Location! Location! Welcome to this spacious contemporary home in sought after Arbour Park. Conveniently located in City of Newark limits, close to neighborhood schools, and within a 5-mile radius of Newark's Charter School. The charming University Town offers all of the excitement, sports & culture a University brings. Not to mention downtown Main Street's amazing variety of great restaurants and boutique shopping. Minutes from I95 and all of Delaware's major travel routes. Also, the City of Newark provides great recreation through it's many parks and 17+- miles of trails including and a short walk to Rittenhouse Park featuring stocked trout fishing and family amenities . Almost forgot. . check out Persimmon Creek Swim Club Community Pool!! HVAC system was replaced in 2019 with a 5 year maintenance plan. A large deck footprint with an abundance of mature well groomed landscaping providing outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. It's 2 car, side entry garage with extended driveway provides additional off-street parking. Plenty of square footage in the basement with an outside Bilco door provide an option for finishing and or storage . Photos speak for the sophistication, charm and functionality of this rare find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by West Prein• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Donna Klimowicz• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
This great house has just been REDUCED by the MOTIVATED SELLER. Many updates and a beautiful lot with mature plantings make this home a great value. Conveniently located close to town and all major roads and shopping. Nicely updated and well maintained. The family room has a pellet stove and bay window. For entertaining, the living room and dining room are next to each other. The living room could be used as a home office. Off the dining room you'll find the sunroom with access to the large rear deck. Peaceful and serene. This backyard is absolutely gorgeous. This seller loved to landscape and it shows. The kitchen has recently been updated and granite countertops were just added. Kitchen island, desk area and plenty of storage, bay window, nook area and a view of the backyard is what you will find here. Laundry room and full bath are on the main level. The three bedrooms are all well sized with two full baths. Beautiful hardwood floors. Central vac. , window treatments, 2 sheds, ceiling fans, electronic air filter, furnace humidifier have been added. You'll find plenty of storage in the basement with a Bilco door to the rear yard. 2 car side entry garage with a super long driveway for additional parking. You owe it to yourself to come look at this house. You won't be sorry.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,429 (+1.1%)
$93,100 + $404,600
$497,700
2024
$4,379 (+2.5%)
$93,100 + $404,600
$497,700
2023
$4,274 (+1.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2022
$4,229 (+2.6%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2021
$4,120 (+3.0%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2020
$4,002 (+14.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2019
$3,508 (+2.4%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2018
$3,427 (+3.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2017
$3,325 (+0.3%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2016
$3,315 (+11.5%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2015
$2,972
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2014
$2,971 (+4.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2013
$2,854 (+2.6%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2012
$2,783
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
Tax history for 284 W Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,429 (+1.1%)
$93,100 + $404,600
$497,700
2024
$4,379 (+2.5%)
$93,100 + $404,600
$497,700
2023
$4,274 (+1.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2022
$4,229 (+2.6%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2021
$4,120 (+3.0%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2020
$4,002 (+14.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2019
$3,508 (+2.4%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2018
$3,427 (+3.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2017
$3,325 (+0.3%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2016
$3,315 (+11.5%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2015
$2,972
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2014
$2,971 (+4.1%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2013
$2,854 (+2.6%)
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
2012
$2,783
$19,600 + $98,600
$118,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.