8 HEMPSTED DRIVE, Newark, DE 19711

$495,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
3,775  sqft
Built in 1968

One of the best locations in the desirable Fairfield community which is minutes from the University of Delaware and downtown Newark, within the 5-mile radius of the sought after Newark Charter School, close to White Clay State Park, right near the Newark Country Club, including Fairfield Park, located within the community with tennis courts, full court basketball, a baseball field, and a community garden! This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and backs up to a lovely tree line and woods. This is truly a premier location! As you approach the home you will appreciate the well-groomed and cared for property and landscaping and the excellent curb appeal. You can feel the pride of ownership immediately with the brick front, beautifully landscaped beds, two car garage, and the large four car driveway. Upon entering the home, you will appreciate the freshly painted, neutral colors, and the stunning newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. The front door opens into a very generously sized foyer. The family room is just to the right and it is large enough to have a separate office area if you so choose. The garage entry is into the family room and on the other side, you have the formal dining room with sliding glass doors onto the fully enclosed sunroom with complete window walls to bring in the magnificent natural setting that is the spectacular back yard. The kitchen has beautiful Danish modern cabinetry with stunning quartz countertops and a white marble backsplash. Owners have installed completely new appliances, updated the kitchen flooring, and put in a new sink/faucet and recessed lighting to complement the Sun Tubes that bring in an abundance of natural light. There is a built-in utility pantry cabinet and a separate space for a small eat in table and desk area. On the other side of the home, you will find the formal living room with a lovely fireplace. Beyond the formal living room, you will find the main bedroom with its own private full bath which was recently remodeled and boasts a custom tile shower and lovey ceramic tile. There is a stackable washer/dryer on the main floor in the hall closet as well as a second Washer and Dryer in the finished basement. The recently remodeled hall bath has a gorgeous new vanity with a marble top, stunning new fixtures, and beautiful ceramic tile. There are two bedrooms that share the hallway bath. Additional features include a fully finished basement with pool table included and a separate storage/utility room, plenty of space for a great room/entertaining space. Be sure to put this home on your tour today, it truly has everything anyone could want – a premier location within a highly sought after neighborhood, with plenty of amenities, a beautiful back yard oasis, stunning fresh paint, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, lovely, updated kitchen and bathrooms plus a superb sunroom for extra living space. Once you see this property, you will surely want to call it home.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic/House Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Entry Level Bedroom,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Table Space,Primary Bath(s),Solar Tube(s),Stall Shower,Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Game Room,Family Room,Foyer,Sun/Florida Room,Laundry,Utility Room,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath
Appliances:
Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Dryer,Energy Efficient Appliances,Oven - Self Cleaning,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater
Basement:
Full,Fully Finished,Interior Access
Flooring:
Hardwood,Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl Tile
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
Grab Bars Mod

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Ranch/Rambler

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
Brick,Vinyl Siding, 1, Block

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
CHRISTINA
County:
NEW CASTLE

Lot

Zoning:
18RS, 18-002.00-059

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq, Sophia V Bilinsky

About Newark, DE

Housing

Number of Units
56,629
Median Home Value
$274,952
Median Rent
$1,139

38.57% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.93% are vacant.

Commute

Car
70.05%
Public Transportation
1.65%
Walk to Work
2.87%
Work from Home
24.01%
Other
0.95%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
143,594
Median Age
36.30
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
27.89%
Associate’s Degree
7.25%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.21%
Graduate Degree
16.63%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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