561 Upper Pike Creek Rd

Newark, DE 19711

$700,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,350 Sq. Ft.
$298 / Sq. Ft.
2,350
Sq. Ft.
$298
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/26/22
Closed 7/26/22
Main House
Detached Garage Rental Producing Cottage Apartment
Upper Patio
Foyer
Foyer with 2 Sided Fireplace to Family Room
Punched detail moldings and iron detail
Family Room
Family Room
Dining Room
Dining Room Fireplace
Kitchen
Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom
Dressing Area Main Bedroom
Main Bathroom
Main Bathroom Shower
Main Bathroom
Dressing Area towards hallway
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bathroom 2
2nd Floor Landing
2nd Floor Landing
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
Back Patio and Main Bedroom Deck
House with Rare 3 Hole Outhouse.

Description

A Gracious Stone Home minutes from University of Delaware consists of the main house, detached garage with an income producing 1 bedroom cottage apartment or an excellent home office/studio, pool with pool shed and an expansive yard. Enter the property onto an attractive paver style wide open parking area between the two stone structures. Approach the main house and enter through the wide 8 panel solid wood front door with period hardware into the center foyer with captivating details. The foyer...A Gracious Stone Home minutes from University of Delaware consists of the main house, detached garage with an income producing 1 bedroom cottage apartment or an excellent home office/studio, pool with pool shed and an expansive yard. Enter the property onto an attractive paver style wide open parking area between the two stone structures. Approach the main house and enter through the wide 8 panel solid wood front door with period hardware into the center foyer with captivating details. The foyer has hand punched detailed moldings, exposed stone wall from the original structure, and an attractive flagstone floor. The bright and open family room has a two sided fireplace, a large bank of windows and a continuation of the flagstone flooring. The elegant dining room features random width hardwood flooring, exposed beam and stone, chair rails and center fireplace leading to the modern eat-in kitchen. The kitchen incorporates an abundance of morning light featuring beautiful solid wood cabinetry, white tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, exposed stone and a wooden beamed ceiling. The second level includes a large owner's suite with vaulted ceiling, windows on 3 sides and twin French doors leading to the second-floor covered balcony. The main bedroom also has a vanity dressing area, and beautifully tiled owners’ bathroom. A comfortable second bedroom with exposed beams has double doors and balconet overlooking the property and separate bathroom. The third floor has a private bedroom and bathroom ensuite with amazing hardwood floors and exposed beams creating a bright and airy environment. The detached 2 car stone garage includes a multilevel spacious 1 Bedroom apartment with an open contemporary design. The property continues to impress with numerous outdoor entertainment areas creating its own oasis with easy access to Wilmington and Newark, Delaware or Philadelphia, PA.
  1. Listed by George W Hobbs • Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby's International
    P: (302)-545-5263 ghobbs@bfpsir.com
  2. Listed by Lisa Osberg • Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby's International
    P: (302)-229-7642 losberg@bfpsir.com

Property Details for 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

Tax ID Number
08-030.00-019
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/26/2022 07:20 PM

Property Details for 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2022700
Days on Market16
Taxes$6,285 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1930
Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF
CountyNew Castle County
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Building Information for 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

Stories3Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF

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Property Information for 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $155,400
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $1,292
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $128,600
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $26,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Refuse Fee: $0
  • Zoning: S
  • Zoning Dscrp: Zoning: S - UDC - Suburban and H - UDC - Historic Overlay
  • Tax Lot: 019
  • School Tax: $4,994
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,350.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 925.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,350.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Shake
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8015/3613/4022/801536134022_512_384_WM_sP6OUCdrMpuyq_zp.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Parcel ID: 2274069
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Other, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Stall Shower, Studio, Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://bcove.video/3sj4u8L
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2026

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

—
May 28, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

—
Apr 29, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

—
Apr 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

$795,000—
Jul 26, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

$700,000—
May 26, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

—
May 26, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

—
May 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

$695,000—
May 14, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC275928

$275,000—
May 14, 1997

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC275916

$275,000—
Apr 14, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC275928

—
May 6, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC275928

$339,000—
May 6, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC275916

$339,000—
Sep 13, 1995

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1006170670

$389,000—
Sep 13, 1995

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC383466

$339,000—
Sep 13, 1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC383466

$369,000—
Jun 26, 1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006170670

$389,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2026

Expired

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

—
05/28/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

—
04/29/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

—
04/05/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2078960

$795,000
07/26/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

$700,000
05/26/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

—
05/26/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

—
05/12/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2022700

$695,000
05/14/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC275928

$275,000
05/14/1997

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC275916

$275,000
04/14/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC275928

—
05/06/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC275928

$339,000
05/06/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC275916

$339,000
09/13/1995

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1006170670

$389,000
09/13/1995

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #DENC383466

$339,000
09/13/1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC383466

$369,000
06/26/1995

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006170670

$389,000

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

Public Records for 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,800Additions$128,600Total$155,400
Tax Record2024$6,617 ($551 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,350 SqFtStories2Lot Size58,806 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-030.00-019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 561 Upper Pike Creek Road

This home is within Christina School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Shue-Medill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newark High School
Public - 9 to 12
Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Shue-Medill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newark High School
Public9 to 12

Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary
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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