Beautifully upgraded and well-maintained, this spacious three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhome in the quiet Abbotsford community is just minutes from downtown Newark and the University of Delaware, offered at $325,000. Rare to find this price near downtown Newark. Recent upgrades include a new roof, carpet, hot water heater, and sump pump, refrigurator installed in 2020, washer@dryer and dishwasher install in 2022 along with a stunning new quartz countertop in the eat-in kitchen. The open floor plan features an inviting living space perfect for entertaining, a powder room on the main level, and a master bedroom suite upstairs with a walk-in closet and full bath. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath provide ample space, while the partially finished lower level offers versatile extra living or entertaining space. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this home is close to shopping, major routes, and local amenities like the UD swimming pool, ice skating, sports centers, and Oakland Community Swimming Pool—an ideal blend of comfort, upgrades, and convenience.
Sold for $336,000
$336,000
17 E Shetland Ct, Newark, DE 19711
3beds
2,175sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1992
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$276,200 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,540 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,200
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New roofPeaceful cul-de-sacMaster bedroom suiteHot water heaterSump pumpInviting living spaceWalk-in closet
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Listed by:
Pam Covey 302-290-1375,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Patti Carlson, RS336167
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2086244
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 80.0
- Area: 800
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial,Finished,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,175
- Total interior livable area: 2,175 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,375
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 144.10
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 18023.00221
- Zoning: 18RR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Abbotsford
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $79 annually
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $52,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,384
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(b),VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | Sold | $336,000-0.6%$154/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2086244 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Contingent | $338,000$155/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $338,000+4%$155/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+44.4%$149/sqft |
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| 7/8/2020 | Sold | $225,000$103/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach #DENC502358_19711 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2020 | Pending sale | $225,000$103/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #DENC502358 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000$103/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #DENC502358 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $289,000 +451.5% |
| 2024 | $1,941 +2.5% | $52,400 |
| 2023 | $1,895 +1.1% | $52,400 |
| 2022 | $1,875 +2.6% | $52,400 |
| 2021 | $1,827 +3% | $52,400 |
| 2020 | $1,774 +14.1% | $52,400 |
| 2019 | $1,555 +5.5% | $52,400 |
| 2017 | $1,474 +0.3% | $52,400 |
| 2016 | $1,470 | $52,400 |
| 2015 | $1,470 +11.6% | $52,400 |
| 2014 | $1,318 | $52,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $52,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,400 |
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Neighborhood: Abbotsford
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Downes (John R.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Shue-Medill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 3/10Newark High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Downes
- Middle: Shue-medill
- High: Newark
- District: Christina
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Newark
- 19711
- Abbotsford
- 17 E Shetland Ct
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