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17 Blue Jay Dr,Newark, DE 19713

5

beds

4

baths

2,550

sqft

Built

1971
29,620

sqft Lot

2

stories

2

car garage

A/C

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17 Blue Jay Dr
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Details for 17 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE 19713

Located in the Arbour Park Sec 7 neighborhood, this property was built in 1971, and had 2 construction permits in the past 2 years, 2006 and 2018.

General details

Table iconBuilt in:1971
Table iconBedrooms:5
Table iconBathrooms:4
Table iconSchool district:Christina School District
Table iconCounty:New Castle

Price and tax history

Table iconLand value:$21,400
Table iconProperty tax:$3,625.3
Table iconProperty tax year:2021
Table iconSale date:04/11/2014
Table iconSale price:$317,000

Interior details

Table iconBasement:Yes
Table iconStories/floors:2
Table iconWaterfront:No
Table iconTotal rooms:9

17 Blue Jay Dr information

Table iconType:Colonial
Table iconUse:Single Family Residence
Table iconLot size:29,620 sqft
Table iconBuilding size:2,550 sqft

Exterior of the house

Table iconGarage:2 cars, Attached garage
Table iconRoof:-
Table iconExternal walls:Asbestos Shingle
Table iconPool:No

House fixtures

Table iconHeating:Gas, Forced Air
Table iconFire place:Yes
Table iconAir Conditioning:Central
Table iconHeater replacement:-

This beautiful 2 story residential property has 2,550 sq ft of living space. It has a 2-car garage space. In total, the home has 9 rooms.

This house has a cozy fireplace for your family on chilly evenings, and A/C to keep your home cool and comfortable.

The nearest school district is Christina School District and the distance to the nearest school is 0.8 miles.

This property was last sold for $317,000 on 04/11/2014 and its property tax value is $3,625.3 from 2021

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Growing Home Equity

Determining Home Equity can be difficult if you don’t have all your facts straight. Depending on where you live, certain projects can give more value to your home than others, and some projects can even reduce your home value!
For 17 Blue Jay Dr you should think about remodeling your Kitchen, it can provide an ROI around 2%

ROI stands for Return on Investment, which is how investors, through a mathematical formula, determine the percent earned. A good ROI for a standard property in Newark, DE is about 9% of the total value of the property.

Renovation Return on Investment

Remodel:
Kitchen Renovation
$33,258
Master Bathroom Renovation
$19,043
Full Bathroom Renovation
$9,617
Bedroom Renovation
$3,425
Cost to renovate
$65,342
Increase in home value 
$66,649

Forecasted value over the next 5 years

How do we calculate how much property value will change over 5 years?

For zip code 19713, we combine macroeconomic trends together with regional economic activity, plus we evaluate overall home price trends and the pace of construction in the area. We then apply data unique to Kukun in statistical forecasting models to arrive at the estimate of 18.2% growth in 5 years, with a statistical range between 12.96% and 23.53%
For zip code 19713, the graph shows a projected growth of 18.2% over the next five years, with a statistically significant range of growth between 12.96% and 23.53%.

The Kukun Home Dashboard shows how the Property Condition Score impacts both the home value and the forecasted home value.
5-year growth forecast
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5 YEAR GROWTH

NOW

+3.78%

GROWTH

1 YEARS

+1.87%

GROWTH

2 YEARS

3 YEARS

4 YEARS

5 YEARS

Construction permit history

A building permit is a binding document between the city and you, as a homeowner. Whenever you want to do big renovation project to your home, a project permit is required
2018
1 Permit

Residential Permit

#201800417

Permit date:

04/19/2018

Status:

In Process

Type:

No data

Description:

No data

Contractor:

Ferris Home Improvements
2006
1 Permit

Residential Permit

#B060875

Permit date:

7/17/2006

Status:

IN PROCESS

Type:

null

Know Your Neighborhood

Neighborhood overview around 17 Blue Jay Dr

Each Neighborhood is rated with factors like Air Quality, Transit, or Crime. Here the rating is from Green (Good to go) to Red (Facing challenges)

Walk

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Transit

Some transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Crime

US average

Non violent offenses

Air Quality

Healthy

Air pollution poses little or no risk

Natural Hazards

Few high-risk hazards

High risk of Tornados, Heatwaves, or Floods

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Subject home

Home Value

$457,900

Sale date 1/11/20

17 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE

Property condition score

549

-122

5 Beds

4 Baths

1971 Year built

2,550 sqft

$179 /sqft

29,620 sqft lot

Comps

+0.2%

More expensive than similar sales

-30.3 Score

Property condition score is lower than average

+1 Beds

Similar sales have 4 beds average

-286.2 sqft

This property has a smaller building size than average

-6 years

Older than similar properties

Recent sales nearby

Address Price Sale date Bed /Bath Home sqft Year built Lot sqft
1 21 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $455,000 10/05/2022 4 / 3.0 4,603 1970 17,424
2 312 Dove Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $275,000 09/21/2022 4 / 3.0 2,175 1968 16,117
3 305 Dove Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $430,000 12/09/2022 4 / 3.0 4,134 1970 33,977
4 411 Lark Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $444,900 07/18/2022 4 / 4.0 2,350 1967 19,166
5 276 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713 $112,000 01/20/2023 4 / 3.0 2,175 1965 15,682
6 260 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713 $240,000 12/23/2022 4 / 3.0 2,175 1966 16,553
7 118 Syracuse Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $470,000 11/07/2022 4 / 2.0 2,100 2003 9,148

Address

Price

Sale date

Bed /Bath

Home sqft

Year built

Lot sqft

0/7

21 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE 19713

$455,000

10/05/2022

4 / 3.0

4,603

1970

17,424

312 Dove Dr, Newark, DE 19713

$275,000

09/21/2022

4 / 3.0

2,175

1968

16,117

305 Dove Dr, Newark, DE 19713

$430,000

12/09/2022

4 / 3.0

4,134

1970

33,977

411 Lark Dr, Newark, DE 19713

$444,900

07/18/2022

4 / 4.0

2,350

1967

19,166

276 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

$112,000

01/20/2023

4 / 3.0

2,175

1965

15,682

260 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

$240,000

12/23/2022

4 / 3.0

2,175

1966

16,553

118 Syracuse Dr, Newark, DE 19713

$470,000

11/07/2022

4 / 2.0

2,100

2003

9,148

Neighborhood schools

1
The New School()

Distance: 1.8 miles   |  Private

2
Mcvey (Joseph M) Elementary School(Elementary)

Rating 5/10  |  Distance: 0.9 miles   |  Private

3
West Park Place Elementary School(Elementary)

Rating 7/10  |  Distance: 1.3 miles   |  Private

4
Brader (Henry M) Elementary School(Elementary)

Rating 4/10  |  Distance: 2.0 miles   |  Private

5
Downes (John R) Elementary School(Elementary)

Rating 6/10  |  Distance: 2.1 miles   |  Private

6
Brookside Elementary School(Elementary)

Rating 4/10  |  Distance: 2.3 miles   |  Private

7
Newark Center For Creative Learning(Middle)

Distance: 1.3 miles   |  Private

8
The College School(Middle)

Distance: 1.8 miles   |  Private

9
Newark Charter School(High)

Rating 9/10  |  Distance: 0.8 miles   |  Private

10
Glasgow High School(High)

Rating 1/10  |  Distance: 2.0 miles   |  Private

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Maintenance tasks

Seasonally adjusted

June

Clean kitchen exhaust hood and filter
Grease and debris can build up on the filters and hoods over time, creating a fire hazard. Cleaning the hood and filters will also improve the air quality in the kitchen by reducing lingering odors and smoke.

June

Clean oven and range
Regular cleaning helps prevent grease and fat buildup, which can be a fire hazard. It also helps to keep your oven and range running at optimal efficiency and helps eliminate bad odors in your home.

June

Clean front porch and back deck
Helps to maintain the overall aesthetic of your home, helps to prevent damage to the deck or porch itself, and helps to prevent the growth of mold and mildew, which can be a health hazard.

June

Set sprinklers for very early morning, before sunrise
Setting sprinklers for early morning ensures that plants are watered before the sun rises and temperatures become too hot. This also helps to reduce water evaporation and allows for better absorption of the water into the soil.

Why?

Grease and debris can build up on the filters and hoods over time, creating a fire hazard. Cleaning the hood and filters will also improve the air quality in the kitchen by reducing lingering odors and smoke.

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