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$394,900

Est. $2,503/mo —

•

2,782

sq ft

139 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713

About this home

Motivated Sellers, great new price! Rarely available, non-development, custom home on a beautiful . 66 acre fenced lot. Lovingly and thoughtfully renovated throughout. Available due to a job relocation. You will be only the third owner of this special property. Open floor plan, large bedrooms, finished lower area with separate exterior entrance. Unfinished basement area has laundry, lots of storage, Bilco entrance and separate storage/utility room. The custom kitchen kitchen boasts tiled backsplash (to the ceiling), butcher block tops and a high end Samsung appliance package. The lower level is an open plan and features it's own covered entrance if an in-law suite is needed. There is a large, detached garage/shop and the property comes with plenty of parking. The current owners have a tiled wash station in the lower level for their pets which could easily be converted to a full bath. So many thoughtful touches throughout including ceiling fans, recessed lighting and more! Put it on your radar then put it on your calendar. Don't miss out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.66 acresLot Size

$142Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Michels • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

•302-429-4500 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

Listed by Alan Mazzetti • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

•302-429-4500 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

Listing updated: Oct 28, 2026 at 07:19pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2111392

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$2,503 per month

Principal and interest$2,155

Property taxes

$256

HOA dues

Home insurance

$92

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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 • 0.2mi

6/10

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Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

139 Salem Church Rd · $394,900

Strong offer

$395K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $395K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 34 days.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Estimated living area
One wood-burning fireplace
Basement with drainage system, sump pump, and walkout stairs

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
One full bathroom total

Heating & cooling
Programmable thermostat
Central air conditioning
Natural gas heating
Natural gas hot water

Sale and tax history for 139 Salem Church Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2111392

Oct 28, 2026

Price Changed

$394,900

$142/sq ft

Oct 15, 2026

Price Changed

$399,000

$143/sq ft

Oct 8, 2026

Price Changed

$405,000

$146/sq ft

Sep 23, 2026

Listed

$409,900

$147/sq ft

Sep 16, 2026

Coming Soon

$409,900

$147/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 3, 2019

Sold

$200,000

$72/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC474544

May 31, 2019

Sold

$250,000

$90/sq ft

Apr 25, 2019

Pending

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Apr 23, 2019

Price Changed

$247,900

$89/sq ft

Apr 10, 2019

Listed

$249,900

$90/sq ft

+34

WOW! Here is a RARE opportunity to own a Custom built home on an extra large lot in Newark in a Non-Development - with No Deed Restrictions!! You won't find a home built as solid or up-kept as well as this one! Pride of ownership is an understatement. This pristine home has had only one owner - and once you see it, you'll understand why! This adorable 3 Bedroom home sits on only HALF of the lot! Unmatched care and maintenance will ease your mind - Stucco has been inspected and repaired (2019), 2 Sump Pumps (New in 2019), twice yearly maintenance for the TRANE HVAC (2001), Roof (2009), Other Notable features include: Gas heating, New Carpet, Unfinished Basement with Walkout, Pull Down Attic, Oversized 2 Car Detached Garage, Extra Large Workshop, and super cute life size Doll House! This absolutely will not last long!!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,766 (+66.6%)

$74,500 + $293,800

$368,300

2024

$2,261 (+2.7%)

$74,500 + $293,800

$368,300

2023

$2,200 (+0.6%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2022

$2,186 (+2.1%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2021

$2,140 (+2.7%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2020

$2,085 (+13.0%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2019

$1,846 (+2.5%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2018

$1,801 (+3.6%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2017

$1,739 (+0.4%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2016

$1,731 (+60.3%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2015

$1,080 (+5.3%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2013

$1,026 (+3.0%)

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

2012

$995

$9,700 + $42,100

$51,800

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

385 ft.

Lot size

0.66 Acres

Year renovated

1965

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,550

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,550

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

0902800026

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Newark, DE • 19713

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Dec

Sun exposure

94/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Newark. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.2 hrs

6.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 139 Salem Church Rd

$388,999

$5,901 under list price of $395K

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,130 per month, based on comparable rentals

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