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  • $525,100

    40 Richards Ln, Newark, DE 19711

    4beds
    2baths
    2,175sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1845
    3.72 Acres Lot
    $525,100 Zestimate®
    $241/sqft
    $3,174 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $525,100

    $473,000 - $583,000

    $3,174/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Complete privacy! No deed restrictions! Bring your kids, horse, pony, dogs, chickens and enjoy country living minutes from the city of Newark! 3.72 acres with gorgeous spring fed pond, Best of both worlds. Tucked in on a private lane in the middle of Covered Bridge Farms, this c. 1845 farmhouse offers many possibilities for the old house lover. Do you want a fun project? Refinish the original pine floors, restore the fireplace in the master bedroom, expose beams, add shutters and stucco over the existing siding to enhance the classic architectural style. You cannot over improve for the area. The furnace was new in 2017, and all windows and roof have been replaced. Fish, kayak and play, or train your dog in the pond, enjoy the deer, foxes, raccoons, rabbits, geese and groundhogs who are your closest neighbors. You cannot over improve for the area. Bring your imagination. Restore the fireplace in the master bedroom, expose beams, stucco ver the existing asbestos siding and add shutters to enhance the classic architectural style. Detached two car garage, shed, small pole building/run in shed, pier and garden area are just a few of the amenities. 2020-05-19

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Carpet, Wood Stove, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Country, Floor Plan - Traditional, Curved Staircase, Stall Shower
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,175 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 3.72 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0900720061
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1845

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newark

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $40 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Freezer, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • StoriesTotal: 2.5
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • WaterfrontYN: true
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
    • InteriorFeatures: Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Carpet, Wood Stove, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Country, Floor Plan - Traditional, Curved Staircase, Stall Shower
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ConstructionMaterials: Asbestos
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Faces Front
    • CoveredSpaces: 2
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse/National Folk
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/1/2020Sold$339,000-9.6%$156/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    3/19/2020Pending sale$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Hockessin-Pike Creek Home Marketing #DENC484634
    9/28/2019Listed for sale$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin #DENC484634
    8/5/2019Listing removed$375,000$172/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin #1002294928
    6/20/2019Price change$375,000-6%$172/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Hockessin-Pike Creek Home Marketing #1002294928

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $508,300 +498%
    2024$3,619 +2.8%$85,000
    2023$3,520 +0.2%$85,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19711

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: DOWNES
    • Middle: SHUE-MEDILL
    • High: NEWARK
    • District: CHRISTINA

    Source: The 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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