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Newark, DE 19702 53 Whitson Drive

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Presented By: Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
  • MLS# DENC2096430
  • 01/29/2026
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  • Beds • 4
  • Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
  • SQFT • 2,204
  • Garage • 1

Home Details

Wait no more! This move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath colonial in the sought-after Salem Woods community is designed for comfortable living and year-round entertaining. Flexible spaces accommodate everything from cozy movie nights to summer fun in the backyard pool. Thoughtfully maintained and updated since 2012, the home features a spacious rear addition with a full bath and main-level laundryideal to use as a large bedroom or sun-filled family room. The above-ground pool is seamlessly accessed from the kitchen via sliding doors to the composite deck with safety rail at pool height and steps down to the lawn. Exterior upgrades include vinyl siding, facia and soffits; an expanded covered front porch; architectural shingle roof (2022); widened driveway, irrigation system, vinyl privacy fencing, replacement windows, a newer pool pump and pool cover. Inside, enjoy a traditional floor plan, with a bonus option for main level living. Three bedrooms upstairs, including the primary bedroom with its own bathroom are generous in size. Recent interior improvements include freshly painted walls, doors, trim, and kitchen cabinets; new cabinet hardware; LVP flooring throughout the main level; LED ceiling and under-cabinet lighting; newer stainless steel kitchen appliances; HVAC (2021); water heater (2023); replaced plumbing lines; and a stacking washer/dryer (2023). The finished basement adds approximately 430 sq. ft. of versatile living space, plus ample storage. Enjoy a prime location within walking distance of enhanced Weiss Park and adjacent HOA-maintained open spaceno homes behind you, but what a view! Conveniently located in Newark (19702), near major commuter routes, shopping, and within the 5-mile Newark Charter School radius. While quite nicely enhanced and maintained, the property, including shed, pool and equipment, select furniture, and all appliances, is being sold as-is. Do not delay; schedule your showing today!!
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Interior Features for 53 Whitson Drive

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Main Level Bedrooms1
Total Bedrooms4

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 12
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels2
Half Baths1
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT150
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area1774
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementPartially Finished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area430
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating FuelElectric
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric

Other Rooms

Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath

Room Details for 53 Whitson Drive

Bathroom 3

area 8 X 7
level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank

Bedroom 2

area 16 X 11
level Upper 1
description Flooring - Carpet

Bedroom 3

area 14 X 9
level Upper 1
description Flooring - Carpet

Bedroom 4

area 14 X 14
level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank

Dining Room

area 12 X 10
level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank

Family Room

area 22 X 20
level Lower 1

Full Bath

area 8 X 7
level Upper 1
description Bathroom - Tub Shower

Half Bath

level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank

Kitchen

area 19 X 10
level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile

Laundry

area 7 X 6
level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Pantry

Living Room

area 18 X 12
level Main
description Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank

Primary Bathroom

area 8 X 6
level Upper 1
description Bathroom - Tub Shower

Primary Bedroom

area 21 X 12
level Upper 1
description Flooring - Carpet

Storage Room

area 22 X 7
level Lower 1

General for 53 Whitson Drive

Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
AccessibilityLevel Entry - Main, Other Bath Mod, Ramp - Main Level
Architectural StyleColonial
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association Fee IncludesCommon Area Maintenance, Other, Snow Removal
Association NameSALEM WOODS MAINTENANCE ASSC.
Association Recreation Fee0.00
Association Recreation FeeY
Bathrooms Count Main Level2.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level1
Building NameNONE AVAILABLE
CityNEWARK
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick Front, Vinyl Siding
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyNEW CASTLE
DirectionsFrom Old Baltimore Pike, turn on to Aspen Dr. Follow .7 mile to right turn on Whitson Dr. House will be on left in .2 mile.
Electric200+ Amp Service
ExclusionsPersonal Property
Facing DirectionNorth
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces1.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$100.00
HeatingHeat Pump - Electric BackUp
Land Lease Y/NNo
Levels2
Living Area2204
Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
Lot Size Square Feet8712.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaNewark/Glasgow (30905)
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Pool FeaturesAbove Ground, Filtered, Vinyl
Possession0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD, Settlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG252.82
Property ConditionVery Good
Property TypeResidential
RoofArchitectural Shingle
School DistrictCHRISTINA
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameSALEM WOODS
Tax Annual Amount3303.0
Tax Assessed Value405700.0
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT2354
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1990
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningNC6.5

Exterior for 53 Whitson Drive

# of Attached Garage Spaces1
FencingPrivacy, Vinyl
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Garage FeaturesGarage - Front Entry
InclusionsAll inclusions are in as-is condition: kitchen and laundry appliances; pool and pool equipment; outdoor furniture; lawn and garden equipment; Basement Rec Rm sofa, pool table stools, treadmill, and wa
Lot Dimensions73x116
Lot FeaturesBacks - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees
Lot Size Acres0.20
Lot Size SourceEstimated
LotDimensionsSourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolYes - Personal
Total Parking Spaces1
Type of ParkingAttached Garage
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

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Tina Torres

Broker/Owner
Price $448,500
MLS#DENC2096430
List Date 01/29/2026
Property Type Single Family
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