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Off Market Sep 2023 for $618K

$596,365

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,962/mo

•

2,375

sq ft

260 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711

About this home

Welcome to this charming all brick colonial in the sought after neighborhood of" Old Newark" walking distance to the University of Delaware, Downtown Newark, Newark train station and local shopping, also just minutes to I-95, Christiana Hospital and Christiana Mall. Home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Entering the home you will notice the lovely curved staircase and gleaming hardwood floors throughout. There is a convenient home office on the main level and lovely gathering room with wood burning fireplace and built in bookshelves. Owners have also built on a beautiful addition with a full bathroom that could be a primary bedroom if needed. The dining room has a large triple window with plenty of space for entertaining. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, the Owner suite is a nice size, has 2 closets and bathroom with a tub. 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom complete the second floor. The walkup attic has 2 rooms that are perfect for a study area, reading room or storage. The basement level has the laundry area and a Bilco door to exit to the backyard. The HVAC is new, this past Spring windows have been updated and the flat roof was replaced in 2016. Showings begin on Friday August 18th.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Kate Johnston • RE/MAX Associates - Newark

•302-453-3200 (broker)

Bought with Karen Ventresca • RE/MAX Elite

•302-234-2500 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2047656

Redfin Estimate

$596,365

$22K since sold in September 2023$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 29.3% higher than the average sale price ($461K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$430,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,475 sq ft
241 Cheltenham Rd, Newark, DE 19711
SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$430,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,275 sq ft
9 Amherst Dr, Newark, DE 19711
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$447,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,275 sq ft
301 Country Club Dr, Newark, DE 19711
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$435,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,825 sq ft
718 Susquehanna Cir, Newark, DE 19711
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$490,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,825 sq ft
700 Harvard Ln, Newark, DE 19711
SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$535,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
3 Amherst Dr, Newark, DE 19711

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Market trends in 19711, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$467K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

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131

15 MoM

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Sale history for 260 Orchard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,906 (+12.4%)

$78,500 + $360,400

$438,900

2024

$3,475 (+20.2%)

$78,500 + $360,400

$438,900

2023

$2,892 (+1.3%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2022

$2,856 (−0.5%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2021

$2,870 (+3.4%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2020

$2,776 (+16.4%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2019

$2,384 (+2.8%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2018

$2,319 (+3.6%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2017

$2,239 (+5.1%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2016

$2,131 (+14.7%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2015

$1,858

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2014

$1,857 (+5.2%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2013

$1,765 (+3.3%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2012

$1,708

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

Tax history for 260 Orchard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,906 (+12.4%)

$78,500 + $360,400

$438,900

2024

$3,475 (+20.2%)

$78,500 + $360,400

$438,900

2023

$2,892 (+1.3%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2022

$2,856 (−0.5%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2021

$2,870 (+3.4%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2020

$2,776 (+16.4%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2019

$2,384 (+2.8%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2018

$2,319 (+3.6%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2017

$2,239 (+5.1%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2016

$2,131 (+14.7%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2015

$1,858

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2014

$1,857 (+5.2%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2013

$1,765 (+3.3%)

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

2012

$1,708

$15,800 + $78,000

$93,800

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

80 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,375

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1802500312

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $78,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 x 150.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $15,800

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,375
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $726
County Tax: $256
School Tax: $3,100
Tax Assessed Value: $93,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,081

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

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

Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: College Ave to Park to Orchard Rd, Follow to #260

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,375
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1802500312

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

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Around this home

Schools

West Park Place Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Shue-Medill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

3/10

Newark High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

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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Newark, DE • 19711

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$567,000 – $686,000

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Home values near 260 Orchard Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$620,942
274 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$413,580

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1675 Sq. Ft.	$503,619
271 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$551,356

Address	Redfin Estimate
278 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1975 Sq. Ft.	$504,594
275 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$596,453

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