244 Orchard Road

Closed 6/3/20Virtual Tour

Last Sold Price

$345,000

4 beds2 baths1,675 sqft$206/sqft

244 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

Welcome to 244 Orchard Rd in Old Newark, Home is vacant, has been cleaned and easy to visit! Fabulous new price for this amazing location! Motivated seller! If you desire is to live within walking distance to the University of Delaware, Newark Train Station and Downtown Newark, This charming brick and siding colonial could be for you! It's ' nestled on a corner lot on one of the most sought after streets in Old Newark and has lovely curb appeal. The home features many exterior updates and mature...Welcome to 244 Orchard Rd in Old Newark, Home is vacant, has been cleaned and easy to visit! Fabulous new price for this amazing location! Motivated seller! If you desire is to live within walking distance to the University of Delaware, Newark Train Station and Downtown Newark, This charming brick and siding colonial could be for you! It's ' nestled on a corner lot on one of the most sought after streets in Old Newark and has lovely curb appeal. The home features many exterior updates and mature landscaping. In recent years the sellers have updated the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and HVAC,, hot water heater and water conditioner. The interior of the home has hardwood floors throughout most of the home under the carpeting , You enter into a foyer and immediately notice the comfortable Living Room with built in book cases that flank the wood burning fireplace. There is a nice size Dining Room off the Kitchen that opens into a lovely screened porch. The Kitchen has corian counter tops and plenty of cabinet space. There is also a powder room on the main level next to a closet that could be updated into a full bath. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms a full bath and a walk up attic for plenty of storage. The basement has plenty of storage space, a walk out door and the owners have had it completely waterproofed . Out back, you will find a 2 car detached garage, a circular driveway and fabulous backyard and porch. A new owner could add their interior design updates and create their perfect home! This home is easy to visit, schedule and go through showing time. There is also a virtual tour to assist with showings. Location is premium, just minutes to UD, Downtown Newark, Newark train station, I-95, Christiana Hospital and shopping! Please visit the virtual tour at https://my.matterport.com/show/? m=q9zMEP2Sm4K&mls=1

LISTING CLOSED: 06/03/2020 12:00 AM

Listed by Mary Kate Johnston • RE/MAX Associates - Newark
P: (302) 453-3200 marykatej@comcast.net

Property Details for 244 Orchard Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

DENC499454

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,645 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1928

Lot Size

0.26 AC / 11,326 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

18-025.00-274

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NEWARK

Subdivision

NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)

Legal Subdivision

NEWARK 24

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,675.00

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

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,900
Square Feet: 0.26
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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Associates - Newark

Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Building Information for 244 Orchard Road

Stories2Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,326 SF

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$1,974 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,754

Property Taxes

$220

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Property Information for 244 Orchard Road

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: CHRISTINA

School District County ID: 300200396890
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $70,700

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $220
Improvement Assessed Value: $53,600
City Town Tax: $547
Land Assessed Value: $17,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: 18RS
Tax Lot: 274
School Tax: $1,878
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,675.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,675.00
Total SQFT: 1,675.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3040/9018/4675/304090184675_512_384_WM_nP95XGimR-D1fQ0X.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: 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 Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 75.00 x 150.00

Parcel ID: 2372042

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=q9zMEP2Sm4K&mls=1

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 244 Orchard Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 3, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #672903121	$342,000	—
Jun 3, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DENC499454	$345,000	—
May 8, 2020	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC499454	$400,000	—
May 7, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DENC499454		—
Apr 9, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC499454	$425,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/03/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #672903121	$342,000
06/03/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DENC499454	$345,000
05/08/2020	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC499454	$400,000
05/07/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DENC499454	—
04/09/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC499454	$425,000

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

Public Records for 244 Orchard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,055 ($255 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,675 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,675 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-025.00-274Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 244 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	0.4 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	0.4 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 244 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$345,000	4	2	1,675	11,326
240 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$505,000	4	3	2,150	11,326
254 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$550,000	4	2	2,550	12,197
232 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$10	3	2	1,950	11,326
101 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$428,000	3	2	1,239	14,810
41 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$10	3	2	2,350	12,197
115 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$375,000	3	4	2,150	14,810
260 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$618,500	4	3	2,375	12,196
235 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$600,000	6	6	–	29,621
269 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$575,000	4	3	2,575	19,166
228 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$187,900	4	2	–	11,325
56 Sunset Road, Newark, DE 19711	$532,000	4	3	2,550	11,326
121 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$285,000	3	2	1,925	14,810
31 Townsend Road, Newark, DE 19711	$325,000	5	4	1,935	11,326
227 Orchard Road, Newark, DE 19711	$489,000	4	4	3,125	9,583
55 Sunset Road, Newark, DE 19711	$425,000	3	2	1,825	11,761

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