40 Lyric Drive, Newark, DE 19702 - Photo 1

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$400,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,775 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 40 Lyric Drive, a rare opportunity in the esteemed Shelly Farms community. This expansive brick ranch home offers approximately 1,775 square feet on nearly one acre, featuring three bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a dining room, and a partially finished basement. Additional amenities include a screened-in porch and an oversized two-car attached garage. A new roof was installed in 2018, a French drain was added, a new sump pump was installed, and basement waterproofing was completed in 2025. Built by one of Delaware's finest builders, R.C.Peoples. This property presents an excellent opportunity; with some TLC, you can create a personalized oasis. The gorgeous lot boasts mature trees and ample outdoor space. Furthermore, its prime location is just north of the canal, close to Routes 896, 40, and I-95, as well as the Maryland line. Located in the Appoquinimink school district, in proximity to Newark Charter School and Caravel Academy. See the potential and make this your home! Seller is related to the Listing Agent.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 40 Lyric Dr

General

Sold For: $400,000
Taxes: $1,694 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2090026
Added to Site: 113 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Screened Porch
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Location

Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
County: NEW CASTLE
Subdivision: SHELLEY FARMS
Driving Directions: Old County Rd to Right on Lyric Dr. House on Left.

School Information

School District: Appoquinimink

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Septic < # of BR
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick
Foundation: Block
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 1,775
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,775 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,187 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 588 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1970
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 40,075
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 150.00 x 266.00
Zoning: NC40

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $336.9
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,377
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $317
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $201,000
Tax Amount: $1,694
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1775

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 28

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana, Debbie Gawel
Sold by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Candice Centrella

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Schools

Schools serving 40 Lyric Dr

School District:Appoquinimink School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School 200 Brennan Boulevard, Bear, DE 19701	1-5	2.1 mi
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center 1221 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE 19709	K-	7 mi
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School 1235 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE 19709	6-8	7 mi
Appoquinimink High School 1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE 19709	9-12	8.7 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 40 Lyric Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/01/2025

Sold

$400,000

0.03%

MLS

9/24/2025

Listed

$399,900

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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.

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40 Lyric Drive, Newark, DE 19702 (MLS# DENC2090026) is a Single Family property that was sold at $400,000 on December 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 40 Lyric 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.

40 Lyric Dr Newark, DE 19702