Newly renovated 4 Bedrooms with 3 Full Baths and 2 car garage sitting on Half Acre Lot in Newark. This home is located within the desirable Newark Charter School radius, making it an ideal choice for those seeking top-rated education options. And within minutes to U. of Delaware , Rittenhouse Park and the Newark Amtrak/SEPTA Station. With its modern updates, open layout, and prime location, this property is truly a gem. New Kitchen with New Gray Cabinets, New Stainless Steel Appliances, All 3 Bathrooms updated. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this extraordinary house your new home!
Sold for $470,000 on 09/30/25
$470,000
261 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713
4beds
2,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.58 Acres Lot
$478,500 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$2,411 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,500
$431,000 - $531,000
$2,411/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 07:44am
Listed by:
Barry Godfrey 302-275-9412,
Home Finders Real Estate Company
Bought with:
Susan Elentrio-Mahoney, 0038849
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2087852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 790
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,240
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,450
- Finished area below ground: 790
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 264.90
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 18045.00014
- Zoning: 18RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newark
- Subdivision: Rittenhouse Wd
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $470,000-3.1%$210/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2087852 | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $484,900$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2087852 | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Contingent | $484,900$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2087852 | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Price change | $484,900-3%$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2083502 | ||
| 6/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+76%$223/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2083502 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $357,800 +423.9% |
| 2024 | $2,531 +2.5% | $68,300 |
| 2023 | $2,470 +1.1% | $68,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19713
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10West Park Place Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Shue-Medill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 3/10Newark High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Christina
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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