$509,900

26 BALLAD DR, Newark, DE 19702

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,400 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1971
0.92acre lot
2 car garage
$212/sqft
Listed 3 days ago

Property Description

This custom-built 1970s home, rich with character, sits on almost 1 acre & offers spacious living and an exceptional outdoor connection. The generous main level features a large living room and a formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. A unique double-sided, wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and ambiance to both the living room and the adjacent family room, which is accented with built-in cabinets. French doors from the family room lead out to a large patio, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The large, custom kitchen includes a dedicated eating area and a charming bow window offering serene views of the park-like backyard. The residence boasts four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The main bedroom suite is a true retreat, featuring a walk-in closet, a full private bathroom, and French doors that open directly onto a private patio area. The vast basement, which spans the full footprint of the house, presents endless possibilities for customization into an additional family room, game room, or play area, and also includes its own wood-burning fireplace. A significant update includes professional waterproofing with a transferrable warranty, ensuring peace of mind. Exterior amenities are equally impressive with a two-car garage and a substantial driveway capable of accommodating up to six additional vehicles. This charming home is ready for a new owner to apply a little TLC and updating to make it their own. Great Newark location & Appoquinimink School District!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 13, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: Patterson-Schwartz-Newark : 3027337000
Listing Agent:: Michael A Dutt : 3027337079
MLS ID:: DENC2092476

General: Built-InsCarpetDining AreaKitchen - Eat-InWalk-in Closet(s)
Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4KitchenFamily Room
Appliances: DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Basement: Full
Flooring: Carpet
A/C: Central A/C
Heating: Forced AirPropane - Leased
Fireplace: WoodFireplaceFireplaces: 2
Disability Feature: None

General: Above GradeBelow Grade
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Other Structures: Patio

Windows: Bay bow
General: Brick1Concrete Perimeter

Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
School District: APPOQUINIMINK
County: NEW CASTLE-DE

Zoning: NC4011-035.00-056

Utilities: 150 ampsCircuit breakers
Water: Well
Sewer: On Site Septic

Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions: Personal property

This listing courtesy of Michael A Dutt, Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

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Location

Schools Nearby

Olive B. Loss Elementary School

200 Brennan Blvd, Bear, DE, 19701

Grades 1-5

2.12 miles away

Alfred G. Waters Middle School

1235 Cedar Lane Rd, Middletown, DE, 19709

Grades 6-8

6.92 miles away

Appoquinimink High School

1080 Bunker Hill Rd, Middletown, DE, 19709

Grades 9-12

8.77 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.