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$339,900

827 Elkton Rd

Newark, DE
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,375
Square Feet
0.23
Lot Size (acres)
1955
Year Built
19
Days On Market

Welcome to 827 Elkton Road in the heart of Newark! This classic 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath Cape Cod offers 1,375 square feet of living space on a spacious .23-acre corner lot. With two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs, the flexible floor plan provides plenty of options for everyday living. As an added bonus, there is an oversized detached 2-car++ brick garage/out building. With this side street location for your home and detached building, you can use this for many purposes. It can be for parking, for a shop, for storage, almost anything that you could imagine. This building is nicely situated at the end of your driveway, not taking away from your side or rear yards. Step inside and discover the charm and potential this Newark home has to offer. The main level features a comfortable living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, and a screened porch—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. A full basement with an outside entrance provides generous storage and additional possibilities. There is a new roof with a transferable warranty. Situated on a corner lot within Newark city limits, this home puts you close to everything that makes the area so desirable. Whether you're looking for easy access to downtown Newark, the University of Delaware area, shopping, dining, parks, or major commuter routes, this location offers outstanding convenience. Did you happen to see that access to Rittenhouse Trail is literally next door? How convenient! With four bedrooms, two full baths, a screened porch, a full basement, and a versatile 1.5-story layout, 827 Elkton Road is a wonderful opportunity to put your own personal touches on a home in an established Newark location. This property is very close to Newark Charter School and has easy access to I-95.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
11 days ago
Listed By
Danielle L Benson, 3029830147 · Century 21 Gold Key Realty, 3023695397
MLS#
DENC2112572
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
827 Elkton Rd, Newark, DE 19711
City
Newark
County
New Castle
Neighborhood
BINNS
Zip Code
19711

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1955
Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Stucco, Brick
Building Area
1,375 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
One and One Half
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Oversized, Garage, Detached, Off Street

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Patio and Porch
Porch
Cooling
None, Attic Fan
Heating
Hot Water, Oil

Property Features

Lot Size
0.23 Acres
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,375 sq. ft.
Total
1,375 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$339,900
Annual Taxes
$4,126

Schools

100/100
West Park Place Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.5 mi
City
Newark
Students
376
Student body
47% White · 20% Black · 17% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
34%
Phone
(302) 454-2290
100/100
Newark Charter School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 1.4 mi
City
Newark
Students
2,386
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
63% White · 14% Asian · 11% Black
Phone
(302) 369-2001
100/100
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 3.2 mi
City
Newark
Students
772
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
38% Black · 32% White · 19% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
39%
Phone
(302) 722-2738
99/100
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1 mi
City
Newark
Students
473
Student body
57% White · 17% Black · 11% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
26%
Phone
(302) 454-2133
85/100
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2.9 mi
City
Newark
Students
1,057
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
38% Black · 32% White · 25% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
40%
Phone
(302) 454-2358
77/100
Newark High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.9 mi
City
Newark
Students
1,131
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
36% Black · 33% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 631-4700
76/100
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.6 mi
City
Newark
Students
339
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
39% Black · 33% White · 20% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 454-2145
57/100
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 3.3 mi
City
Newark
Students
471
Student body
36% White · 24% Hispanic / Latino · 23% Black
Phone
(302) 722-2864

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/07/2026Listed for sale$339,900

Listed by Danielle L Benson · Century 21 Gold Key Realty · 3023695397

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: DENC2112572

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