Super Cape Cod Bungalow On Fabulous Lot Backing To Gore. Super 1Stfloor Main Br W/ Fireplace And Private Bath & Jucuzzi. 1St Floor Laundry. New Fr Addition W/ Valuted Ceiling & Gas Fp. New Oak Kitchen W/ Hardwood Floors & All Appliances. Formal Lr, Dr, And Library. 2 Br's Up W/ Another Full Bath. Full Unfinished Basement And A 3 Car Garage/ Barn W/ Loft, W/ Electricity. Parking For Lots Of Cars, Deer In The Back Yard, Great Location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
6 spacesParking
Listed by Judy Walls• RE/MAX Associates - Newark
•302-453-3200 (broker)
Bought with Theresa Deakins• RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Almost 1 Acre In Newark, Unique 60 Yr Old Cape Cod Homes Like This Seldom Come Available At This Price, Unlimited Potential For Family Or Home Office The 2 Sty Barn Could Be Converted For Many Uses. Lovely Landscaping Can Be Enjoyed From 2 Porches Or Fla Room. Recently Painted & Well Maintained Over The Year Make Home Ready To Move In Today. Include On Your Next Tour.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,678 (+55.1%)
$101,000 + $265,200
$366,200
2024
$2,372 (+2.8%)
$101,000 + $265,200
$366,200
2023
$2,307 (+0.2%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2022
$2,301 (+2.2%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2021
$2,253 (+2.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2020
$2,194 (+13.2%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2019
$1,939 (+2.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2018
$1,888 (+3.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2017
$1,821 (+0.3%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2016
$1,816 (+9.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2015
$1,655
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2014
$1,654 (+3.4%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2013
$1,600 (+2.1%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2012
$1,566
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
Tax history for 531 Paper Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,678 (+55.1%)
$101,000 + $265,200
$366,200
2024
$2,372 (+2.8%)
$101,000 + $265,200
$366,200
2023
$2,307 (+0.2%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2022
$2,301 (+2.2%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2021
$2,253 (+2.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2020
$2,194 (+13.2%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2019
$1,939 (+2.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2018
$1,888 (+3.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2017
$1,821 (+0.3%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2016
$1,816 (+9.7%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2015
$1,655
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2014
$1,654 (+3.4%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2013
$1,600 (+2.1%)
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
2012
$1,566
$19,900 + $35,800
$55,700
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
101 ft.
Lot depth
373 ft.
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0805200002
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: 3
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Farm Building
Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 101 X 372
Tidal Water: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2000
Tax Annual Amount: $745
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
100 Amp Service
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: DOWNES
Middle Or Junior School: SHUE-MEDILL
High School: NEWARK
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Location Information
Cross Street: POSSUM PARK
Directions: North On 72, On Left Just Before Gore
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0805200002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Shue-Medill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Newark High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
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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
0.46% 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$448,000 – $542,000
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