$499,900
$25K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $3,018/month

Total Views 4,097
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Welcome to 231 E. Seneca Drive, where timeless Colonial architecture meets thoughtful modern updates in one of Newark's most sought-after and convenient locations. Beautifully maintained and extensively improved, this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the perfect balance of warmth, functionality, and everyday comfort. A professionally engineered renovation transformed the traditional layout by removing the dividing wall between the living and family rooms, creating the bright, open-concept floor plan today's buyers are searching for. The result is an expansive gathering space filled with natural light that flows effortlessly into the beautifully appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, updated flooring, and an ideal layout for entertaining or daily living. The true showpiece of the home, however, is the incredible heated and air-conditioned all-season sunroom, a space you'll enjoy every month of the year. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee as the sun rises, hosting family gatherings, reading a book while rain falls outside, or enjoying a quiet evening overlooking the backyard, this remarkable room provides year-round comfort while seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Just beyond, you'll discover one of the property's most captivating features: an extraordinary backyard bursting with mature landscaping, colorful perennial gardens, flowering shrubs, and meticulously maintained outdoor spaces that create a peaceful, private retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood. Every season brings a new display of blooms, making the gardens a destination all their own and providing exceptional curb appeal from the moment you arrive. Upstairs offers four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a custom walk-in closet organization system and an updated en-suite bath. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, home offices, or hobbies while the unfinished basement offers exceptional storage and endless future finishing potential. Practical updates provide lasting peace of mind, including replacement tilt-in windows, a 50-year architectural roof (2014), a high-efficiency HVAC system (2016), poured concrete foundation, and an oversized two-car garage offering abundant room for vehicles, storage, and workshop space. Perfectly positioned just minutes from Route 1, I-95, Christiana Hospital, Christiana Mall, the University of Delaware, major employers, parks, shopping, dining, and countless everyday conveniences, this location makes commuting throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland incredibly easy while keeping every amenity close to home. Combining spacious living areas, thoughtful renovations, timeless Colonial design, exceptional outdoor beauty, and an unbeatable Newark location, 231 E. Seneca Drive offers a rare opportunity to own a home that delivers the lifestyle today's buyers are looking for with comfort, convenience, and value that will be appreciated for years to come.

Listing Agent

Earl Endrich

(302) 999-9999 gail.renulfi@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin Brokerage Phone: 3029999999 License #R3-0019527 Listed on: 07/17/2026

BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 120.00
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned NC10

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Castle Hills Elementary School
  • Read Middle School
  • Penn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Woods Civic Association
  • The Woods Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 142
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-025.10-142

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,266

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All Personal Property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 7/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2150
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2150
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 232.51
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2150
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 45.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: WOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CASTLE HILLS
  • High School: PENN
  • Middle Or Junior School: READ

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: NC10
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2491.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3266.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-025.10-142
  • Tax Lot: 142
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

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Tax History

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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
2025 -- $415,600 $73,200 $342,400
2024 $2,694 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2023 $2,408 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2022 $2,525 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2021 $2,622 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2020 $2,633 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2019 $2,949 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2018 $2,583 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2017 $2,393 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2016 $1,991 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2015 $1,994 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
2014 $1,998 $92,000 $14,100 $77,900
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/27/2026 07/27/26 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $233 / Sq Ft
07/17/2026 07/17/26 For Sale $525,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $118,500 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $128,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $99,000 Credit Line Revolving
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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2107270

Bright MLS

APN: 09-025.10-142

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