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Sold on 02/25/2011

505 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713

$619,700

Last sold 02/25/2011 for $428K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,625

    Sqft ($118/Sqft)

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About 505 Wake Forest Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 2007
HOA fee $2,083/month
Lot size 9,583 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Stylish 3 year old stone & stucco "West Town" model in the highly sought after community of Academy Hill. This dramatic 2 story entry, hardwood floors & split staircase colonial offers an oversized formal living room, a dining room w/walk-in bay windows, a dramatic 2 story family room w/ a see through fireplace & magnificent kitchen with a butler station, pull out trash cabinet, upgraded appliances, 42" cambridge maple cabinetry w/corner glass cabinet & hardwood flooring. The master suite features a tray ceiling w/fan, sitting area, oversized his & her closets w/one closet having a direct entrance to the private bath w/corner garden tub. The 3 additional nice sized bedrooms w/ceiling fans complete the second floor. This fine home is conveniently located close to University of DE, Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital and I-95 which goes right into NJ, PA & MD.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Kaego Enwerem
Listing Office - Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#1004842184 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 3625
Lot Size (SqFt) 9583
Lot Size (Acres) 0.22
Tax: Assessed Value 135000
Annual Property Tax 3208
Year Built 2007
Condition Good
HOA Fee 25000, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Full, Unfinished
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
Laundry Main Floor
Total # of Rooms 9
Appliances Oven - Self Cleaning, Disposal
Walls/ Ceilings Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
Window Features Bay/Bow
Interior Features Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Desc Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Parking Desc Street, On Street, Driveway, Other
# Parking Spaces 2
Exterior Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Existing Structures Above Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision ACADEMY HILL
Water Source Public
High School NEWARK
Elementary School WEST PARK PLACE
School District CHRISTINA
Middle School SHUE-MEDILL
Directions From 896 Turn Onto W. Chestnut Hill Rd., Top Of The Hill, Enter Academy Hill, Left Onto Oklahoma State Dr. Left Onto Wake Forest Drive. Home On Left
Zoning RES
$619K
Range: $563K-$676K
Last 30 days 
  • Feb 2011
    Public Records
  • Feb 28, 2011 Sold
    $428,750
  • Feb 2011
    mls logo MLS # 1004842184
  • Feb 25, 2011 Sold
    $428,750 (-4.7%)
  • May 10, 2010 Listed
    $449,900 (+1.6%)
  • Apr 2006
    Public Records
  • Apr 5, 2006 Sold
    $442,600
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $6,194 +12.0%
    $646,600 +371.97%
  • 2024
    $5,529 +2.6%
    $137,000
  • 2023
    $5,387 +0.6%
    $137,000
  • 2022
    $5,352 +0.4%
    $137,000
  • 2021
    $5,330 +2.8%
    $137,000
  • 2020
    $5,186 +7.1%
    $137,000
  • 2019
    $4,841 +4.7%
    $137,000
  • 2018
    $4,622 +11.6%
    $137,000
  • 2016
    $4,142 -2.4%
    $137,000
  • 2015
    $4,243
    —
  • 505 Wake Forest Dr
    $428K
  • Academy Hill
    —
  • 19713
    $384K +11% y/y
  • Newark
    $410K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
507 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $745,000 4/3 3,775 0.01
503 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $609,900 4/2 2,825 0.02
506 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $577,300 4/2 2,850 0.03
509 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $740,000 4/2 3,700 0.03
502 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $739,000 4/2 3,200 0.04
510 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $719,000 4/2 2,825 0.04
501 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $626,300 3/2 2,875 0.04
511 Wake Forest Dr, Newark, DE 19713 $579,000 3/2 1,950 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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6/10
West Park Place Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Christina School District
3/10
Shue-Medill Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Christina School District
2/10
Newark High School
public Grades 9-12
Christina School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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