723 Swarthmore Dr, Newark, DE 19711

Location, Location, Location!!! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod home in highly desirable neighborhood near UD, convenient access to everything Newark has to offer. ***For Sale By Owner: Contact seller Melissa and Michael DIRECTLY (302-510-3459). E-mail: 723swarthmore@gmail.com Open House June 12th 9-12am, 13th 1-4pm. Location • Only 1 mile from the University of Delaware main campus, the Newark train station, ACME supermarket, Phillips Park (basketball, tennis, skate park bike path), and UD and Newark free shuttles. • Within Newark Charter School radius (1.1 miles), close to West Park Place Elementary School and Willa Road Children’s Center daycare (both just around the block 0.4 miles)! • Close to downtown Newark business and retail, restaurants (0.5 miles to S. Main St businesses, 1.5 miles to E Main St businesses) • Less than 20 min from Christian Care Hospital System (7 mi) and Christiana Mall (9 mi). • Easy access to I-95, Wilmington (20 min), Philadelphia (50 min), and Baltimore (1 hr) • 1.5 hours from Delaware Oceanfront Beaches (Rehoboth, Lewes) Features: • Updated kitchen and bathrooms • Mix of hardwood floors and carpeting • Insulated and air-sealed to improve energy efficiency • Half-finished, waterproofed basement with half bath – great rec room • Large backyard deck and yard • Large shed (great for storing bikes, outdoor gear, kayaks) • Long driveway (3 cars) and on-street parking with permit • Active Newark rental permit (Currently rented – lease ending in beginning of June) • House is in good move-in condition • Home warranty included (until 7-15-2026) Head inside and you’re greeted by updated hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. The living room is on your left, and the stairs leading to the 2nd floor are to your right. The living room leads into an open kitchen/dining area, with a door leading to the large back deck. The updated kitchen has granite countertops and tiled backsplash, electric range with self-cleaning oven, MW, refrigerator, and quiet Bosch dishwasher. The deck has a stairway with access to the basement, where the laundry, and half bath are located. From the living room, turning right takes you to the hallway, with the updated main floor bath on the left, the stairs to the basement on the right, and in front of you the largest bedroom (opened up from the original 2 bedrooms to make a large master), which contains an alcove and 2 large closets with organizer shelves. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, and an updated full bathroom with soaking tub. Dining room and all bedrooms have ceiling fans, and there is a whole house fan at the top of the stairs that cools the entire house off quickly on summer nights. The basement has been waterproofed (French drain with warranty & 2 sump pumps with battery backups), and includes tiled flooring on the finished side, built-in closet, and half bath. The finished side could be a great office, rec room, or play room. The unfinished side of the basement contains the washer and dryer, heater and oil tank, and ample storage space. Transferable home warranty included (until 7-15-2026) ($65 per service call) *** Direct Buyers Welcome! Call seller Melissa / Michael DIRECTLY (302-510-3459). Will only answer inquiries directly by phone.*** In-person and zoom tours possible. A pre-approval loan document from lender or cash is required for all offers.