79 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
OFF MARKET

79 Kells Ave
Newark, DE 19711

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,300 sqft

$542,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,074/mo*
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$542,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,074/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 sqft

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Description

Location, location, location! Walk to the University of Delaware and Main Street Newark, and backing to Kells Park and bike path, also within 5 mile radius of Newark Charter. Expanded, 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath single family home with many updates including a kitchen renovation and spacious addition in 2002; the addition adds a lot of living space on the main level and adds a large master suite upstairs with a walk-in closet and full master bath with tile floor. Office/den on the first floor could be used as a 6th bedroom and the family room addition leads to a large deck. Enclosed front porch with Murphy Bed. Spiral staircase leading to roof deck. Hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Convenient laundry chute! Updated gas heat, A/C and water heater. Electric vehicle charging station included in sale!
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Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Home Details for 79 Kells Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1936Year Updated: 2002
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price History for 79 Kells Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/18/2016$327,000Sold
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09/30/2016$329,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/07/2002$175,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$413,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 79 Kells Ave

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
611 Academy St, Newark, DE
0.06
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$565,000
07/15/25
4
2
1,875
67 Kells Ave, Newark, DE
0.02
Single-Family Home
$539,900
05/30/25
4
1.5
1,975
12 Ritter Ln, Newark, DE
0.27
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$400,000
03/23/26
5
2
1,700
53 Benny St, Newark, DE
0.37
Single-Family Home
$562,600
08/22/25
4
3
2,200
304 E Park Pl, Newark, DE
0.31
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,100
40 Benny St, Newark, DE
0.41
Single-Family Home
$675,000
04/01/26
4
2
1,975
422 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE
0.39
Single-Family Home
$362,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,900
126 Manns Ave, Newark, DE
0.47
Single-Family Home
$492,500
05/05/26
3
2
2,000
609 Apple Rd, Newark, DE
0.62
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/04/25
4
2
1,950
805 Devon Dr, Newark, DE
0.67
Single-Family Home
$405,000
10/15/25
4
1.5
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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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    "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
    "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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    "It’s friendly, no judging, or hate towards anyone. Being ya pet guaranteed someone is going to wanna say Hi!"
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    "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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79 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,300 sqft single-family home built in 1936. This property is not currently available for sale. 79 Kells Ave was last sold on Nov 18, 2016 for $327,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 79 Kells Ave is $542,900.