Red Clay Consolidated School District, New Castle DE County, PA
Meadowood
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$375,000
Avg. Appreciation
80%
Avg. $ Gain
$162,075
2025 Sales
14
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Red Clay Consolidated district average, Meadowood is
underperforming by 4%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Meadowood is a detached single-family subdivision in Newark, Delaware (New Castle County, ZIP 19711) developed primarily around 1960, placing it in the first decade of post-WWII suburban expansion along Kirkwood Highway (SR 2). The subdivision’s entrance at Meadowood Drive is marked by a pedestrian bridge over SR 2 erected in 1965, and the community sits roughly equidistant between the University of Delaware campus and Christiana Hospital, with I-95 reachable via Harmony Road approximately 1.44 miles to the south. Homes are predominantly split-level, bi-level, and ranch configurations on lots of approximately 7,405 sq ft, ranging from roughly 1,235 to 2,258 finished square feet above grade, with most carrying 3–5 bedrooms. The subdivision is governed by the Meadowood Home Owners Association, which enforces recorded covenants and operates an Architectural Review Committee that reviews all exterior construction, remodels, and landscaping changes.
Specifications
Home Stock
The dominant styles are split-level, bi-level, and ranch — forms developed extensively across New Castle County suburbs in the late 1950s and early 1960s. County records and multiple public records confirm build years clustering around 1960. Homes typically carry 3–5 bedrooms and 1–2.5 baths. Hardwood floors under carpet, one-car garages, screened porches, and fenced rear yards recur across listing descriptions.
Location & Access
Primary access is via Meadowood Drive off Kirkwood Highway (SR 2). Internal streets released for this community include Spruceglen Drive, Rockrose Drive, Windflower Drive, Caladium Lane, Forsythia Drive, and Thornhollow Road. Pike Creek Road arcs northwest from SR 2 around the subdivision. Harmony Road connects SR 2 to SR 273 and I-95 approximately 1.44 miles to the south.
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Because Meadowood sits within the Red Clay Consolidated School District and Forest Oak Elementary School is physically located at 55 South Meadowood Drive — on the subdivision’s own street — school-boundary assignments for the subdivision warrant direct verification with Red Clay before purchase, as Delaware’s school-choice framework means the nearest school is not always the assigned school.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $375k median. historically strong appreciation. competitive market.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $162k on average. solid 80% return on investment. active market (8 day median). median sale price $375k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that the Meadowood Home Owners Association’s Architectural Review Committee reviews not just major additions but also remodels and landscaping changes — meaning a renovation plan you’re pricing before closing may require HOA approval and potential modification before a permit is issued?
Common Questions
What school district serves Meadowood, and which elementary school is closest?
Meadowood falls within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Forest Oak Elementary School is physically located at 55 South Meadowood Drive — on the subdivision’s primary street — and Heritage Elementary is another Red Clay elementary school cited in historical listing directions for Meadowood homes. Delaware operates a school-choice program, so the assigned attendance school can differ from the nearest building; buyers should confirm current assignment directly with Red Clay before relying on any listing’s school field.
Does Meadowood have an HOA, and what does it govern?
Yes. The Meadowood Home Owners Association is the recorded governing body for the subdivision. The HOA enforces community covenants and rules and also serves as the Architectural Review Committee, reviewing applications for new construction, remodels, and landscaping. One Patterson-Schwartz public records listing disclosed a $25/year HOA fee for a Meadowood property; however, HOA fees and scope can change, and buyers should request current financials, the CC&Rs, and any pending assessments directly from the HOA prior to settlement.
How do Meadowood homes compare in size and configuration to newer Newark subdivisions?
Meadowood homes were built primarily around 1960 as split-level, bi-level, and ranch designs on lots of roughly 7,405 sq ft. Finished above-grade square footage in recorded sales runs from approximately 1,235 to 2,258 sq ft, and many homes have full or partial basements that add usable lower-level space. Compared to post-2000 Newark subdivisions, lots are smaller but street grids are more open, and the mid-century construction often means original hardwood floors, larger rear yards relative to the street frontage, and attached one- or two-car garages — features that attract buyers doing targeted renovations. Buyers should budget for systems (roof, HVAC, electrical) that may be at or past typical replacement age.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Approx Homes — No recorded plat document or HOA membership count was found in public search results. Home count cannot be stated without fabricating a number.
- Builder — No single builder for Meadowood Newark DE was identified in any source. The subdivision appears to have been organically developed by multiple builders ca. 1960, as is typical of mid-century Newark subdivisions.
- Hoa Name (Exact Legal Name) — The HOA website (meadowoodhomeowners.org) spells the entity name ‘Meadwoood Home Owners Association’ (three o’s, apparent typo). Public records listing at pattersonschwartz.com simply shows ‘Home Assoc: $25/Annually’. The legal name of record in New Castle County recorder’s office was not retrieved and should be confirmed before publishing.
- Most Common Elementary — Forest Oak Elementary is physically at 55 S Meadowood Drive but Delaware school choice means assignment is not guaranteed by proximity. Historical listings also cite Heritage Elementary. Red Clay should be contacted to confirm current default assignment zone for Meadowood addresses.
- Hoa Annual Fee — The $25/year figure appears in one Patterson-Schwartz public records listing for 112 Meadowood Dr but is not corroborated by the HOA’s own website (meadowoodhomeowners.org), which does not publicly disclose dues. This figure may be outdated or property-specific and must be verified directly with the HOA.
- Interior Sqft Range Text (Lower Bound) — The 1,235 sq ft figure comes from a specific listing (25 Windflower Dr / Jeffrey Fowler). The range 1,235–2,258 is derived from public records listing data and is representative but not exhaustive. Homes outside this range may exist.
School District
Meadowood is served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Red Clay Consolidated School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · New Castle DE County Recorder · pattersonschwartz.com · movoto.com · jeffreyfowler.com · meadowoodhomeowners.org · aaroads.com · neighborhoodscout.com · usnews.com · nces.ed.gov · meadowood.redclayschools.com · nextdoor.com
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight, FAQs)
The Cyr Team · 2418 neighborhoods · 4 counties · 33 years of public sales records