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Property Description
Private Retreat with Show-Stopping Views! Welcome to this custom-built 20th-century contemporary gem at the end of a cul-de-sac - where timeless design meets everyday comfort. This one-of-a-kind home blends classic charm with a layout that today's home buyers will love! Step inside and be instantly captivated by the soaring great room, flooded with natural light and showcasing expansive windows that perfectly frame the moonrise - a truly magical experience the seller's looked forward to night after night. The heart of the home includes a spacious eat-in kitchen and a beautifully flowing floorplan, anchored by the main-level primary bedroom suite - offering privacy, convenience, and an ideal retreat at the end of your day. Backyard Bliss Awaits: The outdoor living space is nothing short of spectacular! Enjoy lunches on the deck, relax on the secluded lower patio with a firepit, and admire the lush flower gardens that bloom beautifully through every season. Mature trees and a manicured lawn create the perfect park-like setting. Whether you're entertaining or simply enjoying quiet evenings under the stars, this backyard delivers unmatched peace and charm. Additional Highlights: First-floor primary bedroom suite; Walk-out basement with high ceilings - perfect for finishing as additional living space or a 5th bedroom; Side-entry garage with ample parking; Located within the Newark Charter School 5-mile radius; No HOA fees; Close to downtown Newark, University of Delaware campus, restaurants, shopping, parks, swim clubs, and public transit. This is more than a home - it's a lifestyle of comfort living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1020 White Birch Dr
General
- Sold For: $550,000
- Taxes: $4,408 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2082494
- Added to Site: 227 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Gas/Propane, Brick, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 16 x 13, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, 14 x 13, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, 23 x 16, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, 20 x 13, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, 20 x 15, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Island, Pantry, 11 x 10, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 12 x 12, Main
- Laundry: Lower Floor
- Other Room 1: Other, 14 x 13, Main
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Summit View
- Subdivision: Summit View
- Cross Streets: W. Chestnut Hi
- Driving Directions: W. Chestnut Hill Road to White Birch Drive
School Information
- School District: Christina
- High School: Newark
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Contemporary
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,505
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,505 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,505 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1994
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,780
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 130.50 x 167.00
- Lot Features: Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning: NC21
- Lot Description: Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $219.56
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $3,531
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $877
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $108,900
- Tax Amount: $4,408
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 90
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Robert Teeven
Sold by English Realty, Dennis S Ezeogu
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Schools
Schools serving 1020 White Birch Dr
School District:Christina School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Park Place Elementary School 193 West Park Place, Newark, DE 19711 | K-5 | 2 mi |
Shue-Medill Middle School 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711 | 6-8 | 5.1 mi |
Newark High School 750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 | 9-12 | 3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1020 White Birch Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/25/2025
Sold
$550,000
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MLS
6/03/2025
Listed
$550,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1020 White Birch Drive, Newark, DE 19713 (MLS# DENC2082494) is a Single Family property that was sold at $550,000 on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1020 White Birch Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

