440 Smith Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

440 Smith Mill Rd
Newark, DE 19711

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 5,575 sqft (on 4.88 acres)

$1,160,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026

$1,160,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,575 sqft
(on 4.88 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome home to Willow Ridge Farm, where you will discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience in this beautifully maintained 1900 farmhouse. Nestled off Smith Mill Rd and adjacent to White Clay Creek and Middle Run Nature areas, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath farmhouse is situated on nearly 5 serene acres, offering a peaceful retreat with plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. The main residence boasts numerous upgrades throughout the years, including soapstone counters in the kitchen, a new roof in 2018, and the installation of a 1500-gallon septic system in the coming weeks. The home has retained its classic charm with original hardwood floors and traditional architectural details. A separate carriage house adjacent to the main home offers accommodations for guests, extended family, or multigenerational living. Featuring 3 additional bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully-equipped galley kitchen, its well-designed layout guarantees privacy, independence, comfort, and convenience for all. The expansive grounds are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. There, you will find several fenced pastures and a center aisle 5-stall barn equipped with a wash stall, 4 paddocks, and a turn-out ring, all well-maintained and ready for horses or other livestock. This unique property offers a harmonious balance of rustic tranquility and modern living, creating the perfect haven for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet close enough to various shopping districts, restaurants, and other areas of interest. Experience the charm of Willow Ridge Farm and make it your own private sanctuary.
440 Smith Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,575 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $1,125,000 on May 2, 2025 (12% below the $1,275,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,160,900, with a rent estimate of $4,328/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Porch, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 440 Smith Mill Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: In Law Au Pair Suite
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5575 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: 2+ Access ExitsFloors: Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Porch, BrickFencing: Electric, WoodOther Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, OutbuildingFoundation: BlockHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: Fenced, In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: On Site Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 5575 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900Year Renovated: 1987
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Carriage House,Farmhouse/National Folk
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Personal Property, Any Shelving Tagged In The Basement, Standalone FreezersIncluded in Sale: See Inclusion / Exclusion ListParcel Number: 08041.00022

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,275,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 02 2025Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: NEWARKCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: ChristinaJr High / Middle School District: ChristinaHigh School District: Christina

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5575 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4.88 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2075788Above Grade Unfinished Area: 5575

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Christine Menozzi, (302) 388-2702
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Bought with: NON MEMBER, NONMEM
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2075788

Price History for 440 Smith Mill Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/02/2025$1,125,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2075788
04/30/2025$1,275,000PendingBright MLS #DENC2075788
04/07/2025$1,275,000ContingentBright MLS #DENC2075788
03/08/2025$1,275,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2075746
02/17/2025$1,299,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DENC2075746
02/12/2025$1,398,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2075746
09/21/2022$1,170,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2027710
09/14/2022$1,195,000PendingBright MLS #DENC2027710
08/12/2022$1,195,000ContingentBright MLS #DENC2027710
07/30/2022$1,195,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2027710
06/04/2007$965,000Sold
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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$606,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 440 Smith Mill Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
318 Mourning Dove Dr, Newark, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$785,000
06/03/26
4
2.5
4,494
211 Robin Redbreast Rd, Newark, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$847,000
06/05/26
6
5
4,900
205 Robin Redbreast Rd, Newark, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$776,000
11/19/25
4
3.5
3,125
7 Warbler Ct, Newark, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$770,000
12/15/25
4
3.5
3,875
111 Mute Swan Pl, Newark, DE
0.51
Single-Family Home
$788,000
10/03/25
5
3.5
4,114
473 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE
0.49
Single-Family Home
$645,000
03/10/26
4
3.5
2,786
8 Peacock Pl, Newark, DE
0.46
Single-Family Home
$700,000
01/19/26
5
4.5
4,341
20 Hummingbird Ln, Newark, DE
0.42
Single-Family Home
$695,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
4,125
380 Mourning Dove Dr, Newark, DE
0.42
Single-Family Home
$745,000
05/29/26
4
2.5
2,625
33 Hummingbird Ln, Newark, DE
0.49
Single-Family Home
$675,000
06/12/26
4
3.5
3,300

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I love the walking community in Frenchtown Woods. Everyone is friendly and I feel safe here. Dog walking is popular. "
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    "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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    "There are no yards in our neighborhood. Lots of parks. Mostly quiet, some younger children but not many."
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    "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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    "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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