Enjoy an abundancy of nature and privacy at your door step! Perfect opportunity to be situated in peaceful White Clay preserve and still be minutes away from downtown Newark & Hockessin. This move in ready custom built home is nestled on a 1.1 acre level lot. Offering a generous living room with fireplace combined with the formal dining room featuring sliders to the back yard. Enjoy an inviting kitchen including stainless appliances, solid Cherry cabinets, large pantry and cozy breakfast area with bay window overlooking the spectacular lush back yard. Unwind by the fireplace in the adjacent family room with decorative exposed beams for a truly rustic effect. Convenient sliders usher you to a patio for enjoyment of the breathtaking outdoor space. A tucked away 1st floor office with built in shelving, substantial main floor laundry and 2 updated half baths complete this level. Relax at the end of the day in the Master suite with two walk in closets and a luxurious renovated bath with slate tile shower & custom vanity. Three additional spacious bedrooms and an updated hall bath with new sinks and tub providing tile surround complete the second level. Looking for a space to entertain friends? The impressive finished lower level is the perfect place featuring upgraded laminate flooring and custom book case. Recently refinished wide planked hardwood floors, new high efficiency HVAC (2014), recently updated bathrooms, new exterior front door, gutter guards and expanded garage along with loads of storage complete the package. All of this and located in a State park while being close to University of DE, fitness centers, schools, shopping and major roads.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peggy Centrella• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
•302-239-3000 (broker)
•ssedita@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Kelly Spinelli• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Peace, privacy and wildlife surround this rare offering located across from White Clay Preserve. Enter into a center foyer which flows into the large living room with fireplace and dining room. Eat in kitchen with breakfast area that overlooks the wooded back yard. Spacious family room with sliders to the patio. First foor office with built in shelving rounds out the spacious first level. Second level has master bedroom with full bath and 3 other generous sized bedrooms and full bath. Valued priced to allow for your own updating and personal touches. Seller offering $2000 carpet allowance.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1980
Sold
$20,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,452 (+5.9%)
$218,500 + $424,000
$642,500
2024
$6,093 (+2.8%)
$218,500 + $424,000
$642,500
2023
$5,926 (+0.2%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2022
$5,913 (+2.2%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2021
$5,788 (+2.7%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2020
$5,638 (+13.2%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2019
$4,982 (+2.7%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2018
$4,852 (+3.7%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2017
$4,680 (+0.3%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2016
$4,667 (+9.8%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2015
$4,252
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2014
$4,250 (+3.4%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2013
$4,109 (+2.1%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2012
$4,023
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
Tax history for 1144 Corner Ketch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,452 (+5.9%)
$218,500 + $424,000
$642,500
2024
$6,093 (+2.8%)
$218,500 + $424,000
$642,500
2023
$5,926 (+0.2%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2022
$5,913 (+2.2%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2021
$5,788 (+2.7%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2020
$5,638 (+13.2%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2019
$4,982 (+2.7%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2018
$4,852 (+3.7%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2017
$4,680 (+0.3%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2016
$4,667 (+9.8%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2015
$4,252
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2014
$4,250 (+3.4%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2013
$4,109 (+2.1%)
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
2012
$4,023
$27,700 + $115,400
$143,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
269 ft.
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0802200027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Attic/House Fan, Wood Stove, Stall Shower, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 268X90
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $143,100
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $4,667
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Forced Air
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Location Information
Cross Street: JOBS LN
Directions: Rt 72/Paper Mill Rd. to Corner Ketch Rd. next right after Jobs Ln.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,900
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0802200027
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Shue-Medill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$705,000 – $854,000
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