42 Celestial Way, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

$1,077,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 7,776 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

42 Celestial Way, Newark, DE 19711

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 1, 2004 for $603,413

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.08M
Since last month
Increased$15K (+1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$142K (+15.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$474K (+78.6%)
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 +33% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.08M
July 2026$1.06M
June 2026$1.09M
May 2026$1.07M
April 2026$1.08M
March 2026$1.06M
February 2026$1.03M
January 2026$999K
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
0.04
Single-Family Home
$730,000
06/15/26
4
3
2,575
0.45
Single-Family Home
$585,000
07/01/26
6
3.5
2,700
0.30
Single-Family Home
$655,000
03/13/26
4
2.5
2,800
0.41
Single-Family Home
$635,000
05/29/26
4
2.5
2,550
0.40
Single-Family Home
$675,000
07/21/26
4
2.5
2,500
0.45
Single-Family Home
$705,000
09/03/25
4
2.5
3,480
0.43
Single-Family Home
$770,000
11/06/25
4
2.5
2,875
0.42
Single-Family Home
$675,000
07/22/26
4
2.5
2,432
0.41
Single-Family Home
$581,000
10/08/25
3
3
2,450
0.60
Single-Family Home
$639,000
07/22/26
4
2.5
3,729

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
0.04
$730,000
4
3
2,575
Recently Sold
0.10
$653,000
4
2.5
3,675
Off Market
0.16
$523,300
4
3.5
3,598
Off Market
0.15
$724,000
4
3
4,100
For Sale
0.20
$632,700
4
2.5
2,475
Off Market
0.25
$748,700
4
2.5
3,425
Off Market
0.30
$655,000
4
2.5
2,800
Recently Sold
0.32
$722,800
6
3
4,350
Off Market
0.30
$708,000
4
3.5
3,674
Off Market
0.32
$558,100
3
2.5
2,450
Off Market
0.35
$544,900
3
2.5
2,450
Off Market
0.36
$528,500
3
2.5
2,206
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2004
Lot Size
0.48 acres
Living Area
7,776 sqft
Price/Sqft
$139
Parking
Garage

About this House

(Under contract, system to be updated 6/21) Spectacular rarely available property in North Star Chase! Upon entering the elegant two story foyer with curved staircase, you'll know these original owners spared nothing when building this gorgeous Toll Brothers home. With exquisite millwork, 9 ft ceilings, warm hardwoods and impressive builder upgrades throughout, this home is sure to please today's most discriminating buyers. The dramatic two story great room is open to the gourmet kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry, granite countertops, large island, stainless appliances, double oven, and much more! Completing the desirable first floor layout are a formal dining room and living room, a conveniently located office/den, and a huge conservatory filled with light. On the upper level, the primary bedroom suite with spacious walk-in closet and gorgeous primary bath creates a luxurious retreat to begin and end each day. A wide hallway open to the lower level leads to a beautiful princess suite with its own full bath, three additional spacious bedrooms, and lovely third full bath with tub/shower. And there's more!!! The lower level walkout basement has been finished to include a huge recreation room with media area, and two spacious bonus rooms with walk-in closets that could be utilized as additional bedrooms or offices. A full bath completes this level, creating endless opportunities for this living space. Situated on a gently sloping lot, the outside of this property is just as appealing with a large deck, paver patio, partially fenced in backyard, and mature trees creating a private oasis. The views of the Pike Creek Valley from this home are breathtaking! Additional Updates Include: New Furnace (2020) for the main and lower level zones, new Water Heater (2019), and Stucco remediated and Windows replaced by Toll Brothers in 2016 while under warranty. Ideally located between the towns of Hockessin, Newark, and Wilmington, this home offers easy access to all major roadways, employers, shopping areas, restaurants, and recreation areas. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your next new home!
42 Celestial Way, Newark, DE 19711 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 7,776 sqft single-family home built in 2004. It last sold for $603,413 on Jul 1, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,077,100, with a rent estimate of $5,281/month.

Home Details for 42 Celestial Way

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Stucco, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 10Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 7, 2021
Source: Patterson Schwartz
ListingRemoved
Jun 19, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC528208
Pending
$800,000
Jun 3, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC528208
Listed For Sale
$800,000
Aug 8, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$854,900
May 22, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$854,900

Market trends in Newark

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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Shavyonn Robinson
    "Not a lot of sidewalks in the area or dog parks . But overall itโ€™s a beautiful area to live in peacefully "
  • Cedric Ransome
    "Itโ€™s lots of dogs and dog owners itโ€™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 thatโ€™s not bad. I really enjoy living here the commute to everything. The mall is wonderful too. Thatโ€™s another great thing is youโ€™re so close to the mall yay lovely fantastic I love it so"
  • Ali Sutherland
    "West Meadowโ€™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 isnโ€™t too bad. It doesnโ€™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 peopleโ€™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 . Iโ€™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. Canโ€™t go wrong in this neighborhood. Lived here for years and Iโ€™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 donโ€™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 itโ€™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.
    "Itโ€™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. Itโ€™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!"
  • 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 42 Celestial Way

  • What is 42 Celestial Way estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 Celestial Way in Newark, DE is $1,077,100.
  • What is the price history for 42 Celestial Way?
    42 Celestial Way in Newark, DE last sold for $603,413 in July 2004.
  • 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 42 Celestial Way have air conditioning?
    Yes, 42 Celestial Way in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 42 Celestial Way?
    The lot at 42 Celestial Way in Newark, DE is about 0.48 acres (20,908 sq ft).

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