Located within an easy drive of Newark, University of Delaware, Maryland, I-95 and 896, this split level home boasts a FENCED IN BACKYARD and an EXPANDED MAINTENANCE FREE DECK. But let's not stop there, the house itself is in excellent condition featuring fresh paint and NEWLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout. From the moment you enter, you will appreciate the small entry area with coat closet open to the formal living room which has easy access to the formal dining room and kitchen just beyond. From the formal dining room, you have access to the fenced in back yard and the lovely maintenance free deck. As this is a split level home, the floors are spaced half a floor apart from each other. The fourth bedroom is located a half a floor down from the main living area; it can be used and it is currently set up as a family room. Adjacent to that bedroom/family room is the unfinished utility room space which has the washer and dryer. There is a crawl space under the main living room accessed from the fourth bedroom or the utility room. A half a floor up from the main living is the primary bedroom and a generously sized second bedroom and the full bathroom with a linen closet in the hall. Half a floor up from that is the third bedroom with a generously sized storage closet. There is also plenty of space in the eaves if you want to expand the bedroom and/or your storage. The roof is 4 years old and the HVAC is 6 years old and the windows have been replaced. Put this property on your tour today. Once you see it you will want to call it home.
For sale
$338,000
3 Merry Rd, Newark, DE 19713
4beds
1,250sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$273,800 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced in backyardFresh paintExpanded maintenance free deckPrimary bedroomGenerously sized second bedroom
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 29, 2026 at 08:54am
Listed by:
Sophia Bilinsky 252-267-2701,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq (610) 444-9090
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2096190
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Utility Room, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 19
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71.00 x 115.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 11002.40304
- Zoning: NC6.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brookside Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,822
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Fridge
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$273,800
$238,000 - $304,000
$2,312/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $338,000$270/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2096190 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2019 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Edge #DENC486122 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Edge #DENC486122 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $280,300 +537% |
| 2024 | $1,879 +2.9% | $44,000 |
| 2023 | $1,827 +0.2% | $44,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,621/mo
Principal & interest
$1311
Property taxes
$192
Home insurance
$118
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Brookside Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Brookside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Kirk (George V.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Newark High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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