If you are currently working with an agent, please contact them to schedule a tour. If you do not have an agent, we can connect you with one who can assist you. Ready for Immediate Occupancy! Rare opportunity in one of Newark's most desirable corridors -- perfectly positioned between UD's North and South Campus, with the train station and Newark's professional office district just minutes away. This beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with bonus lower level office/den offers 1,700 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, plus a detached 400 sq ft garage for extra storage or parking. Step inside to a stunning renovated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, and newer appliances -- a true centerpiece for cooking and entertaining. Throughout the home, newly refinished hardwood floors, new lighting, and ceiling fans in most rooms create a bright, comfortable feel from room to room. A full basement includes a washer and dryer for everyday convenience, and a brand-new AC unit ensures comfort all year round. Outside, enjoy a newly screened-in patio complete with a ceiling fan and marble bench seating -- the perfect spot to unwind. The backyard has been freshly sodded, offering a serene, relaxing retreat right at home, while new driveway and walkway pavers add fantastic curb appeal from the moment you arrive. An added bonus is lawn care and snow removal are included, making this a truly maintenance free outdoor space. Parking is a breeze with a detached garage plus two owner-provided parking permits included at no extra cost to the tenant -- a rare convenience in this walkable, high-demand location. With its unbeatable location near campus, transit, and Newark's growing professional corridor, combined with extensive high-end updates throughout, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your showing today. Special Clauses: 1)No smoking permitted. 2)Renters insurance required. 3)Pet(s) permitted on a case by case basis with owner approval and pet deposit. No cats. 4)Tenant pays all utilities including but not limited to water, sewer, electric and gas. 5)No alterations to home or grounds without written permission from Landlord. 6)Use of area rugs or floor protectors required under all furniture resting on hardwood flooring. 7)Tenant responsible for the replacement of batteries, bulbs and filters in the property during tenancy. 8)The fireplace is non-functional and not for tenant use. 9)Tenant required to change HVAC filter at least quarterly or as recommended by manufacturer. 10)Tenant will be responsible for service costs associated with not replacing filters. 11)Service contract in place on heater. Tenant must abide by the terms of the service contract. 12)Ice makers and garbage disposals will be repaired at owner's discretion. 13)Clogged drains resulting from tenants' actions will be repaired at the tenants' expense. 14)Property has a public sewer. Tenant is prohibited from flushing cat litter, cleaning products, feminine hygiene products, diapers, cleaning wipes, tissue papers, paper towels and other foreign objects down the toilet. 15)Perking permits required. Parking on Ritter Ln. is by permit only. 16)City of Newark regulations apply.
University-Newark Core, located between Main Street and the University of Delaware campus, is a walkable and academic Newark neighborhood with brick-lined blocks and a café-forward streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near Newark Shopping Center, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and storefront patios set a steady daytime-to-evening rhythm. Deer Park Tavern, The Green Stinger, and the University of Delaware’s Roselle Center for the Arts act as familiar community pillars. Architecture mixes classic campus buildings with compact apartments and older homes on tree-shaded side streets. The Michael N. Castle Trail threads past town, linking daily errands to longer rides. Pocket greens and campus quads add breathing room between shops and classrooms.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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This property is priced $1,172 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$3,250
Rental estimate
$2,078
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 12 Ritter Ln
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHTMLS #DENC2108326
Aug 1, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,250
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 23, 2026
Sold
$400,000
$235/sq ft
TREND #5498280
Sep 4, 2009
Sold
$285,000
$168/sq ft
Mar 12, 2009
Listed
$296,000
$174/sq ft
+7
BRIGHT MLS #1005179004
Sep 4, 2009
Sold
$285,000
$168/sq ft
Aug 5, 2009
Listing Removed
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Mar 12, 2009
Listed
$296,000
$174/sq ft
+7
Exceptional 5 bedroom, 2 bath split level in a popular Newark Location Close to the U of D. Attractive floor plan offers multiple levels of living space. Large living room with beautiful bay window and hardwood floors that extend to the dining room, 2nd floor bedrooms, and hall. Kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space, built-in dishwasher, disposal, and gas range. In the lower level you will find a big comfortable family room with built-in bookcases, wood burning fireplace, 2nd full bath, and 2 additional bedrooms that would make a great home office, den or possible in-law suite. Family room opens to the large screened in porch overlooking a private backyard. Additional features include a new gas furnace and central air in 2003, vinyl siding and new windows in 2005, oversized detached garage, and wireless security system. All appliances included. Great Location, Excellent Value!
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12 Ritter Ln is a 1700 square foot property with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 12 Ritter Ln would rent between $2,078 / mo.12 Ritter Ln is located in Newark, the 19711 zipcode, and the Christina School District.