Sold for $400,500 on 06/30/23
$400,500
8 Alton Rd, Newark, DE 19711
3beds
1,815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$457,500 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$2,827 Estimated rent
Home value
$457,500
$425,000 - $494,000
$2,827/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
This beautifully maintained one (spacious) floor ranch home, with 3 large bedrooms, plus 2 possible additional lower level bedrooms(if/when possible egress is added, is the home of your dreams. Numerous upgrades adorn the home, with handicapped front entrance. The kitchen has been upgraded, as have the bathrooms. The lower level half-bath(in current photo) is being enclosed, with a closet door. The yard has been painstakingly maintained, as have the gardens, allowing the new owners a quality landscaped yard, front and back. The home listing price may be adjusted, if/when the additionally considered work is completed.
Zillow last checked: 12 hours ago
Listing updated: July 11, 2023 at 05:53am
Listed by:
John B Sanders 302-897-2030,
Tesla Realty Group, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: John B Sanders 302-897-2030,
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
John B Sanders, R3-0015517
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2038326
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 40.0
- Area: 40
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Crown Molding, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Laminate, Terrazzo, Tile/Brick
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows, Replacement, Screens, Triple Pane Windows, Vinyl Clad, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Drainage System,Full,Improved,Partially Finished,Concrete,Rough Bath Plumb,Space For Rooms,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Screen, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,815
- Total interior livable area: 1,815 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,775
- Finished area below ground: 40
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Storage, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Driveway, Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s), >84" Garage Door, Doors - Lever Handle(s), Accessible Entrance, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Satellite Dish, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Board,Partial,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 80
Lot
- Size: 10,019 sqft
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 125.00
- Features: Flag Lot, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Middle Of Block, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08048.10029
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Zoning description: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
- Major remodel year: 2017
Details
- Builder model: yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: No Septic System, On Site Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Available, Cable, Fiber Optic
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Construction
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock
Location
- Region: Newark
- Subdivision: Drummond Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $65 annually
- Amenities included: Bike Trail, Jogging Path, Pool, Sauna
- Association name: DRUMMOND HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2023 | Sold | $400,500+2.7%$221/sqft |
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| 5/24/2023 | Contingent | $389,900$215/sqft |
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| 5/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $389,900$215/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $397,300 +388.7% |
| 2024 | $3,462 +20.7% | $81,300 |
| 2023 | $2,867 +0.3% | $81,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Village of Drummond Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Shue-Medill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10Newark High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wilson
- Middle: Shue-medill
- High: Newark
- 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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