious counter. High end cabinetry and granite tops with tile backsplash, Large Island, Large Butlers Style Pantry and an eat-in Breakfast Room. A powder room and closet adjoin the kitchen, leading to the Over Sized 2-car garage. Adjoining the Kitchen is a stunning Enclosed Brick Porch, which has windows that collapse down to create an open environment, also has direct door access to the Dining Room. The lighting draped across the porch creates a romantic and relaxing ambiance. The UPPER FLOOR has a beautiful spacious '2nd floor foyer' with fireplace, and includes 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bath, including an opulent 'right wing' Master suite with a walk-in and multiple other closets, sitting area and galley style hall within the suite to the master bath and a Bonus Room with additional stairway, leading to the Kitchen and a separate Laundry Room. The Master Bath is large and elegant with Tiled Shower with glass doors, separate jetted tub, multiple counter area with granite counter a marble flooring. Bed#2 is a Suite with fireplace in the bedroom and a fireplace in the full bath, with a claw foot tub, tiled shower, dual sink vanity and linen closet. Bed3 also has a fireplace and spacious closet with side/backyard view. The walk-in Attic is a '3rd Floor'. Some of the details you will see include Gleaming Brazilian Cherry floors on the main level, original Restored Wood floors on the second level and lots of architectural charm of custom millwork of trim and molding, and high ceilings. Other quality and efficiency features include High-end Jeld-Wen and Pozzi Windows. Spray Foam Insulation. High efficiency Lennox furnaces 4-Zones of HVAC, beautiful Chandelier lighting, recessed lighting and some ceiling fans with lighting. The unfinished basement, with access from the garage, has with multiple room areas, offers a vast amount of storage and houses utility essentials. The irrigation for the landscaping is an added convenience. A beautiful spacious yard with a lot of privacy and perfect for entertaining. Location, Location, Location, close proximity to Route 13, Route 1, Route 71, Route 301, and short distance to I-95 making a commute convenient. Surrounded among beautiful homes within Shannon Cove with the benefit of a being part of a community while the 2.7 acres offers plenty of privacy. Home Sqft provided by Public Records, Room Sizes are approx. Buyers must sign COVID-19 Disclosure prior to in person visit. Showing Appts must be requested well in advance. Buyers must provide Mortgage Pre-Approval or Proof of Financials for Cash Payment.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Lisa A Johannsen
Listing Office - Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC509820 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 7406
Lot Size (SqFt) 117612
Lot Size (Acres) 2.7
Tax: Assessed Value 205000
Annual Property Tax 7170
Year Built 1800
HOA Fee 150, Quarterly
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Unfinished
Other Room(s) Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
Laundry Upper Floor
Appliances Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
Window Features Energy Efficient
Interior Features Attic, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Parking Desc Driveway
# Parking Spaces 8
# Driveway Spaces 8
Exterior Features Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool Yes - Community
Security Features Security System
Location
Subdivision SHANNON COVE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District APPOQUINIMINK
Directions Rt 13 To Shannon Blvd. Turn Right Onto Murphy Drive And Home Is On Your Right.
Zoning S
$859K
Range: $788K-$930K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,019/month
Gross rent multiplier: 19.5
  • Dec 2020
    mls logo MLS # DENC509820
  • Dec 15, 2020 Sold
    $707,500 (-2.9%)
  • Oct 5, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Sep 23, 2020 Listed
    $729,000 (-4.0%)
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1000281978
  • May 4, 2018 Price Change
    $759,000 (-2.1%)
  • Mar 18, 2018 Listed
    $775,000 (-2.5%)
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 6972420
  • Dec 31, 2017 Expired
    —
  • Apr 27, 2017 Listed
    $795,000 (-6.5%)
  • Jul 2013
    mls logo MLS # 6333196
  • Jul 1, 2013 Listed
    $850,000
  • Jun 2013
    mls logo MLS # 6261459
  • Jun 30, 2013 Listed
    $850,000
  • Dec 2012
    mls logo MLS # 6148728
  • Dec 1, 2012 Listed
    $850,000 (+1316.7%)
  • Jul 2006
    Public Records
  • Jul 3, 2006 Sold
    $60,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $7,320 -17.5%
    $838,200 +308.88%
  • 2024
    $8,872 +16.6%
    $205,000
  • 2023
    $7,609 -0.3%
    $205,000
  • 2022
    $7,630 +1.2%
    $205,000
  • 2021
    $7,536 +1.1%
    $205,000
  • 2020
    $7,452 +6.8%
    $205,000
  • 2019
    $6,978 +3.4%
    $205,000
  • 2018
    $6,747 +15.3%
    $205,000
  • 2016
    $5,849
    $205,000
  • 205 Murphy Dr
    $707K
  • Shannon Cove
    —
  • 19709
    $585K 0% y/y
  • Middletown
    $586K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1100 Cardigan Rd, Middletown, DE 19709 $701,000 4/2 3,025 0.06
1101 Cardigan Rd, Middletown, DE 19709 $727,100 4/2 3,975 0.06
100 Shannon Blvd, Middletown, DE 19709 $692,800 4/2 3,325 0.07
1211 Pimpernell Path, Middletown, DE 19709 $724,200 4/2 3,475 0.08
1213 Pimpernell Path, Middletown, DE 19709 $710,700 4/2 3,325 0.08
1102 Cardigan Rd, Middletown, DE 19709 $672,100 4/2 2,800 0.08
1103 Cardigan Rd, Middletown, DE 19709 $678,900 4/2 3,000 0.08
1209 Pimpernell Path, Middletown, DE 19709 $752,800 4/3 4,250 0.08

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Cedar Lane Elementary School
public Grades 1-5
Appoquinimink School District
N/A
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
public Grades K
Appoquinimink School District
3/10
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Appoquinimink School District
7/10
Middletown High School
public Grades 9-12
Appoquinimink School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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