Welcome to 203 Meriden Drive in Fairfield. This 2 Story Colonial home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 BA, Livingroom, Dining room, Kitchen, Family room and a two-car garage. The upper level has a primary bedroom, primary bathroom with a walk-in shower, tile surround and tile floors, three additional bedrooms and access to the hall bathroom with tile floors. Main level features a foyer that leads to the spacious living room that is being used as a dining room and dining room is being used as a living room. Kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets, counter tops, tile back splash, and appliances. There are updated wood floors in the kitchen, foyer and updated powder room. The step-down family room has a wood burning fireplace with built-in bookshelves, Parque flooring and bay window with a view of the nicely landscaped rear yard and rear patio. The two-car garage has a side entry with access to the family room. There is an unfinished basement with a laundry room. The home has been well cared for. This home is conveniently located near the Newark Country Club, University of Delaware, White Clay Creek State Park, Newark Reservoir, Downtown Newark, shopping, dining, schools, bike trails, hiking and walking trails. The Seller is including washer, dryer and refrigerator. Schedule your tour today!
For sale
$509,000
203 Meriden Dr, Newark, DE 19711
4beds
1,950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 90 days
- 517
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sandy Leeson 302-753-2447,
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark 3027337000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2107636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attic - Access Panel, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Bathroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bathroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 21
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Living room
- Features: Chair Rail, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 22
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Other
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Equipment, Screen, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,782
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Brick
- Exterior features: Flood Lights, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 18006.00090
- Zoning: 18RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Fairfield
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $272,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,072
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Window Treatments And Large Area Rug In The Family Room.
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,824/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,000-2.1%$261/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2107636 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2026 | Listing removed | $519,900$267/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2107636 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $519,900-1.9%$267/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2107636 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,900+909.3%$272/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2107636 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1974 | Sold | $52,500$27/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,381 +32.3% | $445,200 +417.1% |
| 2024 | $2,555 +2.9% | $86,100 |
| 2023 | $2,482 +1.6% | $86,100 |
| 2022 | $2,444 -0.9% | $86,100 |
| 2021 | $2,465 +3.7% | $86,100 |
| 2020 | $2,377 +18.9% | $86,100 |
| 2019 | $1,999 +5.9% | $86,100 |
| 2017 | $1,888 +6% | $86,100 |
| 2016 | $1,782 | $86,100 |
| 2015 | $1,782 +16.4% | $86,100 |
| 2014 | $1,530 | $86,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $86,100 |
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Neighborhood: Fairfield
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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