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Newark, DE 19702 231 E Seneca Drive

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Presented By: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
  • MLS# DENC2107270
  • 07/16/2026
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  • Beds • 4
  • Full/Half Baths • 2 / 1
  • SQFT • 2,150
  • Garage • 2

Home Details

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.
Presented By: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

Interior Features for 231 E Seneca Drive

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels4
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 14
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 Baths3

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area2150
Above Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFull
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric
Total Fireplaces1

Other Rooms

Room TypeBedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Full Bath

Room Details for 231 E Seneca Drive

Bedroom 1

level Upper 1

Bedroom 2

level Upper 1

Bedroom 3

level Upper 1

Bedroom 4

level Upper 1

Family Room

level Main
description Fireplace - Wood Burning

Full Bath

level Upper 1

Full Bath # 2

level Upper 1

Laundry

level Main

Sun/Florida Room

level Main

General for 231 E Seneca Drive

Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleColonial
Assoc Fee Paid PerAnnually
Association NameWOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Association Recreation FeeN
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
CityNEWARK
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Cool FuelNatural Gas
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyNEW CASTLE
DirectionsFrom Churchmans Rd, turn into The Woods subdivision onto Iroquois Ct. Turn right onto E Seneca Dr. Property is on the right.
DisclosuresProp Disclosure, Lead Based Paint - State, Radon
ExclusionsAll Personal Property
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOAYes
HOA Fee$45.00
HeatingForced Air
Legal SubdivisionTHE WOODS SEC III
Levels2
Living Area2150
Lot Size Square Feet8712.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaNewark/Glasgow (30905)
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionNegotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG232.51
Property ConditionVery Good
Property TypeResidential
RoofAsphalt
School DistrictCOLONIAL
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameTHE WOODS
Tax Annual Amount3266.0
Tax Assessed Value415600.0
Tax Lot142
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms8
Total SQFT2150
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1977
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningNC10

Exterior for 231 E Seneca Drive

# of Attached Garage Spaces2
Foundation DetailsOther
Garage FeaturesGarage - Front Entry
Land Assessed Value73200.00
Land Use Code
Lot Dimensions80.00 x 120.00
Lot Size Acres0.20
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Total Parking Spaces2
Type of ParkingAttached Garage, Driveway
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Schools

High School Penn High School
Elementary School Castle Hills Elementary School
Middle School Read Middle School

Brian Lee

Associate
Price $499,900
MLS#DENC2107270
List Date 07/16/2026
Property Type Single Family
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