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Property Description
One of the best locations in the desirable Fairfield community which is minutes from the University of Delaware and downtown Newark's shops, restaurants, and vibrant Main Street; within the 5-mile radius of the sought after Newark Charter School; close to White Clay State Park with expansive hiking and biking trails; near the Newark Country Club and Fairfield Park, which is located within the community and has tennis courts, full court basketball, a baseball field, and a community garden! This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and backs up to a lovely tree line and woods offering a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. This is truly a premier location! As you approach the home you will appreciate the well-groomed and cared for property and landscaping and the excellent curb appeal. You can feel the pride of ownership immediately with the brick front, beautifully landscaped beds, two car garage, and the large four car driveway. Upon entering the home, you will appreciate the freshly painted, neutral colors, and the stunning newly refinished hardwood floors. The front door opens into a very generously sized foyer. The formal living room is just to the left and on the other side, you have the formal dining room which is open to the kitchen for easy pass through access. The kitchen has beautiful custom cabinetry, updated porcelain tile flooring, wonderful built ins, and plenty of space for an eat in kitchen table. Interior garage access is conveniently through the kitchen. The kitchen is also open to the family room on the other side which is generously sized, has a sizeable brick, wood burning fireplace, and wonderful windows which frame the view of the woods and wildlife just beyond. Through the family room is a fully enclosed three season room with access do the beautiful maintenance free deck just beyond. Both offer a wonderful place to sit with your cut of coffee or after dinner beverage and enjoy nature, birds and wildlife that makes this backyard so special. On the other side of the home from the kitchen and fireplace, you will find the primary bedroom complete with a separate office space, two closets, and its own private full bath which was recently remodeled with a gorgeous new vanity with a marble top, stunning new fixtures, and beautiful ceramic tile. The remaining three bedrooms are HUGE and are located upstairs with a shared hallway bathroom that has also been remodeled with new lighting, new vanity, new flooring and fixtures. Additional features include a finished basement and a separate storage/utility room, plenty of space for a great room/entertaining space. Be sure to put this home on your tour today, it truly has everything anyone could want - a premier location within a highly sought after neighborhood, with plenty of amenities, a beautiful back yard oasis, stunning fresh paint, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, lovely, updated kitchen and bathrooms plus a superb sunroom for extra living space. Once you see this property, you will surely want to call it home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Hempsted Dr
General
- Sold For: $560,000
- Taxes: $2,844 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2082644
- Added to Site: 225 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Enclosed
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: FAIRFIELD
- Cross Streets: Cambridge Dr.
- Driving Directions: Rt. 896 to Cambridge Dr. to R. onto Hempsted Dr.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Christina
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,900
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,900 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,900 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 60%
- Year Built: 1970
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,780
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 201.70
- Zoning: 18RS
- Lot Description: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, No Thru Street
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $141.03
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $2,027
- City/TownTax: $659
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $158
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $62,500
- Tax Amount: $2,844
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3900
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Garage shelving
- Lot Number: 57
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq, Sophia V Bilinsky
Sold by Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors, Kathy L Melcher
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Hempsted Dr
School District:Christina School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Downes (John R.) Elementary School 220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
Shue-Medill Middle School 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711 | 6-8 | 3.6 mi |
Newark High School 750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 12 Hempsted Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/15/2025
Sold
$560,000
1.82%
MLS
6/05/2025
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.
12 Hempsted Drive, Newark, DE 19711 (MLS# DENC2082644) is a Single Family property that was sold at $560,000 on August 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 12 Hempsted 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.

