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Property Description
Rare Opportunity to Own a Spacious 5-Bedroom Home in Sought-After Fairfield, Newark De Don't miss your chance to own this charming and generously sized two-story traditional home located in the serene and well-established Fairfield community. Nestled within the City of Newark, this home benefits from full city services-including trash and snow removal, police services, and city utilities, -offering convenience and peace of mind. Enjoy the best of both nature and city living with an abundance of nearby parks and recreational opportunities, including the picturesque White Clay Creek State Park, known for its extensive hiking and biking trails. This home is ideally situated within the Newark Charter School's 5-mile radius and just a short stroll from the scenic University of Delaware campus. Plus, you're minutes away from Newark's award-winning Main Street, full of acclaimed restaurants, cozy pubs, and local shops-consistently ranked among the top small-town destinations in the U.S. From the moment you arrive, the home's welcoming curb appeal is evident, thanks to mature landscaping and beautiful trees surrounding both the front and rear yards. Step inside to a classic slate-floored foyer that opens to a bright and spacious layout. The main level features a large living room and dining room with hardwood floors, a centrally located kitchen with brand-new vinyl flooring, and a cozy family room with new carpeting and a wood burning fireplace-perfect for gatherings. A convenient powder room completes the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms with warm hardwood flooring throughout. The primary suite includes its own full bath and walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a 2-car turned garage, a full unfinished basement offering endless possibilities for expansion, and a private backyard surrounded by lush greenery-perfect for future outdoor living spaces like a deck or patio. Freshly painted throughout with new flooring in key areas, this home is move-in ready and just waiting for your personal touches. Schedule your tour today and discover why homes in Fairfield don't stay on the market for long!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 202 Wilshire Ln
General
- Sold For: $445,000
- Taxes: $1,871 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2082316
- Added to Site: 233 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: FAIRFIELD
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: GPS and Map Apps are accurate
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Christina
- Elementary School: Downes
- Middle School: Shue-Medill
- High School: Newark
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Block, Brick, Stick Built
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,475
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,475 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,475 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1964
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,860
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $191.92
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $333
- Tax w/Assessment: $488,000
- Tax Amount: $1,871
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: All personal property, all cameras
Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, Albert John Homiak Jr.
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Brandon R Murray
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Schools
Schools serving 202 Wilshire Ln
School District:Christina School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Downes (John R.) Elementary School 220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Shue-Medill Middle School 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
Newark High School 750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 | 9-12 | 2 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 202 Wilshire Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/15/2025
Sold
$445,000
-6.32%
MLS
6/02/2025
Price Reduced
$475,000
-8.65%
MLS
5/28/2025
Listed
$520,000
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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.
202 Wilshire Lane, Newark, DE 19711 (MLS# DENC2082316) is a Single Family property that was sold at $445,000 on August 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 202 Wilshire Lane? 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.

