926 Paper Mill Road

Closed 10/31/25

Last Sold Price

$375,000

2 beds2 baths1,225 sqft$306/sqft

926 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Description

Located in a serene and picturesque setting, this charming 2-bed, 1.5-bath Cape Cod home offers 1,225 sq ft of living space on a spacious .5-acre lot. The home is a hidden gem—well-maintained, but full of potential for those who appreciate classic charm with a touch of modernization. Step inside and be greeted by a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for chilly nights, and extra cabinets for convenient storage. The adjacent dining room provides a lovely spot for family meals or...Located in a serene and picturesque setting, this charming 2-bed, 1.5-bath Cape Cod home offers 1,225 sq ft of living space on a spacious .5-acre lot. The home is a hidden gem—well-maintained, but full of potential for those who appreciate classic charm with a touch of modernization. Step inside and be greeted by a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for chilly nights, and extra cabinets for convenient storage. The adjacent dining room provides a lovely spot for family meals or entertaining. The kitchen, though compact, offers tan cabinets and the potential to make it your own. The main floor also features a powder room for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms, each with plenty of natural light. The updated full bath on the upper level is well-sized and functional, serving the bedrooms with ease. The home also features a full unfinished basement—offering additional storage or potential for expansion. The real highlight of this property is the oversized detached garage—an ideal space for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone looking for a spacious work area. The large driveway accommodates plenty of cars, providing easy access for guests or projects. The location is where this home truly shines. Surrounded by the stunning White Clay Creek State Park, you’ll enjoy peace and privacy with no neighbors and no HOA. Right across the street, you’ll find a pond perfect for fishing, bike trails, and land for picnicking. Down the road, Paper Mill Park offers even more recreational activities, including basketball, tennis, baseball, and soccer fields. If you love the outdoors, this is your dream location. Plus, the home offers some of the best sunrise views you can imagine! This property is tenant-occupied, so please be aware of the 24-hour notice requirement for showings.

LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Amanda Bradford • Crown Homes Real Estate
P: (302) 753-5025 theamandabradford@gmail.com

Property Details for 926 Paper Mill Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

DENC2079566

Days on Market

Taxes

$1,695 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

County

New Castle County

Tax ID Number

08-041.00-014

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Cape Cod

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods, Street

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)

Legal Subdivision

DUPONT SUBD

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,225.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

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Building Information for 926 Paper Mill Road

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$2,047 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,906

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 926 Paper Mill 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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $341,800

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $328
City Town Tax: $0
Clean Green Assessed: No
Zoning: S
Tax Lot: 014
School Tax: $1,367
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

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

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

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# 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

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,225.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,225.00
Total SQFT: 1,225.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8037/6333/7700/803763337700_512_384_WM_g_u1ftUMLFwqXfd1.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 217.50

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Fencing: Fully
Parcel ID: 2282033

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Wood
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

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: Well
Sewer Septic: Cess Pool

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 926 Paper Mill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 31, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$375,000	—
Oct 6, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2079566		—
Jun 21, 2025	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC2079566		—
Jun 10, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$399,000	—
May 24, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$450,000	—
May 8, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$475,000	—
Apr 11, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$495,000	—
May 1, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #852369135	$260,000	—
May 1, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #352369135	$260,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/31/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$375,000
10/06/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2079566	—
06/21/2025	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DENC2079566	—
06/10/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$399,000
05/24/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$450,000
05/08/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$475,000
04/11/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2079566	$495,000
05/01/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #852369135	$260,000
05/01/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #352369135	$260,000

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Public Records for 926 Paper Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,433 ($286 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,225 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,225 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN08-041.00-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 926 Paper Mill Road

This home is within Christina School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Wilson (Etta J.) 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	2.3 mi
3/10	Newark High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Brennen School (The)	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	3.7 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	3.8 mi
NR	Douglass School	Public - Choice school	1 to 12	7.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
3/10	Shue-Medill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.3 mi
3/10	Newark High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
NR	Brennen School (The) PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	3.7 mi
NR	Delaware School for the Deaf Secondary PublicPK to 12 Choice school	3.8 mi
NR	Douglass School Public1 to 12 Choice school	7.9 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: 926 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711	$375,000	2	2	1,225	21,780
0 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711	$355,000	–	–	–	83,199
101 Fox Den Road, Newark, DE 19711	–	–	–	–	273,557
210 Smiths Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711	$100,000	3	–	–	0
1 Hummingbird Lane, Newark, DE 19711	$1	4	3	2,775	15,246
4 Hummingbird Lane, Newark, DE 19711	$235,965	4	3	–	14,810
3 Hummingbird Lane, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	4	4,175	11,761
200 Goldfinch Turn, Newark, DE 19711	$468,000	4	4	3,700	15,246
6 Hummingbird Lane, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	3,425	11,761
5 Hummingbird Lane, Newark, DE 19711	$460,000	4	3	2,975	11,761
202 Goldfinch Turn, Newark, DE 19711	$215,145	4	3	–	14,810
204 Goldfinch Turn, Newark, DE 19711	$332,500	4	4	3,200	15,682
8 Hummingbird Lane, Newark, DE 19711	–	4	3	3,100	11,761
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