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The John Patrick & Patrick Williams Team

patrickteamops@gmail.com +1(610) 436-6500

Listed by Mr. Earl Endrich • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

$525,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,150 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,150 sqft

Price per Sqft $244

Subdivision The Woods

MLS Listing ID DENC2107270

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Fees $45/ann

HOA Y/N Y

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,150

Year Built 1977

Available Date 2026-07-17

Annual Tax Amount $3,266

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 8,712 Sqft

Acres 0.2

Lot Dimensions 80.00 x 120.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

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.

Location

State DE

County New Castle

Area Newark/Glasgow (30905)

Zoning NC10

Rooms

Other Rooms Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Full Bath

Basement Full

Interior

Hot Water Electric

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 2.0

Water Access N

Roof Type Asphalt

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Story 2

Foundation Other

Above Ground Finished SqFt 2150

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Castle Hills

Middle Schools Read

High Schools Penn

School District Colonial

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 09-025.10-142

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 2150

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Special Listing Condition Standard

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231 E SENECA DR Newark, DE 19702

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