205 E Seneca Drive, Newark, DE 19702-1928 $475,000

Open House: Sat, Oct 4, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,350
Acreage: 0.2
Age:48 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2090492
Subdivision: The Woods
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 205 E Seneca Drive, Newark, Delaware – a classic colonial-style home offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a warm, inviting layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to find a bright and welcoming main level featuring a generous living room, formal dining area, and a cozy family room with plenty of natural light. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, offering ample cabinetry, counter space, and a comfortable flow for both cooking and gathering. Upstairs, you’ll discover four well-sized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with its own private bath. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard retreat ideal for relaxing, gardening, or hosting weekend barbecues. The property also features an attached garage and a driveway for convenient parking. Perfectly situated in a desirable Newark neighborhood, this home is just minutes from local shops, restaurants, parks, the University of Delaware, and major commuter routes. Don’t miss the chance to call this charming colonial your new home—schedule your showing today!

Primary Bed: 14 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 12 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 10 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 10 X 12 - Upper 1
Living Room: 16 X 12 - Main
Dining Room: 12 X 12 - Main
Kitchen: 13 X 16 - Main
Family Room: 13 X 16 - Main
Sun/Florida Room: 17 X 15 - Main

Taxes: $3,439
Home Assoc: $45/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Colonial
High School: William Penn

Features

Community
HOA: Yes;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Full Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Dry Wall, Storm Doors, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Porch(es), Sidewalks

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Wood Fence

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Public Elementary (33 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pleasantville Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 1.38 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 1.8 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 2.03 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.14 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 2.55 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 2.76 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 2.79 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.79 mi
Wilmington Manor Elementary School Colonial School District K–8 New Castle 2.92 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.44 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.47 mi
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.55 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.62 mi
Richardson Park Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.63 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.69 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.73 mi
Castle Hills Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.75 mi
New Castle Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 3.85 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 3.89 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.93 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.97 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.99 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 4.09 mi
The Colwyck Center Colonial School District Preschool New Castle 4.21 mi
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School Colonial School District K–5 New Castle 4.23 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.27 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.27 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.46 mi
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.52 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.77 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.89 mi
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.95 mi
Charter School of New Castle Charter School of New Castle K–8 New Castle 4.96 mi

Public Middle (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.12 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.79 mi
Read (George) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 2.83 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.44 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.69 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.73 mi
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 3.77 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.97 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.98 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.27 mi
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.3 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.49 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.65 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.77 mi

Public High (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 2.79 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 2.88 mi
Penn (William) High School Colonial School District 9–12 New Castle 3.04 mi
Conrad Schools of Science Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.24 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 3.37 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.44 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 3.53 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.73 mi
Delaware Military Academy Delaware Military Academy 9–12 Wilmington 3.77 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.97 mi
Leach (John G.) School Colonial School District Preschool–12 New Castle 4.27 mi
Douglass School Christina School District 1–12 Wilmington 4.77 mi

Private (16 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 2.35 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.63 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 2.78 mi
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 2.85 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.18 mi
Delaware Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 New Castle 3.34 mi
Delaware Valley Classical School Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 New Castle 3.35 mi
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 3.49 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.62 mi
Harvest Christain Academy Wilmington Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 New Castle 3.65 mi
Learning Express Academy Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 3.99 mi
St Peter Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 New Castle 4.2 mi
All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.38 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 4.55 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 4.62 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 4.8 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Newark (19702), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $54,999

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,944
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.83
  • Households w/ Children: 69%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,991 (57.5%)
  • Rented: 7,589 (36.4%)
  • Vacant: 1,268 (6.1%)
  • Total: 20,848

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 55,537
Households: 19,580
Median Age: 34.10

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 4.1%
  • Some High School: 4.6%
  • High School Graduate: 26.3%
  • Some College: 19.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 23.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 14.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $80,419

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,174
  • One Bedroom: $1,104
  • Two Bedroom: $1,318
  • Three Bedroom: $1,429
  • Four Bedroom: $1,867

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Listing Courtesy of: Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach , (302) 541-8787, sherricustodio@gmail.com

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205 E Seneca Drive, Newark, DE 19702-1928

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