38 General Maxwell Ct, Newark, DE 19702
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OFF MARKET

$478,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,000 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

38 General Maxwell Ct, Newark, DE 19702

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Currently Off Market - Sold May 8, 2024 for $454,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$478K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$5K (-1%)
Since last sale
Increased$24K (+5.2%)
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 +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$478K
August 2026$478K
July 2026$479K
June 2026$484K
May 2026$487K
April 2026$481K
March 2026$487K
February 2026$477K
January 2026$478K
2025
2024
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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
42 Sabre Ct, Newark, DE
0.05
Single-Family Home
$470,000
03/10/26
3
2.5
2,200
992 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
0.07
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/17/26
3
2
1,725
6 Travertine Way, Newark, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$410,000
07/24/26
4
2
1,950
8 Slates End, Newark, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$394,000
05/29/26
4
2
1,625
62 General Maxwell Ct, Newark, DE
0.18
Single-Family Home
$554,000
07/16/26
5
3.5
2,490
2 Thanksgiving Way, Newark, DE
0.79
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/19/26
3
1.5
1,938
29 Harkfort Rd, Newark, DE
0.61
Single-Family Home
$375,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,225
1204A Old Coochs Bridge Rd #A, Newark, DE
1.04
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/16/26
3
2.5
2,300
116 Autumn Horseshoe Bnd, Newark, DE
0.79
Single-Family Home
$415,000
06/10/26
4
2
1,950

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
992 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702
0.07
$385,000
3
2
1,725
Recently Sold
42 Sabre Ct, Newark, DE 19702
0.05
$470,000
3
2.5
2,200
Recently Sold
2 Battle Dr, Newark, DE 19702
0.11
$491,100
4
3.5
2,175
Off Market
136 Cobble Creek Curv #136, Newark, DE 19702
0.09
$286,600
3
2.5
1,575
Off Market
208 Cobble Creek Curv, Newark, DE 19702
0.10
$205,000
2
1.5
1,275
Recently Sold
211 Cobble Creek Curv #72, Newark, DE 19702
0.11
$245,000
2
1.5
1,275
For Sale
126 Cobble Creek Curv #126, Newark, DE 19702
0.10
$185,000
2
1.5
1,150
Recently Sold
981 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702
0.13
$350,100
3
1
1,136
Off Market
53 General Maxwell Ct, Newark, DE 19702
0.10
$469,900
3
2.5
2,195
For Sale
311 Cobble Creek Curv #311, Newark, DE 19702
0.12
$263,600
2
2
-
Off Market
55 General Maxwell Ct, Newark, DE 19702
0.12
$455,600
3
2.5
1,875
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 1990
0.36 acre lot
2,000 sqft
$239/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $23/mo

About this House

This house just feels like home! This adorable cape cod sits on an elevated .36-acre lot. Cannonshire is a hidden gem of a neighborhood tucked away on the OBP corridor. Within minutes you can be on your way north or south on I95! The long, well-designed driveway will lead you right in. Upon entry, you will be greeted by a lovely slate patio. This home has been well cared for by the original owners and it shows the minute that you walk in. There is a large living room that has an abundance of windows and light. The kitchen has been upgraded with quality cabinets and countertops. New stainless steel appliances with a gas range are a welcomed upgrade. The dining room is conveniently located between the kitchen and the family room. There is a nice enclosed porch that leads to your rear deck. The laundry is located on the first floor. The primary bedroom is also on the first floor, and it includes a very large, ensuite bathroom with a separate tub and shower. There is a custom closet in the primary suite as well. Upstairs, you will find 2 extra large bedrooms that share a full bath that is in excellent condition! The walkway overlooks the 2-story family room with skylights. Need additional space? The very nice full basement with concrete walls is ready to finish. Recent updates include: Freshly painted throughout, Newer roof, Updated HVAC, Tankless hot water heater, and New carpeting. There are extra wide halls and doors on the first floor. Make this your home today!!
38 General Maxwell Ct, Newark, DE 19702 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,000 sqft single-family home built in 1990. It last sold for the $454,500 asking price on May 8, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $478,000, with a rent estimate of $2,647/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Danielle Benson, (302) 983-0147
Century 21 Gold Key-Dover
Co-Listing Agent: Morgan Benson, (302) 584-4859
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Bought with: Natalie Bomberger, (302) 379-6936, Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2059576

Home Details for 38 General Maxwell Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: Accessible Hallway(s)
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PatioOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2000 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: All AppliancesParcel Number: 11014.30090

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $454,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 10 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2000 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $275/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2059576Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2000

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2059576
Sold
$454,500
Apr 9, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2058938
Pending
$419,900
Apr 6, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2058938
Listed For Sale
$419,900

Market trends in Newark

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$347K
$7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$197
$1MoM
Available listings
217
25MoM

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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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    "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.
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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 38 General Maxwell Ct

  • What is 38 General Maxwell Ct estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 38 General Maxwell Ct in Newark, DE is $478,000.
  • What is the price history for 38 General Maxwell Ct?
    38 General Maxwell Ct in Newark, DE last sold for $454,500 in May 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 $347K. That is up $7K from the prior month.
  • Does 38 General Maxwell Ct have air conditioning?
    Yes, 38 General Maxwell Ct in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 38 General Maxwell Ct?
    The lot at 38 General Maxwell Ct in Newark, DE is about 0.36 acres (15,682 sq ft).

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