321 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711-3853 $495,000

Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,510
Acreage: 1.38
Age:66 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: DENC2071082
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This wonderful custom-built ranch home sits on 1.38 acres in a prime Newark location, free from deed restrictions. With easy access to White Clay Creek State Park and directly across from Middle Run Valley Natural Area, it’s a perfect setting for nature lovers seeking mountain biking, hiking, and countless outdoor activities. The property offers complete single-story living, ideal for those looking to expand their lifestyle needs or downsize without sacrificing space. The home’s three-year-old metal roof ensures lasting durability, and upgrades to property include public water and sewer, with natural gas available for future connection. An original well remains, a potential source of water for gardening or other uses. The spacious, oversized two-car garage accommodates vehicles with room to set up shop for hobbies or projects, while the expansive paved parking area can store trailers, additional cars, and recreational vehicles. At the back, a generous covered deck provides a serene overlook of the large yard, perfect for gardening & hosting gatherings for family & friends. Inside, you’ll find original hardwood floors throughout the main level, adding warmth and character to each room. The front entryway features a charming Dutch door and a roomy coat closet, leading into a grand living room where recently uncovered hardwood floors look amazing having been protected under carpet for years. These same floors continue under any remaining carpet on the main level. The living room boasts triple windows overlooking the deck and a double-sided wood-burning fireplace with a heatilator for added comfort, which also enhances the adjacent sunlit dining room. The kitchen, with tasteful solid wood cabinetry and a large walk-in pantry, was designed with past renovations to provide practicality and style, including convenient features like a microwave shelf and an appliance garage. There is a HUGE Walk-up Attic for the utmost in storage convenience. All 4 bedrooms are spacious corner rooms, each with multiple windows and substantial floor-to-ceiling closets. The south wing hosts two bedrooms & full bathroom including the primary bedroom, while the north wing features two more bedrooms and a second full bathroom with a whole-house fan. Both bathrooms are finished with classic tiled walls and floors, and updated tub enclosures. The laundry is thoughtfully relocated in the north wing bathroom for easy access. The finished daylight walk-out basement extends the living area with a recreation room that opens through French doors to the rear patio. Additional basement features include plumbing for a toilet, a large storage closet, a former vegetable/root cellar, a utility room with outdoor access, and inside access to the superior garage. This unique property, situated within the Newark Charter School 5-mile radius, offers an exceptional opportunity to create the home and lifestyle you desire. Don’t miss out—schedule your tour today!

Attic: Upper 1
Foyer: 6 X 11 - Main
Living Room: 14 X 19 - Main
Dining Room: 12 X 17 - Main
Kitchen: 10 X 19 - Main
Primary Bed: 12 X 17 - Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Bedroom 2: 12 X 13 - Main
Bedroom 3: 11 X 14 - Main
Bathroom 2: Main
Bedroom 4: 12 X 14 - Main
Laundry: Main
Family Room: 24 X 27 - Lower 1
Storage Room: 10 X 21 - Lower 1
Storage Room: 8 X 13 - Lower 1
Half Bath: Lower 1
Taxes: $3,960
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Christina

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas Available, Oil, Central A/C, Whole House Fan, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Well Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry, Cable TV Available, Natural Gas Available

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Additional Stairway, Full Basement, Fully Finished Basement, Garage Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Rough Bath Plumb Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Heatilator, Double Sided Fireplace, French Doors, Six Panel Doors, Storm Doors, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Exterior
Block Foundation, Metal Roof, Block Exterior, Brick Exterior, Deck(s), Exterior Lighting, Street Lights

Lot
Corner Lot, Not In Development Lot, Partly Wooded Lot

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Public Elementary (21 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 0.73 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.62 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 2.5 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.78 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.84 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.87 mi
Downes (John R.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.9 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 2.9 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.94 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.01 mi
West Park Place Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.02 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.07 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.1 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 3.12 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.81 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 3.95 mi
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.98 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 4.48 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 4.75 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 4.9 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.92 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 1.97 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 2.5 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.77 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.87 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.94 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.07 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.09 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.83 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 4.58 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 4.9 mi

Public High (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Newark High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 2.18 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 2.5 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.87 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.94 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.07 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.52 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 3.92 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 4.9 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 4.9 mi

Private (17 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 1.2 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 1.21 mi
University Of Delaware Lab Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 2.5 mi
The College School Nonsectarian 2–8 Newark 2.5 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 2.55 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 2.67 mi
Newark Center For Creative Learning Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 3.01 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 3.26 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 3.28 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.3 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 3.53 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 4.05 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 4.08 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.49 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.63 mi
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 4.69 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 4.76 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: Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors , (302) 995-1200, nrowley@coldwellbanker.com

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321 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711-3853

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