8 Matthews Road

Closed 12/29/23

Last Sold Price

$299,000

3 beds1 bath1,618 sqft$185/sqft

8 Matthews Rd, Newark, DE 19713

Description

Welcome home to 8 Matthews Rd. This charming 3 bedroom/ 1 bath split level home is situated on a large corner lot with a double width driveway. Entering the home you will find the enclosed front porch, perfect for a morning cup of coffee. Heading inside you will find a nice sized living room. In the kitchen you will find plenty of cabinet and counter space. Just beyond the kitchen you will find a large great room with large windows letting the natural light flow through. Here you will find...Welcome home to 8 Matthews Rd. This charming 3 bedroom/ 1 bath split level home is situated on a large corner lot with a double width driveway. Entering the home you will find the enclosed front porch, perfect for a morning cup of coffee. Heading inside you will find a nice sized living room. In the kitchen you will find plenty of cabinet and counter space. Just beyond the kitchen you will find a large great room with large windows letting the natural light flow through. Here you will find a vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and a gas burning fireplace. Heading up a few steps you will find the full bathroom featuring a walk in shower, pedestal sink, and a tiled floor. Additionally on this level you will find 2 bedrooms and access to the 3rd bedroom. All bedrooms feature hardwood flooring which can also be found under the carpet in the living room as well as the dining room. Down stairs you will find a finished basement perfect for an additional recreation room or whatever you see the need for. Also on this level you will find the laundry area as well as the mechanicals. Recent upgrades to this home include a new roof with all new sheathing that comes with a transferable warranty and a brand new deck! This home is conveniently located near numerous shops, restaurants, and medical facilities, and is only a short drive from major routes making travel a breeze. Put this on your list to tour it will be sure not to disappoint.

LISTING CLOSED: 12/29/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Jason J Duncan • Foraker Realty Co.
P: (302) 242-7906 jason@thejasonduncanteam.com

Property Details for 8 Matthews Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

DENC2053600

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

$55 / year

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

11-002.40-341

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Split Level

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

BROOKSIDE

Subdivision

BROOKSIDE (NEW CASTLE DE)

Legal Subdivision

BROOKSIDE PARK SEC M

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,375.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

243.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

122.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Estimated

Total Below Grade SQFT

365.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Property Condition

Very Good

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Building Information for 8 Matthews Road

Stories2Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 8 Matthews Road

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Name: BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY INC
HOA Phone: 302-738-4144

Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $0

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $38,600
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $8,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC6.5
Tax Lot: 341
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,000

Rooms

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,618.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,375.00
Total SQFT: 1,740.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8027/6703/7896/802767037896_512_384_WM_S5KI9Mje1lN3TLNv.jpg
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 76.70 x 105.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Corner
Parcel ID: 2333655
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.thejasonduncanteam.com

Property History for 8 Matthews Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 29, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2053600	$299,000	—
Dec 14, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2053600		—
Dec 14, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2053600		—
Dec 7, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2053600	$299,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/29/2023	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2053600	$299,000
12/14/2023	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2053600	—
12/14/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2053600	—
12/07/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2053600	$299,000

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

Public Records for 8 Matthews Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,400Additions$235,300Total$294,700

Tax Record2025$2,406 ($200 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,160 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,160 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN11-002.40-341

Schools near 8 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	0.4 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	1.3 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	8.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Brookside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 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	1.3 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	8.8 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: 8 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$299,000	3	1	1,618	8,712
6 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$91,000	3	1	–	8,120
4 Monterry Drive, Newark, DE 19713	–	4	2	2,075	10,019
10 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$210,000	3	1	–	9,148
4 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	1	1,600	8,712
6 Monterry Drive, Newark, DE 19713	$153,000	4	2	1,700	9,583
7 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$70,000	3	1	1,500	7,841
9 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$145,000	3	1	–	7,841
144 Brookside Boulevard, Newark, DE 19713	$145,000	3	2	2,175	8,712
5 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	1	1,500	7,841
146 Brookside Boulevard, Newark, DE 19713	$208,500	3	2	1,500	7,841
11 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	$156,000	3	1	1,300	7,405
3 Monterry Drive, Newark, DE 19713	$240,000	3	2	1,700	9,148
12 Matthews Road, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	1	1,075	9,148
142 Brookside Boulevard, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	1	1,500	9,148
8 Monterry Drive, Newark, DE 19713	–	3	2	1,950	8,712

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