900 Rahway Drive, Newark, DE 19711-2647 $444,900

Beds/Baths: 4/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,675
Acreage: 0.25
Age:60 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2088282
Subdivision: Cherry Hill
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 900 Rahway Dr in Cherry Hill. Home features approximately 2,000 Sq Ft with 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathroom that could be expanded into a full bathroom on the main level. Located within the city limits of Newark, this home is nestled on a corner lot with a lovely backyard, sunroom, shed and built in pool plus an oversized 2 car garage with door to the backyard for easy convivence! Downs elementary is located nearby, making it easy for kids to walk to school! Entering the home, you will be delighted by the lovely hardwood floors throughout most of the home and abundance of natural light shining through the large bay window, into the living room! The kitchen features a center Island with corian counter tops, stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets, plus a breakfast area and bay window. From the kitchen, exit the sliding door to the 4 season room overlooking the pool and fenced back yard. The remainder of the main level, has a family room area, a half bathroom that can be expanded, plus a laundry room that exits into the oversized 2 car garage. The upper level has 4 bedrooms with hardwood flooring and 1 full bathroom. Roof was fully replaced with 1 layer in 2012, HVAC is 15 yr old, Hot water heater in 2021 and pool liner is 6-8 yrs old per the family. Home is centrally located to downtown Newark, shopping, Newark train station, Newark Charter, I-95 and Christiana Hospital and Mall are about a 10 minute commute.

Taxes: $1,866
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: Christina
Elem. School: Downes Mid. School: Shue-Medill High School: Newark

Features

Utilities
90% Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable TV, Natural Gas Available

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Exterior
Block Foundation, Slab Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Downes (John R.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 0.08 mi
West Park Place Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 0.99 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 2.11 mi
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.4 mi
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.57 mi
Cecil Manor Elementary Cecil County Public Schools Preschool–5 Elkton 2.76 mi
Brookside Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.82 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.53 mi
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.58 mi
Christina Early Education Center Christina School District Preschool Newark 3.66 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.77 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.97 mi
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.11 mi
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.37 mi
Kenmore Elementary Cecil County Public Schools Preschool–5 Elkton 4.48 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 2.11 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.52 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.53 mi
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.58 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.77 mi
Shue-Medill Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 3.93 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.97 mi
Cherry Hill Middle Cecil County Public Schools 6–8 Elkton 4.5 mi

Public High (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Newark High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 2 mi
Newark Charter School Newark Charter School K–12 Newark 2.11 mi
Brennen School (The) Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.53 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Christina School District Preschool–12 Newark 3.77 mi
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Las Americas Aspira Academy K–11 Newark 3.97 mi
Glasgow High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 4.05 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 4.47 mi

Private (11 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Newark Center For Creative Learning Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 1.37 mi
The College School Nonsectarian 2–8 Newark 2.15 mi
University Of Delaware Lab Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newark 2.15 mi
Holy Angels School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 3.07 mi
The New School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newark 3.41 mi
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.72 mi
Towle Institute Christian (no specific denomination) 4–12 Newark 3.96 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 4.12 mi
Islamic Academy Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 4.29 mi
Tri-State Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Elkton 4.66 mi
Mount Aviat Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Childs 4.77 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Newark (19711), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 24
  • Average salary of people in this community: $56,169

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,919
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.57
  • Households w/ Children: 42%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,474 (58.6%)
  • Rented: 7,209 (33.9%)
  • Vacant: 1,592 (7.5%)
  • Total: 21,275

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 52,547
Households: 19,683
Median Age: 35.20

Climate and Weather

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.6%
  • Some High School: 3.0%
  • High School Graduate: 21.4%
  • Some College: 16.4%
  • Associate Degree: 8.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 26.5%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $77,188

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,016
  • One Bedroom: $1,049
  • Two Bedroom: $1,261
  • Three Bedroom: $1,617
  • Four Bedroom: $1,853

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Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Associates - Newark , (302) 453-3200

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900 Rahway Drive, Newark, DE 19711-2647

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