Rare opportunity to own a versatile property in the heart of Newark featuring a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath main home plus a fully detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house, perfect for in-law living, guest house, or a private home office. The main home offers hardwood flooring, a functional layout, updated kitchen and bath spaces, a finished basement for additional living space, and a spacious 2-car garage with a rare rear door opening directly to the backyard. What truly sets this property apart is the detached guest house, showcasing vaulted ceilings, a striking wall of windows, and a lofted bedroom design that creates a bright, modern, and flexible living space. Situated on a large, flat lot with a full privacy fence and a great rear patio for entertaining, this property offers both space and flexibility that’s hard to find in this location. Conveniently located just minutes from University of Delaware, shopping, dining, and major routes, this property is a fantastic option to call your next home. Schedule your appointment today!
Under contract
$450,000
3 S Dillwyn Rd, Newark, DE 19711
4beds
2,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$3/mo HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 1,853 |
- 166 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Knisely 484-441-3075,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Media 6105651995
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2101280
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 19
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 23
Loft
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Improved,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,050
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear, Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 75.10 x 205.70
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 18016.00077
- Zoning: 18RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Windy Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $30 annually
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $436,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,920
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Garage Refrigerator, Mini-fridge In Guest House
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,280/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $450,000$220/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2101280 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+40.6%$220/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2101280 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2019 | Sold | $320,000-4.5%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $335,000+8.1%$163/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #DENC480092 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2013 | Sold | $310,000-4.6%$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2013 | Price change | $325,000-4.1%$159/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6238277 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2013 | Price change | $339,000-3.1%$165/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6238277 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $350,000$171/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6238277 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $436,000 +467% |
| 2024 | $2,849 +2.5% | $76,900 |
| 2023 | $2,781 +1.1% | $76,900 |
| 2022 | $2,751 +2.6% | $76,900 |
| 2021 | $2,681 +3% | $76,900 |
| 2020 | $2,603 +14.1% | $76,900 |
| 2019 | $2,282 +5.5% | $76,900 |
| 2017 | $2,163 +0.3% | $76,900 |
| 2016 | $2,157 | $76,900 |
| 2015 | $2,157 +11.6% | $76,900 |
| 2014 | $1,934 | $76,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Windy Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Shue-Medill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Newark High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maclary
- Middle: Shue-medill
- High: Newark
- District: Christina
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Newark
- 19711
- Windy Hills
- 3 S Dillwyn Rd
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