Enjoy this gorgeous landscaped colonial located in the heart of Newark. This spacious light filled home is surrounded by trees and lush greenery. This home offers a large living area, dining room, eat-in kitchen & cozy family room with wood burning fireplace. The updated kitchen offers plenty of space to create life most delicious moments. The laundry room is located just off the kitchen. Step outside from the family room slider onto a patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Ascend the stairs to the second level. Primary bedroom with updated en suite bath & large closet. Three more bedrooms and a full bath round out the second level nicely. The finished lower level provides wonderful flexible space. New Heating & Air (2022). Hot water heater (2023). Professional photos and 3D tour coming soon. Make your move!
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by S Walton Simpson• Walt Simpson Realty
•302-697-0110 (broker)
•walt@simpsonrealtyteam.com (broker)
Bought with John Rowland• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Well maintained 2 story colonial offering a 2 car turned garage backing to a private wooded park. Center hall entry leads to the bright spacious living room featuring hardwood floors & oversized bay window. Formal dining room would be a great setting for those upcoming holiday meals. Heading into the renovated (2019) eat in kitchen you will note it is a chef's delight offering an abundance of white Shaker Style cabinets & counter top space, new Maytag Stainless Steel appliances w/ 10 year warranty, crown moulding & recessed lighting. Off the kitchen is the cozy family room with a floor to ceiling brick fireplace & slider leading to the rear patio. To complete the main level is the updated powder room w/ tile floor and the main floor laundry room featuring a separate coffee bar area. Heading upstairs is the master bedroom with master bath & walk in closet. The additional bedrooms are generous in size and offer great closet space. And yes. .. the hardwood floors flow through out these areas. Let's not forget the fully renovated hall bath (2019) with tile floor, new tub surround & double sink vanity featuring granite counter top & Moen fixture. The lower level boasts tons of space which would be a great option for family time. Current owner has this area set up as a game room. There is also an area which offers a work out room. There is also a separate utility room for additional storage options. The rear yard offers a shed for all your lawn care needs and is ready for those upcoming summer activities & gatherings. Additional features include newer roof (2016) with upgraded architectural style shingles, ridge vent plus a transferrable warranty, and an energy efficient Trane HVAC system for comfort during all seasons. You cannot beat the location as the home is just minutes from Newark, I-95 access & the University of Delaware. Home is located within 5 mi. radius of Newark Charter School. Be ready to make this one your next "Home Sweet Home".
BRIGHT MLS #DENC118172
Jul 31, 2006
Sold
$290,000
$95/sq ft
Jul 10, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2006
Listed
$290,000
$95/sq ft
The best of both worlds can be yours. A beautiful 2 story colonial with a 2 car turned garage, just minutes from Newark, I-95 and the University of Delaware and yet backing to a wonderful wooded park, is ready for your immediate occupancy. The large living room features hardwood floors, an oversized bay window and opens to a formal dining room. The eat in kitchen has recessed lighting, a pantry and overlooks the woods. There is a powder room and laundry directly off the kitchen. Completing the main level is a secluded family room with a floor to ceiling brick fire place. With hardwood floors, built in bookshelves and wood sliders to the concrete patio, it is the perfect place to relax. Upstairs you will find four roomy bedrooms, one master suite with full bath and three additional bedrooms and a second bath. The home is wired for cable and has a full unfinished basement.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC355734
May 4, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jan 5, 2006
Listed
$309,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC357754
Jan 6, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2005
Listed
$328,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$94,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,376 (+12.8%)
$79,000 + $300,300
$379,300
2024
$2,994 (+2.5%)
$79,000 + $300,300
$379,300
2023
$2,922 (+1.1%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2022
$2,891 (+2.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2021
$2,817 (+616.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2020
$393 (−83.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2019
$2,398 (+2.4%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2018
$2,342 (+3.1%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2017
$2,273 (+0.3%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2016
$2,266 (+11.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2015
$2,031
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2014
$2,030 (+4.0%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2013
$1,951 (+2.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2012
$1,902
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
Tax history for 248 W Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,376 (+12.8%)
$79,000 + $300,300
$379,300
2024
$2,994 (+2.5%)
$79,000 + $300,300
$379,300
2023
$2,922 (+1.1%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2022
$2,891 (+2.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2021
$2,817 (+616.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2020
$393 (−83.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2019
$2,398 (+2.4%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2018
$2,342 (+3.1%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2017
$2,273 (+0.3%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2016
$2,266 (+11.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2015
$2,031
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2014
$2,030 (+4.0%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2013
$1,951 (+2.6%)
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
2012
$1,902
$18,100 + $62,700
$80,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
177 ft.
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,150
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1804300153
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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access