




203 Meriden Dr, Newark, DE, 19711
About This Home
Welcome to 203 Meriden Drive in Fairfield. This 2 Story Colonial home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 BA, Livingroom, Dining room, Kitchen, Family room and a two-car garage. The upper level has a primary bedroom, primary bathroom with a walk-in shower, tile surround and tile floors, three additional bedrooms and access to the hall bathroom with tile floors. Main level features a foyer that leads to the spacious living room that is being used as a dining room and dining room is being used as a living room. Kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets, counter tops, tile back splash, and appliances. There are updated wood floors in the kitchen, foyer and updated powder room. The step-down family room has a wood burning fireplace with built-in bookshelves, Parque flooring and bay window with a view of the nicely landscaped rear yard and rear patio. The two-car garage has a side entry with access to the family room. There is an unfinished basement with a laundry room. The home has been well cared for by the original owners and is available for the next owner. This home is conveniently located near the Newark Country Club, University of Delaware, White Clay Creek State Park, Newark Reservoir, Downtown Newark, shopping, dining, schools, bike trails, hiking and walking trails. The Seller is including washer, dryer and refrigerator. Schedule your tour today!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Brick Front,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet,Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bathroom3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet,Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Bedroom4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet,Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Chair Rail,Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Family Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13 X 21
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Primary Bath(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile/Brick,Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick,Equipment,Screen,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,950
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,782
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Rail,Flooring - Wood,Kitchen - Gas Cooking,Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Living Room
- Features: Chair Rail,Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 13 X 22
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Attic - Access Panel,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Carpet,Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Details
- Parcel number: 18006.00090
- Zoning: 18RS
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Personal Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio,Brick
- Exterior features: Flood Lights,Sidewalks
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage,Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Attached,Driveway,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,679 | $32,148 |
| Home Insurance * | $161 | $1,932 |
| Property Taxes | $317 | $3,804 |
| Electricity | $251 | $3,021 |
| Total | $3,408 | $40,896 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Delaware FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Price change | $519,900 |
| 2026-07-21 | Listed for sale | $529,900 |
| 1974-06-01 | Sold | $52,500 |
