Tastefully updated home nestled on almost an acre in desirable Pike Creek Valley. Home offers spacious bedrooms, a large living room and finished lower level with walk-out that is perfect for entertaining. There is a first floor master suite, a full eat-in kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances. Looking for storage or a work shop? There is a large, detached garage on the property. Schedule today, this one may not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dan Logan• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
•302-239-3000 (broker)
•ssedita@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Shana Delcollo• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Complete renovation on this non development cape just outside the city of Newark. Owner took the original house down to the studs and made numerous structural renovations and opened up this home to todays style but maintaining the charm of its roots. This home now features a first floor master bedroom with its own luxurious master bath. The kitchen features granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliance, built in wall oven and microwave, numerous recessed lights, and upgraded cabinetry. The lower level has been finished and has a door to the rear yard. There is a 24 x 22 detached extra large ceiling height garage in the back. Large lot for many potential uses.
BRIGHT MLS #1009525060
Apr 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 2012
Listed
$220,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2013
Sold
$182,500
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,209 (+19.2%)
$165,000 + $353,700
$518,700
2024
$4,369 (+2.8%)
$165,000 + $353,700
$518,700
2023
$4,249 (+0.2%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2022
$4,239 (+2.2%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2021
$4,150 (+2.7%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2020
$4,042 (+13.2%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2019
$3,572 (+2.7%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2018
$3,478 (+3.7%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2017
$3,355 (+0.3%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2016
$3,346 (+9.8%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2015
$3,048 (+13.5%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2014
$2,685 (+3.4%)
$21,000 + $69,400
$90,400
2013
$2,596 (+2.1%)
$21,000 + $69,400
$90,400
2012
$2,541
$21,000 + $69,400
$90,400
Tax history for 428 Paper Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,209 (+19.2%)
$165,000 + $353,700
$518,700
2024
$4,369 (+2.8%)
$165,000 + $353,700
$518,700
2023
$4,249 (+0.2%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2022
$4,239 (+2.2%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2021
$4,150 (+2.7%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2020
$4,042 (+13.2%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2019
$3,572 (+2.7%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2018
$3,478 (+3.7%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2017
$3,355 (+0.3%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2016
$3,346 (+9.8%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2015
$3,048 (+13.5%)
$21,000 + $81,600
$102,600
2014
$2,685 (+3.4%)
$21,000 + $69,400
$90,400
2013
$2,596 (+2.1%)
$21,000 + $69,400
$90,400
2012
$2,541
$21,000 + $69,400
$90,400
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
394 ft.
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,325
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0805200033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 394X80
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,925
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $102,600
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $3,300
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
100 Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Location Information
Cross Street: KIRKWOOD HIGH
Directions: Kirkwood Highway to Papermill Rd
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,325
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0805200033
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Shue-Medill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 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
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$541,000 – $654,000
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