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231 E Seneca Dr, Newark, DE 19702

  • $499,900

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,150

    Sqft ($233/Sqft)

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About 231 E Seneca Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1977
HOA fee $4/month
Lot size 8,712 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to 231 E. Seneca Drive, where timeless Colonial architecture meets thoughtful modern updates in one of Newark's most sought-after and convenient locations. Beautifully maintained and extensively improved, this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the perfect balance of warmth, functionality, and everyday comfort. A professionally engineered renovation transformed the traditional layout by removing the dividing wall between the living and family rooms, creating the bright, open-concept floor plan today's buyers are searching for. The result is an expansive gathering space filled with natural light that flows effortlessly into the beautifully appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, updated flooring, and an ideal layout for entertaining or daily living. The true showpiece of the home, however, is the incredible heated and air-conditioned all-season sunroom, a space you'll enjoy every month of the year. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee as the sun rises, hosting family gatherings, reading a book while rain falls outside, or enjoying a quiet evening overlooking the backyard, this remarkable room provides year-round comfort while seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Just beyond, you'll discover one of the property's most captivating features: an extraordinary backyard bursting with mature landscaping, colorful perennial gardens, flowering shrubs, and meticulously maintained outdoor spaces that create a peaceful, private retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood. Every season brings a new display of blooms, making the gardens a destination all their own and providing exceptional curb appeal from the moment you arrive. Upstairs offers four generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a custom walk-in closet organization system and an updated en-suite bath. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, home offices, or hobbies while the unfinished basement offers exceptional storage and endless future finishing potential. Practical updates provide lasting peace of mind, including replacement tilt-in windows, a 50-year architectural roof (2014), a high-efficiency HVAC system (2016), poured concrete foundation, and an oversized two-car garage offering abundant room for vehicles, storage, and workshop space. Perfectly positioned just minutes from Route 1, I-95, Christiana Hospital, Christiana Mall, the University of Delaware, major employers, parks, shopping, dining, and countless everyday conveniences, this location makes commuting throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland incredibly easy while keeping every amenity close to home. Combining spacious living areas, thoughtful renovations, timeless Colonial design, exceptional outdoor beauty, and an unbeatable Newark location, 231 E. Seneca Drive offers a rare opportunity to own a home that delivers the lifestyle today's buyers are looking for with comfort, convenience, and value that will be appreciated for years to come.
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Listing Agent - Earl Endrich
Listing Office - BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
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MLS#DENC2107270 • last updated 4 days ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Natural Gas
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Active
SqFt 2150
Lot Size (SqFt) 8712
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2
County Tax 655, Annually
School Tax 2491
Tax: Assessed Value 415600
Annual Property Tax 3266
Year Built 1977
Condition Very Good
HOA Fee 45, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
HOA Name WOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Full
Other Room(s) Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Full Bath
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Foundation Other
Garage Desc Garage - Front Entry
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 2
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Attached Garage, Driveway
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision THE WOODS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School PENN
Elementary School CASTLE HILLS
School District COLONIAL
Middle School READ
Directions From Churchmans Rd, Turn Into The Woods Subdivision Onto Iroquois Ct. Turn Right Onto E Seneca Dr. Property Is On The Right.
Zoning NC10
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