Google street view image for 131 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713

For sale

$300,000

Est. $1,893/mo

Land

•

1.45

acres (lot)

131 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713

About this home

Great opportunity to develop land into 4 or 5 building lots. Parcel to be sold in conjunction with 135 Salem Church Road listed at $450,000. Existing home on 135 Salem Church Road is rented. Could easily be subdivided out, renovated, and resold separately. Leaving room for the possibility of 4 building lots with a private road, or more, if DELDOT approves a state road. Buyers are urged to do their due diligence. Residential land is a hard thing to come by in New Castle County above the canal. Property has easy access to I-95, Christiana Hospital, City of Wilmington and Newark.

Vacant landProperty Type

1.45 acresLot Size

$206,897Price/Acres

Listed by richard Oberly • Compass

•302-202-9855 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Listed by richard Oberly • Compass

•302-202-9855 (broker)

•ashley.hess@compass.com (broker)

Listing updated: Oct 23, 2026 at 04:21pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2113522

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$1,893 per month

Principal and interest$1,637

Property taxes

$184

HOA dues

Home insurance

$72

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Christiana High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

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Market insights

131 Salem Church Rd · $300,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 35 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 1% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $457,404. (52% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Exterior

Exterior features
Level terrain

Utilities
Public septic
Public water hookup available

Sale and tax history for 131 Salem Church Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 21, 2025

Sold

$200,000

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2052262

Dec 20, 2024

Sold

$200,000

Sep 24, 2024

Pending

—

May 15, 2024

Relisted

—

May 1, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2024

Relisted

—

Dec 21, 2023

Pending

—

Dec 2, 2023

Listed

$249,900

Nov 7, 2023

Coming Soon

$249,900

Builder's and Developer's Special! Two lots can be subdivided on this flat level land just off Salem Church Rd which is close to Christiana High School. Their are stuctures on the property which will have to be demolished by new owner. Water, sewer, gas are available on street. Also, land is to be sold in "as is' condition with no warranties implied in writing or orally. The Seller is willing to sell 131 Salem Church Rd and 135 Salem Church together as well For further questions contact Listing Agent.

Public Records

Apr 13, 2020

Sold

$65,000

BRIGHT MLS #DENC416338

Feb 28, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Feb 26, 2020

Sold

$130,000

Jan 7, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2019

Contingent

—

Jul 15, 2019

Price Changed

$130,000

Feb 21, 2019

Listed

$180,000

Public Records

Jan 16, 2008

Sold

$220,000

BRIGHT MLS #DENC113984

Nov 5, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 4, 2007

Listed

$220,000

BRIGHT MLS #DENC364188

Mar 20, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2007

Listed

$364,900

BRIGHT MLS #DENC123294

Jun 30, 2006

Sold

$310,000

Apr 7, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2006

Listed

$310,000

BRIGHT MLS #DENC343186

Apr 10, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2006

Listed

$350,000

Public Records

Jul 1, 1982

Sold

$9,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,206 (+60.3%)

$99,200 + $116,400

$215,600

2024

$1,376 (+2.7%)

$99,200 + $116,400

$215,600

2023

$1,340 (+0.6%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2022

$1,331 (+2.1%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2021

$1,303 (+2.7%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2020

$1,269 (+12.9%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2019

$1,124 (−63.2%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2018

$3,057 (+68.0%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2017

$1,819 (−72.5%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2016

$6,610 (+587.1%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2015

$962

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2014

$962 (−61.9%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2013

$2,526 (+194.0%)

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

2012

$859

$12,300 + $19,200

$31,500

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

660

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

660

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

0902800028

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

Newark, DE • 19713

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Sun exposure

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Newark. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.4 hrs

6.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 131 Salem Church Rd

$299,453

$547 under list price of $300K

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