208 Cain Rue, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

208 Cain Rue
Newark, DE 19711

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,525 sqft (on 0.77 acres)

$649,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,834/mo*
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$649,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,834/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,525 sqft
(on 0.77 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 208 Cain Rue.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1975
Lot Size
0.77 acres
Living Area
3,525 sqft
Price/Sqft
$184
Parking
Garage

About this House

Situated conveniently between Hockessin and Newark this home sits beautifully on a spacious lot with spectacular views of the sunset. An updated and vastly improved home boasts 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Enjoy many modern luxuries with hardwood floors, granite counter tops highlight the updated kitchen that flows directly to a warm and inviting family room, formal living room and dining room. The basement has been beautifully finished for a large den area, great 5th bedroom and a full bath. The entire finished basement could be a great in-law suite. The main bathroom has updated bath and tile. Lots of room to play or entertain in the yard or take a short walk to Woodside Creamery. A few minute drive either way will get you to fine dining and great activites in Downtown Newark or picturesque Hockessin. One of the best values you will find. Check out the availibility of natural gas. Other features include a wood stove insert, whole house water filtration system, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, updated windows, built in shelving, gutter guards and drainage system, additional basement storage and a side entry garage. All in the very popular Red Clay School District.
208 Cain Rue, Newark, DE 19711 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,525 sqft single-family home built in 1975. It last sold for $510,000 on Aug 27, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $649,600, with a rent estimate of $3,764/month.

Home Details for 208 Cain Rue

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.77 acres

Price History for 208 Cain Rue

DatePriceEventSource
08/27/2021$510,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2002252
08/08/2021$500,000PendingBright MLS #DENC2002252
07/28/2021$500,000ContingentBright MLS #DENC2002252
07/20/2021$500,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2002252
03/17/2020$479,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/05/2020$479,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/05/2019$489,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/31/2015$330,000Sold
Long & Foster Broker Feed #1003082850_100
02/07/2015$340,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/10/2014$345,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/08/2014$359,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/16/2014$369,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/17/2014$379,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Newark

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
1.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$198
$9MoM
Available listings
240
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$603,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 208 Cain Rue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
114 Fraser Pl, Newark, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$669,200
12/29/25
5
3.5
3,250
202 Cain Rue, Newark, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$660,000
07/01/26
4
3.5
4,197
102 Bridleshire Ct, Newark, DE
0.37
Single-Family Home
$600,000
12/12/25
5
3
3,225
104 Neptune Dr, Newark, DE
0.37
Single-Family Home
$592,000
06/05/26
5
3
2,625
222 N Star Rd, Newark, DE
0.46
Single-Family Home
$545,000
05/20/26
4
2.5
3,475
25 Mars Rd, Newark, DE
0.33
Single-Family Home
$570,000
10/09/25
4
2.5
2,575
49 Tenby Chase Dr, Newark, DE
0.37
Single-Family Home
$703,000
09/19/25
4
2.5
2,834
101 Bridleshire Ct, Newark, DE
0.42
Single-Family Home
$665,000
07/31/26
4
2.5
2,425
10 Buckthorn Close, Newark, DE
0.49
Single-Family Home
$842,000
11/03/25
4
3.5
3,400
9 Tenby Chase Dr, Newark, DE
0.52
Single-Family Home
$675,000
10/23/25
4
2.5
2,600

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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Good and friendly neighborhood. The main road is 1 mile long and good for dog waking or people walking. "
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    "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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  • Venessa K.
    "Pet friendly areas to run freely and lots of curbs. Other dogs to be friends with too....lots of dogs walked!"
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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 208 Cain Rue

  • What is 208 Cain Rue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 208 Cain Rue in Newark, DE is $649,600.
  • What is the price history for 208 Cain Rue?
    208 Cain Rue in Newark, DE last sold for $510,000 in August 2021.
  • 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 $345K. That is up $2.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 208 Cain Rue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 208 Cain Rue in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 208 Cain Rue?
    The lot at 208 Cain Rue in Newark, DE is about 0.77 acres (33,541 sq ft).