Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,375 sqft
260 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this charming all brick colonial in the sought after neighborhood of" Old Newark" walking distance to the University of Delaware, Downtown Newark, Newark train station and local shopping, also just minutes to I-95, Christiana Hospital and Christiana Mall. Home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Entering the home you will notice the lovely curved staircase and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. There is a convenient home office on the main level and lovely gathering room with wood...Welcome to this charming all brick colonial in the sought after neighborhood of" Old Newark" walking distance to the University of Delaware, Downtown Newark, Newark train station and local shopping, also just minutes to I-95, Christiana Hospital and Christiana Mall. Home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Entering the home you will notice the lovely curved staircase and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. There is a convenient home office on the main level and lovely gathering room with wood burning fireplace and built in bookshelves. Owners have also built on a beautiful addition with a full bathroom that could be a primary bedroom if needed. The dining room has a large triple window with plenty of space for entertaining. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, the Owner suite is a nice size, has 2 closets and bathroom with a tub. 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom complete the second floor. The walkup attic has 2 rooms that are perfect for a study area, reading room or storage. The basement level has the laundry area and a Bilco door to exit to the backyard. The HVAC is new, this past Spring windows have been updated and the flat roof was replaced in 2016. Showings begin on Friday August 18th.
  • Listed by: Mary Kate Johnston 302.453.3200 marykatej@comcast.net • RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Listing closed: 09/26/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2047656

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Property Information for 260 Orchard Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,081 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 18-025.00-312
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 08-18-2023
  • Subdivision: NEWARK
  • Subdivision: NEWARK (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: NEWARK 31
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,375.00
  • 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: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Location
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
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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $93,800
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $256
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $78,000
  • City Town Tax: $726
  • Land Assessed Value: $15,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: 18RS
  • Tax Lot: 312
  • School Tax: $3,100
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,375.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2372080
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 260 Orchard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2047656

$618,500—
Sep 25, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519221190

$618,500—
Aug 20, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2047656

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2047656

$618,500
09/25/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519221190

$618,500
08/20/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2047656

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Public Records for 260 Orchard Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,906 ($326 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,375 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,375 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-025.00-312Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 260 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

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