Lovely hillside ranch home, nestled on close to an acre in Covered Bridge Farms that sold before processing! Home is nestled on a private almost acre lot with lovely view of rolling hills and creek. Home features 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms plus finished walkout lower level to grade. Showcasing beautiful random width hardwood flooring throughout the main level and beautifully updated gourmet kitchen . Sellers have already completed septic inspection and repairs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Kate Johnston• RE/MAX Associates - Newark
•302-453-3200 (broker)
Bought with Kirsten Landon• Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Fabulous 5 bedroom 4 bath ranch nestled on over an acre in a private park-like setting just minutes from downtown Newark and White Clay Creek State Park. Enter this fine home through the spacious foyer into the large, comfortable living room. Magnificent hardwood floors are features throughout the main level open floor plan. An elegant formal dining room is perfect for dinners or holiday get togethers. The dream kitchen features beautiful cherry cabinets that provide plenty of storage and Corian counter space, topped off with a Jenn Aire stove and large breakfast nook. Unwind in front of the gas fireplace in the spacious family room, then retire to the adjacent master suite. All of this and we still haven't mentioned the massive finished lower level that features 3 bedrooms and two full baths plus a huge area that can make a perfect in-law suite. Updates include the roof, siding, brand new heater and a master bath to die for. Large screened porch overlooks the creek and wooded area. Want more??? Why not relax in the Hot Tub! The list goes on and on so schedule a tour soon as this home will not be available for long! New septic system just installed! New Castle County Tax Records classify home as 4 bedroom for septic purposes.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC175340
Jul 8, 2002
Sold
$380,000
$83/sq ft
May 16, 2002
Listing Removed
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May 15, 2002
Listed
$380,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 23, 1994
Sold
$313,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1986
Sold
$35,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,397 (−18.2%)
$167,300 + $469,700
$637,000
2024
$7,822 (+2.8%)
$167,300 + $469,700
$637,000
2023
$7,608 (+0.2%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2022
$7,590 (+2.2%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2021
$7,430 (+2.7%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2020
$7,237 (+13.2%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2019
$6,395 (+2.7%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2018
$6,228 (+3.7%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2017
$6,007 (+0.3%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2016
$5,992 (+9.8%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2015
$5,458
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2014
$5,456 (+3.4%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2013
$5,275 (+2.1%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2012
$5,164
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
Tax history for 38 Darien Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,397 (−18.2%)
$167,300 + $469,700
$637,000
2024
$7,822 (+2.8%)
$167,300 + $469,700
$637,000
2023
$7,608 (+0.2%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2022
$7,590 (+2.2%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2021
$7,430 (+2.7%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2020
$7,237 (+13.2%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2019
$6,395 (+2.7%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2018
$6,228 (+3.7%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2017
$6,007 (+0.3%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2016
$5,992 (+9.8%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2015
$5,458
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2014
$5,456 (+3.4%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2013
$5,275 (+2.1%)
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
2012
$5,164
$29,200 + $154,500
$183,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,600
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0900740046
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener