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4 beds2,510 sqft

321 Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.38 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$201/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This wonderful custom-built ranch home sits on 1.38 acres in a prime Newark location, free from deed restrictions. With easy access to White Clay Creek State Park and directly across from Middle Run Valley Natural Area, it’s a perfect setting for nature lovers seeking mountain biking, hiking, and countless outdoor activities. The property offers complete single-story living, ideal for those looking to expand their lifestyle needs or downsize without sacrificing space. The home’s three-year-old metal...This wonderful custom-built ranch home sits on 1.38 acres in a prime Newark location, free from deed restrictions. With easy access to White Clay Creek State Park and directly across from Middle Run Valley Natural Area, it’s a perfect setting for nature lovers seeking mountain biking, hiking, and countless outdoor activities. The property offers complete single-story living, ideal for those looking to expand their lifestyle needs or downsize without sacrificing space. The home’s three-year-old metal roof ensures lasting durability, and upgrades to property include public water and sewer, with natural gas available for future connection. An original well remains, a potential source of water for gardening or other uses. The spacious, oversized two-car garage accommodates vehicles with room to set up shop for hobbies or projects, while the expansive paved parking area can store trailers, additional cars, and recreational vehicles. At the back, a generous covered deck provides a serene overlook of the large yard, perfect for gardening & hosting gatherings for family & friends. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors throughout the main level, adding warmth and character to each room. The front entryway features a charming Dutch door and a roomy coat closet, leading into a grand living room where recently uncovered hardwood floors look amazing having been protected under carpet for years. These same floors continue under any remaining carpet on the main level. The living room boasts triple windows overlooking the deck and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace with a heatilator for added comfort, which also enhances the adjacent sunlit dining room. The kitchen, with tasteful solid wood cabinetry and a large walk-in pantry, was designed with past renovations to provide practicality and style, including convenient features like a microwave shelf and an appliance garage. There is a HUGE Walk-up Attic for the utmost in storage convenience. All 4 bedrooms are spacious corner rooms, each with multiple windows and substantial floor-to-ceiling closets. The south wing hosts two bedrooms & full bathroom including the primary bedroom, while the north wing features two more bedrooms and a second full bathroom with a whole-house fan. Both bathrooms are finished with classic tiled walls and floors, and updated tub enclosures. The laundry is thoughtfully relocated in the north wing bathroom for easy access. The finished daylight walk-out basement extends the living area with a recreation room that opens through French doors to the rear patio. Additional basement features include plumbing for a toilet, a large storage closet, a former vegetable/root cellar, a utility room with outdoor access, and inside access to the superior garage. This unique property, situated within the Newark Charter School 5-mile radius, offers an exceptional opportunity to create the home and lifestyle you desire. Don’t miss out—schedule your tour today!
  • Listed by: Kathy L Melcher 302.379.3351 klmelcher@msn.com • Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors
Listing closed: 12/06/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2071082
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Property Information for 321 Possum Park Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,960 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 08-047.00-012
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: Nancys Way
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 10
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 535.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 535.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Garage SQFT: 900

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 1.38 AC / 60,113 SF

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $93,000
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $769
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $70,300
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $22,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 012
  • School Tax: $3,194
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
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
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet
Room 11
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 15
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 16
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,510.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,975.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,510.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block
  • Roof: Metal
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Walkout Level
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 208.00 x 272.40
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Not In Development, Partly Wooded
  • Parcel ID: 2286582

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Heatilator, Double Sided
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: French, Six Panel, Storm
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available, Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 321 Possum Park Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 6, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2071082

$505,500—
Nov 12, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2071082

—
Nov 12, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2071082

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/06/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2071082

$505,500
11/12/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2071082

—
11/12/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2071082

—

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

Public Records for 321 Possum Park Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$5,068 ($422 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,975 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,975 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

60,113 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1958

Zoning

NC21

County

NEW CASTLE

APN

08-047.00-012

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 321 Possum Park 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
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) 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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