$485,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

31 Blue Jay Dr Newark, DE 19713

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,350 Sq Ft
19,166 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$206 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • West Park Place Elementary School Rated A-
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 31 Blue Jay Drive, in the community of Arbour Park. This perfectly-appointed home offers all the space and amenities you’ll need, while situated in a wonderful Newark location. Step inside to beautiful hardwood floors which extend into the formal living room and dining room on either side. Flow into the custom designed kitchen with recessed lighting, 42-inch cabinetry with lovely custom detail, Corian countertops, double sink, double oven, warming drawer, a wall of pantry space, dining area and desk space, and a window over the sink for a gorgeous view outside. Off the kitchen is the fabulous family room with a barn door, exposed beams and brick, wood-burning fireplace, and a wall of windows leading outside to your perfectly private and peaceful patio, with nature all around you. Back inside and completing the main level is a den/office, a half bath for guests, and the ideal laundry/mudroom with plenty storage and access from the backyard. Hardwood floors lead upstairs to the 4 bedrooms, including the spacious primary suite with newly renovated en-suite bath. You’ll find abundant closet space on this level as well as a bonus room which could be a craft room or whatever your needs require. The lower level of this home is ideal for holidays, gatherings, and entertaining. With several nooks, a fully equipped wet bar with counter seating, and room for a pool table, movie room, or whatever your heart desires, the possibilities are endless. Also here, unfinished space for storage. Valuable bonus features include updated plumbing upstairs, recently serviced HVAC and windows, a newer roof with warranty, a water softener, and an oversized garage with storage. Living in Arbour Park gives you access to planned community activities, an in-ground community pool, and more! Situated on a cul-de-sac and surrounded by nature, this home is close to everything this area has to offer, including downtown Newark restaurants and nightlife, University of Delaware, and major routes for commuting. Be sure to view the floorplans, virtual tour, and schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael McKee

(302) 351-5000 maggie@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0022204 Listed on: 04/09/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth McKee

(302) 351-5000 maggie@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS144210A

Last Buyer's Agent

Sydney Martino

(302) 504-6147 sydneymartinorealestate@gmail.com Crown Homes Real Estate License #5020569

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,373

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 193.70
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back Yard Fenced, Front and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned 18RT

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,350 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Paneling
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • $25 Recreation Fee
  • Arbour Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 018
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-042.00-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,373

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer / dryer / refrigerator / freezer (all in 'as is' condition)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Brick, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Improved, Partially Finished, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2350
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2350
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 204.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2350
  • 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
  • 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: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
  • 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, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: 25.00
  • Association Recreation Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially, Rear
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 193.70
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19166.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: 18RT
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3116.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4373.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-042.00-018
  • Tax Lot: 018
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Journey Charles G and Hunter Rebecca Lynn
Bought by
Collins Kellie Lyn and Collins Arthur Robert
Seller's Agent
Michael McKee
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sydney Martino
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-7.62%
Views
205
Current Estimated Value
$500,951

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,951
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.09%
Original Mortgage
$476,215
Outstanding Balance
$475,410
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$39,151

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2020
Closed on
Sep 20, 2020
Sold by
Powers R Michael R and Powers Tacy L
Bought by
Journey Charles G and Hunter Rebecca Lynn
Seller's Agent
Michael McKee
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hyman
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$324,022
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2014
Closed on
Aug 8, 2014
Sold by
Miller Edward A and Miller Patricia O
Bought by
Powers R Michael and Powers Tacy L
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Page-Kramer
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
TERRY A. ANDERSON
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.25%
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
Miller Edward A and Miller Patricia O
Bought by
Miller Edward A and Miller Patricia O
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $485,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $330,000 None Available
Deed $325,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $476,215 FHA
Previous Owner $324,022 FHA
Previous Owner $292,500 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $485,000 +1.0% $206 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $480,000 -2.0% $204 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $490,000 -2.0% $209 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $500,000 -4.8% $213 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $525,000 +59.1% $223 / Sq Ft
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Sold $330,000 -4.3% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/12/2020 08/12/20 For Sale $345,000 +6.2% $147 / Sq Ft
08/11/2020 08/11/20 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Sold $325,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/23/2014 06/23/14 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2014 06/18/14 For Sale $325,000 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,014 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2023 $3,475 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2022 $3,438 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2021 $97 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2020 $3,253 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2019 $2,852 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2018 $14,870 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2017 $744 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2016 $2,696 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2015 $2,416 $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
2014 -- $96,100 $21,000 $75,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2078826

Bright MLS

APN: 18-042.00-018

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