SOLD SEP 30, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $470K

$503,296

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,647/mo

•

2,240

sq ft

261 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713

About this home

Newly renovated 4 Bedrooms with 3 Full Baths and 2 car garage sitting on Half Acre Lot in Newark. This home is located within the desirable Newark Charter School radius, making it an ideal choice for those seeking top-rated education options. And within minutes to U. of Delaware , Rittenhouse Park and the Newark Amtrak/SEPTA Station. With its modern updates, open layout, and prime location, this property is truly a gem. New Kitchen with New Gray Cabinets, New Stainless Steel Appliances, All 3 Bathrooms updated. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this extraordinary house your new home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.58 acresLot Size

$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Barry Godfrey • Home Finders Real Estate Company

•302-655-8091 (broker)

•bgodfr3131@aol.com (broker)

Bought with Susan Elentrio-Mahoney • Century 21 Gold Key Realty

•302-369-5397 (broker)

•newarkoffice@c21gk.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2087852

Redfin Estimate

$503,296

$33K since sold in September 2025$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6% higher than the average sale price ($475K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$472,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 1, 2025
$480,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
268 W Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$472,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
121 N Hunter Forge Rd, Newark, DE 19713
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$445,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,825 sq ft
803 Del Grove Ave, Newark, DE 19713
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$395,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,125 sq ft
1102 Janice Dr, Newark, DE 19713
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$585,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,750 sq ft
1 Blue Jay Dr, Newark, DE 19713

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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 261 W Chestnut Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2087852

Sep 30, 2025

Sold

$470,000

$210/sq ft

Sep 26, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 28, 2025

Contingent

—

Aug 17, 2025

Listed

$484,900

$216/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2083502

Aug 17, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 2025

Price Changed

$484,900

$216/sq ft

Jun 14, 2025

Listed

$499,900

$223/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC313144

Dec 29, 1997

Sold

$139,500

$62/sq ft

Oct 14, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 1997

Listed

$139,500

$62/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC472532

Jun 3, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 1996

Listed

$139,900

$62/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1981

Sold

$62,000

$28/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,184 (+25.8%)

$86,800 + $271,000

$357,800

2024

$2,531 (+2.5%)

$86,800 + $271,000

$357,800

2023

$2,470 (+1.1%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2022

$2,443 (+2.6%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2021

$2,381 (+3.0%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2020

$2,312 (+14.1%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2019

$2,027 (+2.4%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2018

$1,980 (+3.1%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2017

$1,921 (+0.3%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2016

$1,915 (+11.5%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2015

$1,717

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2014

$1,716 (+4.0%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2013

$1,649 (+2.6%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2012

$1,608

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

Tax history for 261 W Chestnut Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,184 (+25.8%)

$86,800 + $271,000

$357,800

2024

$2,531 (+2.5%)

$86,800 + $271,000

$357,800

2023

$2,470 (+1.1%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2022

$2,443 (+2.6%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2021

$2,381 (+3.0%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2020

$2,312 (+14.1%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2019

$2,027 (+2.4%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2018

$1,980 (+3.1%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2017

$1,921 (+0.3%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2016

$1,915 (+11.5%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2015

$1,717

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2014

$1,716 (+4.0%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2013

$1,649 (+2.6%)

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

2012

$1,608

$13,000 + $55,300

$68,300

*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

100 ft.

Lot depth

265 ft.

Lot size

0.58 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,460

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1804500014

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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 790
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2025

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 264.90
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,450
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 790
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $721
County Tax: $172
Tax Assessed Value: $68,300
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,108

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
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
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Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,460
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1804500014

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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Lifestyle

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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, 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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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

$479,000 – $579,000

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Home values near 261 W Chestnut Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
253 West Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$393,258
260 West Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$482,920

Address	Redfin Estimate
249 West Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$388,999
263 West Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3039 Sq. Ft.	$417,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 West Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$542,702
269 West Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$439,864

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