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Property Description
Welcome to 172 Rockrose Drive, a beautifully updated home tucked away in the highly desirable Meadowood community of Newark, Delaware. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality-fully move-in ready and ideal for today's modern lifestyle. Extensively renovated in 2020, the home showcases a long list of upgrades, including new windows, central air conditioning, luxury flooring, refinished hardwoods, fresh interior paint, a fully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, and a brand-new water heater installed in 2025. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the bright, open floor plan, abundant natural light, and timeless finishes throughout. The updated kitchen is a true highlight, featuring plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry, all seamlessly connected to the dining area and sunlit living room. Adjacent to the kitchen, a spacious family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes twin closets, while two additional generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom complete the second level. Enjoy relaxing in the 21x14 enclosed rear sunroom-ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Outside, the fully fenced backyard provides a private outdoor retreat, perfect for summer barbecues, gardening, or playtime with pets and kids. Additional features include a one-car garage and an unfinished basement offering plenty of storage or potential for future expansion. Conveniently located just minutes from local parks, shopping, the University of Delaware, and major commuter routes, this home offers peaceful suburban living with easy access to everything Newark has to offer. Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautifully upgraded home in one of Newark's most established neighborhoods!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 172 Rockrose Dr
General
- Sold For: $400,000
- Taxes: $2,425 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2086274
- Added to Site: 179 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Insert
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Partially Carpeted
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: InGround
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: MEADOWOOD
- Driving Directions: From meadowood Drive, turn onto Rockrose and the home will be on the left.
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Permanent
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,850
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,850 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,235 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 615 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,019
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 158.00
- Zoning: NC6.5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $335.95
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,865
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $561
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $69,600
- Tax Amount: $2,425
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1850
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 48
Listed by Foraker Realty Co., Jason J Duncan
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown, Lynne R Holt
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Schools
Schools serving 172 Rockrose Dr
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Heritage Elementary School 2815 Highlands Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Skyline Middle School 2900 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Dickinson (John) High School 1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 9-12 | 1.7 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 172 Rockrose Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/29/2025
Sold
$400,000
-3.59%
MLS
7/21/2025
Listed
$414,900
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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.
172 Rockrose Drive, Newark, DE 19711 (MLS# DENC2086274) is a Single Family property that was sold at $400,000 on August 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 172 Rockrose 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.

