Large and updated 4 to 5 bedroom home on a beautiful west-facing park-like corner lot in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood of the North Star area between Hockessin and Newark. The First Floor of this wonderful home consists of a large and sun-filled Living Room, spacious Dining Room, remodeled and expandable eat-in Kitchen, and wood-burning fireside Family Room with exposed ceiling beams and french doors to the patio and back yard, all rooms with either original 3/4 inch hardwood or tile floors. In addition, there is a first floor Laundry, Powder Room and a Mud Room entry off of the oversized side-entry garage. The Second Floor consists of the Master Suite with massive walk-in shower in the remodeled Master Bath, three additional generous Bedrooms and a remodeled Hall Bath, all rooms with either original 3/4 inch hardwood or tile floors. The partially-finished Lower Level consists of a Family/Play Room, fifth Bedroom with egress window, and a full Bathroom, which could make a terrific space for an Au Pair/Teenager/In-law or Home Office Suite. Other features include a wood stove insert, whole house water filtration and air filtration systems, warranted basement water-proofing system, updated windows, built-in shelving, additional basement storage, floored-attic storage, new air conditioning, updated septic, professional landscaping in rear and side yards, new roof, new gutters and drainage system, and the availability of natural gas hookup. Centrally located only a short walk to the popular Woodside Creamery, minutes away from Downtown Newark or picturesque Hockessin, and a short drive from the fine dining, shopping, entertainment, sports and cultural activities of Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, Wilmington and even Philadelphia and the Delaware Beaches. Highly Sought After North Star School District, low taxes, and unobstructed, spectacular sunsets make this a special place to call home. Showings begin on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial in Lambeth Riding on a flat corner lot. Large eat in kitchen with Corian Countertops. The entire interior was just painted. Hardwood floors in every room upstairs. House is move in ready for decorating and is in the North Star feeder pattern. Repairs from Inspection include: New electric panel and septic repair, new distribution box and new tank. (Yard will be raked and seeded in Spring)
Public Records
Jun 1, 1976
Sold
$81,207
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,471 (+3.6%)
$137,000 + $466,600
$603,600
2024
$5,283 (+12.8%)
$137,000 + $466,600
$603,600
2023
$4,685 (−0.5%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2022
$4,711
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2020
$4,708 (+0.1%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2019
$4,701 (+1.6%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2018
$4,625 (+1.2%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2017
$4,571 (+9.3%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2016
$4,183 (+6.4%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2015
$3,931 (+14.9%)
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
2014
$3,420 (+19.8%)
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
2013
$2,855 (−3.3%)
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
2012
$2,951
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
Tax history for 208 Cain Rue
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,471 (+3.6%)
$137,000 + $466,600
$603,600
2024
$5,283 (+12.8%)
$137,000 + $466,600
$603,600
2023
$4,685 (−0.5%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2022
$4,711
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2020
$4,708 (+0.1%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2019
$4,701 (+1.6%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2018
$4,625 (+1.2%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2017
$4,571 (+9.3%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2016
$4,183 (+6.4%)
$34,400 + $103,500
$137,900
2015
$3,931 (+14.9%)
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
2014
$3,420 (+19.8%)
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
2013
$2,855 (−3.3%)
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
2012
$2,951
$34,400 + $98,300
$132,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
216 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,975
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0801740079
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: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $103,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 215.70 x 150.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $34,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,975
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,144
School Tax: $3,419
Tax Assessed Value: $137,900
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $4,563
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Approved System, On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
HOA Fee: $100
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: North Star Rd to Cox Rd to Can Rue
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,975
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0801740079
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
North Star Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Dickinson (John) High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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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Newark, DE • 19711
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$619,000 – $749,000
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