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Property Description
Welcome to this charming ranch home with great potential! This property features 3 bedrooms, 2.0 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage. The original owners are selling as-is, providing a fantastic opportunity for the new owners to make it their own. Upon entering, you will find a formal living room with a cozy fireplace that flows into the dining room. The kitchen is conveniently adjacent to the family room, offering a great opportunity to create a grand kitchen/great room combo by removing the walls between the dining, kitchen, and family room. The primary bedroom is spacious and boasts its own bath, walk-in closet, additional double closet, and linen closet. The finished basement provides over 800 sq feet of additional living space, adding to the versatility of this home. Original hardwood floors are waiting to be uncovered beneath the wall-to-wall carpet that has been in place since day one. A screened porch off the kitchen provides a peaceful retreat with views of the large wooded lot that backs to woods, offering privacy with neighbors in the far distance. Recent updates include a 4-year-old roof, AC, and heat pump, as well as half of the windows replaced with Andersens. Located in the sought-after Red Clay School District with access to the coveted North Star Elementary feeder, this home is sure to attract families looking for top-notch education options. Additionally, the neighborhood offers a rarely available pool, adding to the appeal of this property. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a home in this desirable neighborhood at an attractive price point. Schedule a showing today and envision the possibilities that await in this charming ranch home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 221 Mercury Rd
General
- Sold For: $435,000
- Taxes: $4,171 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2077568
- Added to Site: 390 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Additional Information
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: North Star
- Subdivision: North Star
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Driving Directions: gps
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
- Elementary School: North Star
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch/Rambler
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial
- Foundation: Block
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 2,725
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,725 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,839 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1965
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.85
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 37,026
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $217.51
- Assessment Year: 2024
- Tax w/Assessment: $119,700
- Tax Amount: $4,171
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Washer, dryer, riding mower
Listed by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, Kenneth W DiAmbrosio
Sold by Century 21 Gold Key Realty, Kimberly D. Schneider
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Schools
Schools serving 221 Mercury Rd
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Star Elementary School 1340 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
duPont (H.B.) Middle School 735 Meeting House Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | 6-8 | 3 mi |
Dickinson (John) High School 1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 221 Mercury Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/18/2025
Sold
$435,000
8.75%
MLS
3/14/2025
Listed
$400,000
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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.
221 Mercury Road, Newark, DE 19711 (MLS# DENC2077568) is a Single Family property that was sold at $435,000 on April 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 221 Mercury Road? 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.

