28 E Main St, Christiana, DE 19702
SOLD
FEB 24, 2026

28 E Main St
Christiana, DE 19702

  • 6 Beds
  • 2,125 sqft

$263,330

Last Sold: Feb 24, 2026
15% over list $229K
$124/sqft

$263,330

Last Sold: Feb 24, 2026
15% over list $229K
$124/sqft
6 Beds
2,125 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Investor Alert! - Income Producing Duplex For Sale - Two Units Side By Side (Twin). 1st unit is a three bedroom, one bath home with basement, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen with walk out to back porch and yard. 2nd Unit is a Renovated. Three/four bedroom, one bath with a walk up attic. This unit features a new eat in kitchen, w/w carpeting throughout, new Heating. 1st Unit is vacant and 2nd Unit is Rented for $1,000/mo on a Month to Month Lease. Tenants pays for all utilities including trash removal. Off Street Parking with two separate driveways for each unit. Shed is included and currently used by the landlord. Large back yard. Property is adjacent to the Christiana Fire Company. Please note: Market Rents are $1,500-$1,600 per unit with a potential to Gross $36,000 a year profit. Pre-List Home Inspection Report is available for buyer review. Please refer to attached documents in the MLS for details. Don't miss out. This investment opportunity will not last. 24 Hour Notice for all showings required. Showing Start 4/10/23. OFFER DEADLINE is on 04/14/2023 at 5 PM.
28 E Main St, Christiana, DE 19702 is a 6 bedroom, 2,125 sqft multi-family built in 1860. It last sold for $263,330 on Feb 24, 2026 (15% above the $228,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2018 with an asking price of $1,050 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $410,500, with a rent estimate of $1,480/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$124/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 28 E Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2125 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Block, Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1860
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: DuplexStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Straight Thru
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Tenant's Personal Belongings.Parcel Number: 09030.30082

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $228,500Price Per Sqft: $124/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 21 2023Possession Timing: 61-90 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: NEWARK
School Information
Elementary School District: ChristinaJr High / Middle School District: ChristinaHigh School District: Christina

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2125 Square Feet

Community

Number Of Vacant Units: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7841 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DENC2040508
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Kerie Grey, (267) 312-4975
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Bought with: Jemimah Chuks, (302) 359-8337, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2040508

Price History for 28 E Main St

DatePriceEventSource
02/24/2026$263,330Sold
N/A
10/08/2024$265,000Sold
N/A
08/28/2024$17,500Sold
N/A
07/21/2023$228,500Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2040508
05/01/2023$228,500PendingBright MLS #DENC2040508
05/01/2023$228,500PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2040508
04/18/2023$199,900PendingBright MLS #DENC2040508
04/10/2023$199,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2040508
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
11/15/2018$1,050ListingRemovedN/A
10/15/2018$1,050Listed For RentN/A
12/31/2016$1,050ListingRemovedN/A
02/16/2016$1,100ListingRemovedN/A
01/17/2016$1,100Listed For RentN/A

Market trends in Newark

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$833MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$5MoM
Available listings
228
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$385,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 28 E Main St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
56 Verdi Cir, Newark, DE
1.16
Multi-Family Home
$325,100
11/14/25
5
2
2,031
8 Baylis St, New Castle, DE
1.86
Multi-Family Home
$260,000
07/30/25
10
-
1,950
203 Silview Ave, Wilmington, DE
3.83
Multi-Family Home
$369,000
04/15/26
4
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1,575

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • Rairiv
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    "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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  • 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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    "dog walkers would like that there are lots of places to walk dogs around Newark. good place to live.."
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    "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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