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Property Description
Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial in the desirable Old Post Farm community! This 2,375 sq. ft. home sits on a 0.28-acre lot with a brick front, surrounded by mature trees for a peaceful setting. The first floor features a half bathroom and an entrance to the 2-car garage, seamlessly connected to a laundry room with a utility sink, washer, and dryer. Enjoy a bright family room with a gas fireplace featuring a marble surround, plush carpeting, and large windows overlooking the tree-filled, fenced backyard. The kitchen boasts oak cabinetry, black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave), a center island, and a double sink, opening to a dining area with a chandelier and bay window showcasing blooming rose bushes in spring and summer. Bruce hardwood floors grace the entrance foyer, adding elegance to the open floor plan. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a huge walk-in closet, a spacious ensuite with a corner Jacuzzi tub with jets, a glass-enclosed shower, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share a second Jack-and-Jill bathroom, ideal for family living. The finished basement offers extra space and a separate storage area. Outside, a paver patio with a stone retaining wall is perfect for gatherings, set against a beautifully landscaped, private backyard with arborvitae and conveniently located near Route 1, Christiana Mall, the University of Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 460 Preakness Run
General
- Sold For: $540,000
- HOA FEE: $21/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $3,690 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2081472
- Added to Site: 287 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Hobby Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Marble, Gas/Propane, Marble, Gas/Propane
- Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
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: 4
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Main
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Family Room: Family Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
- Exercise Room: Exercise Room, Lower 1
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
- Utility Room: Utility Room, Lower 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Other
- Garage Description: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: New Castle
- Development Name: Old Post Farm
- Subdivision: Old Post Farm
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Christina
- High School: Glasgow
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
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 Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Model: VICTORIA
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Cathedral Ceilings, High
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,075
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,075 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,475 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 76.40 x 123.10
- Zoning: NC21
- Fencing (Description): Other
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $222.22
- Association Fee: $250
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $2,884
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $806
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $84,000
- Tax Amount: $3,690
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2475
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 47
Listed by RE/MAX Edge, Jonathan J Park
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin, S. Brian Hadley
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Schools
Schools serving 460 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 460 Preakness Run
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2025
Sold
$540,000
-1.82%
MLS
7/03/2025
Price Reduced
$550,000
-3.51%
MLS
5/28/2025
Price Reduced
$570,000
-1.72%
MLS
5/10/2025
Listed
$580,000
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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.
460 Preakness Run, Newark, DE 19702 (MLS# DENC2081472) is a Single Family property that was sold at $540,000 on September 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 460 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.

