$488,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

402 Apple Rd Newark, DE 19711

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Chairlift
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 402 Apple Rd. in Downtown Newark, walking distance to the University of Delaware and main street. This charming home features 4 bedrooms on the upper level and a lovely first floor addition that can be either a main level primary bedroom, with a full bathroom or wonderful sunroom addition with a gas fireplace stove. The addition is highlighted by site finished wide plank, cherry and elm floors, that were hand milled by the owner himself, who is a master woodworker. The remainder of the home showcases sight finished oak floors throughout. Entering the home you are greeted by a slate foyer and great room with a brick wood burning fireplace. The dining room opens out into a screened porch, and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features hand milled cabinets, Corion countertops and bay window. The powder room and laundry room behind the garage, complete the main level. Upstairs are 4 nicely sized bedrooms and full bathroom. The lower level has a partially finished basement with woodstove, custom hand milled paneling and built in cabinets, all made by the homeowner and unfinished area plus a Bilco door leading to the backyard. The lovely backyard is highlighted by mature landscaping and charming red wood shed. This one definitely won't last long!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Kate Johnston

(302) 388-5654 marykatej@comcast.net RE/MAX Associates - Newark Listed on: 05/30/2025

RE/MAX Associates - Newark

Last Buyer's Agent

J. Aaron Falkenstein

(302) 598-7989 integritywithaaron@gmail.com Integrity Real Estate License #RS-0026250

Integrity Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,372

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.00 x 166.50
  • Property is zoned 18RS

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asbestos
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Chairlift

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newark Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 165
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-031.00-165

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,372

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Chairlift
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Poured Concrete
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 277.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Asbestos
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 166.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Zoning: 18RS
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2403.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3372.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-031.00-165
  • Tax Lot: 165
  • 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
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Libera Richard J and Libera Joan M
Bought by
Dewey Christian and Esboldt Joy
Seller's Agent
Mary Kate Johnston
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Buyer's Agent
J. Aaron Falkenstein
Integrity Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$488,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-7.05%
Views
117
Current Estimated Value
$485,155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.76%
Original Mortgage
$390,400
Outstanding Balance
$390,062
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,093

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2020
Sold by
Libera Richard J and Libera Joan M
Bought by
Libera Richard J and Libera Joan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2000
Bought by
Libera Richard J and Libera Joan M
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
Deed $488,000 Kirsh Title Services
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $390,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $488,000 -2.4% $271 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $499,999 -4.8% $278 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $292 / 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 $782 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2023 $2,179 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2022 $2,151 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2021 $2,580 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2020 $2,580 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2019 $2,580 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2018 $1,748 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2017 $1,685 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2016 $1,578 $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2015 -- $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
2014 -- $74,100 $12,900 $61,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2082586

Bright MLS

APN: 18-031.00-165