5 Squirrel Ln, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

$472,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,167 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

5 Squirrel Ln, Newark, DE 19711

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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 4, 2021 for $361,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$473K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$35K (+8%)
Since last sale
Increased$109K (+30.1%)
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 +58% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$470K
July 2026$468K
June 2026$474K
May 2026$474K
April 2026$455K
March 2026$453K
February 2026$445K
January 2026$433K
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
29 N Fawn Dr, Newark, DE
0.03
Single-Family Home
$420,000
09/26/25
4
2.5
2,100
45 N Fawn Dr, Newark, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/31/26
5
2.5
2,150
944 Rahway Dr, Newark, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$343,000
09/30/25
4
1.5
1,975
936 Quail Ln, Newark, DE
0.34
Single-Family Home
$410,000
10/31/25
4
2
3,393
27 N Fawn Dr, Newark, DE
0.03
Single-Family Home
$405,000
10/30/25
5
3.5
2,025
2 Green Meadow Ct, Newark, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$413,000
05/12/26
3
2.5
1,825
19 Country Hills Dr, Newark, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$540,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
2,575
918 Rockmoss Ave, Newark, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$410,000
07/21/26
3
1.5
1,881
922 Rockmoss Ave, Newark, DE
0.27
Single-Family Home
$330,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,700
914 Quail Ln, Newark, DE
0.47
Single-Family Home
$395,000
02/23/26
3
1.5
3,875

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
29 N Fawn Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.03
$426,800
4
2.5
2,100
Off Market
27 N Fawn Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.03
$405,000
5
3.5
2,025
Recently Sold
12 S Fawn Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.08
$419,700
4
2.5
2,025
Off Market
9 Timber Ridge Ct, Newark, DE 19711
0.10
$494,900
4
2.5
2,175
Off Market
13 S Fawn Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.11
$439,100
3
2
2,625
Off Market
11 S Fawn Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.11
$453,300
4
2.5
2,025
Off Market
45 N Fawn Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.10
$450,000
5
2.5
2,150
Recently Sold
363 Chickory Way, Newark, DE 19711
0.13
$369,600
3
2.5
2,325
Off Market
361 Chickory Way, Newark, DE 19711
0.14
$306,500
3
2.5
2,652
Off Market
357 Chickory Way, Newark, DE 19711
0.14
$348,600
3
2.5
2,652
Off Market
370 Chickory Way, Newark, DE 19711
0.16
$349,900
3
2.5
1,775
Recently Sold
14 Briarcreek Ct, Newark, DE 19711
0.17
$615,000
3
3
2,325
For Sale

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
1974
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
3,167 sqft
Price/Sqft
$149
Parking
Garage

About this House

Surround yourself with nature and tranquility while enjoying this beautiful piece of property located within walking distance to University of DE campus. This well-cared for home situated on a private cul-de-sac in the community of Elan is sure to please. You will be greeted by nice curb appeal and lush landscaping entering into the welcoming foyer. A few stairs lead to the main level where you will find gorgeous bamboo flooring that flows throughout the inviting open concept living room and dining room, each complemented by triple Anderson windows. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is a delight for any cook, with German-engineered cabinets enhanced by undercabinet lighting, granite counters, extensive pantry for storage and higher-end appliances. Access a 12x16 deck for Summer cook outs with Anderson sliding doors from the kitchen. Head down the hall to unwind in the primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet with an organizational system. The updated primary bath offers a cherry vanity with granite countertop, Grohe faucet & cultured marble shower. Two additional bedrooms and an updated hall bath complete this floor. The lower level's spacious family room is paired with a granite-faced fireplace, half bath and newer sliding door that usher you to an outdoor oasis. Enjoy a 2nd private deck and professionally designed, curved paver patio providing a superb outside entertainment area. Perfect for play, the fenced rear yard gently slopes to a stream towards the back of the property. Rounding out the interior of this home is a walkout basement with fireplace for future expansion, full finished laundry room, built-in bookcases and tons of storage that will not disappoint. Additional notable updates include: newer water heater, electrical panel, replacement windows in bedrooms/living /dining rooms, upgraded carpet/padding, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, battery back-up for French drain, chimney re-lining, HardiPlank exterior, Levolor custom blinds and fresh paint throughout. Stucco has been inspected by Nick Hindley of Environtech and repairs have been completed. Located within a 5-mile radius to Newark Charter School while close to downtown Newark, shopping, parks, restaurants & easy access to I-95! Just move in, unpack and take a quick stroll down to Main Street for dinner!
5 Squirrel Ln, Newark, DE 19711 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,167 sqft single-family home built in 1974. It last sold for $361,000 on Aug 4, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $472,700, with a rent estimate of $3,089/month.

Home Details for 5 Squirrel Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.7000000476837158Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 4, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2000972
Sold
$361,000
Jun 30, 2021
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2000972
Pending
$329,000
Jun 30, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2000972
Contingent
$329,000
Jun 25, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2000972
Listed For Sale
$329,000

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

Around this home

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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  • 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"
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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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  • 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"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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. "
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  • 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.."
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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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  • Trulia User
    "Good and friendly neighborhood. The main road is 1 mile long and good for dog waking or people walking. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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.
    "Good rental place & elementary school is here ! Spacious , quiet and did not much public moving around . Happy to stay here ! "
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  • 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."
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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 5 Squirrel Ln

  • What is 5 Squirrel Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5 Squirrel Ln in Newark, DE is $472,700.
  • What is the price history for 5 Squirrel Ln?
    5 Squirrel Ln in Newark, DE last sold for $361,000 in August 2021.
  • 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 5 Squirrel Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5 Squirrel Ln in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 5 Squirrel Ln have a pool?
    Yes, 5 Squirrel Ln in Newark, DE has a pool.

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