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Off Market Nov 2021 for $325K

$393,258

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,084/mo

•

1,550

sq ft

253 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

About this home

Charming and beautifully maintained 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Ranch home in Rittenhouse Woods. GREAT LOCATION in Newark close to I95, University of Delaware and within the 5 mile radius of Newark Charter School. Enjoy a short walk to the Newark Parks & Recreations ‘Rittenhouse Park’. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Hardwood floors throughout living room, dining room and bedrooms. Kitchen has nice cabinet space and ready for your own personal touches. Beautiful 3 season room is off the dining room with access to a lovely landscaped relaxing & private backyard. Basement is unfinished for additional storage and has Washer/Dryer/Utility tub.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kat Geralis • EXP Realty, LLC

•888-543-4829 (broker)

•de.broker@exprealty.net (broker)

Listed by Donna Marconi • EXP Realty, LLC

•888-543-4829 (broker)

•de.broker@exprealty.net (broker)

Bought with Michele Endrich • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

•302-999-9999 (broker)

•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2007150

Redfin Estimate

$393,258

$68K since sold in November 2021$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($431K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$390,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$360,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,525 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$410,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,450 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$410,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$492,500
E
3 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$525,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
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$1,863/mo

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Market trends in 19713, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

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Sale history for 253 W Chestnut Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2007150

Nov 30, 2021

Sold

$325,000

$210/sq ft

Nov 18, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2021

Relisted

—

Sep 27, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Sep 27, 2021

Listed

$300,000

$194/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC308326

Aug 22, 1997

Sold

$119,900

$77/sq ft

Aug 8, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 1997

Listed

$119,900

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1984

Sold

$67,000

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,793 (+53.5%)

$72,600 + $241,200

$313,800

2024

$1,819 (+2.5%)

$72,600 + $241,200

$313,800

2023

$1,775 (+1.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2022

$1,757 (+2.6%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2021

$1,712 (+3.0%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2020

$1,662 (+14.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2019

$1,457 (+2.4%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2018

$1,423 (+3.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2017

$1,381 (+0.3%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2016

$1,377 (+11.6%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2015

$1,234

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2014

$1,234 (+4.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2013

$1,186 (+2.6%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2012

$1,156

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

Tax history for 253 W Chestnut Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,793 (+53.5%)

$72,600 + $241,200

$313,800

2024

$1,819 (+2.5%)

$72,600 + $241,200

$313,800

2023

$1,775 (+1.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2022

$1,757 (+2.6%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2021

$1,712 (+3.0%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2020

$1,662 (+14.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2019

$1,457 (+2.4%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2018

$1,423 (+3.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2017

$1,381 (+0.3%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2016

$1,377 (+11.6%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2015

$1,234

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2014

$1,234 (+4.1%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2013

$1,186 (+2.6%)

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

2012

$1,156

$10,900 + $38,200

$49,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

86 ft.

Lot depth

135 ft.

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,176

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1804500017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Built In, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Partially Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $38,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar, Shingle Siding
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 86.10 x 135.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,550
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $380
County Tax: $134
School Tax: $1,578
Tax Assessed Value: $49,100
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $2,091

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Other
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Septic
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Get on I-95 S from US-202 S 11 min (4.1 mi) Follow I-95 S to DE-896 N/S College Ave. Take exit 1B from I-95 S 14 min (13.9 mi) Follow DE-896 N/S College Ave to W Chestnut Hill Rd in Newark

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1804500017

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

West Park Place Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Shue-Medill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

3/10

Newark High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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

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, 14 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 • 19713

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$374,000 – $453,000

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Home values near 253 W Chestnut Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 W Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$353,655
260 W Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$482,920

Address	Redfin Estimate
249 W Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$388,999
261 W Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$503,296

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 W Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$542,702
263 W Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3039 Sq. Ft.	$417,586

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