Wait no more! This move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath colonial in the sought-after Salem Woods community is designed for comfortable living and year-round entertaining. Flexible spaces accommodate everything from cozy movie nights to summer fun in the backyard pool. Thoughtfully maintained and updated since 2012, the home features a spacious rear addition with a full bath and main-level laundry—ideal to use as a large bedroom or sun-filled family room. The above-ground pool is seamlessly accessed from the kitchen via sliding doors to the composite deck with safety rail at pool height and steps down to the lawn. Exterior upgrades include vinyl siding, facia and soffits; an expanded covered front porch; architectural shingle roof (2022); widened driveway, irrigation system, vinyl privacy fencing, replacement windows, a newer pool pump and pool cover. Inside, enjoy a traditional floor plan, with a bonus option for main level living. Three bedrooms upstairs, including the primary bedroom with its own bathroom are generous in size. Recent interior improvements include freshly painted walls, doors, trim, and kitchen cabinets; new cabinet hardware; LVP flooring throughout the main level; LED ceiling and under-cabinet lighting; newer stainless steel kitchen appliances; HVAC (2021); water heater (2023); replaced plumbing lines; and a stacking washer/dryer (2023). The finished basement adds approximately 430 sq. ft. of versatile living space, plus ample storage. Enjoy a prime location within walking distance of enhanced Weiss Park and adjacent HOA-maintained open space—no homes behind you, but what a view! Conveniently located in Newark (19702), near major commuter routes, shopping, and within the 5-mile Newark Charter School radius. While quite nicely enhanced and maintained, the property, including shed, pool and equipment, select furniture, and all appliances, is being sold “as-is.” Do not delay; schedule your showing today!!
Sold for $445,000
$445,000
53 Whitson Dr, Newark, DE 19702
4beds
2,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$450,600 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$2,824 Estimated rent
Home value
$450,600
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Vinyl privacy fencingTraditional floor planReplacement windowsVinyl sidingAbove-ground poolSun-filled family roomAmple storage
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Listed by:
Natalie Bomberger 302-379-6936,
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Bought with:
Deanna Murphy, RS0017366
Integrity Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2096430
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 22
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 8
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 7
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 18
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 22
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,354
- Total interior livable area: 2,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,774
- Finished area below ground: 430
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Other Bath Mod, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Filtered, Vinyl, Private
- Fencing: Privacy,Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 73 x 116
- Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 09040.20243
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Salem Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Other, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- HOA name: SALEM WOODS MAINTENANCE ASSC.
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $405,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,303
- Date on market: 1/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Inclusions Are In "as-is" Condition: Kitchen And Laundry Appliances; Pool And Pool Equipment; Outdoor Furniture; Lawn And Garden Equipment; Basement Rec Rm Sofa, Pool Table Stools, treadmill, And Wall Mounted Tv; Storage Rm Shelving, All Of $0 Value.
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Sold | $445,000-0.8%$202/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2096430 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Pending sale | $448,500$203/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2096430 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $448,500+9.4%$203/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2096430 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2023 | Sold | $410,000+5.1%$186/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2039352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2023 | Pending sale | $390,000$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2039352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $390,000+63.9%$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2039352 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2005 | Sold | $238,000$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $405,700 +421.5% |
| 2024 | $3,313 +2.8% | $77,800 |
| 2023 | $3,222 +0.2% | $77,800 |
| 2022 | $3,215 +2.2% | $77,800 |
| 2021 | $3,147 +2.7% | $77,800 |
| 2020 | $3,065 +13.2% | $77,800 |
| 2019 | $2,709 +6.5% | $77,800 |
| 2017 | $2,544 +0.2% | $77,800 |
| 2016 | $2,538 | $77,800 |
| 2015 | $2,538 +9.8% | $77,800 |
| 2014 | $2,312 | $77,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $77,800 +12.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $69,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Salem Woods
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Christiana High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Kirk (George V.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
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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