78 W Park Place, Newark, DE 19711 - Photo 1

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$535,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,300 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 78 W. Park Pl. This Location can't be beat! A special home , in Old Newark at the University of Delaware and walking to downtown Main Street. Featuring approximately 2100 Sq Ft with 3 Bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper two levels and 1 bathroom in the basement level. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Featuring a charming 4 season room with woodstove and formal gathering room with wood fireplace however, natural gas is available to convert if desired. Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter top. Dining room showcases beautiful hardwood flooring and built in corner cabinet. The cedar walk in closet in the upstairs hallway is perfect for storing your winter sweaters and coats! The 3rd floor has a walk up attic bedroom and full bathroom plus, additional storage. There is a 2 car detached garage and shed for storage. Relax outside on the brick patio and enjoy the surrounding nature. Walk to Main Street to enjoy all the restaurants and shopping. Just minutes to I-95, Christiana Hospital and Christiana Mall Home is easy to view and available for immediate purchase!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 78 W Park Pl

General

Sold For: $535,000
Taxes: $3,909 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2076872
Added to Site: 394 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Driveway, Detached Garage
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
County: New Castle
Development Name: Newark
Subdivision: Newark
Cross Streets: Orchard
Driving Directions: Orchard Rd to the last driveway on the right . Front door on West Park. Lock box will be on the back door off the driveway.
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Christina

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Frame, Stucco
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Partial
Foundation: Block
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 2,300
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1922
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 17,859
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 180.00
Zoning: 18RS

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $239.13
Assessment Year: 2024
School Tax: $2,786
City/TownTax: $906
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $217
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $85,900
Tax Amount: $3,909
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2300

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 302

Listed by RE/MAX Associates - Newark, Mary Kate Johnston
Sold by Compass, Carter Eggleston

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Schools

Schools serving 78 W Park Pl

School District:Christina School District

Name	Grades	Distance
West Park Place Elementary School 193 West Park Place, Newark, DE 19711	K-5	0.3 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711	6-8	3.2 mi
Newark High School 750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711	9-12	1.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 78 W Park Pl

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/07/2025

Sold

$535,000

-2.73%

MLS

3/06/2025

Listed

$550,000

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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.

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