$400,000
OPEN SUN 12PM - 3PM

Estimated payment $2,372/month

Total Views 980
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$222 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

Welcome to 102 Darwin Drive, in the community of Newkirk Estates. This well-appointed home has been modernized from top to bottom with custom detail and contemporary finishes. Highlights include bright living spaces, hardwood floors, a loaded kitchen, and a wood burning fireplace. All of this, sitting on a lovely corner property with a private & peaceful outdoor setting and fenced yard. Step inside to the spacious family room with corner windows and lovely natural light. Flow into the beautiful kitchen with white cabinetry and subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The adjoining dining & living space features exposed brick walls, a cozy wood burning fireplace, and sliding doors leading out to the brick patio. Enjoy grilling, dining, relaxing, and entertaining in this peaceful space surrounded by nature. Back inside, hardwood floors extend upstairs and throughout all 3 bedrooms including the primary suite with en-suite half bath. An updated hall bathroom completes this level. The lower level of this home is finished to perfection and offers an ideal space for an office, playroom, movie room, exercise room, or whatever your needs require, in addition to the laundry room with laundry tub, and access outside. Bonus features include a floored attic for storage, 1-car garage, and nice-sized driveway for plenty of parking. There is nothing this home doesn’t have! Close to downtown Newark, Wilmington, and major routes for commuting. Be sure to view the virtual tour and schedule a showing today.

Listing Agent

Michael McKee

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0022204 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

Elizabeth McKee

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS144210A

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 92.30 x 110.00
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced, Front and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newkirk Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 064
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-054.40-064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,178

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer / dryer / refrigerator (all as-is condition, no monetary value)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 102 Darwin Drive, in the community of Newkirk Estates. This well-appointed home has been modernized from top to bottom with custom detail and contemporary finishes. Highlights include bright living spaces, hardwood floors, a loaded kitchen, and a wood burning fireplace. All of this, sitting on a lovely corner property with a private & peaceful outdoor setting and fenced yard. Step inside to the spacious family room with corner windows and lovely natural light. Flow into the beautiful kitchen with white cabinetry and subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The adjoining dining & living space features exposed brick walls, a cozy wood burning fireplace, and sliding doors leading out to the brick patio. Enjoy grilling, dining, relaxing, and entertaining in this peaceful space surrounded by nature. Back inside, hardwood floors extend upstairs and throughout all 3 bedrooms including the primary suite with en-suite half bath. An updated hall bathroom completes this level. The lower level of this home is finished to perfection and offers an ideal space for an office, playroom, movie room, exercise room, or whatever your needs require, in addition to the laundry room with laundry tub, and access outside. Bonus features include a floored attic for storage, 1-car garage, and nice-sized driveway for plenty of parking. There is nothing this home doesn’t have! Close to downtown Newark, Wilmington, and major routes for commuting. Be sure to view the virtual tour and schedule a showing today.
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Laminated, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Brick, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 370.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1079
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 721
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 721
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 102

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: CHRISTINA
  • School District Key: 300200396890
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 92.30 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1745.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2178.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-054.40-064
  • Tax Lot: 064
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,291 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2023 $2,228 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2022 $2,223 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2021 $2,176 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2020 $2,120 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2019 $1,989 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2018 $103 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2017 $1,755 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2016 $1,755 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2015 $1,599 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2014 $1,598 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $400,000 +75.8% $222 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Sold $227,500 -5.2% $126 / Sq Ft
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Price Changed $240,000 -1.0% $133 / Sq Ft
02/05/2020 02/05/20 Price Changed $242,500 -1.0% $135 / Sq Ft
01/22/2020 01/22/20 Price Changed $245,000 -0.4% $136 / Sq Ft
12/14/2019 12/14/19 Price Changed $246,000 -0.8% $137 / Sq Ft
11/24/2019 11/24/19 Price Changed $248,000 -0.4% $138 / Sq Ft
11/19/2019 11/19/19 Price Changed $249,000 -0.4% $138 / Sq Ft
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Price Changed $250,000 -0.8% $139 / Sq Ft
10/17/2019 10/17/19 Price Changed $252,000 -0.4% $140 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Price Changed $253,000 -0.4% $141 / Sq Ft
09/19/2019 09/19/19 Price Changed $254,000 -0.4% $141 / Sq Ft
09/06/2019 09/06/19 For Sale $255,000 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $227,500 Kirsh Title Services Inc
Deed $185,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $165,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $166,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2087132

Bright MLS

APN: 08-054.40-064