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Last Sold Price
4 beds
228 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Home Just A Short Walk To Univ Of De. Gracious Center Hall Foyer, Hardwood Fls, & French Doors Are Some Features Of This Vintage Home. Den Off Lr. Remodeled Kit Open To Fr Addition. New Roof 1996 & Super Efficient "Hydro Pulse" 2-Zone Gas Furnace 1985. Very Private Back Yard W/2-Tiered Deck & Clearwater Hot Tub Spa. 2 Car Det. Gar. "Priced To Sell!"Charming Home Just A Short Walk To Univ Of De. Gracious Center Hall Foyer, Hardwood Fls, & French Doors Are Some Features Of This Vintage Home. Den Off Lr. Remodeled Kit Open To Fr Addition. New Roof 1996 & Super Efficient "Hydro Pulse" 2-Zone Gas Furnace 1985. Very Private Back Yard W/2-Tiered Deck & Clearwater Hot Tub Spa. 2 Car Det. Gar. "Priced To Sell!"
  • Listed by: Janet S Cosgrove 302.477.3518 janet.cosgrove@foxroach.com • Prudential Pref Prop Union*
Listing closed: 09/27/1996 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC295706

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$430,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

106.6%

Newark, DE

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Location

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Sold By RE/MAX Associates-Newark

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Property Information for 228 Orchard Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,236 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 18002500277
  • 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: W. PARK PLACE
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 9
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • 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
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 1996
  • Tax Assessed Value: $0
  • Zoning: R-1
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: $3000 Settlement Help
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75 X 150
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2372045
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Property History for 228 Orchard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 1996

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC295706

$187,900
Jul 15, 1996

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC295706

Jul 2, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC295706

$189,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/1996

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC295706

$187,900
07/15/1996

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC295706

07/02/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC295706

$189,900

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

Public Records for 228 Orchard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,754 ($313 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1982Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-025.00-277Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 228 Orchard Road

This home is within Christina School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Park Place 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: 228 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711
$187,900
4
11,325
$10
3
2
1,950
11,326
$505,000
4
2,150
11,326
$330,000
4,792
$489,000
4
3,125
9,583
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1,925
14,810

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