274 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

$466,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

274 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711

Est. Refi. Payment $2,831/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 7, 2024 for $35,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$466K
Since last month
Increased$6K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+3%)
Since last sale
Increased$431K (+1,215.2%)
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 +60% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$467K
August 2026$461K
July 2026$466K
June 2026$471K
May 2026$480K
April 2026$468K
March 2026$471K
February 2026$465K
January 2026$465K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
52 Sunset Rd, Newark, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$573,000
08/14/26
3
3
2,050
275 Peach Rd, Newark, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$408,000
03/23/26
4
3
1,450
201 Winslow Rd, Newark, DE
0.18
Single-Family Home
$540,000
10/14/25
4
2.5
2,579
12 Ritter Ln, Newark, DE
0.27
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/23/26
4
2
1,700
216 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$730,000
05/07/26
4
3
2,775
422 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$362,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,900
126 Manns Ave, Newark, DE
0.16
Single-Family Home
$492,500
05/05/26
3
2
2,000
204 Murray Rd, Newark, DE
0.29
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/14/26
4
2
1,650
606 Apple Rd, Newark, DE
0.45
Single-Family Home
$450,000
08/05/26
4
3
1,600
393 Phillips Ave, Newark, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$410,050
06/09/26
4
2
2,425

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
260 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.03
$665,600
4
2.5
2,375
Off Market
271 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.05
$589,000
3
2.5
2,275
Off Market
78 W Park Pl, Newark, DE 19711
0.04
$552,900
3
2
2,300
Off Market
52 Sunset Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.11
$573,000
3
3
2,050
Recently Sold
259 Beverly Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.09
$550,500
3
2.5
2,775
Off Market
57 W Park Pl, Newark, DE 19711
0.09
$599,900
5
3.5
3,850
Recently Sold
216 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.14
$730,000
4
3
2,775
Recently Sold
49 Winslow Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.16
$644,200
4
2
2,675
Off Market
201 Winslow Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.18
$555,200
4
2.5
2,579
Off Market
126 Manns Ave, Newark, DE 19711
0.16
$492,500
3
2
2,000
Recently Sold
207 Sunset Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.19
$447,200
3
2
1,350
Off Market
415 Townsend Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.20
$548,400
3
2.5
1,700
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
0.28 acre lot
1,800 sqft
$259/sqft
Garage

About this House

Back to Active, Property being sold is a Short sale. Third party processor required( See attached disclosures) All real estate agent commissions are subject to 3rd party approval from sellers mortgage company lenders and any other lien holders, and any other lien holders subject to the sellers acceptance of those short sale approval terms. Home is being sold AS- IS, no warranties or repairs. Inspections are for informational purposes only!! Home is an Estate! This is the original cottage for the caretaker of the Peach Orchard. The home was built in 1930 and has so many charming details. First, the location is in the highly desirable neighborhood of Old Newark, walking distance to downtown Newark and the University of Delaware. Lovely Tree lined street with sidewalks and street lamps. The home has a great floor plan with the ability to live on just one level! Enter into a center hall with 9 foot ceilings throughout the main level. Site finished hardwood floors throughout the majority of the home underneath carpeting. The original built home with plaster walls had just one level and the previous owner added a second floor and built up into the walk up attic in the early 1960's. The home layout features 2 bedrooms with a full bath on the main level for easy main level living and 2 large bedrooms each with their own baths on the upper level. The main level showcases a large living and Dining room which than opens up to the kitchen and family that has an open concept, perfect for entertaining. From the rear of the home, exit to the private backyard with numerous trees, perennial gardens and brick patio. There is also an over sized detached single car garage. This is an estate and being sold As IS with no repairs or warranties. Home inspections are for informational purposes only! Showings begin Sunday 6/7/2020.
274 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $35,500 on Mar 7, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $466,300, with a rent estimate of $2,725/month.

Home Details for 274 Orchard Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 7, 2024
Source: N/A
Sold
$35,500
Oct 16, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$332,500
Aug 12, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$330,000
Jul 31, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$330,000
Price decreased by 12%
Jun 20, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$375,000

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

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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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    "Like the adjacent parks. Friendly dog community"
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "Very nice community Live here for almost 20 years close to shopping good school district close to University of Delaware"
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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 274 Orchard Rd

  • What is 274 Orchard Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 274 Orchard Rd in Newark, DE is $466,300.
  • What is the price history for 274 Orchard Rd?
    274 Orchard Rd in Newark, DE last sold for $35,500 in March 2024.
  • 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 274 Orchard Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 274 Orchard Rd in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 274 Orchard Rd?
    The lot at 274 Orchard Rd in Newark, DE is about 0.28 acres (12,196 sq ft).

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