Move-in ready and beautifully updated, this spacious 4-bedroom Colonial offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and peace of mind! Fresh interior paint, a newer roof, HVAC system, and hot water heater mean many of the major improvements have already been completed, allowing you to simply move in and enjoy. The well-appointed eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, tile flooring, and a conveniently hidden laundry area. Hardwood flooring extends throughout the main level, while the second floor offers generously sized bedrooms with abundant closet space and comfortable carpeting. Located in the established Devon Place community, this home offers generous living space, thoughtful updates, and a functional floor plan that is ready to accommodate today's lifestyle. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautifully maintained home your own. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$239Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lindsay Powell Conley• The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
University-Newark Core, located between Main Street and the University of Delaware campus, is a walkable and academic Newark neighborhood with brick-lined blocks and a café-forward streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near Newark Shopping Center, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and storefront patios set a steady daytime-to-evening rhythm. Deer Park Tavern, The Green Stinger, and the University of Delaware’s Roselle Center for the Arts act as familiar community pillars. Architecture mixes classic campus buildings with compact apartments and older homes on tree-shaded side streets. The Michael N. Castle Trail threads past town, linking daily errands to longer rides. Pocket greens and campus quads add breathing room between shops and classrooms.
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Market insights
53 Shull Dr · $400,000
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.3%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$400,000
Median sale price in this area is $473,691. (18% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Traditional floor plan
Combination kitchen/dining area
Dining area
Entry level bedroom
Tub/shower
Upgraded countertops
Drywall walls and ceilings
Not furnished
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (upper level)
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Electric oven/range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Main floor laundry
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Partially carpeted
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Yard with lot dimensions approximately 136.40 x 142.00
Shed on property
Home design
Detached single-family home
Entry level is 1
Parking
Attached 1-car garage with inside access
Additional driveway space for 1 vehicle
Total of 2 garage/parking spaces
Asphalt driveway
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding exterior with frame construction
Stick-built
Shingle roof (architectural)
Slab foundation
Built year recorded by assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water (60+ gallon tank)
Electric cooling
Cable TV available
Phone service available
Electricity and solar
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Completely renovated Colonial in the peaceful and accessible Devon Place! Brand new granite countertops, cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and tile floors in the large, eat-in kitchen with a hidden laundry. New hardwood on main floor and carpet upstairs. Two large living areas for entertaining and a formal dining room. All 4 bedrooms are a great size, with lots of closet space! Front porch yields a quiet place to relax outside. Come check out this gem for yourself!
BRIGHT MLS #1007992060
May 25, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2016
Listed
$237,900
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2016
Sold
$176,220
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1974
Sold
$29,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,183 (+34.3%)
$77,100 + $280,600
$357,700
2024
$2,371 (+2.5%)
$77,100 + $280,600
$357,700
2023
$2,314 (+1.1%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2022
$2,290 (+2.6%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2021
$2,231 (+3.0%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2020
$2,167 (+14.1%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2019
$1,899 (+2.4%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2018
$1,855 (+3.1%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2017
$1,800 (+0.3%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2016
$1,795 (+20.4%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2015
$1,491 (−7.3%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2014
$1,608 (+4.1%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2013
$1,545 (+8.0%)
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
2012
$1,431
$16,800 + $47,200
$64,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
136 ft.
Lot depth
142 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,675
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,675
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1803500057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Climate risks
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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newark, DE • 19711
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11.3 hrs
6.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 53 Shull Dr
$399,257
$743 under list price of $400K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $366K to $410K.