53 Matthews Road

Closed 10/2/18

Last Sold Price

$230,000

4 beds2 baths1,575 sqft$146/sqft

53 Matthews Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Description

Look no further come take a look! This spacious and stunning split level is located in the heart of Newark and has been totally renovated, which makes it a 'Stand Out' from the rest and ready for a NEW OWNER. This property offers a tremendous amount of living space? Just move right in! Many upgrades will peak your interest when looking at this home. 15,000 in kitchen upgrades. Newer roof, newer flooring, like new HVAC and much much more. Upon entering the foyer, guests will be amazed with the open...Look no further come take a look! This spacious and stunning split level is located in the heart of Newark and has been totally renovated, which makes it a 'Stand Out' from the rest and ready for a NEW OWNER. This property offers a tremendous amount of living space? Just move right in! Many upgrades will peak your interest when looking at this home. 15,000 in kitchen upgrades. Newer roof, newer flooring, like new HVAC and much much more. Upon entering the foyer, guests will be amazed with the open layout, which flows into a dazzling high ceiling living room and kitchen with gorgeous backsplash. Get cozy on the couch with your favorite beverage to watch a movie here in the living room. The master bedroom has great closet space for all your clothes and an additional 2 good-size bedrooms, all conveniently close to the updated full bathroom upstairs. The Garage has been converted to a lovely first floor bedroom adjacent to PR & Foyer. To round out the main level is the another room, which is can easily be converted to a home office, playroom, gym or game room. The fenced-in backyard is spacious with plenty of room for pets to roam or have outside activities with privacy as the backyard backs to open space. Just a short drive and conveniently close to the City of Newark and the University of Delaware with access to major roads for an easy commute to Rt.4, Rt.1, & I-95. Come Tour This Gem Today Easy To Show - DARE TO COMPARE!

LISTING CLOSED: 10/02/2018 12:00 AM

Listed by Daniel Richardson III • RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
P: (302) 438-2514 drichardson3rd@gmail.com
Listed by Chad W Mitchell • RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
P: (302) 463-3243 cmitchell@remax.net

Property Details for 53 Matthews Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

1002241890

Days on Market

Taxes

$1,491 / year

HOA Fees

$55 / year

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

09-027.20-110

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Traditional, Split Level

Levels/Stories

Other

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

BROOKSIDE

Subdivision

BROOKSIDE (NEW CASTLE DE)

Cross Street

MILLBROOK

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,575.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$282,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

1/32

$290,000

Sold 02/06/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,700
Square Feet: 0.18
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10 Gristmill Lane, Newark, DE 19711

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Sold 09/20/24

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,475
Square Feet: 0.22
Acres

7 Malvern Road, Newark, DE 19713

1/25

$282,000

Sold 10/01/24

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,550
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

612 Ilse Drive, Newark, DE 19713

1/2

$232,000

Sold 07/29/26

4
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,350
Square Feet: 0.22
Acres

713 Donald Drive, Newark, DE 19713

$259,680

Sold 09/16/24

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,400
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

1131 Powderhorn Drive, Newark, DE 19713

a view of a white house next to a yard with big trees

1/22

$320,000

Sold 11/06/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,600
Square Feet: 0.22
Acres

10 Davies Road, Newark, DE 19713

1/43

$360,000

Sold 11/12/24

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,600
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

4 Granville Lane, Newark, DE 19713

1/36

$263,000

Sold 05/15/26

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,452
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

1 Waltham Street, Newark, DE 19713

1/28

$325,000

Sold 05/09/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,775
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

1 Bark Drive, Newark, DE 19713

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Building Information for 53 Matthews Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,841 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,169

Property Taxes

$124

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Property Information for 53 Matthews Road

Location

School District Name: CHRISTINA
School District County ID: 300200396890

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: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
Senior Community: No

Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2017
Tax Assessed Value: $45,600

Improvement Assessed Value: $37,000
Land Assessed Value: $8,600
Zoning: NC6.5
Tax Lot: 110

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $3

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,575.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,575.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/8160/0802/304281600802_512_384_WM_a60LPEPjuC9pEH3s.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Slab
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 70X110
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 2298420

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
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
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: https://daniel.firststateproperties.com/

Property History for 53 Matthews Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 2, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632523581	$230,000	—
Oct 2, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1298625936	$230,000	+6.7% / yr
Oct 2, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1002241890	$230,000	—
Aug 22, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1002241890		—
Aug 14, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002241890	$234,900	—
Apr 13, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752760759	$102,000	+6.154193992195279e+48% / yr
Mar 13, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252755494	$10	—
Mar 8, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752755494	$168,775	-8.1% / yr
Oct 15, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252899605	$190,000	—
Oct 15, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #DENC147720	$190,000	—
Sep 25, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #DENC147720		—
Sep 17, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC147720	$185,000	—
Nov 30, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #DENC221270	$127,500	—
Oct 16, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #DENC221270		—
Oct 9, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC221270	$127,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/02/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #632523581	$230,000
10/02/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1298625936	$230,000 +6.7% / yr
10/02/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1002241890	$230,000
08/22/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1002241890	—
08/14/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002241890	$234,900
04/13/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752760759	$102,000 +6.154193992195279e+48% / yr
03/13/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252755494	$10
03/08/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #752755494	$168,775 -8.1% / yr
10/15/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252899605	$190,000
10/15/2004	Closed BRIGHT #DENC147720	$190,000
09/25/2004	Pending BRIGHT #DENC147720	—
09/17/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC147720	$185,000
11/30/2001	Closed BRIGHT #DENC221270	$127,500
10/16/2001	Pending BRIGHT #DENC221270	—
10/09/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC221270	$127,500

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

Public Records for 53 Matthews Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,148 ($262 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,575 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,575 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN09-027.20-110

Schools near 53 Matthews Road

This home is within Christina School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Brookside Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
3/10	Kirk (George V.) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
3/10	Newark High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	8.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Brookside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
3/10	Kirk (George V.) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
3/10	Newark High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	8.6 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: 53 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$230,000	4	2	1,575	7,841
55 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$117,000	3	2	–	7,840
51 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,225	8,276
57 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,225	7,841
46 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,250	8,276
49 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,350	8,712
44 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$196,000	3	2	1,250	8,276
48 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$245,000	3	2	1,434	8,276
59 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$155,000	3	2	–	7,841
42 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$230,000	3	2	1,459	7,841
47 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$162,000	3	2	1,300	10,019
34 McCord Drive, Newark, DE 19713	$110,000	4	2	1,350	7,841
40 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$286,000	3	2	2,485	7,841
61 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	2	1,600	7,841
50 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$189,600	3	2	1,650	7,841
33 Martell Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,250	7,841

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