231 E Seneca Drive, Newark, DE, 19702

$ 475,000 231 E Seneca Drive Newark, DE

MLS: DENC2110888 Type: Single Family County: New Castle City: Newark Area: Newark-glasgow Neighborhood: The Woods Zip: 19702 Style: Colonial Taxes: $3,266

Beds	Baths	Half Baths	Sqr Footage	Lot Size	Built
4	2	1	2,150	8,712	1977

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.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Castle Hills Distance: N/A Miles	Read Distance: N/A Miles	Penn Distance: N/A Miles

Living Area	2150
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Forced Air
Cooling	Central A/C
Possession	Negotiable
Roof	Asphalt
Zoning	NC10
HOA Fee	45.00
Garage Spaces	2.00
Architectural Style	Colonial
Construction Materials	Brick,Vinyl Siding,Aluminum Siding
School District	COLONIAL
Exclusions	All Personal Property
Year Built	1977
Levels	2
Tax Year	2025
Ownership	Fee Simple
Cool Fuel	Natural Gas
Accessibility	None
Assoc Fee Paid Per	Annually
County	NEW CASTLE
New Construction	N
Property Type	Residential
HOA	Y
Subdivision Name	THE WOODS
Garage Y/N	Y
Water Access Y/N	N
Other Structures	Above Grade,Below Grade
Full Baths	2
Status	ACTIVE
Directions	From Churchmans Rd,turn into The Woods subdivision onto Iroquois Ct. Turn right onto E Seneca Dr. Property is on the right.
City	NEWARK
Disclosures	Prop Disclosure,Lead Based Paint - State,Radon
Association Name	WOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Senior Community Y/N	N
MLS Area	Newark/Glasgow (30905)
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	8712.00
Tax Assessed Value	415600.0
Tax Annual Amount	3266.0
Property Condition	Very Good
Structure Type	Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N	N
Bathrooms Full Main Level	2
Bathrooms Count Main Level	3.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG	220.93
Acceptable Financing	Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Vacation Rental Y/N	N
Total SQFT	2150
Standard Status	Active
Year Built Source	Estimated
Legal Subdivision	THE WOODS SEC III
Tax Lot	142

Interior Features

Heating Fuel	Natural Gas
Basement	Full
Total Fireplaces	1
Hot Water	Electric
Basement (Y/N)	Y
Heating Y/N	Y
Fireplace Y/N	Y
Above Grade Finished Area	2150
Half Baths	1
Central Air Y/N	Y
Total Bedrooms	4
Below Grade Finished Area	0
Main Level Bedrooms	4
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
LivingAreaSource	Assessor
Below Grade Unfin Area Units	Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT	0
Bathrooms Half Main Level	1
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Total Baths	3

Exterior Features

Pool	No Pool
Water Source	Public
Total Parking Spaces	2
Garage Features	Garage - Front Entry
Type of Parking	Attached Garage,Driveway
Land Use Code	0
Foundation Details	Other
Water View Y/N	N
Lot Dimensions	80.00 x 120.00
Lot Size Acres	0.20
Lot Size Source	Estimated
Waterfront Y/N	N
Land Assessed Value	73200.00
Navigable Water Y/N	N
Water Oriented Y/N	N
# of Attached Garage Spaces	2