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Sold on 02/13/2020

68 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720

$275,000

Last sold 02/13/2020 after 33 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,950

    Sqft ($141/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 68 E Violette Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1994
HOA fee $10/month
Lot size 8,276 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
WOW! This well maintained & updated 4Br/2.5Ba home is ready for its new owner! Great curb appeal featuring double concrete driveway, landscape boarder across front & side with mature bushes & perennial plants that nicely offset the cozy full-length covered front porch with decorative posts & wood trim! Enjoy your morning coffee or tea soaking up the sun & fresh air! Entry at the home's Foyer where you'll immediately notice the warm tones & decor, the updated wood-look luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring that flows through the entire main floor living space offering easy clean up & maintenance as well as continuity throughout! The Foyer is spacious & features a good sized coat closet & turned staircase. The home's formal Living Room is to your left offering neutral decor, great natural light & plenty of space for your home furnishings! There's a wide opening that leads to the Formal Dining Room for those special occasion meals & entertaining, featuring neutral paint with decorative accent wall & large rear window overlooking the in-ground pool & tranquil back yard! On to the updated Kitchen where you'll notice the brand new SS Frig, Range & Microwave (just installed!) along with the oil-rubbed dark stained wood cabinets with all new nickel pulls, double SS sink, recessed lighting, tongue & groove wood ceiling decor, custom wine rack w/ stem-wares storage over the spacious peninsula counter area that sets off the Breakfast area w/ updated sliding doors that lead out to the rear patio overlooking the beautiful in-ground pool & private tree-lined back yard! The Kitchen also features a huge semi-walk-in pantry closet for loads of storage! The sunken Family Room, open to the Kitchen creating a great floor plan for both entertaining and day to day, captures your eyes as you notice the cathedral ceilings with custom tongue & groove wood ceiling & upper side wall decor with attractive track lights, 2 sky lights for added natural light, ceiling fan, custom shelving along the side wall & double rear-facing windows overlooking the backyard. Conveniently off the side of the Family Room is a small hallway where you'll find the updated Powder Room w/ newer vanity sink & commode and matching nickel finish faucet & fixtures! Opposite the Powder Room is the spacious Laundry Room complete w/ window, ventilated shelving & utility sink! The inside access garage door rounds off the main floor amenities. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths! The Master Bedroom features updated neutral carpeting, ceiling fan, great natural light, 2 large double closets & a private updated Master Bathroom complete with new flooring, tile surround glass door shower stall, updated vanity sink, wall mounted cabinet & commode along with all matching nickel fixtures. All 3 additional Bedrooms feature neutral decor, lighted ceiling fans, great natural light & plenty of closet storage. Take note that the closet in Bedroom 2 (over the garage at the top of the stair case) also features walk-in attic access! The 2nd floor hallway has an ample sized linen closet and a full updated bathroom featuring new flooring, vanity sink and tiled tub/shower combo with all matching chrome fixtures. You'll be excited for the Summer Season to begin when you can enjoy the beautiful backyard setting of the extra large stamped-concrete patio that extends around the entire in-ground pool overlooking the rest of the fully fenced and flat backyard with loads of trees across the rear for plenty of privacy! This beautiful home won't last long! Conveniently located just minutes from major Routes 1, 13 and 7 for easy commute either North or South as well as just minutes from loads of shopping, dining and entertainment options including the Christiana Mall & Christiana Town Center, Glasgow Park (Skate park, tennis, basket ball, hiking/running trail, dog park and every age-range of playgrounds), the Bear YMCA & so much more! Put this great home on your next tour! See it! Love it! Buy it!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Stephen Freebery
Listing Office - Keller Williams Real Estate-Newark
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC493146 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 1950
Lot Size (SqFt) 8276
Lot Size (Acres) 0.19
County Tax 575, Annually
School Tax 1655
Tax: Assessed Value 70000
Annual Property Tax 2230
Year Built 1994
HOA Fee 120, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
HOA Name SPRINGFIELDS MAINTENANCE CORP
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Laundry Main Floor
Total # of Rooms 9
Appliances Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Walls/ Ceilings Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, Wood Ceilings
Interior Features Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Vinyl Siding
Foundation Slab
Garage Desc Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# Open Parking Spaces 4
Parking Desc Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 6
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool Yes - Personal
Inclusions See Incl/Excl List On MLS With Disclosures
Location
View Trees/Woods
Subdivision SPRINGFIELDS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School PENN
Elementary School WILBUR
School District COLONIAL
Middle School GUNNING BEDFORD
Location Suburban
Directions Rt 7 To Springfield Blvd (or Rt 13 To Bear Corbitt Rd). Turn Onto Shamrock Ave & Follow To Right On E Violette Dr.
Zoning NC6.5
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Feb 2020
    mls logo MLS # DENC493146
  • Feb 13, 2020 Sold
    $275,000
  • Feb 1, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Jan 31, 2020 Listed
    —
  • Jan 24, 2020 Active
    —
  • Jan 13, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Jan 11, 2020 Listed
    $275,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $2,956 +21.7%
    $376,200 +437.43%
  • 2024
    $2,430 +9.8%
    $70,000
  • 2023
    $2,213 -3.9%
    $70,000
  • 2022
    $2,302 +0.1%
    $70,000
  • 2021
    $2,300 -0.4%
    $70,000
  • 2020
    $2,308 -6.1%
    $70,000
  • 2019
    $2,458 -0.8%
    $70,000
  • 2018
    $2,476 +30.7%
    $70,000
  • 2016
    $1,895 -0.1%
    $70,000
  • 2015
    $1,898
    —
  • 68 E Violette Dr
    $275K
  • Springfields
    —
  • 19720
    $329K +3% y/y
  • New Castle
    $329K +3% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
66 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $407,700 4/2 2,000 0.01
70 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $409,100 4/2 1,875 0.01
72 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $387,500 4/2 1,925 0.02
64 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $422,900 4/2 1,825 0.02
69 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $394,600 4/2 1,875 0.03
67 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $424,600 4/2 1,925 0.03
71 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $425,300 3/2 2,325 0.03
65 E Violette Dr, New Castle, DE 19720 $419,600 4/2 1,875 0.03

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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6/10
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
public Grades K-5
Colonial School District
3/10
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Colonial School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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