26 Ballad Dr Newark, DE 19702
Estimated payment $3,011/month
Highlights
- 0.92 Acre Lot
- Rambler Architecture
- No HOA
- Olive B. Loss Elementary School Rated A+
- 2 Fireplaces
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
About This Home
This custom-built 1970s home, rich with character, sits on almost 1 acre & offers spacious living and an exceptional outdoor connection. The generous main level features a large living room and a formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. A unique double-sided, wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and ambiance to both the living room and the adjacent family room, which is accented with built-in cabinets. French doors from the family room lead out to a large patio, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The large, custom kitchen includes a dedicated eating area and a charming bow window offering serene views of the park-like backyard. The residence boasts four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The main bedroom suite is a true retreat, featuring a walk-in closet, a full private bathroom, and French doors that open directly onto a private patio area. The vast basement, which spans the full footprint of the house, presents endless possibilities for customization into an additional family room, game room, or play area, and also includes its own wood-burning fireplace. A significant update includes professional waterproofing with a transferrable warranty, ensuring peace of mind. Exterior amenities are equally impressive with a two-car garage and a substantial driveway capable of accommodating up to six additional vehicles. This charming home is ready for a new owner to apply a little TLC and updating to make it their own. Great Newark location & Appoquinimink School District!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,170
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 0.92 Acre Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in very good condition
- Property is zoned NC40
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 6 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,400 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Built-In Features
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Bay Window
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Carpet
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Eat-In Kitchen
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Main Level Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- 150 Amp Service
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Shelley Farms Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 11-035.00-056
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,471 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2023 | $2,877 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2022 | $2,902 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2021 | $2,961 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2020 | $2,922 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2019 | $2,678 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2018 | $2,563 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2017 | $2,438 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2016 | $2,095 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
| 2014 | $2,019 | $94,400 | $16,500 | $77,900 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 12/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 | For Sale | $509,900 | -- | $212 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2092476
APN: 11-035.00-056
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