$540,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,075

square ft

460 Preakness Run

Newark, Delaware 19702

Closed / MLS #DENC2081472 / Single Family / Newark

Listing information updated 9/14/2025 at 2:41pm

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial in the desirable Old Post Farm community! This 2,375 sq. ft. home sits on a 0.28-acre lot with a brick front, surrounded by mature trees for a peaceful setting. The first floor features a half bathroom and an entrance to the 2-car garage, seamlessly connected to a laundry room with a utility sink, washer, and dryer. Enjoy a bright family room with a gas fireplace featuring a marble surround, plush carpeting, and large windows overlooking the tree-filled, fenced backyard. The kitchen boasts oak cabinetry, black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave), a center island, and a double sink, opening to a dining area with a chandelier and bay window showcasing blooming rose bushes in spring and summer. Bruce hardwood floors grace the entrance foyer, adding elegance to the open floor plan. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a huge walk-in closet, a spacious ensuite with a corner Jacuzzi tub with jets, a glass-enclosed shower, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share a second Jack-and-Jill bathroom, ideal for family living. The finished basement offers extra space and a separate storage area. Outside, a paver patio with a stone retaining wall is perfect for gatherings, set against a beautifully landscaped, private backyard with arborvitae and conveniently located near Route 1, Christiana Mall, the University of Delaware, and White Clay Creek State Park.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Sidewalks,Street Lights

Basement:

Partially Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central A/C

Heating System:

Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

25 Years

Roof Type:

Shingle

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,075

Lot Size:

10018.80 Square Feet

Acreage:

0.23

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,690

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$250 / year

Location

Zip Code:

19702

City:

Newark

County:

New Castle

Schools

School District(s):

CHRISTINA

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Glasgow

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Sidewalks,Street Lights

Basement:

Partially Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central A/C

Heating System:

Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

25 Years

Roof Type:

Shingle

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,075

Lot Size:

10018.80 Square Feet

Acreage:

0.23

Tax Amount:

$3,690

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$250 / year

Zip Code:

19702

City:

Newark

County:

New Castle

School District(s):

CHRISTINA

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Glasgow

Listing Office: RE/MAX Edge

Listing Office Phone: 302.442.4200

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