Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial in the desirable Old Post Farm community! This 2,375 sq. ft. home sits on a 0.28-acre lot with a brick front, surrounded by mature trees for a peaceful setting. The first floor features a half bathroom and an entrance to the 2-car garage, seamlessly connected to a laundry room with a utility sink, washer, and dryer. Enjoy a bright family room with a gas fireplace featuring a marble surround, plush carpeting, and large windows overlooking the tree-filled, fenced backyard. The kitchen boasts oak cabinetry, black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave), a center island, and a double sink, opening to a dining area with a chandelier and bay window showcasing blooming rose bushes in spring and summer. Bruce hardwood floors grace the entrance foyer, adding elegance to the open floor plan. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a huge walk-in closet, a spacious ensuite with a corner Jacuzzi tub with jets, a glass-enclosed shower, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share a second Jack-and-Jill bathroom, ideal for family living. The finished basement offers extra space and a separate storage area. Outside, a paver patio with a stone retaining wall is perfect for gatherings, set against a beautifully landscaped, private backyard with arborvitae and conveniently located near Route 1, Christiana Mall, the University of Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park.
Sold for $540,000
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$540,000
460 Preakness Run, Newark, DE 19702
4beds
3,075sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$556,600 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$3,212 Estimated rent
Home value
$556,600
$501,000 - $618,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Park 302-750-1166,
RE/MAX Edge
Bought with:
Brian Hadley, R3-0017787
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2081472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Marble, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,075
- Total interior livable area: 3,075 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,475
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 76.40 x 123.10
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11016.10047
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Details
- Builder model: VICTORIA
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newark
- Subdivision: Old Post Farm
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 annually
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $540,000-1.8%$176/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$179/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $550,000-3.5%$179/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $570,000-1.7%$185/sqft |
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| 5/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $580,000+149.5%$189/sqft |
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| 9/14/2012 | Sold | $232,500-29.5%$76/sqft |
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| 6/4/2012 | Price change | $329,700+0.1%$107/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Willmington #6041556 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2012 | Price change | $329,500+1.5%$107/sqft |
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| 4/21/2012 | Listed for sale | $324,500$106/sqft |
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| 12/8/2011 | Listing removed | $324,500$106/sqft |
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| 10/25/2011 | Price change | $324,500-2.7%$106/sqft |
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| 8/11/2011 | Price change | $333,500-1.8%$108/sqft |
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| 6/2/2011 | Price change | $339,500-1.5%$110/sqft |
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| 4/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $344,500$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $535,500 +537.5% |
| 2024 | $3,691 +2.7% | $84,000 |
| 2023 | $3,595 +0.7% | $84,000 |
| 2022 | $3,570 +2.2% | $84,000 |
| 2021 | $3,494 +2.8% | $84,000 |
| 2020 | $3,398 +12.8% | $84,000 |
| 2019 | $3,013 +5.9% | $84,000 |
| 2017 | $2,844 +0.8% | $84,000 |
| 2016 | $2,822 | $84,000 |
| 2015 | $2,822 +9.4% | $84,000 |
| 2014 | $2,581 | $84,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $84,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Post Farm
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10West Park Place Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 3/10Gauger-Cobbs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 1/10Glasgow High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Glasgow
- 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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- New Castle County
- Newark
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- Old Post Farm
- 460 Preakness Run
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