Last Sold Price
3 beds1,450 sqft$214/sqft
240 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Description

Brick ranch home near Newark's popular Rittenhouse Park. This 3 BR/2B one-story has an attached 2-car garage and a full basement. Tucked in a lovely wooded site, the large sun room brings the outside in! Skylights add to this sunny room. Lots of finishes to surprise and delight - HW floors throughout ( except sun room, kitchen and baths); Corian counter tops and island, Andersen windows are just a few. There are still a few TLC touches needed to make this gem really shine! Priced in low $300? s ,...Brick ranch home near Newark's popular Rittenhouse Park. This 3 BR/2B one-story has an attached 2-car garage and a full basement. Tucked in a lovely wooded site, the large sun room brings the outside in! Skylights add to this sunny room. Lots of finishes to surprise and delight - HW floors throughout ( except sun room, kitchen and baths); Corian counter tops and island, Andersen windows are just a few. There are still a few TLC touches needed to make this gem really shine! Priced in low $300? s , one year warranty included.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/16/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brenda J Murray • BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
    P: (302) 571-8855 brenda.murray@foxroach.com

Property Details for 240 West Chestnut Hill Road

Status
MLS #
DENC508846
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$2,924 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1966
Lot Size
0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
Tax ID Number
18-043.00-151
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Views
Trees/Woods
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE WD
Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE WD (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
Del Grove
Legal Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE WOODS
Total Parking Spaces
10
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,450.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
1,450.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,450.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Average

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$345,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Newark, DE

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Location

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Building Information for 240 West Chestnut Hill Road

Stories1Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

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Property Information for 240 West Chestnut Hill Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $70,300
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $194
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $52,100
  • City Town Tax: $544
  • Land Assessed Value: $18,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: 18RT
  • Tax Lot: 151
  • School Tax: $2,186
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Island
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Tile, Skylight(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2006
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,450.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,450.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,900.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding, Stick Built, T-1-11
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.80
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Parcel ID: 2373719
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 240 West Chestnut Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC508846

$309,900
Oct 15, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1466764140

$309,900

+1.3% / yr

Sep 14, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC508846

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC508846

$309,900
10/15/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1466764140

$309,900

+1.3% / yr

09/14/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC508846

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

Public Records for 240 West Chestnut Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,867 ($322 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Zoning18RTCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-043.00-151Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 240 West Chestnut Hill 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: 240 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
$309,900
3
1,450
18,295
$305,000
4
2,050
17,860
$176,000
4
0
$224,900
4
18,295
$465,000
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3,050
17,424
3
1,000
11,326

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