78 W Park Pl

Newark, DE 19711

$535,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,300 Sq. Ft.
$233 / Sq. Ft.
2,300
Sq. Ft.
$233
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 78 W. Park Pl. This Location can't be beat! A special home , in Old Newark at the University of Delaware and walking to downtown Main Street. Featuring approximately 2100 Sq Ft with 3 Bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper two levels and 1 bathroom in the basement level. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Featuring a charming 4 season room with woodstove and formal gathering room with wood fireplace however, natural gas is available to convert if desired. Updated kitchen...Welcome to 78 W. Park Pl. This Location can't be beat! A special home , in Old Newark at the University of Delaware and walking to downtown Main Street. Featuring approximately 2100 Sq Ft with 3 Bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper two levels and 1 bathroom in the basement level. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Featuring a charming 4 season room with woodstove and formal gathering room with wood fireplace however, natural gas is available to convert if desired. Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter top. Dining room showcases beautiful hardwood flooring and built in corner cabinet. The cedar walk in closet in the upstairs hallway is perfect for storing your winter sweaters and coats! The 3rd floor has a walk up attic bedroom and full bathroom plus, additional storage. There is a 2 car detached garage and shed for storage. Relax outside on the brick patio and enjoy the surrounding nature. Walk to Main Street to enjoy all the restaurants and shopping. Just minutes to I-95, Christiana Hospital and Christiana Mall Home is easy to view and available for immediate purchase!
  1. Listed by Mary Kate Johnston • RE/MAX Associates - Newark
    P: (302)-453-3200 marykatej@comcast.net

Property Details for 78 West Park Place

Tax ID Number
18-025.00-302
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/08/2025 12:01 AM

Property Details for 78 West Park Place

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2076872
Days on Market5
Taxes$3,909 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1922
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Location

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Building Information for 78 West Park Place

Stories2Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

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$3,129 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,803

Property Taxes

$326

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 West Park Place

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $85,900
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $217
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $69,100
  • City Town Tax: $906
  • Land Assessed Value: $16,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: 18RS
  • Tax Lot: 302
  • School Tax: $2,786
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,300.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 180.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2372070
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 78 West Park Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2076872

$535,000
Mar 10, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2076872

Mar 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2076872

$550,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2076872

$535,000
03/10/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2076872

03/06/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2076872

$550,000

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Public Records for 78 West Park Place

Taxable ValueLand$16,800Additions$69,100Total$85,900
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,300 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Zoning18RSCountyNEW CASTLEAPN18-025.00-302Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 West Park Place

This home is within Christina School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Park Place Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Shue-Medill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newark High School
Public9 to 12

Brennen School (The)
PublicPK to 12

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