Welcome to 40 Lyric Drive, a rare opportunity in the esteemed Shelly Farms community. This expansive brick ranch home offers approximately 1,775 square feet on nearly one acre, featuring three bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a dining room, and a partially finished basement. Additional amenities include a screened-in porch and an oversized two-car attached garage. A new roof was installed in 2018, a French drain was added, a new sump pump was installed, and basement waterproofing was completed in 2025. Built by one of Delaware's finest builders, R.C.Peoples. This property presents an excellent opportunity; with some TLC, you can create a personalized oasis. The gorgeous lot boasts mature trees and ample outdoor space. Furthermore, its prime location is just north of the canal, close to Routes 896, 40, and I-95, as well as the Maryland line. Located in the Appoquinimink school district, in proximity to Newark Charter School and Caravel Academy. See the potential and make this your home! Seller is related to the Listing Agent.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
40 Lyric Dr, Newark, DE 19702
3beds
1,775sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.92 Acres Lot
$327,500 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$2,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$327,500
$295,000 - $364,000
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Expansive brick ranch homeMature treesPartially finished basementDining roomOversized two-car attached garageThree bedroomsNearly one acre
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debbie Gawel 302-388-9163,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Bought with:
Candice Centrella, RS-0036875
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2090026
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 1,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,187
- Finished area below ground: 588
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Dimensions: 150.00 x 266.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11035.00028
- Zoning: NC40
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic < # of BR
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shelley Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,694
- Date on market: 9/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $400,000+0%$225/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2090026 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$225/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090026 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900$225/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090026 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $374,000 +494.6% |
| 2024 | $678 +17.6% | $62,900 |
| 2023 | $577 -0.5% | $62,900 |
| 2022 | $580 +1.3% | $62,900 |
| 2021 | $572 +1.1% | $62,900 |
| 2020 | $566 +7.6% | $62,900 |
| 2019 | $526 +7.9% | $62,900 |
| 2017 | $488 | $62,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Shelley Farms
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Loss (Olive B.) Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Waters (Alfred G.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7 mi
- NAAppoquinimink High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Appoquinimink
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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