2 Amaranth Dr, Newark, DE 19711
OFF MARKET

2 Amaranth Dr
Newark, DE 19711

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,850 sqft (on 1 acre)

$634,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,577/mo*

$634,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,577/mo*
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,850 sqft
(on 1 acre)

Local Information

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Description

Elevated in both style and position, this exquisite Colonial residence boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms, providing a sense of arrival atop a gentle hill on a one-acre lot that establishes a private haven. Perched on meticulously landscaped grounds, partially wooded area this property seamlessly harmonizes serenity with sophistication. Upon entering through the inviting foyer with rich hardwood floors and a built-in hall tree, you're led to the formal living room adorned with custom built-ins and exquisite bespoke parquet flooring, creating a timeless and intricate beauty that elevates the overall ambiance. Entertain in style in the formal dining room, featuring an elegant color palette, accentuated by box wainscoting. The gourmet eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a chair railing, and a convenient center island. Enjoy casual dining in the cozy breakfast area, complete with a bay window and window seat, perfect for savoring your favorite latte beverage. Transition through French doors to the standout family room, highlighted by a soaring cathedral ceiling, celestial skylights, a raised brick hearth and surround electric fireplace, and luxurious vinyl plank flooring. Step out onto the composite deck overlooking the expansive rear grounds for a relaxing retreat. The main living level also features a convenient bedroom with a shower, a powder room, a laundry room, and easy access to the 2-car garage. Ascend to the upper level to discover the primary bedroom suite with plush carpeting, a walk-in closet with a custom closet organization system, a breezy ceiling fan, and an en-suite bath, creating a peaceful haven for relaxation. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the tranquil upper-level sleeping quarters. This home boasts numerous updates, including a 2023: composite deck, luxury vinyl plank flooring in the family room and upper-level landing, 2022: a full kitchen renovation, 2021: custom living room built-ins, updated windows throughout, 2020: skylights, and 2106: bathroom renovations. With a newer roof and a new water and well pump, this home feels like new! Situated close to White Clay Creek State Park, the University of Delaware, and other Newark highlights, including the downtown area with charming shops, local boutiques, and an array of restaurants, cafes, and bars. Newark hosts a variety of community events and festivals throughout the year, providing a vibrant and engaging community atmosphere. Major commuter routes, including I-95, I-295, DE-Rt. 1, and DE-Rt. 896, add to the convenience of this exceptional home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 29, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2 Amaranth Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Connecting Stairway,Interior Entry,Unfinished,WindowsNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2850 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Dryer In Unit,Has Laundry,Main Level,Washer In Unit,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Heat Pump,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Electric, Mantel(s)Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Screens, Skylight(s)Door: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Double Entry, French DoorsFlooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Other, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Other, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Garden, Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s), Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: UnknownPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, WoodOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Lighting, Play EquipmentFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Inside Entrance,Asphalt,Attached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Holding Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2850 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Personal PropertyParcel Number: 09005.00011

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $575,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jun 29 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: NEWARKCommunity: Amaranth
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: 2850 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Home Inspection, Other, AppraisalListing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2057444Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2850
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Debbie Christie, (302) 530-6559
Northrop Realty
Co-Listing Team: The Allison Stine Team At Northrop Realty, A Long And Foster Company,Co-Listing Agent: Allison Stine, (302) 381-5565
Northrop Realty
Bought with: Gary Simpkins, (302) 453-3200, RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2057444

Price History for 2 Amaranth Dr

DatePriceEventSource
06/27/2024$580,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2057444
03/19/2024$575,000PendingBright MLS #DENC2057444
03/14/2024$575,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2057444
10/06/2014$369,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/30/2014$369,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/02/2014$379,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/18/2014$389,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/26/2014$399,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$560,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2 Amaranth Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.16
Single-Family Home
$600,000
05/14/26
4
3
3,125
0.46
Single-Family Home
$654,900
09/09/25
4
3.5
3,525
0.19
Single-Family Home
$375,000
03/16/26
3
1.5
1,250
0.67
Single-Family Home
$460,000
10/23/25
5
3.5
3,041
0.89
Single-Family Home
$565,000
11/21/25
5
3
2,702
0.57
Single-Family Home
$470,000
12/04/25
4
2.5
2,150
0.95
Single-Family Home
$635,000
04/03/26
4
2.5
2,948

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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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  • Cedric Ransome
    "It’s lots of dogs and dog owners it’s very peaceful . Lots of trees nice houses . Parks and dog parks ."
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • Linda Peoples
    "Great family neighborhood! Common spaces are well maintained. Street lights make it safe to walk around in the evening. "
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • Theresa Salazar
    "I love the walking community in Frenchtown Woods. Everyone is friendly and I feel safe here. Dog walking is popular. "
  • Michael Moses
    "There are monthly neighborhood potluck dinners in the winter. People friendly. Extremely safe and beautiful."
  • Pappacena.lazzari
    "Very nice clean house good job on maintaining peaceful environment good energy nice clean environment "
  • Rol8611
    "My neighborhood is close to commute and close to my job. Schools in the area are well balanced. Close to shopping centers. "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "its very quiet, normally. However, don't leave your car doors unlocked. Thieves steal out of vehicles at night "
  • 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"
  • 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 . "
  • 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"
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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.."
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    "Good and friendly neighborhood. The main road is 1 mile long and good for dog waking or people walking. "
  • Trulia User
    "Traffic is heavy during rush hour due to the hospital. Outside of the hospital traffic, commuting around the development is decent."
  • Sbeau32162
    "Family oriented; quiet; close to major interstate and shopping; diverse; close to entertainment and arts"
  • 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. "
  • Rairiv
    "My neighborhood is more of an older generation. There are a lot of friendly neighbors and it’s a pretty kind atmosphere"
  • JOHN R.
    "Good rental place & elementary school is here ! Spacious , quiet and did not much public moving around . Happy to stay here ! "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Gabrielle H.
    "It’s a quiet neighborhood. We all look out for each other. Minimal to no crime or criminal activity in the area "
  • Andre E. M.
    "Very nice community Live here for almost 20 years close to shopping good school district close to University of Delaware"
  • Cgeedey
    "There are no yards in our neighborhood. Lots of parks. Mostly quiet, some younger children but not many."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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 !!"
  • Lisa0182
    "dog walkers would like that there are lots of places to walk dogs around Newark. good place to live.."
  • Venessa K.
    "Pet friendly areas to run freely and lots of curbs. Other dogs to be friends with too....lots of dogs walked!"
  • Josephtucker5
    "It’s friendly, no judging, or hate towards anyone. Being ya pet guaranteed someone is going to wanna say Hi!"
  • Daadbuscomm
    "I've lived here for over forty years. I've watched the developers and the university take over the city. I really hate living here and would move in a minute if I had the resources."

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2 Amaranth Dr, Newark, DE 19711 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,850 sqft single-family home built in 1986. This property is not currently available for sale. 2 Amaranth Dr was last sold on Jun 27, 2024 for $580,000 (1% higher than the asking price of $575,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2 Amaranth Dr is $634,100.