221 Upper Pike Creek Road, Newark, DE 19711-5955 $799,500

Beds/Baths: 4/3.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,450
Acreage: 1.3
Age:38 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: DENC2078266
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

If you're looking for privacy on over an acre of wooded land, along with an open floor plan, a five-car garage, and no homeowner’s association, then look no further! This fabulous home features an impressive two-story foyer that opens to an elegant formal dining room with beautiful hardwood floors, custom colors, and chair rail moldings. The dining room leads to a spacious eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors, ample cabinets and counter space, a center island, and a pantry. Open the kitchen’s sliding doors to step onto the large screened porch with skylights, which leads to a deck perfect for grilling and entertaining friends. Adjacent to the kitchen is a stunning family room, styled like a Pottery Barn showcase, featuring a stone fireplace and a lovely view of the backyard. Off the family room is an exquisite living room with a soaring 16-foot ceiling and a beautiful stone fireplace. Additionally, the main floor offers a spacious bonus room with a full bath, perfect for use as an in-law suite, extra bedroom, or office. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a gorgeous primary suite equipped with all the luxuries— a large whirlpool tub, a stall shower, custom double vanities, two walk-in closets, a dressing/makeup room, and a separate laundry room. Three of the five attached garages boast high ceilings and can accommodate car lifts, making this home ideal for car enthusiasts. There are also two included air compressors and ample electrical power to support various shop tools. The enormous basement offers endless possibilities for recreation, a workshop, or additional storage, with a dedicated room with shelving for maximum organization. This property is perfect for a car collector, hobbyist, or anyone seeking privacy in a stunning wooded setting.

Primary Bed: 16 X 15 - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 13 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 15 X 12 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 18 X 10 - Main
Dining Room: 14 X 12 - Main
Family Room: 18 X 14 - Main
Living Room: 26 X 15 - Main
In-Law/auPair/Suite: 20 X 20 - Main
Screened Porch: 18 X 15 - Main

Taxes: $6,808
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Christina
High School: Christiana

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Propane - Leased, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Propane, Well Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Main Floor Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Other, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 5;

Interior
Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Intercom, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Garage Access Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Fully Carpeted Flooring, Wood Flooring, Stone Fireplace, Cathedral Ceilings, Energy Efficient Windows, Security System

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stone Exterior, Wood Siding, Deck(s), Hot Tub

Lot
Sloping Lot, Trees/Wooded

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Public Elementary (25 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 0.5 mi
Heritage Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 0.78 mi
Forest Oak Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Newark 1.1 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 1.12 mi
Linden Hill Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 1.22 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 2 mi
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.24 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Red Clay Consolidated School District Preschool Wilmington 2.41 mi
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.65 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.94 mi
Brandywine Springs School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–8 Wilmington 2.98 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.99 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.03 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 3.1 mi
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 3.42 mi
North Star Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 3.57 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.69 mi
William F. Cooke Junior Elementary Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Hockessin 3.79 mi
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.87 mi
Academia Antonia Alonso Academia Antonia Alonso K–6 Newark 3.92 mi
Marbrook Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.26 mi
West Park Place Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.56 mi
Richey Elementary School Red Clay Consolidated School District K–5 Wilmington 4.78 mi
Downes (John R.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.79 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.98 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Skyline Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 0.76 mi
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 1.12 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 1.39 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 2 mi
Stanton Middle School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.49 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.94 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.99 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.13 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.14 mi
Gateway Charter School Gateway Charter School 3–8 Wilmington 4.46 mi

Public High (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Meadowood Program Red Clay Consolidated School District K–12 Newark 1.12 mi
Dickinson (John) School Red Clay Consolidated School District 6–12 Wilmington 1.49 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 2 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.94 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 2.99 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School Red Clay Consolidated School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.3 mi
Newark High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 3.31 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 3.54 mi
Delcastle Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Wilmington 3.83 mi

Private (17 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Mark's High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wilmington 0.56 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 0.91 mi
Destiny Calling Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Wilmington 1.2 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 1.82 mi
Developing Minds Preschool And Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 1.97 mi
The Independence School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Newark 2.11 mi
Limestone Hills Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wilmington 2.35 mi
Tutor Time Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 2.41 mi
St John The Beloved School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.47 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 2.8 mi
Wilmington Junior Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Preschool–8 Wilmington 2.92 mi
The College School Nonsectarian 2–8 Newark 3.5 mi
University Of Delaware Lab Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 3.5 mi
Cacc Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Hockessin 3.83 mi
The Hockessin Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Hockessin 4.32 mi
Newark Center For Creative Learning Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 4.4 mi
Wilmington Christian School Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Hockessin 4.54 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Newark (19711), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 24
  • Average salary of people in this community: $56,169

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,919
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.57
  • Households w/ Children: 42%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,474 (58.6%)
  • Rented: 7,209 (33.9%)
  • Vacant: 1,592 (7.5%)
  • Total: 21,275

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: 52,547
Households: 19,683
Median Age: 35.20

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.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.6%
  • Some High School: 3.0%
  • High School Graduate: 21.4%
  • Some College: 16.4%
  • Associate Degree: 8.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 26.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $77,188

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: $1,016
  • One Bedroom: $1,049
  • Two Bedroom: $1,261
  • Three Bedroom: $1,617
  • Four Bedroom: $1,853

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Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (302) 351-5000, rtc@lnf.com

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221 Upper Pike Creek Road, Newark, DE 19711-5955

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