Your Guide to Buying a Home in Newark, DE

Buying a Home in Newark, Delaware

(Main Street)

Newark is located in New Castle County

The city of Newark, located in New Castle County is 50 miles from Philadelphia, 70 miles from the Atlantic Ocean beaches, and less than an hour's drive from the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. In addition to being so close to the Maryland and Pennsylvania borders, Newark is just a 20-minute drive from Wilmington - the First State's largest city. It is the home to the University of Delaware.

At the core of downtown Newark is Main Street, a bustling, busy concourse that plays host to a number of activities that draw people out for the excitement and nightlife found here year-round. Beyond the college 's borders, there are a multitude of communities to choose from, whatever your lifestyle. Cultural and entertainment attractions feature quality i.e., local theater at the Chapel Street Players; concerts and theatrical performances at the University's Bob Carpenter Center. Several centers offer athletic facilities for basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, ice skating, volleyball and outdoor play areas for children. There are nature trails, and the White Clay Creek State Park for those who thirst for the outdoors.

University of Delaware Campus

Chapel Street Playhouse