48 Kells Ave
Newark, DE 19711
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,035 sqft (on 0.26 acres)
$503,300
as of Jul 1, 2026
$503,300
as of Jul 1, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,035 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Looking for a spacious home within walking distance to the University of DE? Look no further! This solidly built 1941 4Br Brick exterior home offering charm & updates is ready for its new owner! Tucked behind mature trees & shrubbery, enjoy the privacy while sitting out on the large covered front porch w/ brick edging, decorative columns & paned glass storm door. Dimensional roof w/ skylights, expanded driveway to just behind the home offers plenty of off street parking & additional side entrance. Main entry from the porch to the Foyer featuring original HW floors w/ angled tung & groove construction, neutral d~cor, coat closet storage, basement access, solid oak staircase & views to the updated Kitchen at the rear. To the left is the large formal Living Room featuring HW fls, neutral d~cor, great natural light & center focused wood burning Fireplace w/ brick surround & custom wood mantel. Through the Living Rm is the formal Dining Rm which also offers HW floors, chair rail molding, built-in corner china cabinet w/ glass doors, great natural light & plenty of room for your daily and/or special occasion meals! On to the renovated Kitchen featuring updated laminate wood flooring, glass tile backsplash & matching wall d~cor, ample cabinetry w/ new pulls & decorative open shelving, new butcher block counter tops, updated dual convection stove, deep SS sink w/ new fixtures, wainscot detail & access to the rear deck overlooking the large flat backyard w/ custom stone-surround water feature/pond! The 2nd floor features all original HW flooring, freshly painted raised panel colonial interior doors, updated full bath featuring, new laminate wood flooring, vanity sink, all new plumbing in shower stall & track lighting. There~s also a convenient separate Powder Rm in the hallway as well w new toilet & window for fresh air. 3 of the home~s 4 Brs are on this level, each featuring HW fls, ample closet storage & great natural light. Through the smallest of these Brs is the walk-up staircase to the 4th Br on the 3rd Fl. This large Bedroom features 2 skylights, custom built-in open shelving, deep dormer storage & twin closets at the end of the room for plenty of storage options. The home~s basement offers some partial finished areas as well as unfinished areas in addition to the laundry room, utility room, powder room w/ unique commode/sink combo, a large partially finished Family room currently being used as a Bedroom & a spacious hallway area currently displaying an antique bar. The large back yard offers great space for relaxing or entertaining and features a brick patio area, covered deck, framed garden, storage shed and a custom water feature at the back. One block from E Park Pl, Academy St & S College Ave, this home is right in the midst of University town, convenient to many different shops, dining & entertainment options and Newark events. Also close to major routes 896 & 72 for easy access to the interstate! See it! Love it! Buy it!The owner lives there and takes on boarders There is no renters permit in place. You can always apply for one.
48 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,035 sqft single-family home built in 1941. It last sold for $299,000 on May 1, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2023 with an asking price of $4,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 14, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $503,300, with a rent estimate of $2,991/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 48 Kells Ave
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Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiant, Gas, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Radiant |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedGardenLawnPatioPorch |
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street |
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Year Built Year Built: 1941 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Lot Area: 0.26 acres |
Price History for 48 Kells Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 12/05/2023 | $4,200 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 10/26/2022 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 10/19/2022 | $3,600 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 05/01/2019 | $299,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/13/2019 | $314,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/29/2019 | $314,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/16/2019 | $319,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/22/2019 | $324,995 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/29/2019 | $325,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/11/2019 | $329,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 12/29/2018 | $334,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/07/2018 | $334,490 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/14/2018 | $339,490 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/12/2018 | $339,400 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/05/2018 | $339,490 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 08/21/2018 | $344,490 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 06/26/2018 | $349,490 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
Market trends in Newark
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$345K
$833MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$5MoM
Available listings
228
6MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $289,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 48 Kells Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.21 | Single-Family Home | $400,000 | 03/23/26 | 5 | 2 | 1,700 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $565,000 | 07/15/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $490,000 | 05/14/26 | 5 | 4 | 2,300 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $562,600 | 08/22/25 | 4 | 3 | 2,200 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $362,000 | 04/02/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,900 | |
0.57 | Single-Family Home | $408,000 | 03/23/26 | 4 | 3 | 1,450 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $492,500 | 05/05/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,000 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $488,000 | 08/08/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,800 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $540,000 | 10/14/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,579 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $675,000 | 04/01/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,975 |
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What Locals Say about Newark
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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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