$560,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

12 Hempsted Dr Newark, DE 19711

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,900 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

One of the best locations in the desirable Fairfield community which is minutes from the University of Delaware and downtown Newark's shops, restaurants, and vibrant Main Street; within the 5-mile radius of the sought after Newark Charter School; close to White Clay State Park with expansive hiking and biking trails; near the Newark Country Club and Fairfield Park, which is located within the community and has tennis courts, full court basketball, a baseball field, and a community garden! This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and backs up to a lovely tree line and woods offering a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience. This is truly a premier location! As you approach the home you will appreciate the well-groomed and cared for property and landscaping and the excellent curb appeal. You can feel the pride of ownership immediately with the brick front, beautifully landscaped beds, two car garage, and the large four car driveway. Upon entering the home, you will appreciate the freshly painted, neutral colors, and the stunning newly refinished hardwood floors. The front door opens into a very generously sized foyer. The formal living room is just to the left and on the other side, you have the formal dining room which is open to the kitchen for easy pass through access. The kitchen has beautiful custom cabinetry, updated porcelain tile flooring, wonderful built ins, and plenty of space for an eat in kitchen table. Interior garage access is conveniently through the kitchen. The kitchen is also open to the family room on the other side which is generously sized, has a sizeable brick, wood burning fireplace, and wonderful windows which frame the view of the woods and wildlife just beyond. Through the family room is a fully enclosed three season room with access do the beautiful maintenance free deck just beyond. Both offer a wonderful place to sit with your cut of coffee or after dinner beverage and enjoy nature, birds and wildlife that makes this backyard so special. On the other side of the home from the kitchen and fireplace, you will find the primary bedroom complete with a separate office space, two closets, and its own private full bath which was recently remodeled with a gorgeous new vanity with a marble top, stunning new fixtures, and beautiful ceramic tile. The remaining three bedrooms are HUGE and are located upstairs with a shared hallway bathroom that has also been remodeled with new lighting, new vanity, new flooring and fixtures. Additional features include a finished basement and a separate storage/utility room, plenty of space for a great room/entertaining space. Be sure to put this home on your tour today, it truly has everything anyone could want – a premier location within a highly sought after neighborhood, with plenty of amenities, a beautiful back yard oasis, stunning fresh paint, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, lovely, updated kitchen and bathrooms plus a superb sunroom for extra living space. Once you see this property, you will surely want to call it home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sophia Bilinsky

(252) 267-2701 sophia.bilinsky@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq License #5000504 Listed on: 06/05/2025

BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Melcher

(302) 379-3351 klmelcher@msn.com Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors License #RS-0019961

Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,844

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 201.70
  • Backs To Open Common Area
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • No Through Street
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned 18RS

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fairfield Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 057
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-002.00-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,844

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Garage shelving
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 6/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 60.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3900
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3900
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 141.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, No Thru Street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 201.70
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21780.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed
  • Zoning: 18RS
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2027.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2844.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-002.00-057
  • Tax Lot: 057
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Willard G Henkel Revocable Trust and Henkel David A
Bought by
Meehan Edward H and Meehan Alison S
Seller's Agent
Sophia Bilinsky
BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Melcher
Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.82%
Views
120
Current Estimated Value
$567,053

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,053
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Outstanding Balance
$446,433
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,620

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2001
Sold by
Henkel Dione B
Bought by
Henkel Willard G
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $560,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $448,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $560,000 +1.8% $144 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $659 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2023 $2,833 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2022 $2,794 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2021 $0 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2020 $0 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2019 $0 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2018 $2,248 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2017 $2,173 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2016 $2,065 $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2015 -- $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
2014 -- $94,500 $14,400 $80,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2082644

Bright MLS

APN: 18-002.00-057