487 Paper Mill Rd is a 4,300 square foot house on a 17.87 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newark data, we estimate the home's value is $953,180.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
17.87 acresLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$953,180
$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 78.2% higher than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,879 (−31.3%)
$389,900 + $394,600
$784,500
2024
$11,463 (+2.8%)
$389,900 + $394,600
$784,500
2023
$11,149 (+0.2%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2022
$11,123 (+2.2%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2021
$10,888 (+2.7%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2020
$10,606 (+13.2%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2019
$9,372 (+2.7%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2018
$9,127 (+3.7%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2017
$8,803 (+0.3%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2016
$8,781 (+28.6%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2013
$6,826 (+2.1%)
$141,600 + $96,100
$237,700
2012
$6,682
$141,600 + $96,100
$237,700
Tax history for 487 Paper Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,879 (−31.3%)
$389,900 + $394,600
$784,500
2024
$11,463 (+2.8%)
$389,900 + $394,600
$784,500
2023
$11,149 (+0.2%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2022
$11,123 (+2.2%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2021
$10,888 (+2.7%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2020
$10,606 (+13.2%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2019
$9,372 (+2.7%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2018
$9,127 (+3.7%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2017
$8,803 (+0.3%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2016
$8,781 (+28.6%)
$141,600 + $127,600
$269,200
2013
$6,826 (+2.1%)
$141,600 + $96,100
$237,700
2012
$6,682
$141,600 + $96,100
$237,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SR
Suburban Reserve District
This district is intended to be served with sewer and water in the future and rezoned to Suburban (S) when the sewer construction is imminent. The district is also designed to permit limited development that does not foreclose ultimate sewering of the area. The preservation of large amounts of open space and agricultural land is encouraged in this district and such land may be used for spray irrigation as permitted by this Chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block
Roof Shape Type: Flat
Property Information
Subdivision Name: E I DUPONT DENEMOURS
Living Sq. Ft: 4,300
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,451
Building Sq. Ft: 4,300
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 778,417
Legal Lot Number: 3
School Tax District: CHRISTINA
Municipality Name: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Acres: 17.87
Depth Footage: 2,370.1
Front Footage: 300
Zoning Code: SR
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES ON > 10AC
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: MILL CREEK HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,300
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 17.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2013
County: New Castle County
APN: 0805200005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Shue-Medill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$906,000 – $1.10M
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