217 Cheltenham Road

Closed 9/9/21
Closed 9/9/21
217 Cheltenham Road
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Back Yard Patio
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Brick Paver Patio and Basement Stairwell
Screened Porch
Back Yard
Welcome Home!
Large Foyer and Coat Closet
Half Bath in Foyer
Center Hall Colonial Floorplan
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Great Room with Fireplace Open to the Kitchen
Built Ins and Mantle
Breakfast Bar
Pocket Door to Foyer
Work from Home
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Well Equipped Kitchen
Lots of Natural Light
Open Floor Plan
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Formal Dining Room
Built in Cabinetry
Lots of Natural Light
Living Room with Fireplace
Living Room with Fireplace
Living Room with Fireplace
Screened Porch
Laundry Room
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Main Floor Primary Bedroom with Walk In Closet
Primary Bath Jetted Tub
Tiled Walk In Shower
Double Vanities
Half Bath
Half Bath
Second Floor Hardwood
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Guest Bedroom 1
Guest Bedroom 1
Guest Bedroom 2
Guest Bedroom 2
Guest Bedroom 2
2nd Floor Half Bath
Guest Bedroom 3
Guest Bedroom 3
Guest Bedroom 3
2nd Floor Full Bath
Cedar Closet
Guest Bedroom 4
Guest Bedroom 4
Guest Bedroom 4
Last Sold Price
$525,000
5 beds3,200 sqft$164/sqft
217 Cheltenham Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

This stunning custom built Colonial home, in one of the most sought after communities in Newark, is located within walking distance to Main Street and the University of Delaware campus and features 5 large bedrooms including a ground floor primary suite with a soaking tub, tiled shower and double vanities, an open concept kitchen and great room with wood burning fireplace, built ins, and desk space, a large laundry room with front loading washer and dryer, built in ironing board and sink, a separate...This stunning custom built Colonial home, in one of the most sought after communities in Newark, is located within walking distance to Main Street and the University of Delaware campus and features 5 large bedrooms including a ground floor primary suite with a soaking tub, tiled shower and double vanities, an open concept kitchen and great room with wood burning fireplace, built ins, and desk space, a large laundry room with front loading washer and dryer, built in ironing board and sink, a separate formal dining room with built in cabinets and panoramic windows for great natural light. A half bath, living room with second fireplace, and screened porch round out the first floor. The second floor offers one and half bathrooms and 4 large bedrooms with built ins, large closets, and a cedar closet. The rear yard is partially fenced and features a beautiful brick paver patio and stairwell access to the basement. The home sits on two full sized lots and is centrally located to shopping and dining, the Newark Country Club, the Oaklands and Nottingham Green pools and is within a 5-mile radius of the Newark Charter School.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/09/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Julie A Spagnolo • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (302) 463-4088 juliespagnolo@northroprealty.com
  2. Listed by Allison C Stine • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (302) 381-5565 allison@allisonstine.com

Property Details for 217 Cheltenham Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DENC2003902
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$6,010 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.62 AC / 27,007 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
18-019.00-055
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
08-03-2021
Subdivision
OAKLANDS
Subdivision
OAKLANDS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
Old Oak
Legal Subdivision
OAKLANDS SEC 1
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,200.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Building Winterized Y/N
No
Property Condition
Very Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$535,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Newark, DE

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Acres

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Acres

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1/45
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.29
Acres

110 Cheltenham Road, Newark, DE 19711

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Building Information for 217 Cheltenham Road

Stories2Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF

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Property Information for 217 Cheltenham Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: DOWNES (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $141,100
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $384
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $118,400
  • City Town Tax: $1,092
  • Land Assessed Value: $22,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: 18RS
  • Tax Lot: 055
  • School Tax: $4,534
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $2,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,200.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,200.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,200.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Slate, Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8009/1624/3378/800916243378_512_384_WM_U8jNhAsOPNM9i2_K.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 183.90 x 157.20
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Premium, SideYard(s)
  • Road Responsibility: Public
  • Fencing: Partially
  • Parcel ID: 2370237
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 217 Cheltenham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2003902

$525,000—
Aug 6, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2003902

—
Aug 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2003902

$525,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2003902

$525,000
08/06/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2003902

—
08/03/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2003902

$525,000

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

Public Records for 217 Cheltenham Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,092 ($424 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-019.00-055Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 Cheltenham Road

This home is within Christina School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Shue-Medill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newark High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brennen School (The)
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Shue-Medill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newark High School
Public9 to 12

Brennen School (The)
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 217 Cheltenham Road, Newark, DE 19711
$525,000
5
3,200
27,007
218 Cheltenham Road, Newark, DE 19711
$265,000
3
–
13,068
277 Dallam Road, Newark, DE 19711
$190,000
3
–
13,068
221 Cheltenham Road, Newark, DE 19711
–
4
2,700
14,810
215 Cheltenham Road, Newark, DE 19711
$350,000
4
2,875
12,632
283 Dallam Road, Newark, DE 19711
$280,000
3
2,025
16,553

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