40 Fremont Road

Closed 9/3/26

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Last Sold Price

$475,000

4 beds2 baths2,600 sqft$183/sqft

40 Fremont Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.34 acresLot Size

1961Year Built

$183/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fairfield Crest has remained one of Newark's most beloved neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets, wonderful community amenities, and an unbeatable location create the perfect backdrop for this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home that has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll immediately feel at home. Gleaming hardwood floors, sun-filled rooms, and an inviting floor plan offer the perfect balance of everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. The updated kitchen...Fairfield Crest has remained one of Newark's most beloved neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets, wonderful community amenities, and an unbeatable location create the perfect backdrop for this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home that has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next chapter. Inside, you'll immediately feel at home. Gleaming hardwood floors, sun-filled rooms, and an inviting floor plan offer the perfect balance of everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. The updated kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a stylish tile backsplash, and generous workspace where family meals and holiday memories are waiting to be made. Just off the kitchen, the warm and welcoming main-level family room invites you to gather, unwind, and enjoy everyday life. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms providing room for everyone to spread out and relax. The partially finished basement offers flexible space for a recreation room, home office, fitness area, or playroom, with plenty of additional storage to keep life organized. Step outside and discover your own private backyard retreat. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee beneath the pergola, hosting summer cookouts on the brick paver patio, or simply relaxing among the mature trees and landscaping, this backyard feels like a peaceful escape. Living in Fairfield Crest is about more than owning a beautiful home—it's about embracing a lifestyle. Spend summer afternoons at the community pool, enjoy the neighborhood park and playground, or explore the nearby walking and biking trails. Just minutes away, White Clay Creek State Park offers hundreds of acres of scenic hiking, biking, fishing, and outdoor adventure. You'll also appreciate the close proximity to the University of Delaware, vibrant downtown Newark, restaurants, shopping, and major commuting routes, making this location as convenient as it is desirable. Complete with a two-car garage, thoughtful updates throughout, and set in one of Newark's most desired locations, this is more than just a house—it's a place where memories are made, neighbors become lifelong friends, and you'll truly love coming home.

Listed by: Danielle L Benson 302.983.0147 daniellebenson@c21gk.com • Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Listed by: Morgan Benson 302.584.4859 morganbenson@c21gk.com • Century 21 Gold Key Realty

Listing closed: 09/03/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2107938

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Property Information for 40 Fremont Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,402 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 18-003.00-050
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: 07-31-2026
Subdivision: FAIRFIELD CREST
Subdivision: FAIRFIELD CREST (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision: NEWARK
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,300.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 300.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 300.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1961
Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: CHRISTINA

School District County ID: 300200396890
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: DOWNES (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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $478,700

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $207
Improvement Assessed Value: $389,800
City Town Tax: $1,142
Land Assessed Value: $88,900
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: 18RS
Tax Lot: 050
School Tax: $4,053
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

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: Family Room
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,600.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,300.00
Total SQFT: 2,600.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8052/1129/6448/805211296448_512_384_WM_W4wQ2ejbPaKA12U6.jpg
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Workshop
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-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: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 112.40 x 120.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees
Fencing: Fully
Parcel ID: 2367700

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Replacement, Screens
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Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
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 40 Fremont Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 3, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2107938	$475,000	—
Aug 4, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2107938		—
Aug 4, 2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2107938		—
Jul 31, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2107938	$475,000	—
Oct 30, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #656529647	$275,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/03/2026	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2107938	$475,000
08/04/2026	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2107938	—
08/04/2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2107938	—
07/31/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2107938	$475,000
10/30/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #656529647	$275,000

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

Public Records for 40 Fremont Road

Taxable ValueLand$88,900Additions$389,800Total$478,700

Tax Record2025$3,350 ($279 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-003.00-050

Schools near 40 Fremont Road

This home is within Christina School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Downes (John R.) Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.3 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
3/10	Newark High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	3.4 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	10.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Downes (John R.) Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
3/10	Newark High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	3.4 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	10.1 mi

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