272 West Chestnut Hill Road

Closed 7/18/18
Closed 7/18/18
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Last Sold Price
$281,900
3 beds3,025 sqft$93/sqft
272 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Description

RARE & Beautiful Wooded Lot with Unique 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Split-Level Colonial Home ? backs to Rittenhouse Park. Looking for plenty of space & privacy? Look no further! Arrive at this home and you will completely forget that you're conveniently located within the City of Newark limits, just mins from I-95, the University of Delaware & within the 5-Mile Radius of Newark Charter School! This private wooded lot offers a true outdoor experience combined with the convenience of local amenities. Enter the...RARE & Beautiful Wooded Lot with Unique 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Split-Level Colonial Home ? backs to Rittenhouse Park. Looking for plenty of space & privacy? Look no further! Arrive at this home and you will completely forget that you're conveniently located within the City of Newark limits, just mins from I-95, the University of Delaware & within the 5-Mile Radius of Newark Charter School! This private wooded lot offers a true outdoor experience combined with the convenience of local amenities. Enter the home into the foyer located on the lower level, where you will find plenty of closet space, indoor access to the 2-car garage, & access to the full basement (perfect for storage!). Also on the lower level is a powder room & a living space that can be used as a family room or game room, a perfect place to spend quality time with guests while enjoying a scenic view of the woods through the many windows. Moving to the main level, you will find the living room, big & bright with enormous bay windows and a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by an exposed brick wall ? a ton of sunlight flows through this space. Open to the living room is the recently remodeled kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, a built-in cook-top, and a wall oven in the oversized island. The kitchen provides an ample amount of cabinet & counter space & also includes a breakfast bar with a huge pass-through window to the living room. The dining room features natural hardwood flooring & a door leading to the MASSIVE enclosed porch. The porch features screened windows covering the entire perimeter with a ceiling fan & skylights above. The porch sits above a large deck that leads down to the beautiful wooded yard. There are so many options for outdoor entertainment with family & friends, the opportunities here are endless. This lot backs to the lovely Rittenhouse Park area, where you can walk through the yard & quickly access park walking trails. Fun Fact: Most of the plants on this property are perennials and grow back annually. Back inside, you will find 3 beds & 2 full baths located on the upper level. The master bedroom features 2 closets & a private master bath. The additional 2 bedrooms offer plenty of closet space & a second full bath is located in the hall. Additional features include; brand NEW roof, newer water heater (2016), recessed lighting, central air & appliances included. Don't miss your chance to see this super spacious & unique property ? schedule your tour today!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/18/2018 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Andrea Harrington

    Andrea Harrington

    Listing Agent

    RE/MAX Premier Properties

    P: (302) 383-8360

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Property Details for 272 West Chestnut Hill Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1000475522
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$2,805 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.38 AC / 16,553 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
18-045.00-005
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Split Level
Levels/Stories
Other
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE WD
Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE WD (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street
COBBLEFIELD DR
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,025.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$455,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

102.3%

[Newark, DE]

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Building Information for 272 West Chestnut Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,553 SF

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Property Information for 272 West Chestnut Hill Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $78,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $60,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $18,000
  • Zoning: 18RT
  • Tax Lot: 005
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $1,500
  • Concession Remarks: Closing Cost Assistance
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,025.00
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 168X188
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 272 West Chestnut Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #626839162

$281,900

+3.4% / yr

Jul 18, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000475522

$281,900—
May 7, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000475522

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #626839162

$281,900

+3.4% / yr

07/18/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000475522

$281,900
05/07/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000475522

—

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

Public Records for 272 West Chestnut Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,132 ($344 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,025 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,025 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Zoning18RTCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-045.00-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 272 West Chestnut Hill Road

This home is within Christina School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West Park Place Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Shue-Medill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newark High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brennen School (The)
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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 272 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
$281,900
3
3,025
16,553
276 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
$665,000
4
2,800
15,682
264 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
$315,000
3
1,431
16,988
280 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
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3
2,100
19,602
269 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
$343,500
3
1,500
21,344
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3
3,039
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