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231 Mercury Rd, Newark, DE, 19711

$649,900

Home List Price

$7,718*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,000 SqFt
$217/SqFt
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231 Mercury Rd, Newark$649,900

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$7,718*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGarage - Side Entry, Attached Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1968
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #DENC2060214
Lot Size0.67 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 231 Mercury Rd

Beautifully renovated, four-bedroom colonial home on a private lot in the sought after community of North Star. Arrive to a "house on a hill" with new siding, new replacement windows, a new driveway, professional landscaping and there's even a flag pole. Enter a center hallway to slate flooring and into the main living space with a lot of natural light and gorgeous original hardwood floors that are consistent throughout the home. The main floor has great flow with wide entryways to each room. Kitchen improvements include: new wood cabinetry, quartz counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, new fixtures and new hardware. A large eat-in space features a siting area, a brick fireplace and a large slider to a screened back porch. The primary bedroom is on the main level with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet and a gorgeous custom bath. The upper level has three spacious bedrooms with good closet space and a roomy remodeled full bathroom in the hallway. The lower level offers a huge added living space with high ceilings and new neutral carpet. A new roof was installed in 2022, a new septic tank in 2022 and recent updates have be made to the HVAC system. All of this in one of Delaware's best school feeder patterns. Welcome Home.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 3,000 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (302) 351-5000
  • Listing Agent: Buzz Moran

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Garage - Side Entry, Attached Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.67 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Dickinson (John) High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • H.B. Dupont Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • North Star Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

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Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $649,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $217/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $50
  • Frequency: Annually

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,677
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Newark, DE

City

Med. Sold Price

$345K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

10

# of Sold Homes

69

231 Mercury Rd vs Newark

9 DAYS ON ROCKET

-1 Day

$649,900

+$304.8K More

$217/SqFt

+$21 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $304.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $21/SqFt more than other homes in Newark, DE.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DENC2060214

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (302) 351-5000
  • Listing Agent: Buzz Moran

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,677$111,500
2020$3,689$111,500
2019$3,610$111,500
2018$3,566$111,500
2017$3,406$111,500

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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10
/10

  • North Star Elementary School

  • 1340 Little Baltimore Rd

  • 0.29 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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5
/10

  • H.B. Dupont Middle School

  • 735 Meeting House Rd

  • 2.93 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Dickinson (John) High School

  • 1801 Milltown Rd

  • 3.26 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $124,348. The majority of Newark, DE residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 231 Mercury Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 231 Mercury Rd property is $649,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 231 Mercury Rd is a house located in Newark, Delaware, 19711.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 231 Mercury Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 231 Mercury Rd are:
North Star Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
H.B. Dupont Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Dickinson (John) High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,677 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 231 Mercury Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 231 Mercury Rd is 3,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 231 Mercury Rd is 1968.

Rocket Homes›Delaware›New Castle County›Newark›19711›231 Mercury Rd

This home is located at 231 Mercury Rd in Newark, DE and zip code 19711 in the North Star neighborhood. This 3,000 square foot home, which was built in 1968, sits on a 0.67 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $649,900.

In April 2024 more than 42 listings in Newark, DE were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 13 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 14 were sold below. The number of listings in Newark, DE increased by 11.7% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $345,036 and the average listing age was 10 days.

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