81 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
OFF MARKET

81 Madison Dr
Newark, DE 19711

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,125 sqft

$224,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,371/mo*
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$224,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,371/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,125 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1953
Living Area
1,125 sqft
Price/Sqft
$199
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

College Park Town House now available and is full of potential. The Main level has a nice-sized Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Upstairs you will find 3 Bedrooms and a Full Bath with Skylight. There are Hardwood Parquet floors throughout, except in the Kitchen. The basement is partly finished and has the laundry and an outside entrance to the driveway. There is a 1 Car Attached Garage for parking or additional storage. Close to UD, Shops, Restaurants, and Major Roadways. The house is being Sold in AS-IS Condition, any Inspections are for the Buyer's Information Only. The seller will make no repairs.
81 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,125 sqft townhouse built in 1953. It last sold for $201,000 on Sep 18, 2024 (5% above the $192,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $224,100, with a rent estimate of $2,149/month.

Home Details for 81 Madison Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1125 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: SidewalksFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Basement,Garage Faces Rear,Attached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1125 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Personal PropertyIncluded in Sale: Kitchen Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments And Rods, Shed - All As-isParcel Number: 18025.00010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $192,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 18 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1685 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

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: DENC2066706Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1125

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Cathy Verne, (302) 733-7000
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Bought with: Masood Sadiq, (302) 293-7307, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2066706

Price History for 81 Madison Dr

DatePriceEventSource
09/18/2024$201,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2066706
08/23/2024$192,000PendingBright MLS #DENC2066706
08/20/2024ListingRemovedBright MLS #DENC2066706
08/15/2024$192,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2066706
05/17/2011$109,000Sold
N/A
02/26/2011$114,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/31/2010$115,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/11/2010$115,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/08/2010$117,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/14/2010$119,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/12/2003$92,900Sold
N/A
05/01/2001$79,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newark

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
1.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$198
$9MoM
Available listings
240
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$215,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 81 Madison Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
117 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.07
Townhouse
$219,900
05/05/26
3
1
1,120
181 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.16
Townhouse
$250,000
01/05/26
3
1
1,125
85 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.01
Townhouse
$260,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,275
180 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.14
Townhouse
$268,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,125
34 Ethan Allen Ct, Newark, DE
0.25
Townhouse
$265,000
12/15/25
3
1.5
1,225
20 Patrick Henry Ct, Newark, DE
0.32
Townhouse
$265,000
09/29/25
3
1.5
1,350
9 Patrick Henry Ct, Newark, DE
0.34
Townhouse
$262,000
08/05/25
3
1.5
1,275
205 Sutton Way, Newark, DE
0.10
Townhouse
$485,000
10/10/25
3
2.5
2,300
838 Hasting Ct, Newark, DE
1.01
Townhouse
$253,000
07/13/26
3
1
1,025

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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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    "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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    "its very quiet, normally. However, don't leave your car doors unlocked. Thieves steal out of vehicles at night "
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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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    "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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    "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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