78 W Park Place, Newark, DE 19711-5230 $550,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,300
Acreage: 0.41
Age:103 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2076872
Subdivision: Newark
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 78 W. Park Pl. This Location can't be beat! A special home , in Old Newark at the University of Delaware and walking to downtown Main Street. Featuring approximately 2100 Sq Ft with 3 Bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper two levels and 1 bathroom in the basement level. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Featuring a charming 4 season room with woodstove and formal gathering room with wood fireplace however, natural gas is available to convert if desired. Updated kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter top. Dining room showcases beautiful hardwood flooring and built in corner cabinet. The cedar walk in closet in the upstairs hallway is perfect for storing your winter sweaters and coats! The 3rd floor has a walk up attic bedroom and full bathroom plus, additional storage. There is a 2 car detached garage and shed for storage. Relax outside on the brick patio and enjoy the surrounding nature. Walk to Main Street to enjoy all the restaurants and shopping. Just minutes to I-95, Christiana Hospital and Christiana Mall Home is easy to view and available for immediate purchase!

Taxes: $3,909
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Christina

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, None, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Partial

Exterior
Block Foundation, Frame Exterior, Stucco Exterior

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Public Elementary (19 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
West Park Place Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 0.31 mi
Downes (John R.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.2 mi
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.45 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.68 mi
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.17 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 2.23 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.45 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.5 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 2.57 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.7 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.05 mi
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.43 mi
Cecil Manor Elementary Cecil County Public Schools Preschool–5 Elkton 3.43 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.9 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.25 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.38 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.43 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 4.44 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 4.44 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 2.23 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 2.37 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.45 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 2.48 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.7 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.05 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.16 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.38 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Newark High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 1.04 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 2.23 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.45 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.7 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.05 mi
Glasgow High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 3.2 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 3.35 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 4.38 mi

Private (13 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Newark Center For Creative Learning Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 0.3 mi
The College School Nonsectarian 2–8 Newark 1.07 mi
University Of Delaware Lab Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 1.07 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 2.44 mi
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 2.66 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 3.01 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.24 mi
The New School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newark 3.25 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 3.52 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 4.05 mi
Learning Express Academy Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 4.67 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 4.77 mi
Tri-State Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Elkton 4.92 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Newark (19711), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 24
  • Average salary of people in this community: $56,169

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,919
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.57
  • Households w/ Children: 42%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,474 (58.6%)
  • Rented: 7,209 (33.9%)
  • Vacant: 1,592 (7.5%)
  • Total: 21,275

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 52,547
Households: 19,683
Median Age: 35.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.6%
  • Some High School: 3.0%
  • High School Graduate: 21.4%
  • Some College: 16.4%
  • Associate Degree: 8.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 26.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $77,188

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,016
  • One Bedroom: $1,049
  • Two Bedroom: $1,261
  • Three Bedroom: $1,617
  • Four Bedroom: $1,853

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Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Associates - Newark , (302) 453-3200

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78 W Park Place, Newark, DE 19711-5230

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