257 West Chestnut Hill Road

Closed 10/30/23

Front view home on just over 1/2 acre property

Sold

Last Sold Price

$335,000

3 beds2 baths1,075 sqft$312/sqft

257 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.52 acresLot Size

1954Year Built

$312/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Ranch-Style Residence in an Ideal Location! This property boasts an additional yard with an attached lot, expanding the total lot size to just over half an acre within Newark City limits. Nestled in a lovely neighborhood close to the Bob Carpenter Center, it offers swift access to I-95, connecting you to Maryland and Wilmington within mere minutes. Inside, you'll be greeted by stunning hardwood flooring throughout the entire first floor. The basement is partially finished, featuring a recreational...Charming Ranch-Style Residence in an Ideal Location! This property boasts an additional yard with an attached lot, expanding the total lot size to just over half an acre within Newark City limits. Nestled in a lovely neighborhood close to the Bob Carpenter Center, it offers swift access to I-95, connecting you to Maryland and Wilmington within mere minutes. Inside, you'll be greeted by stunning hardwood flooring throughout the entire first floor. The basement is partially finished, featuring a recreational room with a generous window and direct access to the garage. Step outside onto the spacious deck, perfect for savoring the beauty of the backyard. There's an abundance of space in the rear for gardening, allowing you to cultivate your own produce. This property is truly a must-see!

Listing closed: 10/30/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2048200

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$320,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

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$355,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,125
Square Feet: 0.18
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Property Information for 257 West Chestnut Hill Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,106 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 18-045.00-015
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 1
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 09-08-2023
Subdivision: RITTENHOUSE WD
Subdivision: RITTENHOUSE WD (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: Chestnut Hill
Legal Subdivision: NORFOLK MANOR
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,075.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
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: Yes
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1954
Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: CHRISTINA

School District County ID: 300200396890
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: WEST PARK PLACE (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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $1,700

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $132
Improvement Assessed Value: $600
City Town Tax: $374
Land Assessed Value: $1,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: 18RS
Tax Lot: 015
School Tax: $1,600
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main

Building Info

Building Level Count: 1
Total Finished SQFT: 1,075.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
Total SQFT: 1,075.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Brick, Block, Concrete, Frame
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8026/0153/6912/802601536912_512_384_WM_wRKUf4MmlwFF8IUC.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Windows
Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Backs to Trees

Fencing: Split Rail, Wire
Parcel ID: 2373971
Additional Parcels: Yes
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Has Laundry

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Electric Available, Cable TV Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Internet Services: Cable

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 257 West Chestnut Hill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 30, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2048200	$335,000	—
Sep 19, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2048200		—
Sep 15, 2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2048200	$330,000	—
Sep 8, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2048200	$345,000	—
Jul 31, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #DENC479210	$185,000	—
Jun 14, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #DENC479210		—
May 26, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC479210	$190,000	—
Apr 3, 2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC361090	$264,900	—
Aug 25, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #761320280	$264,900	—
Aug 25, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752779239	$264,900	—
Aug 25, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #DENC125570	$264,900	—
Jul 17, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #DENC125570		—
Jun 20, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC125570	$264,900	—
Jun 7, 2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC358840	$264,900	—
Jun 5, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC361090	$264,900	—
Mar 28, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC358840	$274,900	—
Nov 25, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #DENC198324	$171,000	—
Oct 20, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #DENC198324		—
Sep 26, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC198324	$174,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/30/2023	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2048200	$335,000
09/19/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2048200	—
09/15/2023	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2048200	$330,000
09/08/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2048200	$345,000
07/31/2019	Closed BRIGHT #DENC479210	$185,000
06/14/2019	Pending BRIGHT #DENC479210	—
05/26/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC479210	$190,000
04/03/2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC361090	$264,900
08/25/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #761320280	$264,900
08/25/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752779239	$264,900
08/25/2006	Closed BRIGHT #DENC125570	$264,900
07/17/2006	Pending BRIGHT #DENC125570	—
06/20/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC125570	$264,900
06/07/2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC358840	$264,900
06/05/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC361090	$264,900
03/28/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC358840	$274,900
11/25/2003	Closed BRIGHT #DENC198324	$171,000
10/20/2003	Pending BRIGHT #DENC198324	—
09/26/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC198324	$174,900

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

Public Records for 257 West Chestnut Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$658 ($55 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-045.00-015

Schools near 257 West Chestnut Hill 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	1.5 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.2 mi
3/10	Newark High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.3 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	3.0 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	11.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	West Park Place Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.5 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.2 mi
3/10	Newark High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.3 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	3.0 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	3.2 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	11.2 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: 257 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$335,000	3	2	1,075	22,651
253 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$325,000	3	2	1,550	10,890
254 Pennwood Street, Newark, DE 19713	$249,900	4	3	–	11,326
263 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$250,000	3	2	3,039	22,651
259 Pennwood Street, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	3	2,075	10,454
211 East Cobblefield Court, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,700	18,295
249 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	2	1,350	10,019
210 East Cobblefield Court, Newark, DE 19713	$315,000	3	3	2,100	15,682
250 Pennwood Street, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	3	2,000	10,454
260 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$415,000	4	3	2,175	16,553
269 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$343,500	3	3	1,500	21,344
254 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$328,000	5	4	3,000	18,295
264 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$315,000	3	3	1,431	16,988
255 Pennwood Street, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	2.5	2,464	12,197
245 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713	$152,000	3	1	1,525	11,326
209 East Cobblefield Court, Newark, DE 19713	$349,900	4	3	1,700	14,810

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