87 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
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OFF MARKET

$489,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 3,000 sqft

87 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711

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Currently Off Market - Sold May 26, 2022 for $387,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$490K
Since last month
Increased$16K (+3.4%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+3.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$102K (+26.2%)
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 +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$489K
July 2026$473K
June 2026$489K
May 2026$485K
April 2026$476K
March 2026$471K
February 2026$468K
January 2026$462K
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
101 Kells Ave, Newark, DE
0.03
Single-Family Home
$562,000
07/13/26
4
2
2,025
214 Kells Ave, Newark, DE
0.15
Single-Family Home
$490,000
05/14/26
5
4
2,300
304 E Park Pl, Newark, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$400,000
08/28/25
3
2
1,100
12 Ritter Ln, Newark, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/23/26
4
2
1,700
422 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE
0.42
Single-Family Home
$362,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,900
126 Manns Ave, Newark, DE
0.50
Single-Family Home
$492,500
05/05/26
3
2
2,000
310 E Park Pl, Newark, DE
0.31
Single-Family Home
$300,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,200
312 E Park Pl, Newark, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$300,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,150
40 Benny St, Newark, DE
0.39
Single-Family Home
$675,000
04/01/26
4
2
1,975
52 Sunset Rd, Newark, DE
0.42
Single-Family Home
$573,000
08/14/26
3
3
2,050

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
67 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
0.05
$552,000
4
1.5
1,975
Off Market
611 Academy St, Newark, DE 19711
0.07
$576,900
4
2
1,875
Off Market
201 E Park Pl, Newark, DE 19711
0.13
$389,500
3
1.5
1,000
Off Market
45 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
0.11
$548,000
4
2
1,900
Off Market
32 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711
0.15
$559,200
3
2
1,900
Off Market
360 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19711
0.26
$584,500
4
2
1,675
Off Market
16 Ritter Ln, Newark, DE 19711
0.33
$474,100
3
2
1,550
Off Market
18 Ritter Ln, Newark, DE 19711
0.35
$483,900
5
2
1,925
Off Market
57 W Park Pl, Newark, DE 19711
0.39
$599,900
5
3.5
3,850
Recently Sold
436 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.41
$560,600
4
2.5
2,500
Off Market
52 Sunset Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.42
$573,000
3
3
2,050
Recently Sold
271 Orchard Rd, Newark, DE 19711
0.42
$589,500
3
2.5
2,275
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 87 Kells Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1935
Living Area
3,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$163
Parking
Garage

About this House

Quality built brick Cape Cod style home with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Home is located 3 blocks from the University of DE Student Center & Main Campus plus walking distance to Amtrak/SEPTA sheltered platform. Sellers currently live out-of-state, have had tenants for approximately 2 years who moved out last month. Home is being sold "as-is" with no known major deficiencies and any inspections completed are for Buyer(s) informational purposes only; no repairs will be made. Please call anytime if you would like more information and we hope to see you at the Open House Sunday 4/3 from 1-3pm!
87 Kells Ave, Newark, DE 19711 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home built in 1935. It last sold for $387,500 on May 26, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2020 with an asking price of $2,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 20, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $489,600, with a rent estimate of $2,623/month.

Home Details for 87 Kells Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Electric
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: None, Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 26, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2020718
Sold
$387,500
Apr 6, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2020718
Pending
$365,000
Mar 31, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2020718
Listed For Sale
$365,000
Aug 20, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$326,000
Oct 20, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,100

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 87 Kells Ave

  • What is 87 Kells Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 87 Kells Ave in Newark, DE is $489,600.
  • What is the price history for 87 Kells Ave?
    87 Kells Ave in Newark, DE last sold for $387,500 in May 2022.
  • 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 87 Kells Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 87 Kells Ave in Newark, DE has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 87 Kells Ave?
    The lot at 87 Kells Ave in Newark, DE is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).

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