Re-Done And Done Right! Wonderful Contemporary Home On 1.2 Acres. Brand New Kitchen With Ceramic Tile, Walk In Pantry And Center Island. 2 Stone Fireplaces, Front And Back Decks, Vaulted Ceilings With Exposed Beams, Loft Lots Of Closet Space, Office Space, Turned Garage All On A Beautiful Lot With Gorgeous Mature Trees. Exterior Is Being Cleaned And Stained.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Judy Walls• RE/MAX Associates - Newark
•302-453-3200 (broker)
Bought with Judy Walls• RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Fabulous Stone & Cedar Contemporary On A Private Wooded Acre In West Newark There's A Seperate Office Or 5Th Bedroom With Private Entrance, Lots Of Custom Glass, Natural Wood & Recessed Lighting Throughout Pluse 2 Stone Fireplaces-1 On Great Rm & 1 In The Mbr. Which Has A Vaulted Ceiling, Loft & Exposed Beams. Call 234-3636 For Your Appointment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,316 (−15.3%)
$168,200 + $361,100
$529,300
2024
$6,277 (+2.8%)
$168,200 + $361,100
$529,300
2023
$6,105 (+0.2%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2022
$6,090 (+2.2%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2021
$5,962 (+2.7%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2020
$5,807 (+13.2%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2019
$5,132 (+2.7%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2018
$4,997 (+3.7%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2017
$4,820 (+0.3%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2016
$4,808 (+9.8%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2015
$4,379
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2014
$4,378 (+3.4%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2013
$4,233 (+2.1%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2012
$4,144
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
Tax history for 40 Darien Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,316 (−15.3%)
$168,200 + $361,100
$529,300
2024
$6,277 (+2.8%)
$168,200 + $361,100
$529,300
2023
$6,105 (+0.2%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2022
$6,090 (+2.2%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2021
$5,962 (+2.7%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2020
$5,807 (+13.2%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2019
$5,132 (+2.7%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2018
$4,997 (+3.7%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2017
$4,820 (+0.3%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2016
$4,808 (+9.8%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2015
$4,379
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2014
$4,378 (+3.4%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2013
$4,233 (+2.1%)
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
2012
$4,144
$29,500 + $117,900
$147,400
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
104 ft.
Lot depth
399 ft.
Lot size
1.14 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,875
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0900720083
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Wall, Disposal
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 103 X 398
Tidal Water: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $147,400
Tax Year: 1998
Tax Annual Amount: $2,173
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL
High School: NEWARK
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Location Information
Cross Street: RICHARDS LANE
Directions: North On Rt. 896, Left Into Covered Bridge, House On Left
Location Type: Pond
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,875
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0900720083
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Shue-Medill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
6/10 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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Newark, DE • 19711
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Estimated sale price
$742,000 – $899,000
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