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3 beds1,450 sqft

240 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$214/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Brenda J Murray 302.571.8855 brenda.murray@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Listing closed: 10/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC508846
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Avg days on market

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Location

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Property Information for 240 West Chestnut Hill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,924 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • 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

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

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

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

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Public records

240 West Chestnut Hill Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,450 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,450 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

18,295 SqFt

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
4
–
3,050
17,424
–
3
1,000
11,326

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