This beautiful four bedroom two and a half bath colonial home sits on . 77 acres in Covered Bridge Farms in Newark, DE. The home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors that span across the entire first floor. The floor plan includes a comfortable family room with a wood-burning fireplace and a dedicated dining room for mealtime gatherings. The modern kitchen was fully renovated and showcases premium forty-two inch cabinets, durable quartz countertops, and a central island. Both full bathrooms have been similarly updated within the last five years and provide luxurious heated flooring systems and matching integrated towel warmers. Outdoor living elements feature an expansive back deck with new deck boards overlooking an open, tree-lined yard that features mature producing peach and apple trees. A custom Amish-built storage shed sits on the grounds and comes fully equipped with a dedicated electrical subpanel suited to support a future pool or hot tub. Structural updates include a durable composite shingle roof surface installed four years ago alongside energy-efficient vinyl replacement windows, a recently installed water softening system, and a natural gas heating system. Enjoy this large property, tastefully updated home, and the peace of mind of a home that has been meticulously cared for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$241Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Black• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
•302-999-9999 (broker)
•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Crystal Gode• BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Covered Bridge Farms, located between Paper Mill Road and Possum Park Road, is a residential and suburban Newark neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and wooded edges. The neighborhood reads as classic late-20th-century suburbia—detached homes, broad lawns, and a quiet, inward-facing street plan. The area’s day-to-day energy concentrates around the Paper Mill Road corridor near the Possum Park Road junction, where small plazas, coffee counters, and service storefronts set a practical rhythm. Nearby White Clay Creek State Park frames the landscape with trailheads and creekside scenery. Newark’s Main Street adds a walkable layer of dining and culture beyond the neighborhood streets.
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Market insights
62 Darien Rd · $670,000
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$670,000
Median sale price in this area is $453,512. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% 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
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (upper levels)
One half bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
90% forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Property sits on a lot with dimensions approximately 160 x 210
Above-grade and below-grade structures present
Home design
Detached home
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Parking
Side-entry attached garage with 2 garage spaces
Driveway with about 6 parking spaces (8 total garage/parking spaces)
Construction
Block foundation
Utilities
Well water
On-site septic
Other
Ownership is fee simple
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
GO BLUE HENS!!!This fresh room specimen of a home will entertain your senses from "pull up" to "drive away" to "write an offer!" Springy landscaping plus a newly resurfaced driveway beckon a stop in. Soothing colors envelop you as you enter, from soft sage to waterfall blue. Questions like "Will my ___fit in this room?" seem to disappear as you step into the rooms that show off their lovely sizes. The floor plan is simply just right:) Newly buffed hardwoods shine as you glide through. Nature's influences can be seen and sensed throughout this College Town Charmer, from fun floral peek-a-boos to soft stones that add a little something extra. Then fall in love with the party deck that comes complete with a warm bubbly hot tub! Admire the icing on the cake a Level yard to keep those party guests on their feet and not on the ground! Come be entertained and enthralled!
BRIGHT MLS #1009490406
Jun 8, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 8, 2012
Listed
$332,900
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 2003
Sold
$359,900
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1984
Sold
$21,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,376 (−12.1%)
$101,100 + $434,200
$535,300
2024
$6,115 (+2.8%)
$101,100 + $434,200
$535,300
2023
$5,947 (+0.2%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2022
$5,933 (+2.2%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2021
$5,808 (+2.7%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2020
$5,657 (+13.2%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2019
$4,999 (+2.7%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2018
$4,868 (+3.7%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2017
$4,696 (+0.3%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2016
$4,684 (+9.8%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2015
$4,267
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2014
$4,265 (+3.4%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2013
$4,124 (+2.1%)
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
2012
$4,037
$27,500 + $116,100
$143,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
160 ft.
Lot depth
210 ft.
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,775
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,775
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
0900720075
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 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
6/10 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 62 Darien Rd
$670,215
$215 over list price of $670K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $480K to $650K.