About this home

Welcome to 56 Fremont Road in desirable Fairfield Crest, where extensive recent improvements, flexible living spaces, and inviting outdoor amenities come together! This 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath split-level home is conveniently located near the University of Delaware, shopping, restaurants, and I-95. The versatile floor plan offers wonderful potential for multigenerational living, with flexible spaces to accommodate extended family or guests! Just off the entry foyer is a spacious fourth bedroom, currently used as a home office. A large family room, newly renovated full bathroom with shower, and enclosed sunroom add to the appeal of this level. Previously a screened porch, the three-season sunroom features new double-pane windows, peaceful backyard views, and convenient access to the outdoors. Upstairs, beautiful hardwood floors enhance the open living and dining areas, with an adjoining kitchen for convenient everyday living and entertaining. Three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upper level. Recent improvements include new double-pane windows, an enlarged primary bedroom window, new appliances, a whole-house water filtration system, and a water pressure booster. A new sliding door from the dining room leads to a deck and beautifully landscaped backyard featuring two patios connected by natural stone pathways, attractive retaining walls, and extensive plantings designed for beauty and privacy. A 12' * 24' above-ground pool with surrounding decking provides a wonderful setting for summer entertaining and relaxation. Backing to White Clay Creek State Park, the property enjoys a peaceful natural setting with no homes directly behind it. Extensive recent improvements, flexible living spaces, and inviting outdoor amenities make this a wonderful opportunity in a convenient Newark location!

Facts and features

Schools

• Downes (John R.) Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.2 mi

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• Newark High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.9 mi

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• Shue-Medill Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 3.2 mi

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• Mount Sophia Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 1.4 mi

• The College School

  elementary · 2-8 · 1.6 mi

• Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.6 mi

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Price history

• Oct 25, 2026 · Listed$469,900
• Apr 9, 2025 · Sold$450,000
• Sep 14, 2020 · Sold$244,000
• Jul 21, 2020 · Listing Removed—
• Jun 30, 2020 · Listed$330,000
• Apr 16, 2018 · Sold$178,200
• Jan 18, 2018 · Price Changed$196,000
• Jan 2, 2018 · Price Changed$198,000

Tax history

• 2025$3,117 tax · $350,300 assessed
• 2024$2,738 tax · $350,300 assessed
• 2023$2,672 tax · $73,900 assessed
• 2022$2,643 tax · $73,900 assessed
• 2021$2,576 tax · $73,900 assessed
• 2020$308 tax · $73,900 assessed
• 2019$2,193 tax · $73,900 assessed
• 2018$2,142 tax · $73,900 assessed

Home value

$468,461

• Quantarium$468,461
• Cotality$425,800
• Collateral Analytics$475,000

Where it is