Get ready for sunny days and relaxing nights in this beautiful Chestnut Valley 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial situated on over a half acre level lot with a refreshing in-ground pool and huge deck for summer entertaining! Enter into the two story foyer with rich brazilian cherry hardwood flooring that extends into the living room and dining room with custom raised panel wainscoting for a touch of elegance. The eat in kitchen is accented with solid wood cabinetry, spacious center island, stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, backsplash and direct views of the ultimate summer oasis. The cozy family room features a wood burning fireplace for winter ambience and glass sliding doors to the composite rear deck. Just off the family room is a powder room and main level laundry with access to the two car garage. Upstairs is host to 4 bedrooms & 2 baths including the primary bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath with soaker tub and shower. The finished basement has endless possibilities and ample storage space. Outside you will find a shed for your garden & pool equipment, white aluminum fencing around the pool (Swift Pools) and a huge pool deck to relax & entertain. Notable updates include: Newer asphalt driveway, fresh paint and new carpet throughout! Located in the North Star feeder pattern and moments to shopping, dining & highways.
Sold for $569,900
$569,900
55 Abelia Ln, Newark, DE 19711
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.58 Acres Lot
$619,800 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$3,131 Estimated rent
Home value
$619,800
$589,000 - $651,000
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Swift poolsHuge pool deckPool equipmentFresh paintWhite aluminum fencingDirect viewsBeautiful chestnut valley
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Listed by:
Tom Desper 302-357-7281,
Compass,
Listing Team: The Mottola Group, Co-Listing Team: The Mottola Group,Co-Listing Agent: Stephen J Mottola 302-351-2600,
Compass
Bought with:
Ann Marie Germano, RS-0024537
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2053398
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 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Six Panel
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Partially Finished,Concrete,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Street Lights
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Aluminum
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 203.10
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 08024.30145
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chestnut Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $195 annually
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,981
- Date on market: 12/8/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer, Pool Equipment And Cover, Refrigerator In Garage
- Exclusions: Hot Tub
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2024 | Sold | $569,900$237/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2053398 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2023 | Contingent | $569,900$237/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053398 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $569,900+91.9%$237/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053398 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2002 | Sold | $297,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $582,100 +382.3% |
| 2024 | $4,624 +12.8% | $120,700 |
| 2023 | $4,101 -0.5% | $120,700 |
| 2022 | $4,124 +0.1% | $120,700 |
| 2021 | $4,119 0% | $120,700 |
| 2020 | $4,120 +0.1% | $120,700 |
| 2019 | $4,114 +2.8% | $120,700 |
| 2017 | $4,001 +5.1% | $120,700 |
| 2016 | $3,805 | $120,700 |
| 2015 | $3,805 +6.4% | $120,700 |
| 2014 | $3,576 | $120,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,700 +5.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $114,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $114,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $114,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $114,500 |
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Neighborhood: Chestnut Valley
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10North Star Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Dickinson (John) High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10duPont (H.B.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Star
- Middle: Henry B. Du Pont
- High: Dickinson
- District: Red Clay Consolidated
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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