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About this home
Welcome to 32 Rankin Rd. Situated on a convenient, sidewalk-lined street in Meeting House Hill, within the desirable Pike Creek area, this beautifully updated four-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath, two-story Colonial has been meticulously cared for and enhanced by its current owners. A welcoming covered front porch as you walk into this bright and inviting home. Where rich, refinished hardwood floors flow from the entry through the light-filled living room and continue throughout both the first and second floors. The renovated eat-in kitchen is open, bright, and thoughtfully designed, featuring all-new appliances, hardwood flooring, tall glass-front cabinetry, a custom Amish built kitchen island, new French doors leading out to the rear yard, and a built-in banquette perfect for casual dining. The home offers an impressive array of updates and special features, including a 30-year roof (2010), new HVAC system (2026), updated powder room and second-floor bath (2022), LVP flooring in the spacious family room off the kitchen (2022), updated plumbing in the kitchen and bathrooms, new windows, a new main-line clean-out, whole-house water filtration system, updated lighting fixtures, abundant natural light. Fenced in rear yard with concrete patio and large storage shed, facing west producing some spectacular sunset views. This charming Colonial combines thoughtful updates, comfortable living spaces, and beautifully maintained outdoor areas—all ready to welcome its next owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$247Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jack Sanderson• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Fairway Falls, located between Pike Creek and Hockessin, is a residential and golf-adjacent Pike Creek Valley neighborhood with wooded lanes and cul-de-sac streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pike Creek Shopping Center area at Limestone Road (DE-7) and Pike Creek Road, where cafés, salons, and local services cluster in a steady daytime hum. Nearby, the Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots adds a distinct regional landmark and event-night energy. Housing reads as late-20th-century suburban, with brick-front colonials and split-levels set back behind mature trees. Outdoor time centers on the Pike Creek Greenway and the trails at Middle Run Natural Area. Daily errands and casual meetups orbit the small retail nodes along Limestone Road.
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Offer insights
32 Rankin Rd · $419,900
$420K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $420K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
46 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast area
Ceiling fans
Family room off the kitchen
Country-style kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Wood floors throughout
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Country-style, eat-in kitchen
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (oil)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Sidewalks
Rear fencing
Home design
Detached single-family home
Parking
Paved driveway with three parking spaces (total of 3 garage/parking spaces listed)
Construction
Brick and asbestos exterior materials
Block foundation
Partial basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric hot water
Electricity and solar
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Situated in convenient, sidewalk-lined Meeting House Hill, in the desirable Pike Creek area, this 4 bedroom, 1.1 bath, two-story Colonial has been meticulously updated by the current owners. A freshly painted entry door provides entry to this bright and welcoming home. Inside, rich, refinished hardwood floors continue from the entry and light-filled living room with built-in shelving throughout the first and second floors. In addition to the renovated, open and bright, eat-in kitchen with all new appliances, new hardwood floors, tall glass-front cabinetry, new disposal, and built-in banquette, the numerous special features of this beautiful home include: 30-yr roof w/ transferrable warranty (2010), new HVAC (2010), updated powder room and second floor bath (2019), cork flooring installed in spacious family room off kitchen, updated plumbing in kitchen and bathrooms, new windows, new main line clean-out, whole house water filtration system, updated lighting fixtures, an abundance of natural light, a new shed, front and rear yard irrigation systems and the list goes on! The fully fenced rear yard provides plenty of space for recreation, entertaining and gardening - there are established asparagus and red raspberry plantings in the backyard and blueberry and honey berry beds in the front yard! This freshly painted, move-in ready home awaits its next owner!
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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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Historical weather
Newark, DE • 19711
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Newark. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 32 Rankin Rd
$424,045
$4,145 over list price of $420K
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