Welcome to this one-of-a-kind gem in the heart of Newark! Rarely does a 5-bedroom home become available in the sought-after Fairfield Crest neighborhood—and this one is ready for its next owner to move right in. Situated on a prominent corner lot, this home boasts exceptional curb appeal with mature landscaping and a charming, newly installed front door that creates a warm and inviting first impression. Step inside to original hardwood floors that flow seamlessly through the spacious formal living room, beautifully lit by a triple window. The adjacent formal dining room features a picture window that frames backyard views. The kitchen was transformed in 2019, complete with Mannington flooring, granite countertops, a garden window, dual gas cooking, and a custom Italian glass backsplash. Don’t miss the cleverly placed outlet in the pantry—ideal for your own coffee station! The main level also includes an updated powder room and a cozy family room with built-in bookcases, a bay window, and a sliding glass door that leads to an outdoor oasis; including many varied perennial plantings which change the view from season to season. Designed by DiSabatino Landscaping, the backyard offers a 20x12 Azek English Walnut deck with automatic night time lighting, a stone patio, a beautiful bolder retaining wall, slab stone steps made of Oklahoma stone, and a retractable SunSetter awning with dimmable lights—perfect for summer relaxation. The patio, the three walkways and the slab steps are all expertly hand cut from Oklahoma stone. Upstairs, you’ll find five generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors throughout. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a fully renovated en-suite bath. Four additional bedrooms and a updated hall bathroom complete the second floor. The walk-out basement offers its own private entrance—ideal for a hobby space, workshop and easy access. This home has been lovingly maintained, with major updates including PJ Fitzpatrick 30-year dimensional roof (2008) and gutters (2016), HVAC system (2017), Water heater (2015) Newer windows with a lifetime guarantee, Complete with a whole-house reverse osmosis water treatment system from Purfect Water Systems. Located just minutes from Downtown Newark, the University of Delaware, shopping and restaurants. As a bonus you will find an entrance to White Clay Creek State Park is right down the street and Fairfield-Fairfield Crest Swim Club is right in the neighborhood! Plus, it’s within the 5-mile radius of the highly acclaimed Newark Charter School. This exceptional home won’t last long—schedule your private showing today!
Under contract
$504,000
27 Fremont Rd, Newark, DE 19711
5beds
2,150sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully renovated en-suite bathMature landscapingVaried perennial plantingsOutdoor oasisStone patioOriginal hardwood floorsBolder retaining wall
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 23, 2025 at 05:57am
Listed by:
Patti Carlson 302-593-5386,
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin 3022393000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2083990

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Air Filter System, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,150
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Rain Gutters, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 18007.00061
- Zoning: 18RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairfield Crest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,859
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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