Rare opportunity to own a versatile property in the heart of Newark featuring a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath main home plus a fully detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house, perfect for in-law living, guest house, or a private home office. The main home offers hardwood flooring, a functional layout, updated kitchen and bath spaces, a finished basement for additional living space, and a spacious 2-car garage with a rare rear door opening directly to the backyard. What truly sets this property apart is the detached guest house, showcasing vaulted ceilings, a striking wall of windows, and a lofted bedroom design that creates a bright, modern, and flexible living space. Situated on a large, flat lot with a full privacy fence and a great rear patio for entertaining, this property offers both space and flexibility that’s hard to find in this location. Conveniently located just minutes from University of Delaware, shopping, dining, and major routes, this property is a fantastic option to call your next home. Schedule your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$234Price/Sq.Ft.
$3/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Knisely• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
•610-565-1995 (broker)
•klrw709@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Diana Vieyra• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $2,226 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3 S Dillwyn Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 21, 2026
Sold
$399,500
$195/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC2101280
Jul 20, 2026
Sold
$479,500
$234/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Pending
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Jun 1, 2026
Contingent
—
May 28, 2026
Listed
$450,000
$220/sq ft
May 25, 2026
Coming Soon
$450,000
$220/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC480092
Aug 12, 2019
Sold
$320,000
$156/sq ft
Jun 25, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2019
Listed
$335,000
$163/sq ft
+19
Unique opportunity, single family home with separate in-law-suite/studio! 4-sided brick colonial with over-sized 2 car garage on an extra large private City of Newark lot close to UD and within the 5 mile radius of Newark Charter. Home comes with a detached self sustaining building that could serve as an in-law suite or studio. Studio has vaulted ceiling, loft bedroom, full bath and area for possible kitchenette. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the main home. Bright kitchen with stainless appliances, including stove with induction cooktop, large pantry with pullouts, and tile flooring. Spacious, light filled living room. Finished basement provides extra flexible living space. Separate carpeted play house with electric. Some of the many other features include Andersen windows, reverse osmosis water treatment system, Grohe plumbing fixtures and modern bathroom updates. Easy to show, quick closing available, make your appointment to see this fine home today!
BRIGHT MLS #1003583816
Oct 25, 2013
Sold
$310,000
$151/sq ft
Sep 2, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2013
Listed
$325,000
$159/sq ft
MRIS #NC8114434
Oct 25, 2013
Sold
$310,000
$151/sq ft
Sep 2, 2013
Delisted
—
Jun 21, 2013
Listed
**
$159/sq ft
TREND #6238277
Oct 25, 2013
Sold
$310,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 11, 2013
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2013
Relisted
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Sep 25, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 14, 2013
Price Changed
$325,000
$159/sq ft
Jul 26, 2013
Price Changed
$339,000
$165/sq ft
Jun 20, 2013
Listed
$350,000
$171/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003494280
Oct 25, 2013
Sold
$310,000
$151/sq ft
Sep 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 20, 2013
Listed
$325,000
$159/sq ft
+20
This delightful home is in beautiful condition and is nestled on an extra large, City of Newark lot close to the University of Delaware. It comes with a detached self sustaining building that can serve as an in-law suite with vaulted ceiling, loft bedroom, full bath and possible kitchenette. The ultra modern kitchen in the main house is bright and spacious with high end GE appliances and Alno cabinets along with a spacious pantry with pullouts. Included also are gleaming hardwood floors and unique lighting fixtures throughout this wonderful home. There's also a nicely finished basement and an oversized (21' x 29')two car garage with openers, insulated doors and concrete driveway. In addition, there's a separate, carpeted club house with electric for the little ones to enjoy. There have been many, many updates in the recent past - all done with top quality materials including Grohe plumbing fixtures and Andersen windows to name a few. Please see separate list of "Special Features".