208 Orchard Road

Closed 7/24/95

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Last Sold Price

$280,000

7 beds5 baths

208 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.53 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A Rare Find, This Classic Dutch Colonial Is Located Around The Corner From The Univ. Of De & The President's Home. Over 3,500 Sq. Ft. Of Updated Living Space Incl. A Custom, European Style, Eat-In Kit. W/ Solid Rock Maple Cabinetry, Custom Tile Work & Skylights. Additional Features Incl. A New Sunroom, A Finnish Sauna W/ Shower, Guest Suite, & Much, Much More!A Rare Find, This Classic Dutch Colonial Is Located Around The Corner From The Univ. Of De & The President's Home. Over 3,500 Sq. Ft. Of Updated Living Space Incl. A Custom, European Style, Eat-In Kit. W/ Solid Rock Maple Cabinetry, Custom Tile Work & Skylights. Additional Features Incl. A New Sunroom, A Finnish Sauna W/ Shower, Guest Suite, & Much, Much More!

Listed by: Douglas Salmon 302.354.2444 dougsalmon@remax.net • RE/MAX Associates-Newark

Listing closed: 07/24/1995 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC272272

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Property Information for 208 Orchard Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,278 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 1802500273
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NEWARK
Subdivision: NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: UNKNOWN
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,000 SF

Location

School District Name: CHRISTINA
School District County ID: 300200396890

Elementary School: WEST PARK PLACE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL (NEW CASTLE DE)
High School: NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other

Building Info

Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/1415/8770/301214158770_512_384_WM_R_gl9fcIbzWgB7fT.jpg

Basement Type: Fully Finished
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 115.0 X 200.0
Sign On Property: No

Parcel ID: 2372041

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features: Skylight(s), Sauna, Wood Stove
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.dougsalmon.com

Property History for 208 Orchard Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 24, 1995	Closed BRIGHT #DENC272272	$280,000	—
Apr 25, 1995	Pending BRIGHT #DENC272272		—
Jan 31, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC272272	$298,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/24/1995	Closed BRIGHT #DENC272272	$280,000
04/25/1995	Pending BRIGHT #DENC272272	—
01/31/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC272272	$298,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 208 Orchard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,384 ($365 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,125 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,125 SqFtLot Size23,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-025.00-273Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 208 Orchard Road

This home is within Christina School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	West Park Place Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.1 mi
3/10	Newark High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	2.5 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.7 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	10.3 mi
NR	Mount Sophia Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.3 mi
NR	The College School	Private - Nearby school	2 to 8	0.3 mi
NR	NCCL School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	West Park Place Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.1 mi
3/10	Newark High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	2.5 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.7 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	10.3 mi
NR	Mount Sophia Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	The College School Private2 to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	NCCL School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 208 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$280,000	7	5	–	23,000
198 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	–	–	–	27,007
213 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$514,000	2	2	1,425	20,473
214 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$330,000	–	–	–	4,792
215 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$1	3	3	3,250	14,810
192 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	–	–	–	19,602
124 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	2,225	21,344
228 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$187,900	4	2	–	11,325
227 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$489,000	4	4	3,125	9,583
126 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	2,150	20,473
188 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	–	–	–	43,560
182 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	–	–	–	26,572
49 Winslow Road, Newark, DE 19711	$625,000	4	2	2,675	26,136
232 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$10	3	2	1,950	11,326
121 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$285,000	3	2	1,925	14,810
201 Beverly Road, Newark, DE 19711	$350,000	4	2	1,925	13,504

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