181 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
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SOLD
JAN 5, 2026

$256,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,125 sqft

181 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711

Est. Refi. Payment $1,590/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 5, 2026 for $250,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$256K
Since last month
$100 (0%)
Since last year
Increased$49K (+23.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$6K (+2.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +110% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$256K
August 2026$256K
July 2026$257K
June 2026$255K
May 2026$253K
April 2026$254K
March 2026$255K
February 2026$253K
January 2026$251K
2025
2024
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2022
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2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
117 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.10
Townhouse
$219,900
05/05/26
3
1
1,120
191 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.02
Townhouse
$145,000
09/11/26
3
1
1,450
180 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.03
Townhouse
$268,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,125
34 Ethan Allen Ct, Newark, DE
0.11
Townhouse
$265,000
12/15/25
3
1.5
1,225
1 Nathan Hale Ct, Newark, DE
0.13
Townhouse
$275,000
09/15/26
3
1.5
1,350
85 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.16
Townhouse
$260,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,275
20 Patrick Henry Ct, Newark, DE
0.17
Townhouse
$265,000
09/29/25
3
1.5
1,350
205 Sutton Way, Newark, DE
0.19
Townhouse
$485,000
10/10/25
3
2.5
2,300
838 Hasting Ct, Newark, DE
1.15
Townhouse
$253,000
07/13/26
3
1
1,025

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
179 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.00
$309,200
3
2.5
1,265
Off Market
145 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.06
$279,000
3
1
1,125
For Sale
180 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.03
$268,000
3
1
1,125
Recently Sold
182 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.03
$240,700
3
1
1,125
Off Market
191 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.02
$145,000
3
1
1,450
Recently Sold
146 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.06
$256,100
3
1
1,125
Off Market
137 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.07
$245,000
4
1
1,400
Recently Sold
133 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.08
$187,500
Studio
-
1,120
Recently Sold
132 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.08
$232,800
3
1
1,125
Off Market
130 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.09
$257,500
4
1.5
1,120
Off Market
2 Ethan Allen Ct, Newark, DE 19711
0.06
$259,700
3
1.5
1,375
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1959
1,125 sqft
$222/sqft
Open Parking
HOA $17/mo

About this House

JUST REDUCED! Welcome to 181 Madison Drive, a classic brick townhouse nestled in Newark's sought-after College Park neighborhood. With 1,125 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a canvas for your vision and updates. The upstairs level has 3 cozy bedroom, served with a skylight that brightens the space. The main level flows from a living room into the dining area, ideal for entertaining or family life. The basement is partially finished, with washer/dryer and plenty of room for storage, a workshop, or future expansion. Brick facade ensures low maintenance with level terrain. Newer roof, HVAC, hot water heater. Make a showing appointment to see your new home.
181 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,125 sqft townhouse built in 1959. It last sold for the $250,000 asking price on Jan 5, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $1,999 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 18, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $256,300, with a rent estimate of $1,877/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Sharon Stewart, (302) 275-4291
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Jemimah Chuks, (302) 359-8337, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2090506

Home Details for 181 Madison Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1125 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above GradeFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1125 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 18024.00199

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $250,000Price Per Sqft: $222/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jan 05 2026Possession Timing: 31-60 Days CD, Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: NEWARKCommunity: College Park
School Information
Elementary School: DownesElementary School District: ChristinaJr High / Middle School: Shue-medillJr High / Middle School District: ChristinaHigh School: NewarkHigh School District: Christina

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1125 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $200/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2090506Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1125

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,999
Apr 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,999
Jan 5, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090506
Sold
$250,000
Dec 12, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090506
Pending
$250,000
Oct 16, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090506
PriceChange
$250,000
Price decreased by 7%

Market trends in Newark

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$363K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
1.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$196
$0MoM
Available listings
245
27MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Newark

At least 736 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Glenn.cantagallo
    "Like the adjacent parks. Friendly dog community"
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    "Quiet,clean, walking with friends and pets. Geese, ponds and playgrounds. "
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  • Shavyonn Robinson
    "Not a lot of sidewalks in the area or dog parks . But overall it’s a beautiful area to live in peacefully "
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  • Cedric Ransome
    "It’s lots of dogs and dog owners it’s very peaceful . Lots of trees nice houses . Parks and dog parks ."
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  • Nah
    "Nice place to live close to everything. Nice access to Main Street lots of restaurants shopping 13 minutes to work so that’s not bad. I really enjoy living here the commute to everything. The mall is wonderful too. That’s another great thing is you’re so close to the mall yay lovely fantastic I love it so"
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  • Ali Sutherland
    "West Meadow’s residents care about their homes; it is a pleasure to walk or drive through the neighborhood. Neighbors look out for one another. Great place to raise a family. Very safe! Connects to state parks."
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  • Linda Peoples
    "Great family neighborhood! Common spaces are well maintained. Street lights make it safe to walk around in the evening. "
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  • Tj Woodruff
    "The commute isn’t too bad. It doesn’t take real long to get anywhere in Delaware because the state is so small."
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  • Glenn.cantagallo
    "We have cocktails, family parties and often go out to dinner together. Often on nice days, many neighbors meet outside. Dog walks bring many neighbors together"
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  • Theresa Salazar
    "I love the walking community in Frenchtown Woods. Everyone is friendly and I feel safe here. Dog walking is popular. "
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  • Michael Moses
    "There are monthly neighborhood potluck dinners in the winter. People friendly. Extremely safe and beautiful."
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  • Pappacena.lazzari
    "Very nice clean house good job on maintaining peaceful environment good energy nice clean environment "
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  • Rol8611
    "My neighborhood is close to commute and close to my job. Schools in the area are well balanced. Close to shopping centers. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I see dog owners walking their dogs all the time. Many dog owners live in this area. Dog owners are respectful of other people’s properties and always pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of construction work is going on now, otherwise it is not bad, close to I95, many different buses come through this area"
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 1 year and I love it. It is safe with open spaces, plenty of green and great neighbors"
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  • Trulia User
    "its very quiet, normally. However, don't leave your car doors unlocked. Thieves steal out of vehicles at night "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's beautiful in the community and I love it there it's a lot of dogs being walked great manners the neighbors are beautiful and friendly"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a lovely place to live . Very inviting . I’ve lived here for 3 years . There is not much trick or treating though . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is friendly but not the management, they are rude. Apartments are not well maintained, it has roaches all over the place, roaming cats outside"
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  • Trulia User
    "Christmas pictures with Santa, thanksgiving food give out. They may do more events on different it usually unknown until getting close to the holidays. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The area is near everything you need! Good schools, parks, shopping plazas, etc. So close to the highway 95 and rt 1. Can’t go wrong in this neighborhood. Lived here for years and I’m still pleased. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Its not a terrible neighborhood or anything and there is a good amount of kids varying in age but it also has some people that are questionable so I always use caution. my 7 year old isn't allowed to play outside without someone watching her like a hawk. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work from home, however there is always alot of traffic on RT 40. I love this area because it's location is near several shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants and Christiana Mall just to name a few.."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good neighborhood for kids and very walkable to Main Street Newark. New park coming in soon and a skate park nearby. We like living here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Good and friendly neighborhood. The main road is 1 mile long and good for dog waking or people walking. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Traffic is heavy during rush hour due to the hospital. Outside of the hospital traffic, commuting around the development is decent."
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  • Sbeau32162
    "Family oriented; quiet; close to major interstate and shopping; diverse; close to entertainment and arts"
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  • Cory
    "Nonexistent. I don’t really travel that much. My commute is about a mile or 2 to work and back home. For longer trips I normally rent a vehicle. Daily commute is nothing. "
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  • Rairiv
    "My neighborhood is more of an older generation. There are a lot of friendly neighbors and it’s a pretty kind atmosphere"
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  • JOHN R.
    "Good rental place & elementary school is here ! Spacious , quiet and did not much public moving around . Happy to stay here ! "
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  • Gladys L. D.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for 3 1/2 years and I love it. It is a friendly, quiet and great neighborhood to be in."
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  • Marilyn W.
    "High school nearby. Convenient to restaurant and convenience stores. Family oriented neighborhood. Many neighbors here for 30 yrs. or more. Can walk / ride a bike/ no bus line. Dunkin Donuts in neighborhood. "
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  • Gabrielle H.
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood. We all look out for each other. Minimal to no crime or criminal activity in the area "
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  • Andre E. M.
    "Very nice community Live here for almost 20 years close to shopping good school district close to University of Delaware"
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  • Cgeedey
    "There are no yards in our neighborhood. Lots of parks. Mostly quiet, some younger children but not many."
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  • A.k. R.
    "There are festivals and races at Glasgow Park. The park also has a 3 mile path, multiple playground sets, basketball courts, tennis courts, dog park, and skate park. "
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  • Andrealee1635
    "The community center puts on a few events a year. So does the nearby church. The fire hall puts on bingo and card shows. Mostly Main Street is the only thing going on around here. It’s Delaware. "
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  • Andrew C.
    "most of you neighbors and property owners have dogs and there are lots of places to walk them and people pick up after their dogs too !!"
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  • Lisa0182
    "dog walkers would like that there are lots of places to walk dogs around Newark. good place to live.."
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Frequently asked questions about 181 Madison Dr

  • What is 181 Madison Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 181 Madison Dr in Newark, DE is $256,300.
  • What is the price history for 181 Madison Dr?
    181 Madison Dr in Newark, DE last sold for $250,000 in January 2026.
  • Is Newark a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newark is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newark?
    The median sale price in Newark is $363K. That is up $16.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 181 Madison Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 181 Madison Dr in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 181 Madison Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 181 Madison Dr in Newark, DE has laundry facilities.

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