Showings start 10/13/13 Alert! Location, location, location. Here is an opportunity to live near and walk to the University. Take a stroll to downtown. This cedar sided unique home is located in the old section of Newark almost on campus. It offers lots of architectural character. The potential is enormous for an energetic buyer. Bedrooms are large, with hardwood flooring under carpet. There's a finished basement hardwood floors and a powder room. Updates would make this home shine and is priced to reflect the need for updates and cosmetic repairs. Come check out the large private backyard with a detached two car garage. The yard is bordered with large conifers and exotic grasses. Great place to hang out or for picnics. Enjoy summers or fall in the glass enclosed porch. Check out the shiny hardwood floors on the main level. Come make this your next home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Donna Klimowicz• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
•302-999-9999 (broker)
•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Kelly Spinelli• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
•302-239-3000 (broker)
•ssedita@psre.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003614538
Redfin Estimate
$414,392
$114K since sold in July 2019$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 19.6% higher than the average sale price ($346K) of 6 comparable homes.
Showings start 10/13/13 Alert! Location, location, location. Here is an opportunity to live near and walk to the University. Take a stroll to downtown. This cedar sided unique home is located in the old section of Newark almost on campus. It offers lots of architectural character. The potential is enormous for an energetic buyer. Bedrooms are large, with hardwood flooring under carpet. There's a finished basement hardwood floors and a powder room. Updates would make this home shine and is priced to reflect the need for updates and cosmetic repairs. Come check out the large private backyard with a detached two car garage. The yard is bordered with large conifers and exotic grasses. Great place to hang out or for picnics. Enjoy summers or fall in the glass enclosed porch. Check out the shiny hardwood floors on the main level. Come make this your next home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,489 (+18.5%)
$75,700 + $204,000
$279,700
2024
$2,101 (+2.5%)
$75,700 + $204,000
$279,700
2023
$2,050 (+1.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2022
$2,028 (+2.6%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2021
$1,976 (+3.0%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2020
$1,920 (+14.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2019
$1,683 (+2.4%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2018
$1,644 (+3.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2017
$1,595 (+0.3%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2016
$1,590 (+11.6%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2015
$1,425
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2014
$1,425 (+64.0%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2013
$869 (+4.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2012
$835
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
Tax history for 15 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,489 (+18.5%)
$75,700 + $204,000
$279,700
2024
$2,101 (+2.5%)
$75,700 + $204,000
$279,700
2023
$2,050 (+1.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2022
$2,028 (+2.6%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2021
$1,976 (+3.0%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2020
$1,920 (+14.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2019
$1,683 (+2.4%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2018
$1,644 (+3.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2017
$1,595 (+0.3%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2016
$1,590 (+11.6%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2015
$1,425
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2014
$1,425 (+64.0%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2013
$869 (+4.1%)
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
2012
$835
$15,300 + $41,400
$56,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEWARK 31
Living Sq. Ft: 1,375
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 768
Building Sq. Ft: 1,375
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
School Tax District: CHRISTINA
Municipality Name: NEWARK CITY
Acres: 0.17
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: 18RS
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEWARK CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,375
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1802600038
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Park Place Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Shue-Medill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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 • 19711
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$394,000 – $477,000
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