For Sale House MLS# DENC2110888

231 E SENECA DR

NEWARK, DE 19702

$475,000

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About 231 E SENECA DR

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.

Property details

Property

Type
Detached
MLS type
Single Family Home
Status
Active
Year built
1977
Stories
2
Living area
2,150 sqft
Price / sqft
$221
Lot
0.2
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Original price
$475,000
MLS #
DENC2110888

Interior

Features
Central A/C, true, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Full, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Heating
true, Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C
Fireplaces
1

Exterior & lot

Features
Colonial, Above Grade, Below Grade
Construction
Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding, 2, Other, Asphalt
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Other
Lot
NC10, 09-025.10-142
Garage spaces
2

Schools

District
Colonial School District
Elementary
CASTLE HILLS
Middle
READ
High
PENN

Utilities

Utilities
Public Sewer, Public
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial

HOA
Yes
Financial
BRIGHT_MAIN, All Personal Property
Annual tax
$3,266
Tax year
2025
Parcel
09-025.10-142

Location

Subdivision
THE WOODS
Area
Newark/Glasgow (30905)
County
NEW CASTLE-DE
Neighborhood
The Woods
Community
NEW CASTLE-DE, 45.0, Annually, BRIGHT_MAIN, COLONIAL
Directions
From Churchmans Rd, turn into The Woods subdivision onto Iroquois Ct. Turn right onto E Seneca Dr. Property is on the right.

Location

Neighborhood
The Woods
Subdivision
THE WOODS
School district
Colonial School District

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Listed by Earl Endrich, BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

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