APPROVED SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY! APPROVED AT PRICE OF $165,000! It's time to own this very cozy & comfortable ranch home; It's bigger than it looks. Lovely flowers & landscaping in Newark City Limits on just over acre. Within walking distance is Rittenhouse Park & the UofD. Enter into a spacious Living Room featuring a nice fireplace complete w/ built-in bookcases on either side. Lots of natural light. 3 decent sized bedrooms, hardwood floors and a large galley style kitchen provide lots of space. It has a dining room too. You'll love the beautiful screened gazebo as its a great place to relax and enjoy meals during warmer weather. Lots of storage in the basement, 1-car garage & plenty of parking are all bonuses. Close to major routes 896 & I-95; very convenient. Property sale is conditioned upon third-party approval. Call for details. No VA offers please. Buyer must include the short sale documents that are posted on this MLS site & labeled as Presentation of Offers with contract offer submission
Great Price! Pictures can't begin to showcase this fabulous property. Bigger than it looks, it's definitely worth a tour. Beautifully landscaped & nestled In Newark City limits this pristine 3BR 1BA L-Shaped Ranch w/ Gar sits on just over acre has plenty to offer. It is located close-by to Rittenhouse Park, UD & Major Roadways. Upon entering, you will not be disappointed as you move into the spacious LR showcasing a Wood Burning FP complete w/ Built-in Bookcases on either side. A Lg Picture Window is also featured to let in lots of sunlight. Just off the LR is the DR featuring Gleaming Hardwoods?it is perfect for those quiets meals at home. Down the hallway are 3 good sized Bdrms & Bathroom. The huge Basement is unfinished & offers plenty of storage space or could be used as Workshop. Enjoy a well manicured lawn & color-filled flower beds & screened-in (12'x12') Gazebo w/ electric. This well maintained house shows pride of ownership at every turn and is just waiting to be Your New Home!
BRIGHT MLS #DENC368268
Nov 19, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2007
Listed
$262,000
$172/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC365214
Sep 14, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jul 9, 2007
Listed
$268,000
$176/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 2002
Sold
$154,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC168642
Feb 1, 2002
Listed
$154,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC234240
Sep 8, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 1998
Listed
$119,900
$79/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC234250
Sep 8, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 1998
Listed
$119,900
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$84,900
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,170 (+73.9%)
$73,000 + $283,200
$356,200
2024
$1,823 (+2.5%)
$73,000 + $283,200
$356,200
2023
$1,779 (+1.1%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2022
$1,760 (+2.6%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2021
$1,715 (+3.0%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2020
$1,666 (+14.1%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2019
$1,460 (+2.4%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2018
$1,426 (+3.1%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2017
$1,384 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2016
$1,380 (+11.6%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2015
$1,237
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2014
$1,236 (+4.0%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2013
$1,188 (+2.6%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2012
$1,158
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
Tax history for 245 W Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,170 (+73.9%)
$73,000 + $283,200
$356,200
2024
$1,823 (+2.5%)
$73,000 + $283,200
$356,200
2023
$1,779 (+1.1%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2022
$1,760 (+2.6%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2021
$1,715 (+3.0%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2020
$1,666 (+14.1%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2019
$1,460 (+2.4%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2018
$1,426 (+3.1%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2017
$1,384 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2016
$1,380 (+11.6%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2015
$1,237
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2014
$1,236 (+4.0%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2013
$1,188 (+2.6%)
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
2012
$1,158
$11,000 + $38,200
$49,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,525
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1804500019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener