72 Ray St, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

$338,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,725 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

72 Ray St, Newark, DE 19711

Est. Refi. Payment $2,073/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 31, 2024 for $280,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$338K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$58K (+20.7%)
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 +49% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$338K
August 2026$342K
July 2026$341K
June 2026$346K
May 2026$380K
April 2026$348K
March 2026$350K
February 2026$344K
January 2026$339K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
15 White Clay Dr, Newark, DE
0.34
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/05/26
3
1.5
1,116
23 East St, Newark, DE
0.27
Single-Family Home
$500,000
09/08/26
3
2
1,250
104 Country Club Dr, Newark, DE
0.63
Single-Family Home
$471,500
03/27/26
3
2.5
1,750
233 W Main St, Newark, DE
0.27
Single-Family Home
$595,000
11/10/25
4
3.5
3,175
41 Fremont Rd, Newark, DE
0.79
Single-Family Home
$360,000
12/11/25
3
1.5
2,349
204 Murray Rd, Newark, DE
0.83
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/14/26
4
2
1,650

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
68 Ray St, Newark, DE 19711
0.01
$650,000
5
2
1,125
For Sale
64 Kennard Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.11
-
4
2
1,350
Off Market
69 Kennard Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.14
$390,000
3
1
900
For Sale
63 Kennard Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.15
$335,600
Studio
-
1,175
Off Market
5 Terry Ln, Newark, DE 19711
0.15
$520,000
4
2
1,175
For Sale
67 Kennard Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.15
$520,000
4
2
1,175
For Sale
65 Kennard Dr, Newark, DE 19711
0.15
$338,100
4
1
1,300
Off Market
236 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711
0.22
$780,000
6
5
3,675
For Sale
234 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711
0.23
$507,300
4
2
2,500
Off Market
240 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711
0.24
$390,000
3
1
1,125
For Sale
233 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711
0.27
$611,300
4
3.5
3,175
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 1963
0.31 acre lot
1,725 sqft
$196/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Brick rancherHardwood floorsFlat-top stoveWall-mounted ovenBlack countertopOn-street parking
Back on the market - Buyers financing fell through. Appraised at $365,000 conventional. Are you looking to build sweat equity or your next investment opportunity! Looking for your next investment in a prime location? This ranch homes sits right in the middle of the University of Delaware campus and makes it the right fit for your next investment. This home has 3 bedrooms each with ample closet space. A full bathroom in the hallway. A living, dining room and kitchen space. The lower level is unfinished with a full bathroom. Home is being sold AS-IS with no repairs to be made by sellers or credit provided for any repairs. Property can be used as a rental however, this property does not currently have a rental permit, new owner will have to complete such. Any lender repairs will be handled by buyer. Executors have never lived in the property. Some structural repairs were recommended from a previous inspection, sellers was made aware and won't be making any repairs/or credit. Please complete your due diligence and assessment. Immediate settlement is preferred. Home is priced fairly to its current AS-IS state based on other comps in the areas. Come and see what the future holds with this property. Please reach out if you have any questions.
72 Ray St, Newark, DE 19711 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,725 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $280,000 on Jan 31, 2024 (21% below the $355,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 15, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $338,000, with a rent estimate of $2,516/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Melvin Sarpey, (302) 312-6042
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Co-Listing Agent: Dorothy Sarpey, (302) 345-6122
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Bought with: Michael Dutt, (302) 733-7079, Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2045252

Home Details for 72 Ray St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1725 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: Stair Lift, Accessible Entrance
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1147 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 578 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 18013.00138

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $355,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jan 31 2024Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1725 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale

Offer

Contingencies: Short Sale ApprovalListing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2045252Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1147

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 15, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Jun 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,500
Price decreased by 29%
May 13, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,500
Jan 31, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2045252
Sold
$280,000
Jan 11, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2045252
Pending
$355,000

Market trends in Newark

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$363K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
1.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$196
$0MoM
Available listings
245
27MoM

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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  • Glenn.cantagallo
    "Like the adjacent parks. Friendly dog community"
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    "Quiet,clean, walking with friends and pets. Geese, ponds and playgrounds. "
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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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Frequently asked questions about 72 Ray St

  • What is 72 Ray St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 72 Ray St in Newark, DE is $338,000.
  • What is the price history for 72 Ray St?
    72 Ray St in Newark, DE last sold for $280,000 in January 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 $363K. That is up $16.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 72 Ray St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 72 Ray St in Newark, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 72 Ray St?
    The lot at 72 Ray St in Newark, DE is about 0.31 acres (13,504 sq ft).

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