New ListingWelcome to this beautifully maintained and extensively updated Colonial, ideally situated on a large cul-de-sac lot with an exceptional park-like setting in the City of Newark. This impressive home offers a wonderful combination of classic character, modern updates, and exceptional outdoor living. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, a spacious living room, formal dining room, and inviting family room with a gas fireplace, sliders to deck and a half bath. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, wood cabinetry, a pantry, breakfast bar, and a 5-burner gas range with double ovens and Wi-Fi capability. The spacious owner's suite offers a private bath with a vanity dressing area and luxurious jetted soaking tub, while three additional bedrooms share a large, renovated hall bathroom with an oversized shower. The finished basement provides additional living space with an entertainment area and versatile bonus room, perfect for a home office, gym, playroom, or guest space. Outside, this property truly shines. Park like setting enjoy a massive 50-foot composite rear deck, reinforced and wired for a future hot tub, outdoor shower and overlooking a huge, fully fenced backyard that provides exceptional privacy and plenty of room for entertaining, recreation, gardening, and outdoor activities and steps to shops, restaurants and highways. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature winding pathways, mature plantings, stunning New York fieldstone accents, an outdoor shower, and a private basketball court. The home also offers numerous important updates, including a brand-new natural gas heating system and central air conditioning, upgraded furnace, updated electrical lighting in basement, and updated roof shingles near gutter that was replaced, providing comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Ideally located in the City of Newark just off College Avenue, the property is conveniently situated near the University of Delaware Sports Complex and STAR Campus, with easy access to I-95, the Newark Train Station, and public transportation. Rittenhouse Park is just a short walk from this home. The nearest bus stop is less than a mile away, and the home is located within the much desired Newark Charter School 5-mile radius. This move-in-ready Colonial offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy, modern updates, beautiful landscaping, and an outstanding location. Come experience everything this special property has to offer-it is truly ready for its next owners.
| MLS # | DENC2109742 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending-bright |
| Year | 1968 |
| Days On Site | 3 |
| Listing Provided By | EXP Realty, LLC | Diane Scuderi |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,750 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | 18RS |
| Acreage | 0.37 |
| Property View | Trees, Woods |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Interior Features | Attic, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors |
| Window Features | Double Hung, Replacement, Screens |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater |
| Exterior Features | Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outside Shower, Sport Court |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Frame, Brick |
| Foundation Details | Block, Active Radon Mitigation |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Concrete Driveway |
| Utilities | Electric Available, Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 4865 |
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| State | DE |
|---|---|
| County | NEW CASTLE DE |
| City | NEWARK |
| Zip Code | 19713 |
| Area | Newark | Glasgow (30905) |
| Community Name | ROCKWOOD PARK |
| School District | CHRISTINA |
| High School | NEWARK |
| Listing VS Median (in ROCKWOOD PARK) | |
Price: $499,999 low | high Med: $499,999 sqft: 2,750 low | high Med: 2,750 $ / sqft: $182 low | high Med: $182 On site: 3 low | high Med: 3 | |
| State | DE |
|---|---|
| County | NEW CASTLE DE |
| City | NEWARK |
| Zip Code | 19713 |
| Area | Newark | Glasgow (30905) |
| Community Name | ROCKWOOD PARK |
| School District | CHRISTINA |
| High School | NEWARK |
| Listing VS Median (in ROCKWOOD PARK) | |
Price: $499,999 low | high Med: $499,999 sqft: 2,750 low | high Med: 2,750 $ / sqft: $182 low | high Med: $182 On site: 3 low | high Med: 3 | |
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