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Property Description
Welcome to 457 Preakness Run in Old Post Farms-where privacy, convenience, and everyday comfort come together on one of the community's premier lots backing to peaceful, undeveloped woods. This thoughtfully maintained home and 4th den/office or potential bedroom on main level offers the space today's move-up buyers are searching for, with a functional open-concept layout designed for both entertaining and everyday living. Natural flow connects the kitchen and living areas, creating a warm and inviting environment filled with light and connection. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite serves as a true retreat with an en-suite bath and relaxing soaking tub. A main-level bedroom with French doors provides flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. The partially finished basement expands your living space with a versatile recreation area, while still offering ample storage. Step outside to your fully fenced backyard oasis-complete with a deck and serene wooded backdrop-perfect for relaxing evenings, entertaining, or simply enjoying nature right at home. Significant updates provide peace of mind, including hardwood flooring (2020), whole-house surge protection (2025), new garbage disposal (2025), new storm door (2026), and updated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (2025). Ideally located for commuters with easy access to I-95 and major routes to Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and even Washington, DC. Plus, within a 5-mile radius to the highly sought-after Newark Charter School. This is the rare combination of location, lot, and livability you've been waiting for.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 457 Preakness Run
General
- Sold For: $532,000
- HOA FEE: $21/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $4,731 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2100062
- Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Exterior Cameras, Monitored
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: OLD POST FARM
- Cross Streets: Thunder Gulch
- Driving Directions: Old Baltimore Pike towards MD - R into Old Post Farm on Preakness Run
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: Christina
- Elementary School: West Park Place
- Middle School: Gauger-Cobbs
- High School: Glasgow
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: OLD POST FARM MAINTENANCE CORP
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Doors: Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,650 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,850 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 800 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 78%
- Year Built: 1999
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,583
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 97.40 x 110.00
- Zoning: NC21
- Lot Description: Flag, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Trees/Wooded
- Fencing (Description): Split Rail
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $283.73
- Association Fee: $250
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $3,877
- County Tax: $722
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $457,900
- Tax Amount: $4,731
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1850
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
- Inclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
- Lot Number: 16
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Mia Burch
Sold by Century 21 Emerald, Jason Ray Ontjes
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Schools
Schools serving 457 Preakness Run
School District:Christina School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Park Place Elementary School 193 West Park Place, Newark, DE 19711 | K-5 | 3.4 mi |
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 | 6-8 | 4.1 mi |
Glasgow High School 1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702 | 9-12 | 2.2 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 457 Preakness Run
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Sold
$532,000
1.35%
MLS
4/19/2026
Price Reduced
$524,900
-2.78%
MLS
4/09/2026
Listed
$539,900
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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.
457 Preakness Run, Newark, DE 19702 (MLS# DENC2100062) is a Single Family property that was sold at $532,000 on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 457 Preakness Run? 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.

