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502 Briar Ln, Newark, DE, 19711

$559,900

Home List Price

$6,649*

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5 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,500 SqFt
$373/SqFt
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502 Briar Ln, Newark$559,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGarage - Front Entry, Asphalt Driveway, Private, Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1964
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #DENC2072268
Lot Size0.29 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 502 Briar Ln

Welcome to 502 Briar Lane, located in the very desirable Oaklands neighborhood of Newark. This sparkling clean cape is move-in ready and available in time for the holidays. This well kept home has incredible curb appeal. Inside, you'll find a bright foyer, complete with a coat closet. The foyer opens to a large, sunny, living room, complete with wood burning fireplace. A newly and tastefully renovated eat-in kitchen is a dream. High end appliances will make any chef happy. Prep on the large island, complete with vegetable sink. Sautee on the brand new 40", Thermador 6 burner gas stove, with Jenn Air ventilation hood, and clean up in the oversized sink that overlooks the backyard. Newly finished hardwood floors run throughout the foyer, living room, family room, and kitchen. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a family room or den and a sun porch, which add to the expansive main floor. The sun porch offers new windows, new carpet, baseboard heating, and a wet bar for entertaining. Two, main floor bedrooms, can double as a den for a work from home professional, playroom for the kids, or studio for a budding artist. An adjacent main floor full bath adds convenience. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms with fresh paint and carpet. If carpet isn't for you, there is hardwood underneath! A second floor full bath is situated in the hall, and serves all three bedrooms. Other noteworthy items include new HVAC is 2018, a waterproofed basement, new garage door and opener, and new roof on the sun porch.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,500 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
  • Office Phone: (610) 444-9090
  • Listing Agent: Jeff Roland

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Asphalt Driveway, Private, Attached Garage, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.29 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: GPS to 502 Briar Ln. Newark De.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $559,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $373/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,969
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Newark, DE

City

Med. Sold Price

$365.7K

Med. Price/SqFt

$200

Avg. Days On Market

17

# of Sold Homes

82

502 Briar Ln vs Newark

41 DAYS ON ROCKET

+24 Days

$559,900

+$194.1K More

$373/SqFt

+$173 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $194.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $173/SqFt more than other homes in Newark, DE.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DENC2072268

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
  • Office Phone: (610) 444-9090
  • Listing Agent: Jeff Roland

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 23, 2013Home Sold
$275,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,969$82,700
2020$2,799$82,700
2019$2,397$82,700
2018$2,326$82,700
2017$7,392$82,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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6
/10

  • Downes (John R.) Elementary School

  • 220 Casho Mill Rd

  • 0.44 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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7
/10

  • West Park Place Elementary School

  • 193 W Park Pl

  • 0.64 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

  • 908 Janice Dr

  • 2.08 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,366. The majority of Newark, DE residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 502 Briar Ln

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 502 Briar Ln property is $559,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 502 Briar Ln is a house located in Newark, Delaware, 19711.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 502 Briar Ln is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,969 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on May 23, 2013 for $275,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 502 Briar Ln has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 502 Briar Ln is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 502 Briar Ln is 1964.

Rocket Homes›Delaware›New Castle County›Newark›19711›502 Briar Ln

This home is located at 502 Briar Ln in Newark, DE and zip code 19711 in the Oaklands neighborhood. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $559,900.

Newark, DE housing market in December 2024 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 29 sold at listed price and over 18 sold below. Between November 2024 and December 2024, Newark, DE real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.2%. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 17 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $365,742.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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