Beautifully Renovated Corner Property! Welcome home to your 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom split-level home in Brookside. This stunning home is situated on a PRIME CORNER LOT and boasts tasteful updates throughout. Enter into the lower level of the home where you will find beautiful vinyl plank flooring that runs throughout. To the left, a pocket door opens to the living room, which could also be used as a home office or a library. To the right of the entrance is a coat closet, entrance to the 1-Car GARAGE, and the all NEW powder room. Head up a few steps and you will enter the open concept main level. The family room boasts beautiful bay windows that look out to the backyard and vinyl plank hardwood floors. Open to the living room is the dining room and kitchen space. The kitchen features STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE Countertops, and subway-tile backsplash. Sliders from the kitchen lead to the spacious deck that sits on the partially-fenced back yard. The deck steps down to a lovely paver-patio which leads to the oversized driveway. A double shed is INCLUDED and offers plenty of space for all of your outdoor storage needs. Back inside and on the 2nd floor you will find 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The master suite here is not to be missed!! Enter the master suite and you will find 2 large rooms that make up this area of the home. Sliding glass doors from the master lead directly to the huge BALCONY that overlooks the yard. The hall bathroom is entirely new and includes modern tile floors, tile shower surround, and granite countertops. Last but not least is the finished basement, to be used for your enjoyment. .. entertainment space, great room, playroom. .. the opportunities are endless. Notable Features include; BRAND NEW FLOORING, BRAND NEW ROOF, BRAND NEW HVAC, BRAND NEW BATHROOMS & KITCHEN, BRAND NEW WATER HEATER, FRESH PAINT throughout, extended driveway for AMPLE PARKING. Be sure to schedule your tour today, this home will NOT last long!! Agent is related to Seller.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Harrington• RE/MAX Premier Properties
•302-273-0033 (broker)
•remaxpremierproperties@outlook.com (broker)
Bought with Andrea Harrington• RE/MAX Premier Properties
ONE OF A KIND! This 4-5 bedroom home has so many updates and fine features! Ceramic tile on the main/lower level, LR w/ bay window & pocket door; convenient first floor Powder room; another bay window in FR which opens to new Kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, Jenn-Air convection/regular range w/ attachments & exterior venting, lazy susan, double sinks, ceramic tile & access to deck; grand MBrm suite with access to a private deck; spacious bedrooms; main hall bath with jet tub, double sinks, linen closet & ceramic tile; walk-in attic & second attic; Recreation Room in basement; security system; freshly painted; fenced yard with two brick patios, Swift inground pool & two sheds; garage; updated systems include: heater, central air, hot water heater, roof, circuit breakers, vinyl siding, double pane windows, smoke detectors in all rooms, cable & phone throughout most of home & more!
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$69,900
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,207 (+71.6%)
$59,100 + $254,500
$313,600
2024
$2,451 (+2.9%)
$59,100 + $254,500
$313,600
2023
$2,383 (+0.2%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2022
$2,377 (+2.1%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2021
$2,327 (+2.7%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2020
$2,267 (+13.1%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2019
$2,004 (+27.5%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2018
$1,572 (−33.9%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2017
$2,376 (−58.8%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2016
$5,771 (+318.8%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2015
$1,378
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2014
$1,377 (+3.5%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2013
$1,331 (+2.1%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2012
$1,303
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
Tax history for 48 Matthews Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,207 (+71.6%)
$59,100 + $254,500
$313,600
2024
$2,451 (+2.9%)
$59,100 + $254,500
$313,600
2023
$2,383 (+0.2%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2022
$2,377 (+2.1%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2021
$2,327 (+2.7%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2020
$2,267 (+13.1%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2019
$2,004 (+27.5%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2018
$1,572 (−33.9%)
$8,700 + $48,700
$57,400
2017
$2,376 (−58.8%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2016
$5,771 (+318.8%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2015
$1,378
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2014
$1,377 (+3.5%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2013
$1,331 (+2.1%)
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
2012
$1,303
$8,700 + $37,500
$46,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
105 ft.
Lot depth
75 ft.
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,775
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0902720120
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Concrete Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 5
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 234
Improvement Assessed Value: $37,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Fencing: Partially
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: 105.30 x 75.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $8,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 234
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $383
School Tax: $1,207
Tax Assessed Value: $46,200
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,591
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $55
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,775
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0902720120
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Brookside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 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
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$348,000 – $421,000
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