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  • Townhouse
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,550 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Welcome to 79 Madison Drive, a move-in-ready four-bedroom home offering space, flexibility, and a convenient Newark location. Situated on a desirable corner lot, the property features a fully fenced in large side yard, rear off-street parking, and adjacent storage sheds providing additional space and everyday convenience. Home is being sold as-is. With four bedrooms and a legal rental designation, the home offers excellent versatility for a primary residence, a University of Delaware rental, or a buyer looking for a property with future income potential. Its proximity to the University of Delaware makes the layout especially appealing, while still providing the comfort and functionality of a traditional single-family home. Enjoy easy access to downtown Newark, shopping, dining, parks, public transportation, and major commuter routes. Whether used as a primary residence or as a well-positioned rental property, 79 Madison Drive offers a compelling combination of location, outdoor space, parking, storage, and long-term flexibility.

Full Property Details for 79 Madison Dr

General

  • Price: $249,900
  • Taxes: $2,661 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2112456
  • Updated: 10/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Type: Driveway

Location

  • Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Subdivision: COLLEGE PARK
  • Cross Streets: Lincoln
  • Driving Directions: From I-95, take DE-896 N/S College Avenue toward Newark. Continue north on DE-896, turn left onto Old Baltimore Pike, then turn right onto Madison Drive. Continue to 79 Madison Drive. Property will be on Madison Drive.
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Christina

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
  • Foundation: Block
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,550
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,550 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,130 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 420 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Property View: Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 156
  • Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
  • Zoning: 18RR
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Fencing (Description): Privacy

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $221.15
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,997
  • City/TownTax: $562
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $102
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $235,800
  • Tax Amount: $2,661
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1550

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Lot Number: 9

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Joshua Hutchinson

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Schools serving 79 Madison Dr

School District:Christina School District
NameGradesDistance
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
220 Casho Mill Road, Newark, DE 19711
PK-50.7 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School
1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
6-83.6 mi
Newark High School
750 East Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711
9-121.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 79 Madison Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2026
Listed
$249,900
72.34%
MLS
10/27/2006
Sold
$145,000
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Tax History for 79 Madison Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,650
7%
$235,800
467%
2024
$1,541
2%
$41,600
—
2023
$1,504
1%
$41,600
—
2022
$1,488
3%
$41,600
—
2021
$1,450
3%
$41,600
—
2020
$1,408
20%
$41,600
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2017
$1,170
—
$41,600
—
2016
$1,167
-6%
$41,600
—
2019
$1,235
18%
$41,600
—
2015
$1,046
—
$41,600
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2014
$1,046
4%
$41,600
—
2013
$1,004
—
$41,600
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79 Madison Drive, Newark, DE 19711 (MLS# DENC2112456) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 79 Madison Drive is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on October 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 79 Madison Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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