85 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711
SOLD
NOV 21, 2025

85 Madison Dr
Newark, DE 19711

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,275 sqft

$260,000

Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
0% over list $259K
$204/sqft

$260,000

Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
0% over list $259K
$204/sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,275 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This end unit 3-bedroom, 1-bath, 1-car garage red brick townhome has been fully updated from top to bottom and is truly move-in ready. Inside, you’ll find new LVP flooring throughout and fresh neutral paint, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The brand-new kitchen showcases stylish cabinetry, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, and all-new stainless steel appliances—including a range, dishwasher, microwave hood, and garbage disposal—plus canless recessed lighting in both the kitchen and living room. The fully renovated bathroom (except bathtub) features a new vanity, toilet, light fixture, hardware, and a recessed medicine cabinet mirror, providing extra storage and functionality. Major system upgrades include new windows (2017), new roof (2017), and a new HVAC system installed in 2022, converting from oil to electric for improved efficiency. Ideally located close to the University of Delaware, with easy access to I-95, restaurants, shopping, parks, and playgrounds, this home offers the perfect combination of modern upgrades and everyday convenience.Newly Renovated End-Unit Townhome — Coming Tomorrow!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 23, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$204/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 85 Madison Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Attic, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1275 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Basement,Attached,Driveway,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1125 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 150 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 18025.00012

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $259,000Price Per Sqft: $204/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 21 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: NEWARKCommunity: College Park
School Information
Elementary School: DownesElementary School District: ChristinaJr High / Middle School: Shue-medillJr High / Middle School District: ChristinaHigh School: NewarkHigh School District: Christina

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1275 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4792 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, Cash, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2090512Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1125
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Jinhong Shi, (302) 766-1627
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Bought with: Glendora Sealey, (302) 753-8801, Compass
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2090512

Price History for 85 Madison Dr

DatePriceEventSource
11/21/2025$260,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2090512
10/06/2025$259,000ContingentBright MLS #DENC2090512
10/03/2025$259,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2090512
11/14/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
08/23/2022$1,600Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
08/03/2020$1,200ListingRemovedN/A
06/05/2020$1,200Listed For RentN/A
04/19/2018$1,200ListingRemovedN/A
03/24/2018$1,200Listed For RentN/A
01/04/2018$1,200ListingRemovedN/A
09/20/2017$1,200Listed For RentN/A
01/23/2017$98,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/21/2016$98,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/22/2016$90,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/23/2016$95,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/19/2006$145,900Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newark

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$345K
$833MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$5MoM
Available listings
228
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

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

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Comparable Sales for 85 Madison Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
180 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.14
Townhouse
$268,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,125
181 Madison Dr, Newark, DE
0.16
Townhouse
$250,000
01/05/26
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
105 Sutton Way, Newark, DE
0.12
Townhouse
$480,000
07/01/25
3
2.5
2,300
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
102 Sutton Way, Newark, DE
0.12
Townhouse
$485,000
08/20/25
3
2.5
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35 Munro Rd, Newark, DE
0.48
Townhouse
$490,000
07/03/25
3
2.5
2,575

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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
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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
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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "There are no yards in our neighborhood. Lots of parks. Mostly quiet, some younger children but not many."
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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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    "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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    "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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85 Madison Dr, Newark, DE 19711 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,275 sqft townhouse built in 1953. This property is not currently available for sale. 85 Madison Dr was last sold on Nov 21, 2025 for $260,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $259,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 85 Madison Dr is $210,500.